Dismissing a patient is sometimes the best option for the practitioner and the patient. However, it can be uncomfortable and challenging. Knowing when and how to correctly terminate the relationship… Read more »
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Informed consent…it starts with the patient
As dentists we understand the pro and cons of dental treatments, but rarely do our patients. Obtaining informed consent is the process of giving a patient enough information to make… Read more »
Review of Sedation Related Definitions
A Quick Review of Sedation Related Definitions Anxiolysis – To mitigate anxiety. Usually accomplished in the clinical setting by administering a medication the night before and the morning of the… Read more »
Complications with Dermal Filler Procedures. Is it worth it?
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… Read more »
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… 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… 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: … 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… 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… 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…. Read more »