Tartar is a hard, calcified substance that forms on your teeth when plaque is not removed. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on your teeth. If plaque is not removed, it can harden into tartar. Tartar can cause a number of problems, including:  Gum disease: Tartar can irritate your gums and […]

“A healthy smile is a beautiful smile.” When you meet someone for the first time, what is it that you notice most? If you said their smile, you’re certainly not alone. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 71 percent of women and 58 percent of men said that teeth are […]

Oral cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer, largely because it goes undetected until it has spread to other parts of the body. Cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes only has a 64% 5-year survival rate. When diagnosed in the early stages, oral cancer has an 84% 5-year survival rate. Early […]

Whether the culprit was soup, coffee, tea, or something else, a burn on your tongue can be very unpleasant. Read on to learn more about tongue burns: how they happen, how to do first aid at home, and what to do if they’re serious. As always, this advice isn’t meant to replace a doctor’s care: […]

There are many ways to market a dental practice, from print ads to online marketing strategies. However, one of the best forms of marketing is also one of the oldest: word of mouth. People rate recommendations from people they know higher than all other forms of advertising when it comes to trustworthiness. Word of mouth […]

When setting up a new dental practice, it is extremely important to hire the right staff and train them to provide the level of care your patients expect. It is not only dentists you need, but also office managers, hygienists and receptionists to support your business. All these staff need training to help them perform […]

If you are in the process of setting up a new dental practice, or you want to revitalize an existing business, you need to think about how you will attract customers to cover your costs and provide a source of revenue. Despite the recent dominance of digital media, print marketing is still a very good […]

A lot of factors go into running a dental practice efficiently. From managing the front office, handling, billing and processing new patients to organizing the back office supplies, there’s always something that needs to be done. Here are a few ways to run your practice more smoothly.     Upgrade Your Scheduling   Are you […]

  Vaping is in general a much healthier option than smoking, but it still poses risks for your oral health. From receding gums to tooth decay, vaping has many negative effects on teeth. Here are a few things to consider before reaching for your vape pen.     Tooth Decay   Cigarettes are notorious for […]

According to the Stein Eye Institute Laser Refractive Center at UCLA, doctors perform about 700,000 LASIK procedures each year. Most nearsighted people get LASIK because they want to improve their appearances or they want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying glasses.   Some extremely wealthy people have a different reason for undergoing LASIK surgery: They […]