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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  • 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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