At the intersection of street art, models, and dentistry, Dr. Nicholas Toscano thrives. The New York City periodontist sees more commonalities than differences in his pursuits. “Dentists are artists,” Dr. Toscano said. “We’re creating smiles.” Destined for dentistry since middle... CONTINUE READING
Dental practices across the country have taken hits as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Chances are, your practice has, too. According to the American Dental Association, patient volume is down nearly 50 percent despite reopenings in early summer. With nowhere to go but up, you can recover... CONTINUE READING
A guide to navigating Continuing Education options and a new publication dedicated to hygienists -- what more could you want from a Monday? Ready for a focus on hygiene? Meet a new publication so dedicated to dental hygiene and the professionals who provide it that it's named in tribute:... CONTINUE READING
Meet the unsung superheroes of dentistry. We're not talking about your dentist, hygienist, or mouthwash - though they are heroes every day. Cavity Creeps are foiled by fluoride and the Crest Team. Instead, time travel back to the 1970s where heroes regularly rescued the city of Toothopolis.... CONTINUE READING
Obtaining N95 masks, filtration systems, and gowns in a post-COVID world is difficult; easing the minds of anxious patients adds a layer of concern equally vital to the current must-do list.With COVID-19 cases spiking, patients are rightfully concerned about leaving the safety of their own home -... CONTINUE READING
Incisal Edge magazine’s 8th annual design competition is seeking award-worthy workflows and awe-inspiring dental practices. For more than seven years, Incisal Edge, the leading magazine for dental professionals, has been paying tribute to the finest examples of architecture, interior design... CONTINUE READING
Pregnancy can be an exciting, yet anxiety-inducing nine months. The last place a mom-to-be wants to be is another appointment with a doctor. Anyone thinking they can skip out on the dentist, though, should think again. The consequences of not treating an infection during pregnancy can outweigh any... CONTINUE READING
Known as the window into the body, the mouth can tell a lot about our overall health. In its 11th year, National Dental Hygiene Month is dedicated to raising awareness of how to keep your mouth, body and teeth healthy. This year, through their Faces of Courage project, the American Dental... CONTINUE READING
Since its creation over 50 years ago, Harvey Ball’s smiley face has become an international symbol of happiness. The yellow circle, with its iconic black eyes and smile, has made cameos in movies, graphic novels, and more. But over the years, Ball felt the smiley face was becoming overused, and... CONTINUE READING
The 90th began last Thursday with a touching remembrance of five key associates who passed away in the past year, including the announcement of a Benco Family Foundation scholarship at Wilkes University in memory of Mark Kolanowski, a Wilkes graduate who headed up Benco's Marketing Analytics... CONTINUE READING