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Among these, the Bakelite box and copper bands hold a special place,... CONTINUE READING READ MORE IN THE NEWS VIEW ALL POSTS Creating an Autism-Friendly Dental Experience: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder Keegan Bradford • April 23, 2024 Dental care is vital for everyone, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, dental visits can be overwhelming for autistic patients due to sensory sensitivities or sensory processing disorder. As dental practitioners,... CONTINUE READING Autism Acceptance Month IN THE NEWS READ MORE Helping Autistic Children Build Dental Health Routines Keegan Bradford • April 16, 2024 April is Autism Acceptance Month. Unlike other months where the goal is to raise awareness, Autism... CONTINUE READING Don’t Think It’s Possible to Engage Kids Without Screens? This Utah Dentist Disagrees. Maeve Kenny • March 12, 2024 Anyone who doesn't think it's possible to engage kids without screens has never visited the Utah... CONTINUE READING Innovative Products VIEW ALL POSTS Gloves: Finding the Perfect Fit Keegan Bradford • February 15, 2024 As dental professionals—dentists, hygienists, specialists, and office managers—your... CONTINUE READING Generative AI: Digital Dentistry’s Uncharted New Frontier Keegan Bradford • February 7, 2024 Digital dentistry is here to stay, but we are learning that that term encompasses a great deal... CONTINUE READING The Right Tool for the Job: How to Choose a Dental Filing System Keegan Bradford • February 2, 2024 Dr. Ferras Mashtoub, DDS is an endodontist who specializes in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Mashtoub is San Fernando Valley native, and after graduating from UCLA’s dental school, he continued to live and work in the area around... CONTINUE READING Innovative Products READ MORE When Is the Right Time To Expand Your Dental Practice? Dental practices are suffering from lower profit margins and the rapidly rising costs of doing business. Against the backdrop of these challenges, there’s one question in the minds of dental professionals: When is the right time to expand my dental practice? READ MORE Dentistry’s Favorite Accessory: A History of the Dental Drill The dental drill is feared and loathed by children and adults alike. However, do you know the history of this staple of the dentist’s tool tray? Here’s a peek at a few of the many stages in the evolution of the humble dental drill. Early Dental Instruments It was slow, noisy, and barely effective treatment—but […] READ MORE In a year like no other, what did dentists and their practices do to adjust? How will gross billings rebound in 2021? It’s all in the inaugural State of Dentistry Report. Learn more HERE. Download the complete report here. Interested in a free dental student program that includes a CDCA ADEX online study guide? Learn more today. Get the CDCA ADEX study guide Dental Practice Services VIEW ALL POSTS Grandmother, Composer, Motorcyclist, and Dentist Keegan Bradford • May 7, 2024 In honor of Mother's Day, we take a look at the legacy that pioneering women in dentistry have left for their children, and for all women who follow in their footsteps. During Sol Figueiredo's first visit to a dental museum tucked in the mountains... CONTINUE READING Dental Practice Services READ MORE What Dental Office Cabinetry Do You Need For Your Practice? Keegan Bradford • March 27, 2024 Cabinetry is more than simple storage. It's an essential, functional piece of your practice's daily... CONTINUE READING How to Enhance Your Dental Practice with Wow” Interior Design Keegan Bradford • March 19, 2024 In this article, part three of a design series for dentists, Emily Pieshefski, Interior Designer... CONTINUE READING Dental History VIEW ALL POSTS A Woman’s Building in a Man’s World dentalhistory • April 9, 2024 For many years I've been fascinated by the World's Columbian Exposition (the official name of the... CONTINUE READING ‘The Woman That Pulled Teeth’ and the Tooth Key Keegan Bradford • April 2, 2024 As we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lucy Hobbs Award, we reflect on Dr. Lucy... CONTINUE READING The Best Old Dental Products You’ve Never Heard Of Keegan Bradford • March 20, 2024 Have you brushed your teeth with Sozodont lately? Do you think the local drugstore still carries Rubifoam? Can you find a listing for Dr. Sheffield's Antiseptic Creme Dentifrice in the pages of Benco Dental's Dentist's Desk Reference? The... CONTINUE READING Dental History READ MORE The latest of what's important in dentistry – and life – in one blog. 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