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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