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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 06/03/2015

  Super Glued Teeth: Don't Try This at Home

  Have you heard that Super Glue was used to seal battle wounds in World War II? Although it’s a fantastic story, it’s not true. A British woman, however, took do-it-yourself dentistry to a new level and repaired her own teeth with Super Glue for 10 years – just to avoid the dentist! Angie Barlow, who appears in the BBC documentary "The Truth...

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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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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 11/26/2019

  Can Patient Communication Software Make Your Staff Happier in 2020?

  If there’s something we ought to reflect on at the end of 2019, it’s that patient communication tasks are more than dollars and cents for your staff. Related front-office tasks can actually impact their happiness, according to a recent survey by patient communication software provider Lighthouse 360.

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