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About Dentistry

The dental profession is an exciting field that's continuing to grow. Dental technology is advancing so quickly that you'll be amazed by the procedures now available at your local dental office. And if you have dental anxiety, you may be surprised to hear that there is such a thing as gentle dentistry. So whether you're looking to learn about general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry or any one of a number of dental specialties, you've come to the right place for dental care information!



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Advanced Dentistry

Dentistry is changing. To keep up with the latest trends, some dentists pursue training in advanced dentistry. Could all the extra education improve your dental care experience?

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Air Abrasion

Air abrasion is one of the most innovative technologies in dentistry. Instead of using a dental drill to remove tooth decay, dentists are using gentle, sound-free air abrasion techniques.

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Alveolar Bone

Ever wonder how your teeth stay put? It's because of the alveolar bone. The alveolar bone provides an anchor for teeth to attach to our upper and lower jaws.

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Autoclave

The CDC and ADA have specific sterilization requirements for dentists. An autoclave sterilizer is the device used by dentists to keep their dental products and instruments squeaky clean.

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Baby Teeth

About 30 percent of orthodontics cases are caused by a premature loss of baby teeth. How you care for your child's baby teeth early on will affect their smile in the future.

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Bitewing X-rays

Bitewing X-rays are an essential part of your dental care. Dentists use bitewing X-rays to detect tooth decay, gum disease, dental tartar and even bone loss in the areas between your teeth.

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Calcium

You've heard that calcium is good for your teeth and bones, but it can help prevent the need for gum disease treatment, too. So how much calcium do you actually need? Read more to find out.

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Cementum

Cementum is a hard layer of tissue that helps the periodontal ligament attach firmly to a tooth. Learn more about the important role cementum plays in your dental health.

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CEPH

Most X-rays take pictures of your teeth; CEPH is an image of your entire skull. Find out how this dental X-ray can help an orthodontist plan the right dental braces treatment.

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CEREC®

These days, there's a computer behind everything. CEREC is a computerized dental tool that allows dentists to place a ceramic dental crown, tooth filling or veneers in just one visit.

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Computer Imaging for Dental Crowns

Want to know what a dental crown will look like before investing your time and money into the procedure? Ask your dentist to use computer imaging for crowns!

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Cosmetic Dentist

The cosmetic dentist is our modern-day beauty guru. Skilled in treatments like veneers and teeth whitening, a cosmetic dentist can completely transform your smile.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

What's in a name? Cosmetic dentistry covers a wide range of services - some you may have never heard of! Cosmetic dentistry is even lending its name to restorative dental treatment these days.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Video

Get the lowdown on cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic dentist info in this short consumer video -- hosted by our very own CEO, Fred Joyal!

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Cuspid

Cuspid teeth are instantly recognizable: They're the pointy ones that look like fangs. In addition to tearing food, cuspid teeth help ensure that our bites align properly.

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DDS

You've probably seen the initials "DDS" after a dentist's name. It stands for "Doctor of Dental Surgery" and means that your dentist has completed dental school.

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Deciduous Teeth

You can call your infant's teeth baby teeth or deciduous teeth. If you can't decide, there's no need to make up your mind yet: deciduous teeth don't start falling out until the age of 6.

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Dental Hygienist

Many dental patients make special requests for a particular dental hygienist. Trained in teeth cleanings, X-rays and more, a dental hygienist is an integral part of your dental care team.

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Dental Microsurgery

Sometimes 20/20 vision just isn't enough for oral surgery. That's why dentists use dental microsurgery, which involves the use of a microscope and fiber optic lights.

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Dental Specialists

Dentists who have received extra training in a particular area of dentistry are called dental specialists. The ADA only recognizes nine types of dental specialties.

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Dental Unit Waterlines

One of the best things about a dental cleaning is the spray of cold water that you get to rinse your mouth. Dental unit waterlines are the technology behind the spray.

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Dentin

Dentyne gum probably took its name from dentin, the bone-like substance that teeth are made of. Unlike tooth enamel, which is white in color, dentin is yellow.

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Dentist Video

You know that you need a dentist to take care of your teeth. But what should you look for in dentists? Our CEO, Fred Joyal, answers these questions and more.

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Dentistry Video

You've probably heard the term dentistry a million times. But what exactly is it? And how do people become dentists? Watch this video for a quick overview!

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Dentists Video

It should be pretty easy to find dentists in your area, right? Truth is, there are few services like ours that help you find dentists who meet your needs, 24 hours a day.

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DIAGNOdent®

When it comes to finding cavities on the surfaces of our teeth, the human eye is just no match for DIAGNOdent®, a laser cavity detection device.

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Digital Impression System

With less mess, a quicker turnaround time and the practical elimination of gagging, digital impression systems are making a big impression on dentists and patients alike.

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Digital Radiography

Digital radiography, or digital X-rays, are more comfortable and emit less radiation than traditional X-rays. And with digital X-rays, you and your dentist can see the results in minutes!

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Digital Tomography

Digital tomography is a type of X-ray that takes 3-D images of your teeth. With digital tomography, up to 10 times less radiation is emitted than traditional X-rays.

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Diode Laser

Dentists who practice laser dentistry rely on the diode laser for both teeth and gum disease treatment. The diode laser can be used for a root canal, teeth whitening and more!

