March 25 2015
Ethical dilemmas in dental assisting
Dental assistants are faced with choices in the course of performing their jobs every day. Will that impression require...
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March 17 2015
Menopause, bone loss, and periodontal disease
It has been shown that postmenopausal women are more susceptible to bone fractures. (1) Other risk factors include age,...
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March 11 2015
10 traits of highly effective dental assistants
This article is dedicated to the hardest working and most important practice builders of every dental practice – dental...
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February 24 2015
What your tongue says about your health
Can we reveal our health by simply examining our tongues? It is not uncommon for doctors and other healthcare...
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February 17 2015
7 mistakes parents make with their kids’ teeth
You know regular brushing, a healthy diet and dental visits are some of the best ways to prevent cavities,...
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February 10 2015
Contrary to popular belief, dental care for baby teeth is vital
Dental researchers hope to vastly improve oral health in children by countering a common misperception that dental care for...
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February 4 2015
Quebecers’ teeth compared to those in Third World countries
As a career dental assistant, you’re probably the type of professional who’s always looking for new tools and resources...
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January 28 2015
How to meet the challenges of dental assisting, including the unexpected ones
Although it’s a high-growth industry, expected to increase by 36 per cent in the 10-year period between 2008 and...
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January 22 2015
Tooth decay detected by laser and light systems
A growing body of research shows the light-based devices are highly sensitive. A recent study found one device caught...
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January 14 2015
Poor oral hygiene can impact our physical, mental well-being
Most of us don’t realize to what extent tooth decay, gum disease and poor oral hygiene can impact our...
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