Anyone who doesn't think it's possible to engage kids without screens has never visited the Utah pediatric dental practice of Dr. Tyler D. Hanks. His 3700-square-foot office was designed to reduce the anxiety of going to the dentist, which can be extreme for many kids. Instead of using games on... CONTINUE READING
What to Do About Hypersensitivity: Solutions for Prevention and Repair Dental professionals are at high risk of developing skin hypersensitivity due to frequent exposure to chemicals, irritants, and allergens. Skin hypersensitivity can cause a range of symptoms, including itching,... CONTINUE READING
3D printing dental materials in-house has become commonplace. More and more, dentists are manufacturing items like clear aligners within the walls of their own practice, cutting down on turnover time, shortening patients’ wait, and decreasing the cost of outsourcing. In fact, much of the... CONTINUE READING
When is the optimal time to replace toothpaste for better oral health? You may need to ditch the toothpaste even before you toss the toothbrush. Toothbrushes get a bad rap. After a bout with the flu or a nasty cold, they're tossed faster than a wastebasket of tissues. Let's talk toothpaste,... CONTINUE READING
Having trouble convincing your patients to maintain consistent oral hygiene habits between visits? If you need extra ammunition in the fight to keep everyone brushing their teeth, here's one: new evidence suggests that it might help reduce your risk of dementia. New Dementia... CONTINUE READING
Children in the United States miss more than 51 million school hours each year due to dental-related problems such as dental caries, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In a report by the Center for Disease Control regarding U.S. Health, dental caries is one of the... CONTINUE READING
THIS TIME OF YEAR, DR. PETER MUTCH MOVES FROM MOLAR ROOTS TO BLUE-SPRUCE ROOTS AT HIS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM. “I’ve been thinking.” Dr. Pete Mutch jokes that when he utters this phrase, his wife of 39 years prepares for an adventure. “Nan says they are the worst three words that come out of... CONTINUE READING
The SmileDirectClub SmileShop in the Flatiron neighborhood of New York, August 2019. SmileDirectClub, the direct-to-consumer clear aligner and orthodontics company, has shut down its operations less than three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company announced the decision on... CONTINUE READING
Service dogs are creating new ways for dentists to meet their patients' needs and support them emotionally. Dr. Rachel Lewin, from Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, had a lifelong aspiration to work in healthcare, inspired by her parents who were physicians. Her journey toward becoming a dentist... 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