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DMD

Like a DDS, a DMD is a general dentist. In fact, a DMD is so much like a DDS that there's little difference between the two. We break down the name game between these two degrees.

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E4D Dentist Chairside CAD/CAM System

No time to wait for dental restorations? With the E4D Dentist Chairside CAD/CAM System, you can get a dental crowninlayonlay or even veneers placed in just one hour!

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Endodontists

Endodontists specialize in treating the inner tooth -- the pulp. This "captain of the root canal" is also trained to diagnose and treat facial trauma and pain.

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Endolase™

The Endolase root canal laser reduces bacteria 10 times faster than conventional cleaning and disinfecting methods. What does that mean for you? Less time in the dental chair!

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Family Dentistry

Tired of taking your family members to different dentists? Family dentists provide preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages. Learn more about family dentistry.

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GALILEOS 3-D Imaging System

Want more precise, more natural-looking dental implants? With the GALILEOS 3-D imaging system, you can have just that. GALILEOS takes high-quality images with less radiation.

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Implant Dentistry

Implant dentistry helps patients with missing teeth look and feel great again. Learn about your options for dental implants, then call us find an implant dentist near you!

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Interactive Patient Education System

Where better to learn about dental treatment than right in your dentist's office? Many dentists now use an interactive patient education system so you can do just that.

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Intraoral Camera

An intraoral camera is a video camera in a pen -- it sounds like a James Bond tool, but many dentists are now using it to detect tooth decay and cracked teeth.

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Laser Cavity Detection

Detecting cavities through X-rays and manual probing may soon be a thing of the past. Laser cavity detection is 90 percent effective in finding dental cavities and suspicious areas.

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Molars

Molars are our largest teeth and we have plenty of them! Used for chewing, molars are good at trapping food in their crevices; extra special dental care of them is required.

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Oral Surgeon

Dental surgery of the mouth, teeth jaw or face is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are considered the link between the medical and dental fields.

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Oraqix®

Gum disease sufferers no longer need to endure shots of local anesthesia and a resulting eternity of numbness. Oraqix offers a needleless solution for pain-free gum disease treatment.

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OraVerse™

Do you hate the lingering numbness that stays with you for hours after dental treatment? OraVerse is the first and only product of its kind that reverses local anesthesia so you can get back to feeling normal again.

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Orthodontist

Bad bites are the domain of the orthodontist. If you have an underbite, overbite, crossbite or crooked teeth, an orthodontist can straighten your smile out.

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Orthodontist Video

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who corrects crooked teeth or bite problems, known as a malocclusion. For more information on orthodontists and their solutions, watch this video!

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Panorex X-ray

Ever heard of a full-mouth X-ray? That's the generic name for a Panorex X-ray. Panorex X-rays produce panoramic images of your teeth.

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Pediatric Dentist

Children have special dental needs, and not just when it comes to dental treatment. A pediatric dentist is specially trained to provide the care -- and caring -- that a child needs.

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Pedodontist

More commonly known as a pediatric dentist, a pedodontist is a dental specialist who provides dental care for children from birth through adolescence.

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Periodontist

A periodontist primarily sticks to gum disease treatment and bone tissue problems. However, many periodontists perform dental treatment that enhances a patient's smile.

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Permanent Teeth

Your permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime. This second and final set of teeth will not grow back, so here's what to do if you've got missing or loose permanent teeth.

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Preventive Dentistry

In almost all cases, it's better to prevent than to cure. Preventive dentistry includes dental care from a general dentist, as well as the care you give yourself at home.

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Primary Teeth

Those two little baby teeth that make a baby's smile so precious are called primary teeth. As cute as they are, primary teeth do require special dental care.

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Prophy-Jet

Dental tools such as the Prophy-Jet make polishing your teeth easier for your dentist or dental hygienist. Unlike other polishing tools, the high-tech Prophy-Jet is powered by air.

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Prosthodontist

Restoring smiles with false teeth is a specialty of prosthodontists, but they can also treat TMJ and sleep apnea and perform full-mouth reconstructions.

 

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Pulp Chamber

Pulp chambers are like a tooth's control center. Filled with tissue, blood vessels and nerves, pulp chambers send signals of pain discomfort and sensitivity.

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Restorative Dentistry

Are your teeth chipped, broken, missing or full of tooth decay? The solution lies in restorative dentistry. Find out what your restorative options are in this problem/solution guide.

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Sedation Dentists

If you have dental anxiety, consider choosing a sedation dentist. Sedation dentists receive special training and certification in a variety of sedation dentistry therapies.

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The Dental Button™

The Dental Button™ is one you'll like to press! If you have dental phobia or dental fear, The Dental Button allows you to stop dental treatment whenever you're uncomfortable.

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The History of Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry seems like a relatively new thing, but it has a history that dates back to 3000 BC! Read this in-depth article to learn how cosmetic dentistry has evolved over the centuries.

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Tooth Enamel

Tooth enamel is the tough, protective layer that covers your teeth -- but once it's lost, it doesn't grow back. Learn how to protect yourself from tooth erosion and keep your enamel strong and healthy.

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Vizilite® Plus

Vizilite® Plus helps dentists catch oral cancer in its early stages, making treatment easier and more successful! Find out what a pain-free Vizilite Plus exam is like.

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Waterlase®

Anxious dental patients will be thrilled to hear that the Waterlase dental tool is so gentle and quiet that they've nothing to fear about dental visits!

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