Dr. Joe Blaes[email protected]Infection Control5 tips to control aerosols in your dental practiceOne of the biggest discussion points in 2020 has been how to reduce aerosols in the dental practice to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With that in mind, Dr. Joe Blaes offers five tips that every dentist and team member should know to control aerosols in your practice.December 1, 2020RestorationsCase report: Restoring the high-lip-line gummy smile with porcelain veneersDr. Joe Blaes walks readers through the case of a woman who was concerned about the appearance of her smile. Using the right products and ceramist, Blaes was able to deliver a smile that resulted in celebration for both the patient and team. He provides a step-by-step discussion of what was done to achieve that celebration.September 29, 2020RestorationsCase report: Prepping teeth with no water spray or aerosolsWith so much talk surrounding COVID-19 and aerosols in the dental practice, Dr. Joe Blaes did some research and discovered a way to prep teeth that not only minimizes aerosols but also reduces the need for an air water syringe in the operatory. He shares his thoughts in this article.July 28, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
