Don’t forget…this is the week to honor your assistants with a thank you and maybe some flowers or a nice luncheon. The ADA flyer can be downloaded here.

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I went to an office design course a week or so ago given by Michael Unthank. He continues to be the best office designer with the best take on using technology properly in the dental office. He has lots of ideas on where things need to go. Resources for buying hard to find items and [...]

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Two-thirds of dentists reported to TheWealthyDentist.com that when patients come in for teeth whitening, less than 40% move on to other cosmetic dental procedures. Female dentists reported a higher conversion rate, and some dentists linked the disheartening statistic to the economy, their region and clientele, or the feeling that cosmetic dentistry/teeth whitening is considered hype. [...]

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The world of dental impressions is evolving – and this change is good. Really good. Showcased at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting last week, 3M ESPE’s new Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner takes digital impressions – sound familiar? A few months ago, DentalBlogs covered the iTero, which does the same thing. As a recap, digital impressions are [...]

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Yogurt has been around for centuries in the Middle East. It came to the US, was mixed with fruit and sweetener, and was sold by Dannon in the late 1800s. The 1950 release of Look Younger, Live Longer, a popular book by Gayelord Hauser shot yogurt sales through the roof. And although the FDA hasn’t [...]

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According to Securian Dental Plans, the rate for a primary tooth in on the rise. The Tooth Fairy PollSM reported a 22% increase, from $1.71 to $2.09. Read the full article here.

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If you treat TMJ dysfunction with Botox, you need to read this artilce. Apparantly, while Botox is safe for cosmetic applications, it may not be the best option for neuromuscular disorders. The Physicians Coalition for Injectible Safety reports that Botox and Mybloc injections as neuromuscular therapy can cause complications. Read the full article on UDENT [...]

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Dr. Marc Liechtung discusses the Snap on Smile at the Chicago Mid Winter Meeting
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