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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog The ability to add treatment options, grow your practice and meet state licensure requirements all hinge on your responsibility as an oral health professional to...
View ArticleDentsply Sirona World 2021: Back in Vegas!
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog The Ultimate Dental Meeting is back in Las Vegas! Taking place Sept. 23-25, 2021, at the all new Caesar’s Forum Conference Center, Dentsply Sirona World 2021 is an...
View ArticleA child’s first dental visit: How to create a positive experience for a...
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:7 Minute, 52 Second February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which aims to encourage healthcare providers and educators to promote the...
View ArticleCombating cross-contamination in the dental setting
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:5 Minute, 52 Second There are many health and safety challenges inherent to dentistry but undeniably one of the trickiest to manage is...
View ArticleCalming techniques for pediatric dental patients
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:2 Minute, 39 Second Treating pediatric patients can be stressful for everyone: the dental team, the patient caregiver and the patient themselves. To...
View ArticleThe importance of safe dental instrument processing
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:8 Minute, 26 Second In the late 1970s, dentistry experienced a marked shift coinciding with awareness of the dangers posed by bloodborne infectious...
View ArticleEndodontic case selection: Know when to treat, know when to refer
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:6 Minute, 41 Second When it comes to endodontic cases, the stakes are high. Successful endodontic treatment entails not only finding and treating all...
View Article4 tips for going green at your dental practice
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:2 Minute, 21 Second Spring’s arrival brings tiny buds that grow into verdant leaves, and grass that grows greener by the day. As the calendar turns to...
View ArticleHow dental practices can protect themselves from cyberattacks
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:3 Minute, 42 Second Cyberattacks on dental offices are rising sharply, and the consequences can be devastating. With the latest threats from Russia,...
View ArticlePreventing, diagnosing and treating periodontal disease
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:4 Minute, 14 Second The prevalence of periodontal disease continues to be one of the most important oral health issues worldwide. A big part of...
View ArticlePeriodontal disease is no respecter of persons
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:7 Minute, 59 Second What generation do you think of when you hear the term: “Best Generation?” I don’t know about you, but immediately I think of the...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about dental curing lights
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:5 Minute, 43 Second From their introduction 50 years ago, curing lights have become an indispensable part of everyday dentistry, driven by the ongoing...
View ArticleHygiene handpiece maintenance tips for increased safety and longevity
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:4 Minute, 39 Second Every dental professional knows that a hygiene handpiece is one of the most important tools of the oral health trade. In fact, the...
View ArticleTissue management: The nexus for crown and bridge procedure
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:5 Minute, 9 Second The tooth has been prepped and the next step is to make a final impression. Whether by conventional means (i.e., impression material)...
View ArticleTeeth sensitivity: Understand the causes and how to address them to build...
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:4 Minute, 12 Second Dentin hypersensitivity or sensitive teeth is one of the most common complaints from dental patients. In fact, a 2013 survey found...
View ArticleDEXIS Days is here: Month-long series of free virtual educational events...
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:1 Minute, 19 Second DEXIS Solutions, a dental product manufacturer specializing in imaging technologies, sensors and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)...
View Article3D-printed model with ditched dies for anterior tooth renewal
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:4 Minute, 40 Second Before (top): Inital oral situation with significant asymmetry of the lips when smiling. Usage (middle images): 3D-printed model with...
View ArticleBrush up on hand hygiene for Global Handwashing Day
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:7 Minute, 23 Second Global Handwashing Day is a day of advocacy focused on handwashing with soap as an easy, effective and inexpensive way to prevent the...
View ArticleHow Safe Are Kids’ Smiles Today?
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:2 Minute, 19 Second Did You Know? In the United States, food insecurity has been proved to be negatively associated with untreated caries. Pediatric...
View Article3D-Printed Splint Against Noctural Bruxism
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time:3 Minute, 42 Second Case study courtesy of Dentsply Sirona. In the following case study, Dr. Meena Barsoum, shares how Primeprint has improved his digital...
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