Isolation

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  • Allison Walker
  • 06/05/2018

  The Rubber Dam Debate

  Never underestimate the knowledge and curiosity of the dental patient. Did you know there is a Dental Phobia Support forum called Dental Fear Central? In February 2018, someone asked the forum “Is it bad that my dentist didn’t use a rubber dam on me to do my root canal?” Three out of four respondents said “yes,” but one noted that it’s...

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  • Julie Cullen
  • 05/05/2015

  Isolite: Better Isolation = Better Dentistry

  Retraction and isolation in dentistry go hand in hand. With patented mouthpieces from Isolite Systems, you can achieve retraction AND isolation (and a host of other benefits) all at once with one of these systems - the Isolite, the Isodry or the Isovac. What’s the difference between Isolite’s 3 systems - Isolite, Isodry and Isovac? Well, one...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 12/06/2019

  Dental Dam: A Standard for Care

  Recent reports reveal that dentists often overlook one critical tool for patient protection and isolation: the dental dam. Due to numerous safety benefits, the dental dam is considered a standard of care. COLTENE has created a high-quality dental dam and the necessary dental dam accessories under the Hygenic® name brand.

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  • Marie
  • 12/03/2019

  Can Free Whitening Generate Higher Case Acceptance? A Q&A with Jean Ocasio

  A year ago, Advanced Esthetic Dentistry started offering free teeth whitening using the Iveri line from Zest Dental Solutions. Jean Ocasio, CDA, BsBA, MHA knew that patients would be excited to use something easy and effective—and it would make them more inclined to pursue additional treatment. The strategy has proven effective for the practice,...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 12/02/2019

  Incorporating Orthodontics into Restorative Practice

  While many practitioners now provide treatments such as Invisalign, limited fixed orthodontics should also be within scope for general dentists. Regardless of whether a dentist intends to offer orthodontic services in their practice or refer patients out, effectively integrating orthodontics into treatment planning can keep patients more...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 12/02/2019

  Save Big on Practice-Promoting Products

  While there are many ways to add value and better your practice’s patient experience, one proven method is by providing take-home care products. Not only will this make regular appointments more valuable to patients, it encourages them to think of you every time they practice at-home oral care. With this approach, you can help ensure that...

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