If you’ve ever had a dental implant, or many other types of surgery, bone grafts are often necessary. One problem with bone grafts is that the bone must be taken from another part of the body. This can weaken the … Continue reading
New data shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can infect cells in the mouth. SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, is famously known to infect the upper airways and lungs. These are the primary sites of the viral infection, … Continue reading
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic changed life vastly for many Americans. Many lost their jobs, many work less or are on unemployment. Some people have gone through career switches and now work in completely different fields. Almost everyone has at least … Continue reading
The past is notoriously hard to parse. Fortunately, new dental records are helping us learn about the milk drinking done by early Africans History is written by the winners, but what about prehistory? We don’t know all that much about … Continue reading
How nanotechnology and new advancements are helping to eliminate only the bacteria that cause tooth decay. So you brush your teeth, floss, and once a day use mouthwash. That’s a pretty good regiment, but it could be improved. One of … Continue reading
It’s easy to fall into the habit of forgetting about taking care of your teeth. Miss a brushing here and there, don’t maintain the best diet, quit flossing – these may not seem like massive oral health changes, but all … Continue reading
What you should and shouldn’t do to get ready for a dental check up or procedure. Dental appointments can be stressful. Not many people like having a stranger poking around in their mouth looking for problems. What can you do … Continue reading
Advice for dentists and patients on how to get the most out of insurance coverage. Insurance can be a tricky beast. Anyone who has any kind of coverage knows that. Did the damage from that tree branch on your car … Continue reading
As the private healthcare and healthcare insurance industries change, convenience has become one of the main qualities consumers look for in treatment. The nature of healthcare is changing. Over the last several years, and predicted into the next, healthcare companies … Continue reading
Our predictions for 2021 trends in the dental industry regarding patient care. What we think will happen this year and beyond. Either change with the world, or get left in the dust. Simply put, the world changes and smart industries … Continue reading