Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 14, 2023

Tips and tricks for a healthy mouth These last 13 days of blog posts have been educational (but not uplifting). I wanted to share with you how very important oral health is to the entire body’s well-being. Today we transition to my favorite oral health tips and some unique tools you may not know about. The lowly toothbrush.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 21, 2024

Please don’t call me “old.” It was considered gauche in those days by many of the old guard to do any marketing at all, because if you paid for advertising the assumption was you weren’t clinically good enough to get patients by sheer reputation. Experienced,” on the other hand, is an adjective I’m fine with. Digital became paramount.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 4, 2024

In honor of ten years of writing this blog and now unveiling the new and improved website, I thought it time to “go back in time” and explain how and why I took this road. I pumped patients in and out as fast as I could, throwing their “free” toothbrush at them as I shuttled them to the door. It truly was unconventional. It was boring.

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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In either case, there is a hard incisal edge that has to be masked out, and one of the most common mistakes is having a show-through of the incisal edge against the more translucent composite. The most common direct composite restorations on anterior teeth are Class IV fracture repairs and adding incisal length.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2021

On a recent Friday afternoon, this 18-year-old female presented as a new patient to my office. I cannot stress enough, especially as a new dentist, how important it is to build a relationship with the specialists you refer to and have them on speed dial. Lucky for me, my trusty toolbox includes OMNICHROMA Flow by Tokuyama.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MAY 30, 2022

Yet, after we leave the dental office, we go right back to our old routines. Nothing changes, well, until the day before our next appointment when that floss makes it out of the drawer and teeth get a scrubbing like crazy. It’s time to change things up – a lot – if you do not want a new lecture. Got bleeding gums ?

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It was someone who I had seen for multiple procedures from early teenage years into early adulthood (the first one being an expose and bond at about 12 years old). In my years of practice and teaching residents at one of the busiest residency programs in the country, I have encountered over 20 doctors who have struggled with opioid addiction.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 12, 2021

Imagine, however, we preview the orthodontic correction and it lands us at a 9 out of 10. Michael Strahan’s snap-on, social media frenzy got me thinking, “What if he sat in my treatment room? What would I say?” More importantly, what could I do in today’s dental technology world to show him what’s possible? What could you? So name them.

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Ask The Dentist

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry options out there, and it can help give you a brighter smile. In the EU, you can’t get whitening gel over-the-counter at higher than 6%, and you have to be at least 18 years old to get it. That’s why I always say—your dentist shouldn’t be the one to bring it up.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 22, 2024

Likewise, a dental practice in a rural location cannot expect to receive the same level of engagement as a practice in an urban setting, and a brand new practice cannot expect to draw in the same amount of revenue as a practice that has been established for 30 years. The same thing happens with marketing agencies and their clients.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 10, 2023

INITIAL PERSONAL THOUGHTS When I met Carson, he was 16 years old and wearing an Invisalign tray (Align Technology) with missing tooth No. 9 painted in White Out. This was the best smile we could coax out of him. He lost tooth No. Carson’s orthodontist, who had been overseeing the case for 6 years, referred the family to me.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 7, 2024

As dental professionals, our goal is to help enable our patient to have a healthy oral cavity. One of the very best tools in our dental therapeutic toolbox is unknown to most of the dental profession. It is not a medicine but rather the essence of life itself- oxygen- but even better- super oxygen- in the form of oxygen-ozone therapy.

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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Startled, maybe even a little creeped out, I wondered how dare he and then was curious as to who he was and what he wanted. In the past three years, as I’ve broken out of my introverted shell, the relationships I’ve forged have led to numerous enlightening moments and spurred commitments to change.

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Now, with the incredibly talented Dr. Chris Hunt joining our practice, I could not be more excited to be working alongside them, continuing to find new ways to elevate orthodontic care and the overall best-in-class experience for our patients,” said Dr. Brian Wilson. All three doctors are Board Certified Orthodontists. ” Dr.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 17, 2023

Today, I view myself as a tooth saver, and I’d like to encourage all of us to open ourselves up to new beliefs about which teeth can be saved. Teeth are so incredibly important, but since we treat them day in and day out, we sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture. We were all taught to cultivate certain beliefs in dental school.

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Dental Peers

APRIL 5, 2021

Why not fill out any medical forms a dental office needs using similar technology? On the one hand, the old, dental guard, clinging to a business model that was more familiar to them and with which they were more comfortable. Getting PPE was more vital than implementing new, touch-less technology! What was their reaction?

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 3, 2023

The basic toothbrush/toothbrushing techniques need a facelift. We do the same routine every time we brush. AND, no surprise, we miss the same places every time we brush. The bottom line: most folks don’t really know how to brush effectively. How can we make toothbrushing more effective and effective? IS there a perfect toothbrush? Stay tuned.)

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 27, 2023

Clever Techniques to Defer Capital Gains and Ordinary Income Taxes… Maybe Too Clever If you currently own your own practice or are aspiring to do so, you are betting on yourself and your ability to navigate to a better future. Why accept the risk and responsibility of owning a practice today? It comes down to being able to shape your own destiny.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 23, 2023

And as the practitioner, I have to explain that it will take me some time just to develop a plan and figure out how many teeth might be involved. CASE REPORTS Case 1 A 43-year-old patient arrived at my practice after she completed Invisalign treatment (Align Technology) at an orthodontic office (Figures 4 and 5).

