What’s wrong with using consumer monitors in operatories? Safety is the most important assurance you can give your patients when they enter your operatory. That’s why all healthcare facilities (including dental operatories) are regulated by the NEC 70 (National Electric Code). NEC 70 includes strict electrical wiring specifications for the “Patient Care Area,” defined as […]
Read MoreWhy Dentists Should Use Low-voltage Monitors in the Operatory
When it comes to outfitting their practice with dental monitors, many dentists choose to buy regular consumer monitors instead of low-voltage monitors. This is often because regular consumer monitors are cheap and sold by familiar brand names like Dell and HP. In theory, buying monitors from these companies seems like a practical choice for many […]
Read More10 Things to Look For in a Dental Monitor
Of all the equipment in a dental clinic, the dental monitors are one of the most important elements. The crucial function of a dental monitor is its ability to show dentists X-rays and help them make an accurate diagnosis. It is also the tool dentists typically use to show patients their charts, X-rays, and treatment […]
Read MorePrebiotics and Oral Health: What Dentists Should Know
What are prebiotics? The official definition of prebiotics is, “a non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.” A simpler way to think of them is as food for probiotics. Probiotics are the, “…beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.” By feeding probiotics, prebiotics are helping them thrive and promoting the overall […]
Read MoreProbiotics and Oral Health: What Dentists Should Know
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. By […]
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 […]
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