Chemical Indicators for Steam Sterlilization
Chemical Indicators for Steam Sterlilization

Sterilizer monitoring happens in various forms. Whether mechanical, chemical, or biological, monitoring should be done every time a sterilization process is performed.   Mechanical monitoring consists of visually checking t...

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Sterilizers in the Dental Setting - What type is the right for your practice?

Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization are the most critical elements of infection control to keep your patients and staff safe. Although it may be second nature, maintaining your equipment and instruments should be placed at the top of yo...

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Dental Office Cleaning

Environmental cleaning is fundamental to keeping your practice clean and safe for you, your staff, patients, and patrons that visit. This principle consists of clinical contact and housekeeping surfaces. The dental office is full of areas that sometimes can and sometimes ca...

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9 Dental Advertising Principles You Must Follow
9 Dental Advertising Principles You Must Follow

Avoid False Claims: The first rule of dental advertising is to steer clear of any false claims. Any statement made in ads should be factually accurate and supported by scientific evidence, or you risk losing the trust of your patients....

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Potential Pitfalls of License Renewal
Potential Pitfalls of License Renewal

Renewing your dental license should be the easy part of your job, right? It can be if you avoid these potential pitfalls. Renew EarlyDentists are requi...

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Understanding the Hierarchy of Laws and Rules: A Guide for Dentists and DSOs
Understanding the Hierarchy of Laws and Rules: A Guide for Dentists and DSOs

All laws are important. None is greater than another. For illustrative purposes we have here a funnel. At the top of the f...

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Tell Me You Would Never Put This in a Patient's Mouth
Tell Me You Would Never Put This in a Patient's Mouth

Written by Duane Tinker   Spoiler Alert: Gruesome Pictures Ahead!   We nee...

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Heart Disease and Your Patient's Health
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Heart Disease and Your Patient's Health

Are you taking the time to educate your patients on the importance of their dental health and heart disease?  Are you aware of how your daily protocols in our offices and clinics can impact your patients’ health? 

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Texas Dentists: Did You Fail Your Last Sedation/Anesthesia Inspection?
Texas Dentists: Did You Fail Your Last Sedation/Anesthesia Inspection?

Did you or someone you know fail a tier II anesthesia inspection by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)? If so, you/they are not alone. Unfortunately, hundreds of dentists failed a tier II anesthesia inspection. The TSBDE is makin...

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Possible Red Flags Related to Prescribing Controlled Prescription Drugs
Possible Red Flags Related to Prescribing Controlled Prescription Drugs

As you are probably aware, more and more state boards of dentistry and state legislatures have enacted laws and/or rules requiring things like provider education, patient assessment guidelines, prescribing parameters, big brother is watching progra...

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