Journal of the American Dental Association study finds COVID-19 rate among dentists less than 1%
A scientific article was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association finding that less than 1% of dentists in the United States were estimated to have been COVID-19 positive as of June, 2020, after dental offices reopened in most of the country. This is great news! It means that all of our…
Read MoreNew Guidelines for Dentistry Aren’t So New Afterall
Many patients are surprised to know that many of the measures that are being taken to protect patients and staff against the spread of infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are measures that dentists have been taking for many years now. Even before the pandemic, dental offices were required to maintain strict…
Read MorePeople Are Talking…
We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have such a direct impact on someone else’s life. The joy we get from developing relationships with our patients and giving them back their smile is so rewarding. Moments like these are why we do what we do. In the words of just a few of…
Read MoreTroubleshooting Locator Inserts
Ever wonder why a brand new Locator insert doesn’t improve the retention of a patient’s denture? Ever seen a Locator abutment that has lost its gold color? What about a perforated nylon insert? We have been working with Chris Bormes, and the team at Preat for over 10 years and they are our go-to supplier…
Read MoreBar Retained Overdenture
Bar Retained Overdenture to Replace Missing Teeth A bar retained overdenture is used for patients who require the replacement of all teeth in the upper or lower arch. Dental implants are placed in the bone and are connected to a bar that supports the overdenture. While the overdenture is a removable appliance, the bar remains…
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