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at night. And they will be grateful for it. They will be grateful that you are there to care for them. They will be grateful that they can afford to have a healthy mouth because the cost—not in dollars, but in time—is one they can afford. They will be grateful and they will repay you
2016 New Grad Edition
by Trevor Lines, DDS
Dentaltown Magazine
a scenario where an edentulous patient anticipates eating a hamburger wearing tissue-supported prostheses as effortlessly as they did in their teenage years with healthy natural teeth. Such elevated expectations may lead to dissatisfaction with new dentures. The dentist and patient must recognize
April 2024
by Dr. Leif Stromberg
Dentaltown Magazine
with limited resources. Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children (HSHC): The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is a microcosm of dentistry's do-good spirit. HSHC
May 2015
by Paul Amundsen
Dentaltown Magazine
where necessary. Assessing the Periodontal Health of Your Practice How healthy are your patients and how healthy do you want them to be? It’s easy to get caught up providing routine treatment
April 2014
by Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, MS
Dentaltown Magazine
relief to the patients symptoms. Where the pulp is partly healthy (other parts being either necrotic or inflamed), application of a cold stimulus will result in persistent pain for a few minutes to hours on removal
May 2017 - UK Edition
with Kushal Gadhia
Dentaltown Magazine
the coronal pulp tissue at the orifice of the canals. Normal clotting time indicates that the radicular pulp is healthy and the prognosis for vital pulpotomy is favorable.1 Favorable conditions for vital pulpotomy include a normal radiographic appearance, absence of sensitivity to percussion, not more than
February 2017
By Ali Maddahi, MS, DMD, Fredrick M. Berk, Cornelis H. Pameijer, DMD, DSc, PhD
Dentaltown Magazine
lips and cheeks are part of creating a good seal to allow adequate milk to be suckled from the breast. The nipple must be positioned at the junction of the hard and soft palates, otherwise the gum pads of the infant compress the nipple. Loud clicking
March 2014
Dentaltown Magazine
. Get to know Dr. Francis Serio, winner of the 2015 ADA Humanitarian Award. Serio has spent the last 33 years providing care to the underserved of the Dominican Republic. Paul Amundsen writes about Healthy Smiles, Healthy
May 2015
Dentaltown Magazine
;t hear what you’re saying. And all your reimbursements won’t cease decaying. Dentist Too much free time since your assistants place those brackets. I’m coming for your industry to prove it’s a fat racket. I kill cavities and gum disease and alleviate pain—what about
May 2023
Dentaltown Magazine
A Dentist Tries Poetry Same Day Stressin’ I bought a machine I couldn’t afford, Now I’m panic posting on the boards. A patient awaits this brand-new crown, But I’m still learning how on Dentaltown. Every Exam; Your gums are red, This rinse is blue, Sugar’s
February 2021
Dentaltown Magazine
dental images, AI can identify potential issues and detect early signs of tooth decay or gum disease. AI can also assist dentists in developing personalized treatment plans based on patient history and medical records. Chatbots powered by AI can answer common patient questions about dental procedures
April 2023
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown Magazine
for those often overlooked 6-year molars, and utilizing innovative tools and resources can help us provide better care and set our young patients up for a lifetime of healthy teeth. 1 Understanding the correlation between childhood and adult cavities Let’s start with a scenario many of us
October 2024
by Dr. Ashley Lerman
Dentaltown Magazine
owner in the Pittsburgh area. One thing I quickly realized after returning to civilian life was how large of an issue dental care is for returning veterans. That spurred me to join the Healthy Mouth Movement, a community initiative in which Aspen Dental doctors
May 2016
by Dr. Timothy Owczarzak
Dentaltown Magazine
efficiency and realize opportunities for procedural expansion. This approach supports what matters most to clinicians: more healthy smiles and a healthy practice. To learn more about Axeos and imaging solutions by Dentsply Sirona, visit .
