Dugoni School of Dentistry Valedictorian Speech and Proposal 2016

Digital Dentistry: Is 3D Printing Revolutionizing Restorations?

Three-dimensional printing is a revolutionary technology that is transforming a variety of industries—construction, airline, medical and even including dentistry. What is so incredible about this a…

What Does Dentistry's Emblem Mean?

HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU taken a close look at the emblem of dentistry?

What is it like working at Bath Spa Dentistry?

We interviewed Dental Nurse Hannah Todd and asked her what it was like working at Bath Spa Dentistry. “I have been with the practice for the a year now and have …

Help Patients Understand Why They Should Choose Your Clinic

People are demanding when it comes to customer service. Expectations for better experiences are driving competition in every industry, forcing businesses to compete more aggressively. In dentistry, standing apart from your competitors can be especially tough. Communicating what makes your…

Why Microscopes in Dentistry?

I was recently asked why I have four Microscopes; specifically, why did I purchase one extremely expensive Operating Microscope for each doctor and hygienist in the practice? I answered: There are lately many dozens of new dental technologies, all of...

25 Things Only People Who Went To Catholic School Can Relate To

Is dentistry ready for animal-assisted therapy?

Animal-assisted therapy has proven successful in many health-care settings. Is it right for dental offices? Many hope that it is.

Marriage Proposal Ideas with Animals

If you love animals, consider including a new (or old!) pet in your proposal. We have all the tips and inspiration you need for the perfect puppy proposal!

How to Study in Medical Schools

1- Organize your notes and textbooks. The very act of finding or creating structure in your study method can show you how the information itself is categorized. For example, human anatomy is very structured and easy to study by system or organ. In this way, the subject matter itself will often...

Your Laser Dentistry Patients Have Questions

[ALD BLOG]. Helpful answers that you can use when conferring with your patients looking for more information regarding laser dentistry.

How to Teach Elementary School Students About the Trinity

How can we begin to explain the Trinity to young children? Jimmy Akin shows us how to make the mystery more accessible while avoiding subtle errors.

Is Pet Anesthesia Really Necessary for Veterinary Dentistry?

Why do pet dentists (or veterinarians who also take care of dental issues) suggest anesthesia? Imagine if your dentist lifted your lip, took a quick scan around your mouth and excused you from the dental chair in a minute or two. Some people might be delighted, but most of us would look for another dentist. ...

Sedation Dentistry: How Long Will I Feel Groggy After Treatment Is Over?

When your mind and body have been able to achieve a deep and profound level of relaxation, it can be tough to switch gears and get “back to reality”. For many patients, such is the challenge at the conclusion of an oral surgery procedure performed under sedation. The groggy feeling that comes from waking up…

Employment trends in dentistry lead to a bright future for dental assistants

The positive outlook for positions in the dental profession means things are equally positive for positions in dental assisting. As dentists just starting their careers realize how valuable assistants are for their practices, the more in demand they'll become.

What restorative digital dentistry strategy should I embrace?

Restorative digital dentistry (RDD) can be a complicated thing at first glance. It can be frustrating, demanding, confusing, and even exhausting to master. But there is no doubt that it can also be extremely rewarding! It revolutionizes the patient's experience, office professionalism, and profits. It is a tool that can enhance the quality and scope of a practice significantly.

Clinical dental mishaps, blunders, and learning from my mistakes in dentistry

Any confidence that we have as clinicians gets knocked down a notch or two when we see the endless perfect cases presented at lectures—you know, those perfect implants, perfect dentures, perfect veneers, perfect crowns, perfect fillings (with tertiary anatomy, no less!), and perfect long-term outcomes. As I sit in these discussions, I can’t help but ruminate over my last 12 years practicing dentistry and consider the…

What You Need to Know if You Want to Be an X-ray Tech

Are you interested in becoming an x-ray technologist in the medical radiography field? Learn what school subjects you should be proficient in and look at what your training may entail.

Could Christian Worship Be Regarded as Hate Speech?

By: Rob HewellAny person or group who holds a position deemed to be exclusivist and found to be offensive might be said to hold beliefs that are hateful toward others. Could that one day apply to Christian worship?