It takes more than excellent clinical skills to be a successful dentist: the right mindset, discipline, and daily habits help one grow as a professional and a person. Be it Cosmetic Dentistry, restorative treatments, or general dental care, development of the right dentist professional qualities will help you to stand out in the dental industry. […]
Did you ever sit down and read online when you were about to purchase Dental Products and notice “ISO and CE Certifications marked” printed on the packet and wonder, what does it really mean? If so, then you’re among the majority. Most dentists work with these terms daily but are not always clear on how […]
Advancements in Dentistry, Dentistry Tips
Understanding Dental Product Shelf Life: When to Use, When to Discard
Ever reached for a bonding agent or impression material during a busy day and realized it expired last month? You’re not alone. Managing dental product shelf life is one of those behind-the-scenes details that can quietly impact your clinical success, infection control, and even patient safety. For every product in dentistry, from cement to composite, […]
Did you ever sacrifice a crown that was perfect on paper but “felt wrong” to the patient? Or struggle with a patient complaining of ache even when your occlusion was concordant with articulating paper? Yes? You’re not alone. Bite correction has never been one of dentistry’s most difficult areas of practice because even slight imbalances […]
Advancements in Dentistry, General Dentistry
Overcoming Dental Anxiety: Your Smile Is More Important Than Fear
A trip to the dentist can be stressful for most. There are those who fear pain, others fear tools, and a few who have a negative experience in the past that keeps them at bay. This is dental anxiety and it’s more prevalent than you would imagine. However, avoiding the dentist because of fear can […]
Preventive dentistry is merely routine care and early detection. It’s the balance between home routines and professional Dental care that is designed to keep the mouth healthy and disease-free. It includes: The goal is simple: keep natural teeth as long as possible. Why Preventive Dentistry Matters Preventative dentistry carries benefits beyond the mouth. Let’s dissect: why […]
Ever had a patient return with, “Doctor, my crown doesn’t match my teeth“? If so, you know firsthand how aggravating and costly a shade mismatch can be. One of the most underappreciated culprits in this dilemma? Operatory Lighting In Dentistry, shade matching isn’t merely about selecting the proper ceramic or composite; it’s also about knowing […]
Dentistry infection control is not a choice it is a life-preserving necessity. And yet, with the best of ideas, small oversights can lead to devastating consequences to your patients, to your staff, and to your practice reputation. Even with SOPs, the majority of clinics still make routine infection control mistakes unconsciously. They’re not always bad […]
Ever wished you had a second pair of expert eyes when diagnosing or planning treatment? As a practicing dentist, you’ve likely experienced that moment staring at an X-ray and wondering if you’re viewing everything that can be seen. Or trying to get a patient to agree to root canal instead of extraction, but they are […]
Did you ever have that little sore mouth where eating or even speaking is a painful ordeal? That is probably a canker sore, or a mouth ulcer. It might be tiny, but it can cause considerable agony. And if you are a dentist, you hear about this on a daily basis from your patients. But […]
