This article references the views and opinions of Dr. Michael Wenzel from his Inside Dentistry CE Webinar: Fundamentals of Microscope-Assisted Restorative Dentistry....

When it comes to mastering the intricate art of ear surgery, there’s no substitute for hands-on experience. That’s where temporal bone labs come into play — they are becoming a more widely known and used piece of training equipment in otolaryngology and neurotology education.

Aspiring otolaryngologists require extensive training and education. After completing medical school, individuals interested in this field typically enter a residency program, which lasts for five years. During this period, they receive hands-on training in various aspects of otolaryngology, from diagnosing common ear infections to performing intricate head and neck surgeries.

Dentistry is a demanding profession that requires dentists to spend long hours in precise, sometimes awkward positions. The dental chair is the central hub of dental practice, and its ergonomic design plays a critical role in ensuring both patient comfort and dentist well-being. In this article, we will explore the importance of ergonomic dental chairs and how they enhance comfort, productivity, and overall health for dentists.

So, your practice recently purchased or is now considering a dental microscope. As a surgical assistant, this could be a revolution in how you and your surgeon diagnose, create treatment plans, conduct procedures, review post-op and even more. Plus, it could improve your communication during operations, as you both now have the ability to see into the oral cavity at the same time, at higher magnification levels.

This article contains excerpted material fromDecisions in Dentistry.Written by Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS, an Endodontist practicing in Panama. He is a...

Community Health Organizations (CHOs) play a pivotal role in offering affordable and accessible healthcare services to underserved populations. Oftentimes, you have a rotational schedule with specialists, such as ENTs, to travel in and out of your facility to offer specialized services to the community.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have long presented significant challenges to the well-being and longevity of dentists. In a profession like yours, where long hours are spent performing repetitive movements in a sitting position, your risk of musculoskeletal disorders increases.

In dentistry, where precision and focus are paramount, the chair you sit on might not seem like a big deal. But talk to experienced dentists and specialists, and you’ll quickly realize that having the right chair can make all the difference.

Dental practitioners use microscopes for their ability to magnify and illuminate the oral cavity, allowing them to perform intricate procedures with enhanced precision. By incorporating digital imaging systems into these microscopes, practitioners can also capture and store high-resolution images and videos of the treatment area. This digital integration enhances both the process of performing procedures and the subsequent stages of documentation and communication.