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The Impact of Surgical Checklists in Dentistry

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Patient safety is a fundamental requirement for effective care in dental and medical settings. at baseline to 7.0%, and the total in-hospital rate of death dropped from 1.5% at baseline to 7.0%, and the total in-hospital rate of death dropped from 1.5% What is quality primary dental care? References Campbell S, Tickle M.

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The Diagnostic Power of 3D Imaging

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 13 Second Case Background A 45-year-old male patient has previously presented to our office in 2015 with the chief complaint of having a hole in the back of his right maxillary central incisor (Figure A). Cotton was present in the canal (Figure B).

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Gum & Tooth Abscess Home Remedies: What Works & What Doesn’t

Ask The Dentist

A dental abscess can cause excruciating tooth pain. Home remedies are intended to offer short-term relief while you’re waiting on a dental appointment. Scientific evidence tells us that not all home remedies will work for both kinds of dental abscess — what works for an abscessed tooth may not help for an abscess in the gums.