Track the evolution of the dental chair from 1790 through today. From its humble beginnings in 1790 and the fancy parlor dental chair of the early 1900s, to the streamlined workhorse of the 1930s and the colorful marvels of the Mid-Century Modern era, the dental chair has continually evolved to... CONTINUE READING
Inflation continues to affect all aspects of the dental industry. This part of our economic reality is a well-worn talking point by now: everything continues to get more expensive, and at an exponential rate. Soaring costs associated with the pandemic and supply chain disruption have not ebbed and... CONTINUE READING
Digital Dentistry on the Rise 3D printers have arrived in dental offices around the country. Even in local family practices, it isn’t uncommon to see the square machine with its orange shield sitting on a workspace counter. What was once” the future of dentistry” is, increasingly, it’s... CONTINUE READING
Scientists agree: advances in x-ray technology have made protective barriers obsolete. Dentists and hygienists have been shielding their patients from radiation exposure to body parts other than the jaw since dental X-rays became common about seventy years ago. However, dental radiology experts... CONTINUE READING
Thanks to technology advancements in 3D printers, replicas of patients’ mouths can now be printed into practical and highly accurate models. This makes the formulation of dental solutions more convenient for both the dentist and the patient. There are two main types of printers available in... CONTINUE READING
We have all heard how 3D printing is revolutionizing the industry. 3D printers are changing the way dentists operate their offices, and revolutionizing the traditional relationships between dental practices and labs that construct molds, models, aligners, and dentures. More and more, these objects... CONTINUE READING
One dentist shares the five ways her family deals with sweet treats. Halloween is right around the corner, and with it come bags and bags of something sweet to eat: treats of all shapes, sizes, and stickiness. It can be a stressful season for parents worrying about the candy consumption of... CONTINUE READING
Welcome to the 2024 Incisal Edge Design Competition! Are you ready to transform your dental practice into a work of art that not only serves your patients but also dazzles the design world? Look no further because the 2024 Incisal Edge Design Competition is here to celebrate your creativity and... CONTINUE READING
Consumers in the 19th century purchased homeopathic cure-alls for toothaches and more. Someone with a toothache in the 19th century might have been tempted to pop a few Number 8 pills from a personal Humphrey's Homeopathic Specifics (shown) case in their home. Even highly-educated people,... CONTINUE READING
Soaring inflation and the lingering effects of the pandemic have greatly impacted the current business climate. Dental practices are suffering from lower profit margins and the rapidly rising costs of doing business. Against the backdrop of these challenges, there’s one question in the minds of... CONTINUE READING
