Dental News and Technology

JULY 27, 2021

Original Article Published: 19 July 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract Objectives Recently, the application of erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser has been increasing in periodontal therapy. In this retrospective study, we evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a novel pocket therapy using Er:YAG laser in combination with conventional mechanical scaling and root planing treatment (Er:YAG laser-assisted comprehensive periodontal pocket

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Off the Cusp

JULY 27, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. More than a just another dental procedure, restorations are an artform. Performing beautiful, lifelike restorations requires a tremendous amount of skill, expertise and attention to detail. When it comes to restoring your patients’ smiles, creating radiant results is priority number one. But you and your patient also want those results to last.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2021

ipopba / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have devised a way to use smartphone cameras to detect microbes both on the skin and in the oral cavity. This innovation will enable the identification of everything from acne-causing bacteria to the pathogens that cause gingivitis and plaque biofilm. But some tinkering was required. 1.

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Denticle

JULY 27, 2021

As a drone enthusiast, I enjoy researching on the subject and I'm always on the hunt for new piece of hardware to add. One of the websites I check out on a regular basis is DroneDJ. They do a really nice job reporting on the latest developments in the drone industry as well as sharing incredible videos that they come across. Today's post is about one of those videos.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2021

alex-mit / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Extraction of wisdom teeth, or third molars, has become a rite of passage in late adolescence or early adulthood. The thinking for years has been that these teeth, remnants of our ancient past, are no longer necessary as we are seldom required to chew raw meat. In fact, they are seen as a liability for oral health in that they can make dental hygiene more challenging.

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Jeannie Chung DDS

JULY 27, 2021

July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just don't take the concept of "getting away from it all" too literally. It's not a good idea to leave all of civilization behind, particularly your daily oral hygiene and dental care habits. You might think, What's the harm going a few days without brushing and flossing?

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2021

When it comes to serving her community, Eurika Peebles, CRDH, BAS, isn’t one to wait around. She now hits the road in a van tricked out with the furnishings of a dental office to expand oral healthcare access to those who may otherwise go without it. “It’s become my passion,” she says. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Peebles has been busy since obtaining her dental hygiene degree 13 years ago followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration from St.

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