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Swan Dental AZ

APRIL 22, 2024

Call Our Office for More Information New Patients : (520) 595-3655 | Existing Patients : (520) 323-7645 Appointment Request Difficulty Chewing or Biting Changes in bite alignment or difficulty chewing or biting down can indicate problems with a dental crown. Here are signs that a dental crown may need to be replaced.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 22, 2023

Using diagnostic records, such as mounted diagnostic cast models, photography, radiography, and diagnostic wax-ups, is important to plan out the case prior to teeth preparation. INTRODUCTION For success with indirect mixed-media cosmetic case preplanning, each case is extremely important to achieve the best results.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 18, 2024

CASE REPORT A 50-year-old female presented seeking treatment for a discolored No. INTRODUCTION Internal bleaching is a highly sought-after treatment and a great service to provide to patients. 1 Other available treatment options to address discoloration include porcelain veneers and composite veneers with the use of opaquer.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Fluoride toothpaste and water for everyone, but if there was new decay then prescription strength fluoride toothpaste, as well as fluoride varnish in the office, then sealants and fillings with fluoride within the restorative materials as well as fluoride trays to soak teeth in fluoride gel. Everyone had new cavities, every visit.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 20, 2023

We do it for the sake of living out our destiny, our purpose, for the flow we experience, however frequently or infrequently. THE MORNING HOUR We all work hard. We do it all, most importantly, for the sake of our kids, our families, our “home.” The most important hour of the day, of my day, is the earliest morning hour.

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Dentistry Today

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This encompasses a spectrum of breathing abnormalities that occur during sleep in children. The condition ranges from primary snoring, characterized by noisy breathing without significant airflow obstruction, to more severe forms, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. It can affect infants and children of all ages.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 18, 2024

So why try something new? INTRODUCTION For anyone who has been involved with an All-on-4 procedure, the thought of going into surgery with no interim ready to convert may not only sound strange but quite scary. As prosthodontists, we have been involved in hundreds of these cases and had the teeth ready to convert hundreds of times.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2021

They are all an easy way to become burned out at any job. They are all an easy way to become burned out at any job. Here are 5 reasons to become a Dental Hygienist: Pay: You get paid well per hour. Hours: The hours are usually 8 to 5. No nights or Holidays: Most dental offices close on major Holidays. So easy: Sit on your butt all day.

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Creekview Dental

MAY 8, 2024

What’s more, because a thin layer of the enamel must be removed before the veneers can be placed, you will likely want to keep your veneer — or get a new one when its lifespan is up. When used by a skilled dentist, dental veneers have the power to aesthetically enhance teeth and makeover smiles. Are Veneers Permanent?

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Turns out, I was doing lots wrong. Join me and be inspired to “up your dental health game” to ensure you live to a healthy 100 years old. Today’s post will talk about how your efforts at oral hygiene reach far beyond those teeth/gums. What you do in the mouth affects your entire body and in particular, brain health. Chronic Disease.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 24, 2023

Tooth Basics So, for those new to the whole “teeth” thing: They have some very important jobs to do and often they get no respect. Baby Teeth Baby’s First Tooth is a Celebration Your baby will have 20 teeth by the time they are three years old, with their first tooth coming in around six months.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

After recently speaking with a few clients about best practices working with Bookkeeping for Dentists, it occurred to me that these 'best practices' are also great ways to streamline your dental practice accounting when working with any accountant or bookkeeper. .

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 7, 2022

How to Manage as a New Dentist. It can be difficult to come into an established office and be seen as the leader when you are a new doc. It can be difficult to come into an established office and be seen as the leader when you are a new doc. 8 Tips for a New Dental Boss. Now, you are a doctor. Fake it till you make it.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 24, 2023

Simplicity: The one way in and out of your patient’s mouth – the removability for easy cleaning – and the material choice of most flippers means chair time is minimal. Dentistry has a variety of ways to fill the gap. What Are Dental Flippers? More or less so based on the technology you access to.

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Denticle

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Last Thursday the office crew and I went out for our annual Christmas shindig. However, what a lot of you don't know is that for the 18 previous years before the new office, I worked out of 1400 sq ft space in a strip mall not far from our current location. it turned out it's also the end of The Bar.

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Rosemont Review

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Since its industry-shaking debut in late 2022, the effects of ChatGPT have been felt in practically every realm — from business and technology to academia and healthcare. Short for “Generative Pre-Trained Transformer,” ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI. Like any tool, ChatGPT is most effective and successful when used correctly.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

I did not purchase the equipment or patient base, but having a shell of a building to start out in saved me a ton of capital. I did not purchase the equipment or patient base, but having a shell of a building to start out in saved me a ton of capital. Two pearls stand out to me: “Never hire anyone you can’t fire.”

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My Social Practice

MAY 8, 2024

you’re much more likely to get calls from new patients if you’re swimming in stellar reviews. , you’re much more likely to get calls from new patients if you’re swimming in stellar reviews. Getting new reviews, however, can be challenging. The solution? Table of Contents Why Are Reviews So Important?

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