Using Topical for Optimal Patient Comfort
In a previous blog, I wrote about how we use multiple flavors of topical in my dental practice and the
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Author: Lee Ann Brady DMD
How Long Does a Crown Last?
How long does a dental crown last? The answer is, “It depends.” In this blog, I will review how I
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Understanding Tooth Ferrule
Ferrule is a critical factor in being able to plan the prosthodontic phase of treatment for an anterior tooth that
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Preoperative Dental Rinsing: What You Need to Know
I think pre-operative rinsing is here to stay. Science supports it is effective against viruses, including COVID19. And it is
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Choosing Value…The Most Important Parameter of a Shade
When we send tooth color or shade information to the dental lab, the most important aspect is the value. This
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How I Use Mallampati Scores for Airway Screening
In 2017 the American Dental Association adopted a policy encouraging dentists to screen patients for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). This
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The Surprising Impact of Flavored Topical Anesthetic
When I bought my dental practice in Glendale, Arizona, eight years ago, they were offering patients a choice of flavors
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Cleaning Dental Photography Mirrors
It can be very frustrating to take a series of dental photos only to realize there were scratches or watermarks
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I’ve Learned a Lot About Face Shields
Most dentists have some stories about buying and trying different types of face shields as we have started to practice
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Reducing Aerosols Using OptraDam® Plus by Ivoclar
In light of today’s heightened need to reduce aerosol viruses, weighing the benefit of using a rubber dam may outweigh
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