Renee Hense[email protected]Dental Practice4 myths about emergency patients shattered by COVID-19Before COVID-19, the term "emergency patient" might have had a negative connotation for many dental professionals. However, the pandemic and subsequent closures changed how dental practices should be viewing these patients and their potential future with the practice, writes Renee Hense.July 14, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryRestorationsThese materials show promise for filling dental defectsLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of abusing pediatric patientsSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse