Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canals
Root canal treatment is a fundamental dental procedure aimed at preserving teeth compromised by infection or pulp necrosis. The success of such therapy largely hinges on two interdependent steps, cleaning (the removal of infected tissues and microbes) and shaping (preparing the canal for effective disinfection and filling). These steps establish the foundation for three-dimensional obturation […]
Train and Incentivize Your Dental Team
Your dental team is your most valuable asset. Technology, marketing, and beautiful facilities are important, but it’s your people, the hygienists, assistants, front office, and treatment coordinators, who drive patient satisfaction, treatment acceptance, and day-to-day operations. If you want to increase your practice revenue by 50%, investing in training and motivating your team is non-negotiable. […]
Upgrade Your Technology in Dental Practice
Dental technology has rapidly advanced over the past decade, creating new opportunities to improve diagnostics, increase treatment acceptance, boost efficiency, and elevate the patient experience. While some tools may require an upfront investment, the long-term return can be massive in revenue, time savings, and patient retention. If your goal is to grow revenue by 50%, […]
Invest in Marketing That Works
If you’re aiming to increase your dental practice revenue by 50%, marketing can’t be an afterthought, it must be a strategic investment. However, not all marketing is created equal. Many practices waste money on generic campaigns or outdated tactics that don’t yield measurable returns. To generate consistent revenue growth, you need modern, trackable, and patient-centric […]
How Much Fluoride Is in Toothpaste? A Brand-by-Brand Breakdown
Fluoride in toothpaste is almost always declared in one of two ways: ppm F- (parts per million of fluoride ion) common on UK/EU packs (e.g., “1450 ppm fluoride”). % of a fluoride compound common on US Drug Facts labels (e.g., “0.243% sodium fluoride”), sometimes paired with “0.15% w/v fluoride ion”. In everyday terms, 1,000 […]
Complex Root Canal Anatomy
Root canal treatment (RCT) is often conceived as a routine dental procedure; yet, in complex cases, it becomes among the most technically demanding therapies in dentistry. These cases include teeth with unusual, anatomically intricate canal systems, teeth that require retreatment, surgical intervention, regenerative approaches for immature teeth, or management of procedural complications.This article explores each […]