The Role of Prophy Angles in Preventive Dentistry In preventive dentistry, efficiency and precision are everything—and that’s exactly where dental prophy angles come into play. These small but powerful tools...
Melissa Lewiskin |
In dentistry, excellence isn’t defined by the occasional perfect case—it’s defined by what happens all day, every day, in every operatory. A well-run practice isn’t one that relies on individual...
Sarah Jacobson |
Moisture control is woven into nearly every dental procedure. From rinsing and drying to maintaining visibility during adhesive steps, air/water syringes play a constant role in how smoothly an appointment...
Sarah Jacobson |
Preventive dentistry has evolved significantly over the years, with improved fluoride therapies, patient education, and early intervention strategies playing a central role in caries management. Yet despite these advances, one...
Sarah Jacobson |
Impression accuracy doesn’t begin when the tray goes into the mouth—it begins the moment material is dispensed. Modern impression materials—whether VPS, bite paste, or other elastomers—perform best when they are...
Sarah Jacobson |
Air/water syringes are used constantly throughout the day—for rinsing, drying, and clearing the field during nearly every procedure. In many cases, standard disposable tips work exactly as intended. But in...
Sarah Jacobson |
Orthodontic elastic bands may be small, but their role in treatment outcomes is significant. In interarch correction—where upper and lower jaws are guided into proper alignment—elastics provide the directional force...
Sarah Jacobson |
Long before a patient experiences clinical skill or treatment outcomes, they form an opinion based on the first moments of their visit. The walk into the operatory. The way the...
Sarah Jacobson |
In dental surgery, aerosol management isn’t just about having a strong vacuum—it’s about how effectively fluids and debris are captured at the source. Blood, irrigation, bone particles, and saliva are...
Sarah Jacobson |
In restorative and occlusal dentistry, clinicians often focus on bite registration materials—fast-set pastes, VPS formulations, or rigid resins—looking for speed and precision. But even the best material can’t deliver an...
Sarah Jacobson |
Moisture control isn’t a “nice to have” in restorative dentistry—it’s the quiet factor that decides whether a procedure feels smooth or turns into a fight. Adhesives don’t love saliva. Composites...
Sarah Jacobson |
In a modern operatory, the little things do a lot of heavy lifting. Patient bibs are a perfect example. They’re used in every appointment, for every age group, in every...
Sarah Jacobson |
The Small Design Detail That Makes a Big Difference in Comfort and Clinical Results For many patients, a cleaning feels routine—until the prophy cup touches a sensitive area. Gingival tenderness,...
Sarah Jacobson |
Orthodontic treatment relies on controlled, consistent forces to guide teeth into proper alignment. While brackets and archwires often get most of the attention, one of the smallest components — ligature...
Sarah Jacobson |
