It is finally time to show what you know and ace your board exam! You have been looking forward to this for a long time. Now that it is quickly approaching, anxiety and self-doubt is building up on your chance of succeeding at your exam. If something goes wrong, you might have to take it…
Diagnosis of cavities has always been crucial cornerstone of a dental practice since the birth of the profession as a whole. Typically a decay is detected by x-ray; imaging that will show decay as radiolucency (dark areas) on the tooth structure. This method is the gold-standard of cavity-detection but can often miss smaller caries. In…
by: Dr. Gregory Hughes Links to research documents and web pages are located at the end of this article. Within the past decade, professional football has seen the media cause a dramatic rise in attention to the head safety of its athletes. Yet, for the past 20+ years, researchers have invested countless hours conducting neurologic…
Research papers are cited and available for download at the conclusion of this article. In 2009, the National Football League (NFL) instituted its concussion protocol (Stites). Since then, researchers have invested countless hours conducting neurologic studies. These studies have made the public more aware of the long-term consequences associated with head trauma and have influenced…
Its apple picking season in South Jersey so I thought it might be a good time to talk about how apples can be a healthy part of your overall health. Because of their thick skin and fibrous flesh, apples have long been considered “nature’s toothbrush.” The fiber and skin are just the right texture…
If you are in the clinical dental field, then you can understand the frustration of taking a first, second (or third) impression for everything from a crown to Invisalign impressions. The wide array of patient mouth morphology if fact makes it nearly impossible to learn how to take a perfect impression, making a providers job…
Patients diagnosed with oral cancer tend to mistakenly abandon their dentists for an Oncologic team comprised of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and potentially Surgical Oncology. While these specialists administer treatment for oral cancer, potential side effects in the mouth shouldn’t be overlooked. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USHHS) recommends visiting a dentist…
Do you know the pH value of your saliva? Do you even know what that means or why I would be asking? The pH value is a figure that measures the acidity or alkalinity of your saliva. Most people who took general science in high school learned about acids and bases. Acids, as you may…
High-speed evacuator placement: The high-speed evacuator is a critical component in a dental assistant’s arsenal of tools. Aside from being used to evacuate saliva and dental debris generated from restorative procedures, the high suction can be used for lip, cheek and tongue isolation. During the isolation process, it is critical to be gentle with the…
Hi everyone! My name is Noor Mahjoub, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Class of 2016. As a new dentist, looking back at my very recent dental school career reminds me of a flurry of emotions; the excitement of holding the handpiece for the first time…