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Stress, the Pandemic, and Getting Patients Back in Your Office

Many patients are still reluctant to visit their dentist, despite the safety protocols in...

Most Young Athletes Don’t Wear Mouthguards

There is a widespread lack of mouthguard use in youth sports, posing risks to...

Two-Thirds of People Use Their Teeth Improperly

About two out of every three people (65%) frequently use their teeth for tasks...

Dentists Can Be the First Line of Defense in Identifying Domestic Abuse

As much as 75% of head and neck trauma associated with domestic violence occurs...

Do You Know What Your Endo Files Really Cost?

Do you really know the cost of your endodontic NiTi files? I bet most...

Patients Report High Satisfaction with Dental Prostheses

More dental providers are using implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs) to treat edentulism....

Five Factors Influence Dental Implant Fracture Rates

Today’s dental implants offer nearly universal success rates, though fractures do occur on very...

I Can See for Miles

My colleagues have consistently told me that I owe it to my readers to...

Successful Elective Introduces Students to Trauma Treatment

Traditional dental curricula offer few opportunities for students to evaluate and treat patients with...

Adherence to Guidelines After Dental Trauma Ensures Positive Outcomes

Dental trauma occurs daily. When protocols aren’t followed, healthy teeth are lost and the...