3D-Printed Splint Against Noctural Bruxism
Case study courtesy of Dentsply Sirona. In the following case study, Dr. Meena Barsoum, shares how Primeprint has improved his digital workflow to produce a 3D-printed splint with Primescan AC...
3D-printed model with ditched dies for anterior tooth renewal
Mike Skramstad, DDS, shares how Primeprint fits within his existing digital workflow to produce a 3D-printed wax-up and Primeprint Model resin to show the patient what the finished procedure would look like while also creating guides, temporaries and a Biocopy for final restorations.
DEXIS Days is here: Month-long series of free virtual educational events begins Sept. 6
DEXIS Days is a month-long series of free virtual educational events focused on thought leadership, Continuing Education and training across a broad spectrum of digital dental technologies as well as practice strategies.
Teeth sensitivity: Understand the causes and how to address them to build patient trust
An estimated 1 in 8 people have sensitive teeth. By understanding the causes, diagnosis, management and prevention of this all-too common condition, you can get to the root of the problem and go beyond suggesting desensitizing toothpaste and discussing oral hygiene habits.
Everything you need to know about dental curing lights
Curing lights are an indispensable part of everyday dentistry. Here’s how they work, where current technology stands and how to choose the best curing light to meet the needs of your practice.
Preventing, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease
A big part of identifying and ultimately treating periodontitis is explaining to patients just how serious the implications can be, not only for their oral health, but also for their overall health. Here are some key talking points.
Dentsply Sirona World 2021: Back in Vegas!
Join us in Las Vegas Sept. 23-25, 2021, at the all new Caesar’s Forum Conference Center for Dentsply Sirona World. The Patterson Ultimate Education Experience offers a unique opportunity to engage with everything Dentsply Sirona has to offer. Learn about the CAD/CAM and 3D Imaging continuing education tracks.
4 Tips for Building A Successful Hygiene Team
Dental hygienists account for, on average, 30% of a practice’s revenue and are an integral part of any practice. Here are four tips for ensuring a practice is making the most of its dental hygiene service.
Patient Recall Marketing Webinar Series: Power Your Patient Comeback
As dental care in the age of COVID-19 starts to feel routine again, many practice owners are looking for new ways to cut costs and run their offices more efficiently. In a new webinar series, you’ll learn how marketing and communication software solutions like Solutionreach and OperaDDS can help you kickstart your schedule and boost your patients’ return appointments with convenient, automated and measurable patient outreach tools.
OnTarget Highlight: Restoring and Preserving Tooth Structure
What if you could restore teeth by regrowing dentin and enamel? Although that technology remains the province of science fiction for now, bioactive restorative materials that do more than just take up space already do exist, and have for more than 40 years.
4 Ways to Reduce Aerosols During Dental Treatment
As we reenter the practice world, one question dominates every conversation. How do we best reduce the aerosol generated during dental treatment? David Rice, DDS, shares four ways you can keep you, your team and your patients safe.
Dental Practice Reopening Webinar Series: Target, Communicate, Market to Your Patients
As practices reopen and prepare for the next stage, planning, patient communication and marketing will be more critical than ever. In a new four-part webinar series, we will share insights, best practices and action steps to support you on your reopen and restore journey.
Maintaining a Strong Dental Team During Uncertain Times
Many dental practices across the country have postponed all elective procedures or are closed completely due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to remain positive, stay informed and look for opportunities to help you and your practice grow.
D5: Continuing Your Education to Help Start Your Private Practice
Do you dream of opening your own private practice, but feel daunted by the task? You’re not alone. We’ve heard from dental students that many want to open their own...
The Team that Learns Together … Succeeds Together!
Continuing education is a necessity for any dental practice. Are you reaping the benefits as a team? As an office manager, there is nothing more frustrating than when the doctor...
The Importance of Dental Team Education
As any business owner can tell you, one of the keys to growing your business and to having it THRIVE is to be constantly learning. Even if what you are...
Changing Lives through Education
As a dental assistant at Children’s Smile Center in Ozark, Mo., Brooke Neill knows that her most powerful tool for improving patients’ oral health is not a prophy angle or...