Chemicals in water bottles, food containers may permanently damage children's teeth
May 31st 2016Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel, according to a new study presented today at the European Congress of Endocrinology.
How to grow your practice with laser technology
May 27th 2016When Dr. Michael T. Kelly first heard about a newer laser technology that targeted hard tissue, he knew had to give it a try. Once he got his hands on the Solea laser from Convergent Dental, he was convinced the technology was indeed great for cutting hard tissue. What he learned soon thereafter really had him hooked - that this CO2 laser system also was perfect for his soft tissue procedures.
How to use technology to manage your practice’s reputation
May 26th 2016As is true with all businesses, reputation is everything. Your practice’s reputation is worth fighting for and investing in. You work hard to build up your practice when you first begin in this industry, but you need to work even harder to maintain the reputation that brings you a consistent patient base and exceptional staff.
How user-friendly Uveneer saves one practitioner time and energy
May 26th 2016Why one practices uses Uveneer-a dentist-designed innovative system that creates contoured and polished composite veneers-for a variety of procedures, and quickly came to appreciate the user-friendly and time-saving advantages offered by the state-of-the-art technology.
MORE Care Initiative Attacks Rural Oral Health Disparities
May 25th 2016When it comes to the medical field, there is often a significant disparity in the care received by individuals residing in rural areas compared to those in more urban settings. Unfortunately, it's no different where dentistry is concerned.
Read This Before You Die: A Financial Checklist for Mortals
May 23rd 2016Anything that reminds us of our own mortality is more likely to be put off than the biannual cleaning of the gutters. But ignoring death won't make it go away. Here's a list of five financial steps you need to take before time runs out.