The COVID-19 pandemic sucks. Now that we've gotten that gross clarifying understatement out of the way, let's quickly address the title of this article. Most likely, yes, it's quite safe to go back to the dentist. You're feeling a little scared to get your dental work done, or … [Read More...]
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A virtual care package from worried dental hygienists
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 … [Read More...]
Lead Aprons feel so good! Here’s why.
Ever since you were a kid, you've known this: there's a comfort that settles through you right before getting dental x-rays. You notice when the heavy shield gets draped over your shoulders and tummy that it's a bit easier to relax, to open your mouth and let … [Read More...]
What is this $&!% on my toothbrush?
This morning I threw my toothbrush into the toilet. That's where it belongs, apparently, since I can't seem to do the right thing to keep germs off of it. See, a few years ago there was a big news story about the aerosols that are created with every toilet … [Read More...]
The Prophy Jet Challenge
Why you should improve proficiency at air polishing What has changed little over the past 50 years and is the most performed yet overvalued service provided in dental practices? If you guessed rubber cup polishing, you’d be correct. Overvalued? … [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...]