Lighting

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  • Marie
  • 01/14/2018

  Light Matters … For You and Your Patient

  Patients’ mouths have notoriously bad lighting. So bringing your own is essential. But does it really matter what type of light you use? Spoiler alert: Yes, it does matter. Having light in the operatory that is even, accurate and safe is important for both patient and dentist alike. While examining a patient, a dentist needs to be able to see...

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  • Jason Schwartz
  • 10/27/2015

  That's not a Light...THAT's a Light

  Even Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee would agree that Lumed's LEAP is quite the intraoral light. LEAP (Light Emitting Aspirating Prop) changes dental lighting by placing light where it is needed most—inside the patient’s mouth. The high intensity lighting is integrated into a silicone bite block that provides patient comfort and excellent access for the...

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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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