Dr. Joe Blaes

Infection Control
5 tips to control aerosols in your dental practice
One of the biggest discussion points in 2020 has been how to reduce aerosols in the dental practice to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. With that in mind, Dr. Joe Blaes offers five tips that every dentist and team member should know to control aerosols in your practice.
December 1, 2020
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Restorations
Case report: Restoring the high-lip-line gummy smile with porcelain veneers
Dr. Joe Blaes walks readers through the case of a woman who was concerned about the appearance of her smile. Using the right products and ceramist, Blaes was able to deliver a smile that resulted in celebration for both the patient and team. He provides a step-by-step discussion of what was done to achieve that celebration.
September 29, 2020
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Case report: Prepping teeth with no water spray or aerosols
With so much talk surrounding COVID-19 and aerosols in the dental practice, Dr. Joe Blaes did some research and discovered a way to prep teeth that not only minimizes aerosols but also reduces the need for an air water syringe in the operatory. He shares his thoughts in this article.
July 28, 2020
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Legal Issues
New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
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Office Management
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Fluoride
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Dental Hygiene
Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
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Patient Communication
Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
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During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
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Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
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A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
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A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
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Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
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Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
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Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
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For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
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