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Dental Technology: The Past, Present & Future

December 12, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

The first nylon bristle toothbrush was put on the market less than 80 years ago. That means people were driving cars before they were using an effective toothbrush. The horror! Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way in the last century. New technology allows dentists to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health Tagged With: cad/cam technology, dental technology, dental tools, dental treatment, dental x-rays, dentist office technology, Dentistry, digital x-rays, future of dentistry, gum disease treatment, History of Dentistry, laser dentistry, oral health technology, root canal procedure, Straight Teeth, technology news

The History of the Toothbrush

July 25, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

It is hard to imagine a time when brushing your teeth was not considered an essential part of your morning routine. With all the modern additions to the toothbrush like timers and music, I couldn't even fathom using a stick or not even brushing my teeth at all. Click here to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Dental Facts, historic use of pounded hardwood twigs as toothbrushes, History of Dentistry, history of the toothbrush, old toothbrushes, what ancients used to brush their teeth

Floss

June 18, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

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Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: floss regularly, History of Dentistry, history of floss, two minutes, types of floss material

The History of Dentistry

July 10, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

It is hard to imagine a time when there were no dentists to take care of that painful cavity or fix that chipped tooth. These days, we take for granted the ease of which we can reduce our suffering from painful problems. In 7000 BC, when the first traces of dentistry were … [Read more...]

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