Stan Goff is the Managing Editor of Dental Products Report, Dental Lab Products and Modern Hygienist. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.
Advances in Curing Light Technology Over the Years
August 4th 2021We have seen tremendous strides made in curing lights over the last 2 decades. Intensity has increased and power needs have decreased. Today’s lights can cure an increment in 5 seconds and are cordless, going days without needing a charge.
Seeing Is Believing: Today’s X-Ray Sensors Deliver on Diagnostics
April 1st 2021If you’re in the market for new x-ray sensors, do your homework. We can help some here as we take a look at 13 x-ray sensor solutions with many enhancements designed to produce fast, clear images; better patient comfort; lower radiation exposures; and more.
5 Foods that Are Surprisingly Bad for Your Teeth
January 29th 2021It’s pretty obvious that most people are aware that sugary, sticky candies are bad for your teeth and that carbonated beverages also can cause damage to your teeth. But there are some foods and drinks that are bad for your oral health that may be a surprise to you. These troublesome foods include some types of fruit—often thought of as healthy choices—and a staple for sandwiches and toast, bread, that on the surface seems harmless to your teeth. So here’s a look at 5 foods that may surprise your patients by making the naughty list when it comes to harming their teeth
6 Hockey Smiles in Need of a Good Dentist
January 8th 2021Another NHL season starts next week which means that hard hockey puck will be flying around at high speeds and occasionally getting directed at a player’s face. Then you also have hockey sticks sometimes intentionally or unintentionally landing the blade on an opponent’s face. Because of this hockey players have a long history of oral injuries and missing teeth, often sporting smiles with big gaps as a badge of honor. Dental injuries are nothing to joke about, but it can be fun to take a look at some players whose smiles were changed while in the heat of battle on the ice. Here we take a look at just 6 of the many athletes who might just have their dentists on speed dial.