Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

Wellness
Personal growth is key to mental health
After a long day of being pulled in a dozen directions, the only growth you may care about is your retirement fund. But Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson breaks down why personal growth is crucial for dentists' mental health.
October 12, 2022
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Restorations
The evolution of polishing and finishing systems
The concept of finishing and polishing dental restorations to achieve a smooth surface dates back to the 1700s. Since then, technological advances in dental materials, coupled with consumer demand for more natural-looking restorations, has resulted in an increasing array of products and techniques.
July 9, 2013
2013 07 09 14 59 02 302 Dental Polishing 200
Periodontics
How to choose the right gloves for you and your team
Many of us spend more time contemplating the dessert menu at restaurants than choosing our gloves. But finding a glove that fits well, reduces hand fatigue, and ensures good grip can be a challenge. Here are one dentist's tips for making sure you get the most bang for your buck.
July 18, 2011
2011 07 08 15 53 34 250 Glove Hand 70
Restorations
Isolation devices: No man is an island, but his teeth should be
With adhesive dentistry now the standard of care, a composite or all-ceramic crown bonded in a wet field won't stay put long enough to check the occlusion. In fact, proper isolation/evacuation is one of the most underrated factors affecting the longevity of restorations.
September 14, 2010
2010 09 15 09 25 38 1 Lonely Island Tree 70
Endodontics
New irrigants improve root canal therapy
While high-tech files have garnered much of the limelight, advances in irrigation compounds should not be ignored when it comes to making root canal therapy more reliable.
July 26, 2010
2010 07 20 11 52 55 140 Irrigation 70
Dentures
Reline, rebase, or remake: The denture dilemma
It's 4 p.m. on a Friday and Mr. Smith has just stormed in demanding another "adjustment" of his eight-year-old dentures. You've repeatedly recommended new, implant-retained overdentures, but he says he can't afford them. What's a doctor to do?
December 9, 2009
2009 12 10 16 09 31 466 Denture Tray 70
Restorations
Experts offer tips for putting crowns under partials
When a patient needs a new crown under an existing removable partial denture, the dentist faces a dilemma. Two experts interviewed by DrBicuspid.com offer their low-cost solutions.
July 14, 2009
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Dental Education
Alternative latex hits the market
The familiar itching began in her right eye. Before long, writes Monica Anderson, D.D.S., she was wondering if latex allergy would send her to the emergency room for the second time in two months. Will the new guayule latex bring relief for Dr. Anderson and others like her?
March 11, 2009
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Whitening
Fiber-reinforced posts win fans
If fence posts in the Wild West were as reliable as today's endodontic posts, cattle rustlers would have had to find "real" jobs. Now one type of post in particular has begun to stand out from the others.
January 4, 2009
Orofacial Pain
Keep your patients safe: How to handle medical emergencies
If one of your patients has a life-threatening allergic reaction while in your office, are you prepared? Here are some tips from Stanley Malamed, D.D.S., a leading authority on emergency medicine in the dental office.
October 29, 2008
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Podcast Phone Earpods
Anesthesia
What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.
Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008
Immune System
Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
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Organized Dentistry
ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
Water Fountain Volodymyr
Organized Dentistry
Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end
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Regulatory Updates
Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste
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What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer
By Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.
November 21, 2024
Podcast Phone Earpods
Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
By Ava Barros
Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
November 21, 2024
Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008
ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.
November 21, 2024
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Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end
By Melissa Busch
With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.
November 21, 2024
Water Fountain Volodymyr
Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.
November 20, 2024
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DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025
By Beth Gaddis
Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.
November 20, 2024
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What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.
November 20, 2024
Antibiotics Concept
Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.
November 20, 2024
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Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond
By Estela Vargas
From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.
November 19, 2024
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Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique
By Ava Barros
Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.
November 19, 2024
Dental Model Root Canal Edwardolive
From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach
By Trina Shipley
Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.
November 19, 2024
Trina Shipley
What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025
By Kevin Henry
Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.
November 18, 2024
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