The Role of Intra-oral Digital Scanning with Enhanced Process of Care The addition of digital scanning to enhance clinical and technical procedures is a consideration for many dental practices. My training as a dental hygienist has taught me that the biggest benefits of digital intra-oral scanning present themselves in the overall patient experience, documentation, … Read more
As a dentist, it’s very important to choose a financial management team who understands the intricate details of running a dental practice, and all the challenges that come with it. Ideally, the professionals managing your finances will have valuable experience in piecing together all the moving parts of a dental practice, selling a practice, and … Read more
Creating restorations with Aura Easy composite can help close small black triangles with ease. BLACK TRIANGLES, ALSO KNOWN as open gingival embrasures, are spaces or gaps of missing gum at the cervical embrasure above the contact point and are a common dental issue seen in approximately 30% of adults. The main determinant of the inter-proximal … Read more
Bruxism is Up – Keep Your Repairs Beautiful and Budget Friendly While chipping a tooth is often the result of an accident, falls or intense contact sport injuries, chipped teeth can also occur from seemingly harmless daily occurrences such as stress, bruxism, ill-aligned bites, nail biting, chewing on hard foods or surfaces (like ice, … Read more
Designed to recognize Excellence in Dentistry, the Leaders in Practice awards celebrate dental care professionals who are passionate about providing optimal patient care and making a difference in the lives of Canadians. The public voting period will be opening soon. The shortlist of up to 10 nominees in each of the eight categories—including Practice Principal and Associate … Read more
The Aeras platform takes connectivity up a notch, without sacrificing simplicity When you’re considering a new piece of equipment or software platform, consider asking yourself these two questions: Will it simplify my life? Will it give me peace of mind? The best technological advances achieve both. “If a technology makes your life more complicated, it’s … Read more
Loupes or Microscope – Perhaps both? When we try something new, it changes our perspective and allows us to see things differently. When we see things differently, we view things we previously missed, allowing us to experience new possibilities. And this new possibility is the ergonomically designed Infinity VUE loupes by Designs for Vision. I … Read more
Now in its fourth year, the annual Leaders in Practice awards celebrate oral care professionals who are passionate about providing optimal patient care and making a difference in the lives of Canadians. This is an industry-wide program designed to recognize the contributions of individuals across all roles in the practice. 2021 winners will receive up … Read more
When my friend asked what type of toothpaste she should use while pregnant and breastfeeding, I was stumped. All I could say is, “That’s a great question.” This month’s review is from Spotlight Oral Care– a brand that develops products that are clinically proven, toxin-free, and sustainable. And most importantly, this brand was the ideal … Read more
Dental handpieces are arguably the single most important piece of equipment for clinicians. Ask any dental professional why they have chosen their preferred type of dental handpiece and they will have a very detailed list of its advantages. It is amazing how nuanced those preferences can be! Until now, a dentist’s choice for handpieces have … Read more
You can scan impressions within a patient’s existing complete removable prosthesis reliably, predictably, and efficiently. While TRIOS scanners have been optimized to effectively scan these impression surfaces in a seamless, integrated manner, a designated scan strategy will render excellent scan results and a high-quality definitive prosthesis. The reference denture technique is preferred by clinicians and technicians … Read more
What intervention gives you the ability to save your patients’ tooth structures while avoiding invasive procedures and multiple appointments? The answer is proximal resin infiltration for the tricky caries that patients can’t see, but that can impact their oral health for a lifetime. When you take an X-ray for a pediatric patient, you may immediately … Read more
In today’s world, societal pressures and expectations have compelled an increasing amount of people to become more conscious about their dental hygiene and the look of their smile. Having a beautiful smile has continuously increased in popularity and is believed to boost self-esteem and confidence. According to the Dental Industry Association of Canada (DIAC)’s Twelfth … Read more
Current Concepts of Clinical Care Silver modified ART (SMART) is becoming the gold standard of caries management. Riva Star is an adjunct to SDF treatment that enables dentists to heal caries in deciduous and permanent teeth in a single visit without pain, tissue removal or staining. Riva Star has the following advantages … Read more
Intro In the world of so many generations of materials and multiple clinical approaches, how to properly seat a restoration for clinical success and longevity can be quite a dilemma. As dental materials get further improved and refined, dental cements have followed suit, becoming generally stronger and more durable. Even so, choosing the proper cement … Read more
A smile tells a story in more ways than one. It paints a picture of health that is reflected in the vibrancy of expressed emotions. But with many patients, especially younger patients, their smile isn’t telling the story they want it to because of cariogenic white spot lesions. For patients seeking to halt the progression … Read more
SILVER MODIFIED ATRAUMATIC RESTORATIVE TECHNIQUE CO-CURE METHOD Minimally invasive dentistry has been recognized as a valuable strategy to manage dental caries for nearly two decades. 1 With the continual development and introduction of new materials and technologies, it is both practical and reasonable to be less intrusive and to be able to preserve more tooth … Read more
WE LIVE IN CHALLENGING TIMES The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our economy, our politics, and every level of society. As government regulations and cultural expectations fluctuate in response to the virus, new methods are being developed for healthcare practices meant to help them protect their employees and their clients through social distancinIn order to understand … Read more
In 2015, I left a group practice to start my own clinic. Although I was excited and nervous, I had a clear vision. With that, came so many questions, “How do I build this vision?”, “How do I make my name known?”, and most importantly, “How do I market my modern approach to dentistry?” The … Read more
No impression material used. No sitting around waiting for the PVS to dry. No patient-gagging or messy operatory. No impressions being shipped, touched, or stored. Autoclavable scanner tips, reduced infection risk, fast and comfortable… are you ready for an intraoral scanner? There was a time when scanner accuracy and functionality were excuses to not buy … Read more