Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

Whitening
The pros and cons of owning a Cerec
After two years of Cerec ownership, Dr. Helaine Smith says the rewards are well worth the challenges. She cautions, however, that despite what the sales people may tell you, CAD/CAM technology does not automatically boost your practice's profitability.
January 6, 2009
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Dental Education
Why live-patient courses are essential
Patients these days are well-informed -- and critical, writes Dr. Helaine Smith in The Mouth Physician. If you don't satisfy them, you may even end up in court. That's why it's essential to study the latest techniques at live-patient courses where communication is part of the lesson.
December 29, 2008
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Pediatrics
General dentists don't know enough pediatrics
Many dentists don't understand the latest concepts of pediatric dentistry, Dr. Helaine Smith argues in her column, The Mouth Physician. Children should have their first appointment before 6 months of age, and dentists must identify and treat those at highest risk.
December 18, 2008
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Whitening
In defense of cosmetic dentistry
There's nothing unethical about making teeth look better, argues Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. Restoring appearances can also mean restoring strength. One key is paying proper attention to occlusion.
December 7, 2008
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Dental Education
Social media are becoming vital to dentistry
From blogging to videos and e-books to social networks on the Web, dentists must embrace the new social media if they want to maintain an active practice, writes Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. She's already using such tools in her own work.
November 17, 2008
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Dental Education
Dentists should follow Paul McCartney's lead
Paul McCartney has passion for what he does and it shows in every way. Dentists should follow his example by being passionate about their profession and continuing to learn, says Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician.
November 5, 2008
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Periodontics
Dentists must fight superhygienist law
By failing to block the creation of a "midlevel practitioner" in Minnesota, organized dentistry has allowed the profession to become degraded, says Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. The law will exploit, rather than help, the underserved, she argues.
October 29, 2008
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Home
Can the ADA do more to educate the public?
Many patients don't understand the importance of oral health, and the ADA is not doing enough to educate the public, says Dr. Helaine Smith in her latest The Mouth Physician column. She argues that the organization could run more public service ads.
October 20, 2008
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Sugar
Let kids eat Halloween candy
As Halloween approaches, Dr. Helaine Smith explains in her column, The Mouth Physician, why it's OK for kids to enjoy candy on this special holiday.
October 9, 2008
Whitening
What the candidates' smiles say about their personalities
While watching the recent debates, Dr. Helaine Smith found herself analyzing the presidential candidates and their smiles and concluded that their smiles give clues into their personalities -- and possibly their governing style.
October 7, 2008
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