Dentists

DENTISTS continue to have a lower COVID infection rate than other front-line health professionals such as nurses and physicians. This is the conclusion of a study published online ahead of…

For decades dental professionals have worked in a vacuum. Dental hygienists, dentists, and dental assistants have excellent educations in all things oral, but they know very little about legal or…

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital innovations in many industries—from e-commerce, to entertainment, to health care—driving organizations to adapt their business models to provide products and services to their customers and…

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: When dental clinics in the U.S. were forced to close temporarily in early 2020, some heard what they thought was the final death knell of solo dental…

As a single-doctor, general care practice, we believe in providing the best possible comprehensive, restorative, and preventive care to guide our patients toward their overall health goals. Dentists are expected…

The five 2020 Tellies recipients are: Dr. Scott Howell of AT Still University/Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Award Category: Dentist/Specialist. Dr. Howell developed a robust oral health program…

If you want to be inundated by new patients, advertising free exams and x-rays will bring folks flocking, but be careful what you wish for. My experience indicates that among…

I don’t have to wear those stupid, heavy utility gloves. They’re the worst! Right? Wrong! I find it crazy when I read posts on social media that ask questions like…

Full disclosure: As a dental public health specialist, I view the world through a slightly different lens than a clinical dentist. I work in academia, so my world is filled…

Dentists could significantly increase the number of patients they see during the pandemic by switching the drills they use, according to new research. The study investigated whether different drill types…