Equipment: Post-Pandemic Equipment Planning
by Teledentistry, patient communication software may be at top of the list Even as patients returned to dental practices this past summer for routine checkups, uncertainties …
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First Class Infection Control
Prepping teeth with no water spray and no aerosols By Dr. Joe Blaes As dentists during the worldwide pandemic, the greatest enemy facing us is …
Infection prevention: All of the time
At press time, there was little certainty around the long-term impact of Coronavirus on the country, let alone the dental industry. Would we be worse …
Put your patients at ease
The overwhelming majority of dental practices work very hard to ensure their patients’ safety and health during treatment, according to Organization for Safety, Asepsis and …
Protecting the patient
Let patients know what and why you do the things you do to keep them healthy and safe. By Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS Holiday time …
Dentists and their staffs take precaution before heading back to work
The era of COVID-19 is unprecedented, from office closures to reopenings, and protection from the virus. The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our daily …
Selecting the right facemask
The better the fit, the more likely it will be worn. By Laura Thill There’s no skirting the importance of facemasks both during – and …
Composites
When it comes to dental restorations, there’s a lot riding on the composite. It takes a high-quality composite to successfully address shrinkage, polishability and handling. …
Cements
Choosing the right cement is not a cut-and-dried decision. Cements vary widely, from the materials they are comprised of to the features that define them …
The opioid crisis: It’s everyone’s responsibility
by By Dr. Britt Bostick, executive vice president and vice president of clinical affairs, Mortenson Dental Partnersc Mortenson Dental Partners does its part to address opioid …