Infection Control
Hand Hygiene; Bring on the Alcohol Rubs
Hand hygiene is the single most important factor in preventing the spread of pathogens...
Hygiene
Boring Basics The Magic Potion for Success
Professional athletes know it. Airline pilots practice it daily. Religions have thrived for centuries...
Computers
Technology It’s All About Relationships
Doctor, I have a proposal. I’d like you to hire me. It’s a sweet...
Emergencies
Automated External Defibrillators, Part 2 Application
Part 1 of this series discussed cardiovascular disease, cardiac emergencies, and the rationale behind...
Pediatric Dentistry
Optimizing Infant and Toddler Oral Health The Importance of Early Intervention
What is the appropriate age for a child’s first dental visit? Parents attempting to...
Emergencies
Automated External Defibrillators, Part 1 Introduction and Rationale
Since August 2001, when Dentistry Today presented a series of articles on emergency cardiovascular...
Hygiene
Colossal Case Acceptance The Hygienist Plays a Vital Role in Encouraging Patients to Say Yes
As dentists, we think of ourselves as technicians, health professionals, scientists, artists…not salesmen. The...
Anesthesia
Allergy and Toxic Reactions to Local Anesthetics
Local anesthesia (LA) forms the foundation of pain control techniques in dentistry. These drugs...
Management
Building Relationships Builds the Practice
When dentists think about practice building, many things come to mind, such as PR,...
articles
Where Have All the Technicians Gone?
“Where have all the technicians gone?” This is a question that we all may...