Medically approved teeth whitening gel will not cause permanent damage to your gums. However, you may feel some irritation for the first few minutes, hours, or days after application. In addition, you should also know how long to leave whitening gel on the teeth, as exceeding the allotted time can cause irritation.
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month in March, I’m sharing excerpts from interviews with two outstanding women leaders in dentistry who demonstrate both authentic and transformational leadership skills. Earlier this week I interviewed Dr. Maxine Feinberg, the third woman to hold the office of ADA president in 2014-15. Today here is…
Editor’s Note: This is the 12th article in a series exploring the business aspects of the dental profession, from starting a practice and marketing to hiring and finance. Decided to do a start-up? Here are a few tips that might make you a little more successful in this venture: dr. Deshpande 1. A thorough demographic…
While the initial price of £1,539 isn’t that much compared to most other brands, it’s a good idea not everyone has all that cash lying around. Fortunately, the company offers several ways to make Smile Direct Club UK more affordable† One of the most popular options is to: pay with SmilePay™ . from the company…
Dental health equality remains a dream for many Americans. dr. Al Sammarraie People living in poverty, rural areas and people belonging to certain ethnic/racial minorities and genders typically experience higher barriers to care than most. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10% of people in rural America have less access to…
Through: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH There has been a lot of development in infection control (IC) over the past century as we have come to understand the concept. We know how it affects the quality of treatment and the overall safety of the dental practice. Research into infection control prevention and management has yielded insights…
Almost everyone now knows the basics of clear aligners. With the countless commercials for Invisalign® you may have seen, you now know what clear aligners are and what they do. If not, here’s a quick summary for you: Clear aligners are orthodontic products made from FDA-approved clear plastics that are used to correct certain dental…
