COVID-19 restrictions limit dental visits to all but emergency care, which means that millions of patients are overdue to have their teeth cleaned. And because preventive services are not critical in the short term, all dental hygienists affected by the shut down are now out … [Read More...]
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The Prophy Jet Challenge
Why you should improve proficiency at air polishing No, we're not daring you to eat your Prophy Jet. Read on. What has changed little over the past 50 years and is the most performed yet overvalued service provided in dental practices? If you … [Read More...]
These identical twins can both be your dentist
The novelty of seeing someone's face repeated on another human creates a positive moment of surprise that will be instantly apparent on your own face. Do you feel genuine happiness when you encounter the miracle of identical twins? Well, maybe there's a … [Read More...]
Why dental insurance makes good people do bad things
When I was a kid, my dad would tell me on the way to the dentist to be prepared to pay out of my own pocket for any cavities I had. $38 per filling was an insane amount of money for an eight year old with a 75 cent allowance per week and 7-Eleven candy habit. … [Read More...]
Should dental hygienists give shots?
When people talk about what they hate most about going to the dentist, they're usually talking about the needle. I mean, who in their right mind would ever consent to allowing another person to give a shot in a place that has as many nerve endings as our … [Read More...]
Get Listerine fluoride for free with Obamacare – maybe
I feel very targeted right now. It's because I'm one of the 16% of Americans that everyone is fighting to either "guarantee insurance" for or "force insurance" upon, depending on which side of the aisle you stand. You see, my family has … [Read More...]