The Willamette Dental Group focuses its studies on homecare and preventive therapy and provides individualized treatment programs for more than 400,000 members. They are also conducting some of the most exciting and innovative dental studies. “Willamette Dental Group is leading the country, and the world, in its scientific-based preventive care model,” said Dr. Joel White, a… Read More »
Many people don’t mind a simple dental procedure and others absolutely dread it. There are several different kinds of sedation, including conscious and unconscious sedation. Would you rather be awake and aware of what is going on or do you prefer to relax and fall asleep only to wake up when the procedure is complete?… Read More »
You may think that smoothies are a great way to stay healthy and get the nutrients you need. Many people drink smoothies for the health benefits, but they could be harming your teeth. If you are drinking too many smoothies, talk to your dentist to find out if you need to cut back. “Every time… Read More »
Many people fear the dentist and have a hard time going to their appointments and caring for their teeth. While it can be hard to overcome such fears, cognitive therapy may be able to help. “Our study shows that after on average five CBT sessions, most people can go on to be treated by the… Read More »
The secret to making a dental patients filling last longer could be as simple as watching the cement dry. A recent study found that paying close attention could make for better fillings. “Our works opens up the possibility of tailoring the strength of non-mercury cements by homing in on the special setting points, which we… Read More »
Drug addictions are serious problems in most areas and the have become so bad that many dentists have been forced to change their pain killer policies. Many addicts are coming to dentists for pain killers and expect to load up on drugs for simple dental procedures that may not require any at all. Although dentists… Read More »
Some dental procedures are more difficult than others, but all dentists agree that they could benefit from for efficiency. A dental laser could be the help they need. Many dentists are already using these lasers in their practices and seem to like them. “Over my 22-year dental career, my patients have continually expressed a dislike… Read More »
Once tooth enamel is gone, it’s gone, or at least that is what dentists have always said. A recent study found that a new painless procedure could help regrow tooth enamel. The procedure known as “Electrically Assisted Enhanced Remineralisation,” can help repair teeth that are slightly damaged before a serious cavity forms. This could mean… Read More »
Many people have dental implants and many of them suffer from infections. Caring for your dental implants and practicing good oral hygiene can help prevent infections. Dentists have also found a new way to prevent infections. “The DentaPlas system consists of three layers, with two plasma polymer layers surrounding a center layer of silver. Within this… Read More »
Halloween and trick or treat are over and your kids probably have bags and bowls of candy that they just can’t wait to sink their teeth into. Before you let them start on those chocolate bars and lollipops, think about how too much candy could harm their teeth. Dentists are warning parents that while a… Read More »
