Fractured Tooth: Case Study
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have you ever had a patient with a fractured tooth? Here is a case study of my experience with it. Fractured Tooth: Patient Information 73-year-old femaleHealthyExtensive dental work in the past, numerous restorations, hx of trigeminal neuralgia controlled by oxcarbazepineCC: I feel I broke a tooth on the lower right,…
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Dental Assistant Requirements in Idaho
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Idaho to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements…
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Dental Assistant Requirements in Hawaii
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Hawaii to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements…
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Dental Assistant Requirements in Florida
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Florida to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements…
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Dental Assistant Requirements in Washington, D.C.
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Washington, D.C. to see if you are still qualified to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental…
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Dental Assistant Requirements in Georgia
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Georgia to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements…
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Calcifications/Radiopacities: Case Study
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Here is a case study on my experience with a patient with calcifications/radiopacities. The Patient with Calcifications/Radiopacities 55-year-old female Healthy New patient to our practice From Patient: I’ve been wearing a denture since I was 22 years old. I can’t stand looking at it, and I can’t afford implants at…
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Words of Wisdom from Accomplished Dentist: Dr. Alan Stern
By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD Dr. Alan G. Stern graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 1981. He completed a 1 year GPR, then worked as an associate dentist for 5 years before opening his FFS practice in Ocean, NJ in 1987. Dr. Stern is also an ACE Certified Health Coach and…
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Forming Good Habits after Dental School
By: Savanah Craig Graduating from dental school marked the first time in my life where ‘student’ wasn’t my primary role. For so many years my life had been ruled by the academic calendar. Now, I had a choice in how I wanted to structure my time spent outside of working hours. I really wanted to…
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Oral Dental Lesion: Case Study
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have you ever dealt with an oral dental lesion during your dental career? Here is a case study on my experience dealing with oral dental lesions. Patient Information: 45-year-old female Extremely healthy Realtor Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least Minimal dental needs Now pain associated with the…
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