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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 05/01/2016

  To Pull or Not to Pull? That is the Question…

  Should you remove or retain the third molars? When patients come to you for advice on what to do with their wisdom teeth, there is no straightforward answer. When is surgery indicated, particularly when the teeth are asymptomatic? What are the risks involved with removal or retention? When is the best time for treatment? Each decision should be...

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 04/25/2019

  Why Pediatric Practices Need a Customized Practice Management Solution

  Pediatric dental offices know that when it comes to products used during patient treatment, one size does not fit all. What they may not realize, however, is that the same applies to services they use to run the practice, including practice management software. Recognizing that pediatric offices require workflows designed for a fast-paced,...

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  • Samantha Negraval
  • 04/23/2019

  Don't Miss this Patient Education Opportunity in Your Lobby

  The operatory isn’t your only opportunity for patient education, nor is it the first point of patient interaction. Education can start when your patient enters the reception or waiting area—and here’s why it should. Let’s face it: Most patients would probably bypass patient literature and brochures for Cosmopolitan or Esquire. There’s also a...

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  • Steven Klett
  • 04/16/2019

  EXACTA Guarantee: Customer-Focused Plan for Dental Products

  When you’re buying dental products, there’s always a chance that something will go wrong with an order or that you’ll end up not completely satisfied with the product. And with many products and manufacturers, you’re often stuck with buyer’s remorse, as you might not be able to easily obtain a refund. This can be extremely frustrating,...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 04/16/2019

  Alleviate the Burden of Bur Management

  Modern dental offices are equipped with an array of burs suited for any number of procedures. These tools come in many different sizes, shapes and grits and must be reprocessed between each procedure—sterilized, organized and stored before they can be used again. While the expense of purchasing these tools can certainly add up, managing them...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 04/16/2019

  Formulating a Better Composite

  In the years since their introduction, resin-based composites have replaced dental amalgam as the most placed restorative material in developed countries. This marked rise in popularity can be attributed to the attractive, tooth-like esthetics that composites offer coupled with increased concerns for mercury content in amalgam. Historically,...

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