Track the evolution of the dental chair from 1790 through today. Ready for a look at the evolution of the dental chair? 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... CONTINUE READING
By Kristie Ceruti/Shared by Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine Dental hygienists and assistants are the unsung heroes of any practice. We spoke to the industry's finest to get their thoughts on dentistry, life, and Lucy Hobbs. Antoinette Kahan, RDH, BA, RDA, CDA, is the Dental Assisting... CONTINUE READING
The state that served as home to the practice of first female dentist, Lucy Hobbs, is shifting gears for its dental hygiene students. The Kansas Board of Regents recently recommended that all dental hygiene programs in the state align, which could inadvertently open more spots for... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Lori Paschal, CDA, CPFDA, CRFDA, FADAA, is the 2013-2014 president of the American Dental Assistants Association. (Photo courtesy Dentalaegis.com) Employed by NYC dentist Dr. Henry Fowler in the early 1900s Juliette A. Southard utilized her devotion to dental assisting by forming a... CONTINUE READING
Know a new DDS, DMD, RDH? Show them to what degree (pun intended) you care with some of these unique incisal-inspired surprises. Every sharp-dressed dentist needs a dose of high fashion flash. Your favorite grad can show off his/her dental anatomy expertise with new... CONTINUE READING
In the photo: Benco Dental Central Valley Territory Representative Jim Ball and Dr. Mary Papez-Berg. By Chuck Cohen/ Managing Director, Benco Dental Last week, I had the opportunity to visit with Dr. Mary Papez-Berg, who practices in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Papez-Berg’s office, White Pine Family... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: On the job in Mainpat, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh State, India, Katie Moynihan and her Northern Arizona University team (four hygiene students, one faculty member and one dentist) performed 600 cleanings, prepared 231 glass ionomer fillings and completed 48 extractions over a... CONTINUE READING
