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The Future of Eco-Friendly Dentistry

March 27, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Today’s consumers are more likely to support a business that practices sustainability. Here’s how dentists can adopt eco-friendly dentistry.

For today's consumers, environmental consciousness plays a critical role in their decision to support a company and its products. A recent study from First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania found that 62 percent of Gen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Just for Fun

Tips to Help Someone with Dental Anxiety

March 6, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. If you know someone who deals with a fear of the dentist, check out some of our favorite tips to help ease anxiety at the dentist’s office.

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone who has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free

What to do After an Eye Injury

March 6, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Do you know what to do after an eye injury? Eye injuries can be mild or severe and are more common than you may think. Learn more about what to do after an eye injury to prevent further damage and protect your vision.

When you think about injuries, what comes to mind? Broken bones? Sprained ankles? Maybe a laceration? Most people don’t think of the eyes as a common place to have an injury. However, each year an estimated 2.4 million people suffer from eye injuries in the United States. That’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Colorado, Health & Wellness

Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist

March 6, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

If you or a loved one has anxiety when it comes to seeing the dentist, try one of these apps! There are many calming apps available to ease anxiety at the dentist.

It’s estimated that 36 percent of people living in the United States have a fear of dental treatment and going to the dentist. This fear can make people avoid the dentist at all costs or create a stressful situation. Neglecting routine care or necessary procedures from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free

March Madness: How Athletes can Protect their Smiles During Games

February 16, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

With March Madness right around the corner, let’s investigate the connections between sports and oral health injuries and go over methods of oral health protection for athletes both on and off the court.

Every year in March, college basketball players from all over the United States come together to participate in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament. Hundreds of athletes battle it out to be the last team standing in the finals. To do this it takes hours of practice, … [Read more...]

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