Cosmetic medicine is not an exact science, and patients occasionally have less than perfect outcomes with dermal fillers. Less experienced providers are more likely to make mistakes such as overfilling and asymmetry. Other side effects such as infection and allergic reactions can occur. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane products can be partially… Read more »
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Does Your Child Snore?
No Child under the age of 12 should snore. If they do, they me be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Children can be misdiagnosed with ADHD when in fact they have OSA. Common symptoms of OSA in children are: Sleep in abnormal positions, snore loudly and often, stop breathing, sweat during sleep, behavioral problems. Restless… Read more »
Plastic Implant Impression Copings
By Dr. Todd Pickle I am sure you have never had a situation where two or more implants are either too close together or angled into each other to the point that you cannot get the metal impression copings on at the same time. But if this ever does happen, I have found the best… Read more »
Polytetrafluoroethylene, or Teflon tape, or Plumbers Tape!
By Dr. Todd Pickle Polytetrafluoroethylene is a truly amazing material used in many industries and has lots of uses in dentistry and everyday life! The #1 best use in Dentistry: Closing screw access holes in implant abutments, crowns and hybrids prostheses! PTFE is very hydrophobic and does not collect microorganisms like cotton pellets or retraction… Read more »
Opioid Prescribing – Dentists Are You in Compliance?
By Dr. Candace DeLapp Senate Bill 22 (SB18-22): Clinical Practice for Opioid Prescribing was signed in to law May 2018. Briefly, its impact on the practice of Dentistry is: Initial prescription must be limited to a seven-day supply if the prescriber has not written an opioid prescription for the patient in the last 12 months…. Read more »
Does my Hygienist Need Malpractice Coverage if She Only Practices in my Office?
By Dr. Lindsay Compton Dentists don’t practice alone or in a bubble. That would be boring and I personally feel that I would be missing out on a lot of fun and comradery. I consider my hygienist leader in my dental team and sometimes an appendage of my body. For me and my practice philosophy,… Read more »
Tips to Successfully Manage PTSD Patient’s with Dental Anxiety
By Dr. Sarah D. Parsons Many patients report to our offices with PTSD. These patients have undergone perceived severe mental or physical abuse that elicits mental, physical, or combined responses. It can be challenging to treat these patients due to their fear and intolerance of pain and anxiety. Often times we seek additional sedation measures… Read more »
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