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Planmeca is presenting the outcome of 50 years of dental unit evolution at IDS 2023

Dental News and Technology

At the fair, Planmeca is showcasing its complete product portfolio, including a new dental unit, which is the result of over a half a century of continuous evolution. With over 50 years of experience in dental equipment design and manufacturing, Planmeca is committed to ongoing development and excellent craftsmanship.

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Filling a Grave Need

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

I had a heart to serve students and to contribute to the dental hygiene field by educating future dental hygienists. I’m focused on enhancing the clinical and didactic curriculum in order to graduate competent dental hygienists with the skills to be life-long learners.

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3 Things Hygienists Should Consider When Investing in Instruments and Equipment

Off the Cusp

Like a painter who prefers to use a certain brush, or even an IT professional who favors an ergonomic mouse and keyboard, dental hygienists also have a lot to say about the tools they use, which is why more practices are rethinking the way they equip staff. American Dental Association. Selected references. MouthWatch.

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Oral Health Professionals Can Answer the Call to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

It should be no surprise that, in some states, dentists and dental hygienists certified to administer local anesthesia have answered the call to work with our medical partners in administering the vaccines. The sooner the US can reach herd immunity through vaccination, the sooner dental offices can return to normal patient treatment.

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Having an Infection Control Coordinator can save you money!

Dentistry Gone Digital

An ICC will ensure the maintenance of all equipment and instruments. For most dental offices, purchasing dental equipment is a significant financial expenditure. Up Next: How to Run a Successful Dental Practice. Save money. As they deteriorate, they can become dangerous for both patients and users.

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Dental Assistant Requirements for New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Dentistry Gone Digital

To perform specified duties under public health supervision to assist a Certified Public Health Dental Hygienist (CPHDH), a dental assistant must meet Introduction to Dental Assisting course requirements and infection control in the dental office (see requirements above). Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.

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Managing Aerosols in the Dental Office is Not a New Idea!

Off the Cusp

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance for Dental Settings (updated Dec 4, 2020) focus on administrative controls and work practices such as four-handed dentistry, high evacuation suction, and dental dams to minimize droplet splatter and aerosols. (1) An aerosol is a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air.