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Pros and Cons of Receiving Nitrous Oxide During A Dental Surgery

Nitrous oxide is an intriguing subject for dental patients who are getting a surgery done on their teeth. If you […]

'You've got to be kidding me! I got a bad review from my STAFF member?!'
Dr. Stacey Simmons has a suggestion for how to handle a not-so-good patient review. But what do you do when a staff member says that you, as the dentist/boss, are hindering his or her ability to progress and improve in the practice? Say what?! That kind of stops you in your tracks for a second, […]
Want to restore more dental implants? Treatment plan them!
Almost 10 years ago, Dr. Mike Meek resolved to restore more dental implants. He spent consultation after consultation trying to convince patients that implants were their only restorative option. Finally, he had a paradigm shift in thinking that changed the way he educated his patients, offered treatment plans, and ultimately led to placing more implants. […]
Breakthrough Clinical oral pathology case: No. 36
This is the oral pathology case of a purple asymptomatic "bump" on the lower gums of a 74-year-old female patient. Clinical assessment reveals a 3 x 3 mm soft, fluctuant nodule located on the lower attached gingiva between teeth Nos. 27 and 28.