As more research about probiotics and their connection to oral health comes out, it will be important for dentists to stay informed on the subject so they can better serve their patients. What are probiotics? The human body is made up of trillions of live microorganisms. Among these microorganisms, are things like bacteria and yeast. […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Image Quality: A Guide for Dentists
Having clear X-rays and images is critical for making an accurate diagnosis and forming treatment plans. Dentists can achieve this by using high-quality dental monitors and other diagnostic equipment. A high-quality dental monitor allows doctors to see the fine details in X-rays – details they might’ve missed had they been viewing the X-ray on a […]
Read MoreConvincing Your Patients to Care About Their Oral Health
In an article by the staff at Mayo Clinic, oral health is described as, ‘the window to your overall health.’ As humans, our mouth, teeth, and gums are full of bacteria. While most of this bacteria is harmless, it can become harmful to both the oral region and other areas of the body if not […]
Read MoreGrow Your Dental Practice: 6 Questions You Should Be Considering
Growing a dental practice is not a one-step process. There are a variety of different factors which can affect growth, making it important to take a step back and evaluate your practice in its current state. If you’re a solo practice owner or partner in a small group practice, consider the following questions before making […]
Read MoreHow to Disinfect a Dental Display Screen in the Operatory
Why should you disinfect your dental display screen? Dental monitors are usually mounted in close proximity to the patient chair and dental instruments. While this practice can aid in the communication process between doctors and patients, it also puts the display screen in a prime position for picking up water, blood, microorganisms, and pathogens. […]
Read MoreBenefits of Intraoral Digital Scanners
Intraoral digital scanners are rapidly changing the way dentists take impressions, create crowns, and go about other common forms of dental restorative work. These changes in the industry are due to the ways this new technology can save time, promote accuracy, improve communication, and enhance positive patient experiences. Read more about the different benefits of […]
Read MoreCBCT Machines: How They Can Positively Impact a Dental Practice
Easier implant placement Implants require careful precision when lining up the X, Y, and Z axes. Simply being a few degrees off on one of the axes can result in undesirable outcome. With so much pressure, many dentists leave implant placement to the specialists. However, with a CBCT machine, they could easily do implants in house […]
Read More3 Easy Ways to Help Patients with Dental Anxiety
According to an article by Colgate, approximately 9-15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist. The primary reason – fear and dental anxiety. To think about it another way, 9-15% of America equates to about 30 to 40 million people. That’s a lot of patients who aren’t going to the dentist regularly, and who don’t […]
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