As dental professionals—dentists, hygienists, specialists, and office managers—your commitment to patient safety is paramount. One critical aspect of this safety is wearing appropriately sized exam gloves during routine exams; procedures such as root canals, tooth removal, and placing... CONTINUE READING
Digital dentistry is here to stay, but we are learning that that term encompasses a great deal more than originally thought. There continue to be unexplored frontiers of technical advancement that pose new challenges, new questions, and surprising new success stories. The newest innovation has... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Ferras Mashtoub, DDS is an endodontist who specializes in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Mashtoub is San Fernando Valley native, and after graduating from UCLA’s dental school, he continued to live and work in the area around Los Angeles, CA that he grew up in. He prides... CONTINUE READING
We often hear that digital dentistry is the industry’s future. 3D printing, CAD/CAM software, and in-office milling machines are touted as near-necessities for the forward-thinking dentist. In a recent Cureus cross-sectional study, nearly a thousand dental professionals from a variety of... 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
Dentists are often the first line of defense against oral cancer. In many cases, they are the only resource that patients have for early oral cancer detection. An increasing number of patients expect their dentists to check for oral cancer during appointments. That's a great step forward, since... CONTINUE READING
When the world of oral care was profoundly impacted by the pandemic, a father-son duo of a dentist and Dyson engineer from Vancouver, Canada combined talents to improve the dental experience. Faced with the challenge of protecting himself while returning to the dental practice, Dr. Scott B.... CONTINUE READING
The trending hues of 'Wordle green' in the fashion world may fade, but a celebration of Earth Day green at the dental practice can occur every day with these five eco-friendly options. We normally wouldn't argue with Kermit the Frog, especially about his signature song, but "Bein' Green" in has... CONTINUE READING
Award-winning Zyris isolation product Isolite Pro can cut minutes from every dental procedure, while reducing aerosols and easing physical strain. Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, now offers Zyris products. Now available for... CONTINUE READING