October 2020
Dentaltown Magazine
the rest. To protect from cavities and gum disease, there’s not just one silver bullet your patients use. Good hygiene defense consists of overlapping protection. In cyber defense, it’s similar—but on steroids. Get control There are three types of cybersecurity controls: physical
July 2021
by Tom Jewkes and Dan Gavin
Dentaltown Magazine
with my family was a stark reminder of my physical decline, and I decided to take decisive action. I was dipping my toe in the obese category of the BMI scale, so I needed a professional to help me fi nd my way back to a healthy weight. I reached out to my physician for a recommendation to a specialist
January 2022
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown Magazine
or call 1-800-662-1202. Mouthwatchers Nano-Silver Anti-Bacterial Toothbrush The Mouthwatchers Nano-Silver toothbrush is the first toothbrush that works synergistically with toothpaste to fight tooth and gum decay. Each
November 2012
Dentaltown Magazine
of a prolonged recession, dentists have navigated some rocky terrain. Through it all, they have shown remarkable resiliency in keeping their practices healthy and profitable. When I’m working with my clients, I like to describe net profit as the “heartbeat” of a practice. It&rsquo
July 2023
by Brittany Frazier
Dentaltown Magazine
in the shape of a Hersey’s Kiss. Distribute disclosing tablets. Talk about Shock Tarts. Mass-produce and distribute leaflets spreading the word about your candy buy-back program. Trade Xylitol gum
October 2014
Dentaltown Magazine
. And if someone has a heart attack you should still call 911. I think I need a root canal. I definitely need a long, slow root canal. Vitamin D, calcium, essential for good strong bones and healthy teeth. But that's all Greek to you, isn't it, Mr. Gingivitis? Is this toothbrush
October 2017
Dentaltown Magazine
a series of expressions to capture the gum line?’ While Thabo admits to it not being investigated thoroughly (which is fair considering the project is still being worked on), the team has experimented with reconstructing teeth from even a single photograph and managed to get plausible results
May 2017 - UK Edition
with Natalie Woods
Dentaltown Magazine
and deficiency in nasal cavity growth as well as a compromised upper (nasopharynx) airway. A tongue restriction can indicate an underdeveloped oral nasal airway. When my practice uses the Healthy Start protocol, we can expand the upper arch and correct overjet, overbite, crossbite, open bite, gummy
February 2018
by Dr. Diana Batoon
Dentaltown Magazine
for 23 years afterward. In my years as a general dentist, it bordered on malpractice to recommend veneers and major restorative procedures if the underlying gums and bone were in need of treatment. It would be building on a bad foundation
June 2014
by Ivan M. Kirshner, DDS
Dentaltown Magazine
they are in pain, have broken a tooth or previously placed restoration, or notice their gums bleeding.1 In some cases, the patient's pain could be isolated to his teeth and/or result from the damaged restoration; in other cases, pain symptoms could involve his face, jaw, ears
November 2012
Dentaltown Magazine
DentalTownUK readers, this month’s student section is all about you! January is finally over—the month of new beginnings, healthy promises and unfortunately many tried and failed fad diets or gruelling exercise regimes. We are now entering February, a month that includes&mdash
Feb/Mar 2019 - UK Edition
by Beth Bradley
Dentaltown Magazine
they believe can help dentists and their teams get their patients and practices to a healthier state. A common theme of many of these conversations is that many doctors are not tracking treatment acceptance. Additionally, they find that those who are tracking
October 2015
by Kirk Sweigard
Dentaltown Magazine
the body of the initial cause of inflammation. In our case, the biofilm's bacteria accumulation in the oral cavity causes the inflammation. Even in healthy individuals, the inflammatory response is not enough to rid the oral cavity of biofilm. The bacteria
May 2015
by Emilee Berger, RDH, BSDH
Dentaltown Magazine
a sleek, modern design and is available in matte white or black. The toothbrush's distinctive black bristles are coated with binchotan charcoal, which collects and absorbs potentially harmful substances between teeth and gums, including bacteria, plaque, germs and other toxins. Burst was founded
January 2018
Dentaltown Magazine
A bur flies off inside a patient’s mouth and cracks a healthy tooth. Now this Townie wants to know how and why such a thing could happen. to join the conversation!
