By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Patient Details 17-year-old female patient Regular dental patient 3 years post ortho Was referred by a pediatric dentist for "multiple carious lesions" No mention of bite issues The patient was unaware of bite issues The mother...
By: Julie Kellogg I walked into the treatment room and greeted my patient. He said, “You know that tooth we are going to work on? The gums have gotten really irritated around it.” Hmmm, I thought, that seems odd. It’s not what I would expect. To my patient, I said,...
By: Bruce Bryen In today’s world of dentistry, there are so many more choices for the associate than in years past when most dental practices were owned by a solo dentist or partnership owned. Let's take a look at the job opportunities in today’s marketplace. Job...
By: Bruce Bryen As a dental school graduate looking for an opportunity to begin work as an associate dentist is one of the most important matters as you search for the best job available. That job would offer the best compensation package, benefits, and potentially a...
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Orthodonitics vs. Restorative: Patient Information 45-year-old male Wants to close the gap between his two front teeth Does not like current esthetics of the front teeth Presents for Invisalign consult Class I molar...
By: Dr. Julie Kellogg You walk into the treatment room and introduce yourself to your newest patient. “Doc, I always get cavities. I guess I inherited soft teeth from my mother.” How do you respond to this? Are Cavities Genetic? The top result of a google search says...
By: Bruce Bryen The good, the bad, and the ugly when joining a DSO as an associate dentist. As if an opportunity for employment as an associate dentist is not scary enough for the young dental school graduate, now DSOs are actively pursuing them with some terrific...
By: Hannah Crowell Dental students are not encouraged to pursue a career with a DSO (dental support organization). In fact, they are most actively discouraged to sign with one. You’ll hear things like, “DSOs are evil and only care about money.” “They will use and...
Starting children off right with good oral health habits (including proper brushing and flossing) can help ensure they have the best chance of a lifetime of excellent dental health. So which states are doing the best job of helping their children get their lives off...