If you want to strengthen your tooth enamel, bring on the sesame seed bagels. Sesame seeds offer an abrasiveness that can help "brush" the surface of teeth and remove bacteria-causing debris. And you were worried about getting them stuck between your teeth. Read more about the benefits of sesame... CONTINUE READING
What was exciting 30 years ago? According to this retro commercial ad, Aqua-fresh's triple protection formula inspired wide-eyed anticipation. Toothpaste commercials have evolved significantly since their inception, mirroring changes in advertising strategies, societal trends, and advancements in... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_136" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. Samuel Shames (left) and Dr. Jonathan Millen; (inset) a Gentle Dental clinic on Boston’s Newbury Street.[/caption] DR. SAMUEL SHAMES EXPLAINS HOW HE OVERSEES 27 “GENTLE DENTAL” PRACTICES IN NEW ENGLAND. (As told to Kristie... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_133" align="alignright" width="276"] Two events at the Yankee Dental Congress mark the Massachusetts Dental Society's 150th anniversary. One involves complimentary cupcakes.[/caption] Sweet confections might not be a driving force to visit the annual Yankee Dental Congress,... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_128" align="alignright" width="267"] Add some molded molars to your holiday baking list. Find the recipe.[/caption] Why not satisfy someone's sweet tooth with a bakery box of DIY edible molar-shaped treats? Truthfully, because molding and shaping four cupcake choppers,... CONTINUE READING
ARM CANDY What woman in your life wouldn’t want to sport this toothy find? Handmade denture bracelets are crafted from dental acrylic and hand-polished to perfection, and available on etsy.com for a mere $135. Gents, if you’re feeling left out, protect your iPhone5 with a denture-inspired case... CONTINUE READING
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER. The creators of the “Anatomy in a Jar” series promise nothing less than a vacuum-sealed life-sized molar of exceptional detail with this offering. If your gift is seeking to satisfy a dentist with an eye for detail, this may be the perfect, or nearly... CONTINUE READING
Benco Dental invites nominations for The Lucy Hobbs Project Awards, which honor exemplary women in the dental community. Five winners will be honored at our annual celebration June 6, 2014 in Orlando, FL. The categories are: Woman to Watch Successful Practice/Icon in the... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_112" align="alignright" width="300"] 3M™ True Definition Scanner shown with the IOS Glidewell TS 150™ mill with IOS FastDesign[/caption] 1. Stop procrastinating. 2. Embrace innovation. Benco Dental's latest offering - the OneVisit solution - provides same day... CONTINUE READING
What better way to introduce you to The Daily Floss than with an unexpected offering? As we launch an ongoing daily discussion about all things dental, a gift guide seems an appropriate place to begin. If a dentist occupies a special place in your heart, if you're a practical practitioner sending... CONTINUE READING