This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Michelle and Andrew! Your hosts are giving you the tips on all the ways to learn and thrive with A Tale of Two Hygienists! Episode Highlights The Podcast - Get your CE (IT IS FREE) TIPisodes Fast Facts: Perio … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Get The Most Out Of AToTH
Article – Did you know? Suction maintenance will help reduce aerosols in your practice
Protecting your patients and your team from airborne particles and aerosols is an essential part of your infection control protocols. Many dental practitioners focus heavily on the suction tips, particularly those that are comfortable to use, cost-effective, and easy to handle—but properly … [Read more...] about Article – Did you know? Suction maintenance will help reduce aerosols in your practice
What’s that pink spot on a tooth? – Theodore Ravenel, DMD & Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Have you ever laid the patient back, started your examination, and then noticed a tooth that just didn’t look right? You might even question what your eyes are seeing. Does that tooth look pink? Figure 1: Lightly discolored “pink spot.”Image courtesy of Dr. Chal Brasington.During an … [Read more...] about What’s that pink spot on a tooth? – Theodore Ravenel, DMD & Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Your canary in the sterilization process coal mine – Article
When it comes to providing the highest quality oral care and promoting infection control in the practice, the sterilization of all dental instruments is paramount.1 All sterilization processes should consist of three types of monitoring to ensure the procedure has been fully carried out: mechanical, … [Read more...] about Your canary in the sterilization process coal mine – Article
A guide to teledentistry in the time of COVID-19 – Article
The COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe with ease, hitting every continent in no time at all. As the cases rose, government officials began implementing tactics to slow the spread of the virus. Those tactics included social distancing, staying home unless absolutely necessary, and widespread … [Read more...] about A guide to teledentistry in the time of COVID-19 – Article
How technology can help patients understand their health status and buy in to the solution – Article
With modern advances in technology, many industries are seeing a change in how they operate. Certain concepts that many could not have fathomed in years prior are now becoming realities for medical professionals everywhere. In the case of dentistry, innovation has brought a myriad of positive … [Read more...] about How technology can help patients understand their health status and buy in to the solution – Article
The 5 most overlooked cleaning guidelines for your ultrasonic bath – Article
Thoroughly and properly cleaning dental instruments and equipment is critical to patient care. Contaminated dental instruments can lead to disease in otherwise healthy individuals and leave a dental practice reeling from the aftermath.1 Prior to the use of technologically advanced cleaners, many … [Read more...] about The 5 most overlooked cleaning guidelines for your ultrasonic bath – Article
What should you look for in a dentist? – Article
What should you look for in a dentist? That's the question Spear Digest posed to nearly 30 dental professionals. While Spear Digest usually focuses on topics of interest to dentists, this time they decided to leverage our connections with some of the best of the best in dentistry to help patients … [Read more...] about What should you look for in a dentist? – Article
