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Attest Biological Indicators: Checking Autoclaves Monthly

Patients, especially in the Unites States, have become accustomed to having dental equipment sterilized over the past 20 years.  Before that time most dental equipment was just cleaned and/or disinfected. ...
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Recement Crowns or Bridges: Why Did It Come Off in the First Place?

It is simple.  If a crown or bridge comes off, it has  failed.  Now why it failed is the real question.  Not every crown or bridge that fails can be ...
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Toothaches

Your tooth has been keeping you awake at night for 2 weeks!?  Now it is swollen and unbearable and you want me to touch it!? Welcome to the dentist's world. ...
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Denture Reline: A Common Denture Maintenance Procedure

"Doc.  Just pull out all of my teeth so I won't have anymore problems with them!"  Ever hear of jumping out of the frying pan into the fire?  Unfortunately, some ...
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Dental Sealants: Preventing Cavities Before They Start

Boy, I sure wish they had dental sealants for teeth back when I was a kid! When new teeth erupt into the mouth for the very first time they are ...
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Dental Post-operative Instructions

The mouth is a unique place compared with the rest of your body.  For one thing infections are usually not life threatening and a tooth, in some situations, can actually ...
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