CE Articles
Protecting Electronic Health Information as Part of HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) calls for standards for administrative, physical,...
CE Articles
Hand Care and Waterlines: Update for the Dental Professional
Dentistry has a responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted principles of infection control. The...
Computers
Mastering Computer Scheduling: Ensuring Profitability While Creating the Perfect Day
While performing a practice analysis for a potential consulting client, I had the opportunity...
Endodontics
Know When to Say “When” in Endodontics: Smoke on the Water
Recently I saw Deep Purple in Seattle performing Highway Star and Smoke on the...
Hygiene
Saving Lives in the Dental Office
When you were in dental hygiene school, did you ever imagine that one day...
Management
Developing a Successful Financial System
Financial guidelines are the key to practice success. A rock-solid payment system can significantly...
Prosthetics
Using Polyvinyl Impressions for Study Models: A Case Report
While alginate is a good impression material, utilization can demand ideal, sometimes restricting conditions...
Restorative
The Use of Sectional Matrix Systems in Class II Direct Composite Restorations
Class II (interproximal) decay and/or a failing restoration that involves a posterior proximal surface...
CE Articles
Infection of Dental Implements and Appliances Part 1: The Toothbrush
Studies by Glass et al in the 1980s indicated that toothbrushes harbored microorganisms that...
CE Articles
Saliva, Chewing Gum, and Oral Health
Although the average American will chew about 300 sticks of gum a year, in...