What is a Dental Emergency and Why Emergency Dental Care is Important
If you break your arm or cut your finger, you know that it’s time to go to the emergency room. But what happens if you have a dental emergency and what qualifies as one? While an emergency room trip may still be needed, it’s important…
Tiger undergoes root canal to save feline’s canines
A team of 13 dentists, vets and keepers have performed a root canal on a tiger to save the feline’s canines. Amur tiger Kuzma had the procedure at Knowsley Safari Park after dental issues were found in a routine check. The four-and-a-half hour surgery went…
UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus
Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a…
French Dentists Protest a Lack of PPE by Getting Naked
Not having proper PPE can leave you feeling quite exposed. These dentists are taking it to another level. Lockdowns across the globe are beginning to ease, and in France, dentists are expected to return to full-time work in the coming weeks. Problem is, many French…
This is when Dentists will Re-open in Ontario and what to expect
When will dentists reopen in Ontario is a question many are wondering as the lockdown continues in the province. Dental offices are already opening up in Canada’s western provinces, but in Ontario, they’ll remain closed for the foreseeable future, so better keep flossing. The Provincial…
AAE Statement on COVID-19
MARCH 20, 2020 — With COVID-19 officially declared a national emergency, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is continuing to monitor the situation very closely and take necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of our patients, families, endodontists, dental staff and teams. In…
Infection Control and COVID-19
Infection control procedures are actions taken in health care settings to prevent the spread of disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommendations for dental office infection control. Your dentist cares about your safety and works hard to prevent the spread of infection. Before you…
Saving Natural Teeth
Nothing looks, feels or functions like your natural tooth. Regular brushing and flossing, along with six-month check-ups from your dentist, can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. Sometimes your teeth may have infection or disease and will need additional care. When possible, you…
Thank Your Endodontist for Their Service Today!
The dedicated men and women who treat tooth pain are a part of an elite group of root canal specialists known as endodontists. Help increase awareness about who endodontists are and where the general public can find one by “liking”, “sharing” and promoting this fun…
If You Hate Floss, It’s O.K. to Try These Alternatives
Experts with the A.D.A. and the C.D.C. told us five things to try if you hate regular floss — and what you should avoid. My dental hygienist and I have a longstanding, unspoken agreement: I won’t get any cavities, and she’ll pretend to believe me…