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Everyone loves Sesame Street, and even old-schoolers (who prefer a Blue Cookie monster to a Green Veggie Monster) can appreciate the appeal of little, lanky Elmo with the really loud voice. At the ADA Annual Session, a new children’s pop-up book, Ready, Set, Brush!, will be presented, along with a visit from Elmo today, October […]

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A DentalBlogs contributor, Dental Products Report technology columnist, and respected speaker and teacher, Dr. Larry Emmott writes about the paperless dental office in DPR this month. His article, “Paperless Strategies 101,” discusses what “paperless office” really means and how a dentist like you can get there. Dr. Emmott believes that the right people and technology […]

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It may seem like a small problem if it doesn’t affect you, but dry mouth can be more than annoying. In addition to contributing to sore throat, speech difficulty, an impaired sense of taste and smell, and hoarseness, it can damage teeth and sensitive oral tissues. Dry mouth occurs when salivary glands do not produce […]

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This week, dentists from across the country will gather in San Antonio to hear lectures and earn CEs on practice management, new technology, and clinical procedures. The World Marketplace Exhibition, held Thursday through Sunday, will feature over 650 new products and tools. Looking for a good time in the Lone Star State? Don’t miss the […]

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What’s up with a blog? Sounds kind of silly, but oddly technical, doesn’t it? “Blog” is short for “web log,” which, in essence, is an online journal. Since you’re already at DentalBlogs.com, you probably have a pretty good idea about what a blog is. Individuals post personal information, photos, and updates about their lives on […]

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DentalCompare.com now has a webpage dedicated to “The Modern Operatory.” It’s full of articles and product descriptions with comparisons, of course. This month, the page features topics such as, “Ergonomic Must-Haves in the New Dental Office,” “Not Your Father’s Operatory,” and “Dental Office Design: Evolution and Economics.” The Product Showcase has some cool tech toys […]

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Implantium, a newly launched dental implant company in the UK, recently released research stating that many dentists do not provide dental implant placement because of lack of training. Only one-third of UK dentists currently offer implants in their practice. More than half of surveyed dentists reported that training is the primary stumbling block that prevents […]

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An article on Marketwatch.com tells us that the California Dental Hygienists’ Association is recommending everyone stay away from sour candy this Halloween. Apparently, the tasty treats contain acid levels that rival the pH of battery acid. In the article, parents are warned that “sour” equals “acid.” Furthermore, consumers should particularly stay away from citric, lactic, […]

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Cosmetic dentistry has taken flight in recent years. Publicity from Extreme Makeover (ABC) and new technology, like CEREC for one-visit porcelain restorations, Zoom! Whitening, and Lumineers, has boosted the popularity of cosmetic dentistry. In addition, recent research has revealed a link between overall health and oral health, such as the fact that gum disease can […]

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Times are changing in America, and the economy is crazy, at best, right now. How can you prepare your practice to stay afloat? In Dental Economics this month, Dr. Michael Schuster, owner of the Schuster Center and respected speaker, educator, and dentist, lays out eight points that every dentist in private practice should consider. For […]

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