October 22nd 2024
Septodont and Premier are partnering to distribute the BufferPro buffering solution for optimized pain management for patients.
September 24th 2024
September 19th 2024
Preprocedural rinses, extraoral HEPA vacuum systems could key dentistry’s fight against COVID-19
May 7th 2020Longtime dental innovator Dr. Kim Kutsch expects practices re-opening after shutdown to implement methods to eliminate the spread of dangerous aerosols, as well as a whole new way of screening and receiving patients.
Dental Video: Dr. Susan Maples Explains Total Health Dentistry
May 5th 2020While dental practices have traditionally focused on treating issues related to patients' teeth and gums, research continues to find links between oral and overall health. In this video Dr. Susan Maples explains how her practice is focused on providing total health dentistry where she looks at how providing oral health care can improve her patients' systemic health.
Eating disorders and dental care
July 12th 2019Hygienists are on the frontline to identify problems and guide patients to seek help. Your favorite patient climbs into your chair, and you are concerned. (I know, you aren’t supposed to have favorites, but face it, you do.) She doesn’t look so good. Weight has been dropping off her since her last visit four months ago. Her skin looks sallow, and the shine and luster in her eyes is gone. The enamel is wearing off of her teeth.