Taking impressions is often a complex process and it is essential that is stage is carried out properly to get the best impression and therefore the best fitting final restoration. To help with this, 3M have put together seven golden rules that should help you achieve perfection with your indirect restorations.
Save Time With Glass Ionomer Placement with 3M Products that save time mean that, in theory, we can see more patients in a day. Glass Ionomers fit nicely into this space as an adhesive isn’t required, and the ability to bulk place to any depth due to the chemical cure makes these ideal time saving products. Ketac Universal glass ionomer restorative does not require the use of a glaze or con...
How many of your patients are in the PTCU (patient to contact us) abyss? Do you want to get out of this abyss and see more patients, more chair time, more patient returns? You know how to get patients in the door, now let's keep them returning to us! “Realising all the stuff in your room used to be money, and all that money used to be time, and all that time used to be energy” This really m...
What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is a lethal disease, if left untreated, that dental professionals can encounter in their professional activity. Although not usually directly involved in the specific therapeutic phase, the role of the dentist and the dental hygienist is fundamental in the prevention of mouth cancer in it’s initial interception and in the control of discomfort resulting from...
Every hour of every day another person dies of oral cancer, it’s shocking, but true. Luckily, you are in a position to help ensure that your patients do not become part of this statistic. As a dentist, you are the first line of defence against this potentially deadly disease. “We are the first people that can see it, discover it and diagnose it,” points out Dr. Robert Convissar
Before starting any Endodontic Root Canal treatment, it is necessary to know the anatomy and morphology of the tooth as best as possible. The anatomy of root canal morphology plays a decisive role in determining the conditions under which Endodontic treatment can be performed effectively. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMRJg6_Td6s[/embed] In this case a lower canine with 2 roots is ...
It requires a degree of pragmatism to acknowledge that your chosen profession is not always greeted with enthusiasm. But specialist periodontist Reena Wadia has built her dental career on developing an empathetic understanding of patients’ dental phobia and trypanophobia, as well as honing the clinical skills with which to deliver her dentistry. She has a wealth of experience in managing he...
Oral Cancer Screening - Key Reasons To Offer Preventive Screening To Your Patients Why is it so important to offer oral cancer screening in your practice? Oral cancer is one of the few oral diseases encountered by the oral health team that has significant morbidity and premature mortality. Tobacco products, alcohol consumption and sun exposure are the most recognized risk factors, but th...
Lisa Bainham from the Association of Dental Administrators and Managers looks at how the Seven Deadly Sins can affect your practice management in a positive way! Lust Self-control cures lust Now let’s be clear, I’m not talking about lust in the workplace…let’s face it, that would be very dicey. Lust in terms of Practice Management is having a strong passion and longing to succeed to the dis...
