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No question, during these tough economic times, patients are prone to fiddling with their teeth. Bad oral habits, like chewing on ice or pens, teeth grinding, and biting, increase with stress. It is incumbent on us as dentists to realize that there are two main categories for dental problems – bacterial (gum disease and tooth […]

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The etymology of “bruxism” stems from the Greek work brychein, which literally means gnashing of teeth. As the most comprehensive online resource available,  Dr. Moti Nissani’s research and findings tell us that about 5-20% of Americans suffer with teeth grinding, yet only 80% are aware of the condition. Many people grind their teeth while sleeping, […]

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Tax breaks and limited-time laws make 2009 the right time to invest in your practice… The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009 with some of the best benefits having limited remaining time eligibility. Small-business owners have limited time in 2009 to benefit from the most lucrative […]

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The pros at TNT Dental tell us, “you can lead a patient to your website, but you can’t make ’em stay.” That’s not to say your potential patients are horses, but there’s some truth in the statement. This week, in the TNT Tips Blog, you’ll find expert advice regarding no-nos! and yes-yesses! for building a […]

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This is a breakthrough that could lead to a major overhaul in dental prosthetics and, more importantly, organ regeneration. The Wall Street Journal covered a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in which Tokyo University of Science researches implanted a “tooth germ” into a mouse’s empty tooth socket. The “tooth germ” […]

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I’ve been using the ezlase™ diode laser by Biolase for some time, and I just trained on the Waterlase MD™ for hard and soft tissue applications. At first, I was skeptical because I had reviewed the product years ago. I was amazed, however, at advances in the technology and improvements like in the turbo tip. […]

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You walk into a health food store and find a flyer that warns of the hazards fluoridated water. What’s this all about? Fluoride is in half of the public water in the US. It is accepted by some, including the government, that fluoride deters tooth decay, thus it is good for public health. However, a […]

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Saving lives? It’s all in a day’s work for a proactive dentist! In this economy, dentists can increase their value to patients by offering dental-related, preventive services. Do you offer stem cell preservation? Do you look for signs of serious non-oral diseases during checkups? Do you treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring? Do you offer […]

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This week, at http://TIPS.TNTDental.com, dentists who want to boost their website traffic NOW can read practical tips on how to make it happen. TNT Dental suggests a professional website analysis, which they offer totally free. The TNT SEO experts will review your site with you and point out problems that affect your search engine optimization. […]

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