Dental Dose: The new AHA infective endocarditis guidelines
April 15, 2022 -- Last spring, the American Heart Association (AHA) changed its guidance regarding the use of antibiotic agents to help prevent infective endocarditis following dental procedures. Tom Viola shares what you need to know on the latest episode of Dental Dose. Read More
Don't stay in the prophy palace: Tips for hygienist week
April 6, 2022 -- When asked about challenges they face, hygienists often report burnout and not having the opportunity to expand. In a video timed for National Dental Hygienist Week, Lynn Atkinson, RDH, shared tips to help hygienists combat these challenges by expanding their knowledge base. Read More
Dental Dose: Take precautions for patients with asthma
April 1, 2022 -- Dental Dose addresses two facets of dental pharmacology: medications used in dentistry with systemic effects and medications used for nondental conditions that impact dentistry. Treating patients with asthma tackles both sides of dental pharmacology, explained Tom Viola in the latest episode. Read More
Digital isn't just for millennials. It's easier than you think
March 21, 2022 -- We all want to do things digitally today -- everything from ordering groceries online to requesting an Uber from our phone and even doing telehealth visits. Why can't dental lab work be the same? Read More
Dental Dose: How to take a complete and accurate medical history
March 11, 2022 -- In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shared the three simple questions to help professionals get a complete and accurate picture of a patient's health. Read More
Dental Practice Made Simple: Production versus daily goal
January 26, 2022 -- Hitting your big annual production goal depends on meeting your daily production goal. Dr. Roger P. Levin provides a few tips on how to meet that goal in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. Read More
Dental Dose: TikTok trend with serious side effects
January 14, 2022 -- In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, talks about a viral TikTok trend that led teenagers to take high doses of common over-the-counter medications. Read More
Dental Practice Made Simple: A built-in 2nd opinion
January 12, 2022 -- No dentist likes to hear patients say they want a second opinion. But dentists can seize the opportunities of second opinions by offering them in their own practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. Read More
Dental Practice Made Simple: The daily business meeting
January 5, 2022 -- Is having a morning business meeting a waste of time? No, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. In fact, having a morning meeting can save a practice time in the long run. Read More
Dental Practice Made Simple: New products and services
December 22, 2021 -- After you introduce a new product or service in your practice, you need to figure out how to tell patients about it. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares some ways to do that in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. Read More