Have you ever done your business, flushed the toilet, then stopped to ponder the short distance between the whirlpool of human waste and your vulnerable toothbrush on the counter? Or are you a proponent …
March 2019
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Ask the DentistDental HygieneEmergency Dental
Wisdom Teeth Problems: Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
by Vicki Fidlerby Vicki FidlerWhether you are an adolescent, parent, or grown adult, you’ve probably heard someone tell you about getting wisdom teeth removed. And, we get it… hearing about a dental procedure is …
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Dental Industry NewsDentistsInsurance
Patient selection: Instincts, courage and healthy relationships
by EDSby EDSOf the nearly 3,500 professional liability claims The Dentists Insurance Company addressed between 2012 and 2017, many could have been avoided … Of the nearly 3,500 professional liability claims The Dentists …
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Dental HygieneEmergency DentalFamily
Here is what you should know about tooth cavities
by EDSby EDSCavities are holes that develop on teeth as a result of decay. They can cause symptoms including toothache. Without treatment, cavities can worsen over time and cause other problems. Practicing …
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Dental Industry NewsFamilyTechnology
Digital smile design: When is it useful and why would I want it?
by 123Dentistby 123DentistWhen you’re unhappy with your smile, it’s hard to feel confident. Taking photographs, talking to others, and meeting new people can all feel like a challenge if you don’t want …
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DentistryDentistsTechnology
Dental technology of the future is here today: Here are some examples to prove it
by EDSby EDSIn this day and age, technology is moving at lightning speeds. Tech that was once only found in science fiction is now here today. This is true for almost everything, …
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Schools in the United Kingdom have been ranked as the worst for educating children about their oral health. According to the findings of a new YouGov survey, less than one …
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Dental Industry NewsDentistryEmergency Dental
Anesthesiology recognized as 10th dental specialty
by EDSby EDSAbout 175 years ago, a dentist in Hartford, Connecticut, extracted one of his own third molars to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide. About 175 years ago, a dentist …
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Dental HygieneEmergency DentalLifestyle
Is flying after having a tooth extraction safe?
by Vicki Fidlerby Vicki FidlerIf you’ve been told you’ll need a tooth extracted, you may feel there’s no “convenient” time to have it done. We all lead busy lives, and fitting a dental procedure …