The dental drill is feared and loathed by children and adults alike. However, do you know the history of this staple of the dentist's tool tray? Here's a peek at a few of the many stages in the evolution of the humble dental drill. Early Dental Instruments [caption id="attachment_37916"... CONTINUE READING
For dental teams, patient care takes top priority each day. That doesn't leave much time for anything that isn't mission critical. It's easy to fall behind on regular server maintenance, software updates, data backups and security checks that are essential to keeping your patient data protected... CONTINUE READING
Southern Minnesota Orthodontics was founded in 1958 by Dr. Bernie Powers and it slowly grew into a three-person practice, and has been that way ever since. To keep the three-owner system in place, they have prioritized recruiting dentists to the practice. Additionally, the practice prides... CONTINUE READING
“Becoming a dentist was the only thing I ever wanted to do.” Crowley has fond memories of her childhood spending time at the dental office her mother worked at. Although she was too young to understand the more complex aspects of the profession, she was still fascinated with the profession. As... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Ozair Banday, DMD, CAGS, fondly known as Dr. Oz, is a prosthodontist in North Andover, Massachusetts. While a practicing at North Andover Dental Partners, Dr. Oz still finds the time to pursue his other arts-related passions. Dr. Oz is a practicing prosthodontist at North Andover... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Tejas Patel’s passions for dentistry, education, and social media have enabled him to create a strong brand for his Austin cosmetic dental practice, while helping others in the process. Dr. Tejas Patel at his cosmetic dentistry practice in Austin, Texas.(Submitted photos) Dr. Tejas... CONTINUE READING
Whether or not the U.S. Senate's bill to make daylight saving time permanent in 2023 (Sunshine Protection Act) will meet with approval by the House of Representatives and the President remains to be seen. The House, though, supports a Sleep Awareness Week (March 13-19) to recognize the importance... CONTINUE READING
Dentists Who Care (DWC) will host its 24th Annual Charity CE Dental Conference this weekend. Benco Dental’s, Kay Huff, from Practice Solutions is among the guest speaker lineup at the conference on October 22-23, 2021, at the Isla Grand Beach Resort in South Padre Island, Texas. Click... CONTINUE READING
During National Dental Hygiene Month, the importance of preventative care -- and the talented professionals who provide it -- deserve plenty of attention. Below, find details about contests, awards, podcasts and awareness efforts taking place throughout October. 1. 'In Good Hands' Rewards... CONTINUE READING
Find out how to establish a dental patient referral system during a free September 22 webinar featuring Mark Thackeray, shown. For any dentist who doesn't have a formal system for generating patient referrals, a free September 22 webinar offers nine useful strategies. Find out how to establish... CONTINUE READING
