I’m “super” excited about the DANCE! Finally, an event JUST for dental assistants and team members! Not only will this be a lot of fun, but full of education opportunities, and meeting new friends. I hope to see you in Chicago at the DANCE > The Dental Assisting National Conference for Excellence. Chicago October 18-19,…
Watch Your Step!
When you think of deadliest jobs many people immediately think of crab fishing in Alaska or being on a ship in Alaska period. The men and women who work in Alaska fishing and shipping do have jobs that are unforgiving when a mistake is made. However, we should all be aware of our surroundings because…
You never know what you might find – CBCT in Dentistry
Having a cone beam (CBCT), in practice is nothing short of magical. Patients benefit from this service more than they may ever know. As practitioners we want to make informed diagnoses and confident treatment plans. Incidental findings using CBCT can be life changing for our patients. When the abnormal is found, we certainly need to…
CEREC Prime Scan by Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona has done it yet again. The Prime Scan is the fastest most accurate intra oral scanner to date. With new scanning technology, it is the ultimate in scanning. I review the entire process in this short video. Our online education platform is awesome! Hundreds of videos that help…
Real Life with Vita
One of our favorite blocks is the Vita Real Life. It isn’t as popular as some because people are unaware of how to use it. It is a simple block with two layers: a dentin and an enamel. They are sloped within the block to mimic the facial slope of anterior teeth. Basically, the enamel…
Gums of Steel: 3D Printed Moonray Denture and Getting the Vertical
Had an interesting case. Not because it was a digital denture, but the circumstances behind them. This patient has had no teeth for 20 years!!!!! Yes since 1998. I asked him what he ate and “All foods, never had a problem, just want some teeth to look good.” Well, OK then. Are big challenge is…
Ballin’ on a Budget, Digitally: $4500 Scanner, $750 Printer, $50 TZi Crown from Evovle
The cost of going digital is dropping all over the place. And while I still think no one can beat CEREC in terms of patient experience and just all around easiness, there are some out there who are not sure if going all digital is right for them or if they can incorporate the expense…
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe” (Part 3)
“Perfectionism: Friend or Foe?” (This is Part Three of a Three Part Series on Perfectionism in Dentistry) STEP 2: Tools to Overcome Perfectionism Tool #1: Changing perfectionistic thinking Changing perfectionistic thinking requires us to develop realistic thinking by placing things in perspective while looking at the overall picture. Sometimes this involves compromising, not our quality…
Bye Bye BlueSky? #19 Legacy 3 Dentiq Guided Case with 3D Printed Guide
Now, now don’t everyone get mad at my at once! I truly love Blue Ski Bio and their free software Blue Sky Plan, just find you have to jump through a lot of hoops to get the final product, and just in my hands, I find the interface hard to use. Enter Dentiq Guide. This…
Black is the New Black
Every dental office has it’s unique flair, and style. However, what we wear tends to be very common: scrubs and lab coats! Why not spice them up a bit? Black gloves and masks! Some don’t care for the look but they definitely bring up a discussion! When’s the last…