February 2018
Dentaltown Magazine
the pandemic, people put off treatments. Now, they’re coming back—only now they need more than just a cleaning. That small cavity they ignored? It’s a cracked tooth now. That mild gum disease? It’s advanced periodontitis. Practices that are ready to handle this influx are going
April 2025
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown Magazine
by Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education March Online CE Focus: Periodontics by Dr. James Kohner Learn ways to predictably solve everyday restorative problems. Even better, learn how to avoid them. This course’s discussion will include issues like red or sore gum
March 2024
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dentaltown Magazine
porcelain layering on these appliances is the layered pink porcelain added to the gum tissue portion to enhance the lifelike realism of the final prosthesis. This combination of factors creates an incredible convenience for doctors and patients alike, and a lower cost over the lifetime
September 2017
Dentaltown Magazine
phosphate that fights plaque-causing bacteria on 100 percent of mouth surfaces, including the teeth, tongue, cheeks and gums, providing a preventive solution for whole mouth health. The new toothpaste fights harmful bacteria while protecting against bacterial repopulation, significantly reducing
February 2019
Dentaltown Magazine
and concepts to divert yourself away from the burnout zone, or get out of the burnout trap if it seems you’re already caught in it. Feed your mind healthier food. The content you allow into your ears, eyes and brain is as important as the food you allow into your mouth. The relentless feed
June 2023
by Flint Geier
Dentaltown Magazine
Dentally Incorrect --> Reformed Resolutions Per a survey by Nielsen, that big American firm that measures media audiences, common new year's resolutions are basic and unsurprising: Stay fit and healthy, lose weight, enjoy life to the fullest (whatever that means), spend less and save
January 2017
Dentaltown Magazine
referrals and send each person a thank-you gift. We usually do a package that includes a coffee cup or water bottle, some sugarless candy or gum, or a couple of movie tickets—just a little token to say, “We’re aware that you referred someone, and we want to tell you that’s
July 2017 - UK Edition
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, publisher, Dentaltown magazine
Dentaltown Magazine
dental arches, crowded teeth and more disease. With the financial means to travel, in the 1930s Dr. Price and his wife went to isolated regions of the world in search of healthy people to see what made them healthy. He found that their hunter
November 2012
Dentaltown Magazine
on making 2024 a healthier year, both financially and physically. 1. Add an operatory. To be a million-dollar dental practice, you and your team need to produce $500 an hour, 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. This is much easier to do if you’re always working with extra operatories, and it&rsquo
December 2023
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown Magazine
and dental health. They concluded that corn and wheat contain anti-nutrients (phytates) that lock up minerals, and could cause even more demineralization than sugar. They recognized the profound importance of vitamin D for healthy teeth
November 2012
by John Peldyak, DDS
Dentaltown Magazine
Henry Schein Holds Annual Summer Program Supporting Community Health Centers Henry Schein recently launched its 2018 Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Communities (HLHC) program during National Health Center Week in August. This initiative supports community health centers in their efforts
New Grad Edition 2018
Dentaltown Magazine
gums, which can lead to irritation. “As I mentioned previously, I have been using a special toothpaste for the past two weeks but the kit also contains some sensitivity swabs just in case I experienced any extra sensitivity in a particular area. These can be used to target those areas and help
Winter 2017 - UK Edition
Dentaltown Magazine
. This means financial health as well as oral health—we never want a patient to be in a bad place financially for any dentistry that we do, so we work very hard to make sure patients can get healthy in every way and stay that way for a long time to come
February 2016
by Kyle Patton, Associate Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Magazine
gums, he’s terrified to his gingival core. Can he face his dental phobia, plunge into the underworld of New York’s dentistry scene and catch the killer making a bad name for the industry? Or will he find himself the doc’s next patient? Science Fiction Attack of the Sugar Bugs
June 2019
Dentaltown Magazine
. Nationally, I joined the Board of Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry just as it was turning its attention to helping the underserved. It provides me a great outlet for putting my local experience to work in a way that makes a national
November 2014
Dr. Beverly A. Largent, DMD
Dentaltown Magazine
How healthy are your patients and how healthy do you want them to be? Answering these questions will provide the basis for discussing the oral health philosophy of the practice
May 2014
Dentaltown Magazine
and predictably in our office. Case Report: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning EB is an otherwise healthy male who reported as a referral from his general
July 2014
by Drs. W. Stephen Barnes and Michael J. Hoffman
Dentaltown Magazine
. Patients with sensitivity on both sides of their mouths were treated on one side with fluoride varnish and the other with a desensitizing agent. Both products are Sunstar GUM brands: Xylitol Sweetened Rapid Fluoride Varnish and Protect. The Protect
April 2014
Dentaltown Magazine
and CAD/CAM work provides a comprehensive level of clarity. Planmeca ProMax 3D imaging units reveal intricate information on soft and hard tissues, including the mandibular nerve canal, while the Planmeca Emerald intraoral scanner captures precise data above the gum line. The combination of this data
Oct 2018 - UK Edition
Dentaltown Magazine
Understanding your daily operating costs per surgery can lighten and brighten your profits by Khlayre Cairney Overview I’ve had the pleasure of working with a few dental practices over the past 18 months. All the businesses were healthy and profitable but their profile was similar
Apr/May 2019 - UK Edition
by Khlayre Cairney
Dentaltown Magazine
. Switching from the scientific educational approach about periodontal disease, bleeding gums and tooth loss to providing patients with ways to keep their breath clean all day resulted in better compliance with daily interdental cleaning
July 2014
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