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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  • Ara Nazarian, DDS, DICOI
  • 03/31/2020

  Making A Direct Impression Work Every Time!

  What I have found to work great in my private practice for the splinting of open tray impression posts in the fabrication of full arch screw retained restorations is the use of Futar D bite registration material from Kettenbach USA.

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 03/30/2020

  How One Maryland Dentist Reduced Post-Op Sensitivity and Increased Patient Trust

  If there’s one thing busy dentists know, it’s that their everyday, go-to restorative products need to work quickly, and they just need to work, period. Lack of adhesion, patient sensitivity, and failed restorations simply aren’t options. It’s not just about losing valuable chair time—it’s about losing patient trust.

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 03/27/2020

  This Disposable Prophy Angle Can Help Reduce Infection Risk

  The COVID-19 crisis has put dentists, hygienists, and patients at risk, and prompted national guidelines for postponing non-emergency procedures, such as dental cleanings. While coronavirus has shaken the healthcare industry to its core, the “downtime” dental practices currently have may be an opportunity to reevaluate their hygiene protocols.

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 03/26/2020

  Patient Communication Software Can Help During Challenging Times

  Communicating with your patients amid the global COVID-19 crisis is difficult. You want to be sensitive to your patient base, and the last thing you want to do is bombard them with “sales-y” messages. At the same time, you don’t want to fall out of touch with your patients. One day, your dental practice will be able to resume routine,...

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