How Clear Aligners Can Brighten Your Patients’ Smiles
These days, everyone is looking for a newer, better way to do things. And when it comes to straightening teeth, the braces of old left much to be desired. Aside from the obvious discomfort, traditional braces often lead to difficulties brushing and eating certain foods. Additionally, many people simply feel self-conscious about the appearance of […]
6 strategies for finding a quality dental lab
Last week, we offered a list of questions that you should consider asking before you agree to have a dental lab handle your needs. This week, we remind you that identifying a quality dental lab is another critical step in ensuring satisfaction for both yourself and your patients. So, here are 6 things to look […]
Five Questions to Always Ask Your Dental Lab
No matter the circumstance, people are better informed when they ask questions. This also is true when it comes to dentistry. As a dentist, you should only enter into a relationship with a dental lab after knowing some important facts about that facility and the people who work there. And you should never demand anything […]
Accounting & Human Resources Assistant
Accounting & Human Resources Assistant – full-time – downers grove We are hiring for an Accounting & Human Resources Assistantant our Downers Grove, IL location. We are a Dental Laboratory that fabricates quality dental restorations for dental patients. We are seeking an entry level, full time accounting and human resources assistant. Role (overview of this position): Responsible […]
CAM Technician (Full-Time)
Cam technician – full-time – downers grove $17-$20 per hour, based on experience We are hiring for a full-time CAM technician at our Downers Grove, IL location. This position requires proficiency with computers and experience with CAD/CAM software. Dental experience not required but beneficial. Role (overview of this position): Responsible for nesting, milling, green state adjustments, […]
What are Bite Splints, and How Do They Work?
Few things make dentists happier than satisfied patients. The smile that comes across patients’ faces when they know the professional care they received will improve their oral health brightens everyone’s day. Dentists also know that sometimes their patients need more than the typical TLC when it comes to protecting that dental work. Bite splints represent […]
Is Teledentistry Here to Stay?
With the worst of the coronavirus pandemic (hopefully) in the past, dentists might be considering abandoning teledentistry options and again requiring their patients to return to the office for all their dental needs. That might not be the best choice for the dentist or the patient. ADA Support for Teledentistry The American Dental Association acknowledges […]
Finding the Right Fit: Which Mouthguards to Choose For Spring Sports
Spring is in the air, and that means lots of children are turning their attention to outdoor sports, if pandemic conditions allow. How many kids? According to one estimate, roughly 40 percent of all children in the U.S. play at least one organized indoor or outdoor sport. Dentists have an important role to play in […]
How to avoid the costs of dental lab remakes
No one wants to deal with dental lab remakes … not you, not the dental lab, and certainly not your patient. An NCBI survey shows that nearly one-fifth of dentists reported having a remake rate of more than 4%. While that number may seem low, every mistake made becomes a costly one. The first step […]
Night Guards in a Pandemic Era
Anyone under heavy stress has probably exhibited some common traits. Rubbing your temples, furrowing your eyebrows… and clenching your teeth. These are all common, unconscious responses. Anybody – patients included – might complain about finances, relationships, or being over-worked as reasons for stress. But, with a global pandemic thrown into the mix, those problems are […]