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How can hygienists ‘straighten up’?
Mar 17, 2010 | DENTAL HYGIENE

How can hygienists ‘straighten up’?

Hygienists are the health drivers for the dental practice. We are very fortunate to be able to create lasting relationships with our patients. We see our patients many times per year. At each visit, we perform comprehensive oral cancer examinations, thorough periodontal examinations and caries screenings.

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Troubleshooting calcified canals: clinical case review
Mar 17, 2010 | ENDODONTICS

Troubleshooting calcified canals: clinical case review

The patient pictured in Figure 1 was referred because the first clinician could not locate the canal(s). The patient had pain when chewing on #13 and mild spontaneous pain leading to a diagnosis of a non-vital pulp before referral. The referring doctor accessed the tooth without canal location. The patient was subsequently referred.

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An endodontic absurdity
Mar 17, 2010 | ENDODONTICS

An endodontic absurdity

Over time, it has become increasingly clear that teaching K-files is devoid of common sense and makes endodontics more difficult and fraught with procedural mishaps. Such a statement might be met with outrage by those who teach the use of K-files, but I would ask them to ask themselves (if no one else) what has been the greatest impetus for the introduction of rotary NiTi.

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Tooth wear and new technology to manage dentin hypersensitivity
Mar 17, 2010 | GENERAL DENTISTRY

Tooth wear and new technology to manage dentin hypersensitivity

Dentin hypersensitivity is growing in incidence and can be a major concern for patients. The dentin is normally covered by enamel or cementum. As a result of a number of factors — e.g., abrasion or periodontal disease causing gingival recession, or erosion, the underlying dentin and dentin tubules can become exposed.

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Levin shares his views on challenges facing dentists
Mar 17, 2010 | PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Levin shares his views on challenges facing dentists

Dental practice management consulting company Levin Group is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Founded in 1985 by Dr Roger P. Levin, a third-generation dentist, the company has grown from a small, part-time business into one of the leading dental consulting firms in the world.

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Do what you do best: A statement to live by
Mar 17, 2010 | DENTAL HYGIENE

Do what you do best: A statement to live by

There was a time when people were forced to focus on and improve areas they were not strong in. It was widely accepted to spend enormous amounts of time trying to get good at things that just didn’t come naturally. If spelling was an issue, hours were spent on reciting the correct spelling of words. If math skills were weak reams of paper were used practicing long division.

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