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Researchers debate ozone science
Ozone is 1.5 times stronger than chloride as an antimicrobial. It stimulates the immune response and blood circulation, according to some researchers. But can it stop caries?
February 12, 2009
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Dental pioneers jump into ozone
Hear the word "ozone" and most people think about the protective layer of gas in the atmosphere -- the one with the hole in it. But some enterprising U.S. dentists are beginning to treat their patients with it -- and beginning to swear by it.
February 2, 2009
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Restorations
As price soars, gold loses luster
Gold's special properties make it ideal for specific types of restorations. But the recent price spike is forcing dentists and dental labs to scramble, once again, for alternatives.
September 9, 2008
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CBCT
How to get reimbursed for cone-beam CT
Cone-beam CT images are likely to be the clearest you've ever seen, but the question of who will cover the cost for this new technology is not so clear. The chances for insurance reimbursement improve if you follow certain rules.
August 6, 2008
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X-Ray
CBCT: First choice for preoperative diagnosis?
When it comes to looking below the gum line and deep into the mandibular canal, anything that helps you get a better view is essential. Two recent studies indicate that cone-beam CT scanners are superior to conventional periapical x-rays in certain cases.
July 17, 2008
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Study: Wireless sensors better for endo x-rays
Wireless digital image receptors give you the most accurate view inside a tooth. So say researchers at the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) who compared three different kinds of sensors.
May 15, 2008
CBCT
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part II
It pays, literally, to choose the right machine for your needs so you can fit cone-beam CT (CBCT) into your practice's existing workflow. In this article, you'll learn about the primary features to look for as well some hidden costs you might not discover until you have actually started using your new CBCT system.
May 6, 2008
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CBCT
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part I
Cone-beam CT offers a huge leap forward in dental imaging. For the first time, you can make 3D images in your own office. But the new machines carry price tags of $150,000 to $250,000. Worth the investment? In this first of two parts, we examine just exactly what the new technology offers and who should take advantage of it.
April 28, 2008
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Smile Design
Gordon Christensen on veneers
The inside scoop on which veneers to use and when, plus real-world tips and tools.
March 24, 2008
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Dental Education
Marketing from the inside out
Sometimes internal marketing works best. Learn how to expand your practice by word of mouth
March 4, 2008
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Patient accused of practice rampage after being tardy sentenced
A patient who reportedly trashed a dental practice in Scotland and attacked a dentist after she was told she was late for her appointment was sentenced.
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What affects the environment more: aligners or braces?
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