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Immediate Dentin Sealing: What We Know
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Techniques & Materials

Immediate Dentin Sealing: What We Know

Dr. Melissa Siebert explains the concept and history of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) and examines the research on its benefits and disadvantages.

| 2 years ago ›
Dental Offices and OSHA: Cross-Contamination Standards
Practice Management

Dental Offices and OSHA: Cross-Contamination Standards

Dental offices must follow OSHA cross-contamination standards to keep their workplace safe and minimize outbreak risks. Read on to review recommendations...

| 2 years ago ›
Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?
Techniques & Materials

Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?

Spear Resident Faculty member, Dr. Doug Benting, discusses restorative dental materials such as high-performance polymers—their relative flexural strengths, their...

| 2 years ago ›
8 OSHA Safety Questions and Answers for Dental Offices
Practice Management

8 OSHA Safety Questions and Answers for Dental Offices

Providing a safe workplace is important for every practice owner. Read how these eight OSHA safety questions and answers will help you create a safer...

| 2 years ago ›
3 Examples of SMART Goals for Dental Assistant Success in 2023
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Practice Team

3 Examples of SMART Goals for Dental Assistant Success in 2023

Building a strong team is an important part of a successful practice. This article gives three examples of SMART goals for dental assistants that focus...

| 2 years ago ›
OSHA and CDC Guidelines for Dentistry: Training your Dental Staff on Bloodborne Pathogens
Practice Management

OSHA and CDC Guidelines for Dentistry: Training your Dental Staff on Bloodborne Pathogens

With the overlap in OSHA and CDC guidelines in dentistry, especially concerning bloodborne pathogen control, using the two sets of guidelines together...

| 2 years ago ›
OSHA Guidelines in Dentistry: Keeping Staff Safe and Records Compliant
Practice Management

OSHA Guidelines in Dentistry: Keeping Staff Safe and Records Compliant

OSHA guidelines in dentistry typically follow the 'General Duty Clause' which requires dental offices to comply with general health and safety standards...

| 2 years ago ›
Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch
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Techniques & Materials

Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch

In this visual essay, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani illustrates a sample dental digital workflow used in the reconstruction of a maxillary arch.

| 2 years ago ›
6 Dental Billing Laws You Need to Know
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Practice Management

6 Dental Billing Laws You Need to Know

Dental billing laws are not static. There's always new legislation that could affect your office. Get familiar with the No Surprises Act, and five other...

| 2 years ago ›
Otolaryngologist Dental Referral: Building Your Interdisciplinary Airway Team
Airway

Otolaryngologist Dental Referral: Building Your Interdisciplinary Airway Team

Since not all ENTs are the same, getting the right otolaryngologist dental referral for your interdisciplinary team can be challenging. Dr. Rouse shares...

| 2 years ago ›
Tracking and Controlling the Risk of Endocarditis with Dental Procedures
Surgical

Tracking and Controlling the Risk of Endocarditis with Dental Procedures

Managing the risk of endocarditis with dental procedures is a matter of tracking, patient education, and the judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis....

| 2 years ago ›
Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations
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Implants

Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how altering the angle of an SRA abutment can optimize screw access design when fabricating certain implant-supported restorations.

| 2 years ago ›