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“The Wand STA” Might be the New Anesthetic Future for Dentistry
When you were young, you may remember going to the dentist for a procedure that required anesthetic. You may have also had the unfortunate experience of having that anesthetic administered to you via needles or shots. This alone could possibly account for the prevalence of phobias surrounding dental visits, and … Read More
Silk Worm the Key to Helping Those with Dry Mouth Disease
If you’ve never heard the term before, Sjögren’s Syndrome is a condition in which ulcers inside the mouth damage the tear ducts and salivary glands, leaving the patient with a constant dry mouth. Saliva is an important part of keeping your mouth from being overwhelmed with the bacteria that cause … Read More
Questions about Dentures
If your dentist has recommended dentures to replace missing teeth, you may have some reservations about them, or simply want to know more information about what having dentures is like. Here are some common questions (FAQ) people have about dentures. What will they feel like? When you first get dentures, … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Technology
Tagged dentures, FAQs, talk to a dentist
The Importance of Mouthguards in Contact Sports
Dental injuries are most common in collision or contact sports and recreational activities. Participants of all ages, genders and skill levels are at risk of taking blows to the mouth, resulting in damage to teeth, gums and jaws when participating in an organized league or an unorganized pickup game in … Read More
Posted in Arizona, Children's Dentistry, Dental Health, Dental Technology
Tagged children's safety, contact sports, mouthguards
Best Tooth Related Apps
The future is here! Now, we have technology to assist us with almost every facet of our lives. For example, are you looking for ways to monitor and improve your or your child’s brushing habits? There’s an app for that. In fact, there are several. Here are some of our … Read More
Posted in Dental Technology, Dental Tips, Fun stuff
Tagged apps, brushing, technology
A Brief History of Dental Hygiene
Did you know that as early as 350 BC, people were using toothpaste? Or that the chewstick, the predecessor to the toothbrush, was used by the ancient Assyrians and Egyptians? Modern dental hygiene has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Here’s a timeline of how it has changed. … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Technology
Tagged advancement, history of dentistry, progress, technology
How Technology has Changed Dentistry
Over the past couple hundred years, several advances have taken place in the world of dentistry that has made dental procedures much safer and more effective for patients. These days, dentists are better equipped to examine your teeth and gums, detect dental issues and perform cosmetic or restorative procedures while … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Science, Dental Technology
Tagged dentistry, technology
How Technology is Changing Personal Hygiene
Our always connected world allows us to do a great many things – check our email from the backseat of a taxi cab, pass the time in the dental office with a quick game of solitaire – and it turns out taking care of our oral health is one. It’s … Read More
Posted in Dental Technology
Tagged app store, apps, brushing, smartphone
Dropping the Drill for Laser Light?
Is it possible that dentists in the future will cure tooth decay by using lasers? It’s not a work of science fiction – recent advancements in dental technology suggest that dental drills could be a thing of the past. Even more invasive root canals could be a walk in the park with … Read More
Posted in Dental Technology
Tagged laser light treatment, root canal, tooth decay
The Future of Dentistry- Epigenetics
Sometime in the next 10 years your average visit to the dentist may include a detailed look at your genetics before procedures are recommended. In a new study released in the Australian Dental Journal, researchers from the University of Adelaide’s School of Dentistry stated that the future of dentistry will … Read More
Posted in Dental Technology
Tagged dental future, epigenetics, technology
