How do you know when is the right time to buy dental equipment? You’re ready to maximize its value, but you want to find the right equipment that fits the needs and skills of you and your staff, while also getting a favorable price. Very few doctors want a good buying opportunity to slip by and pay more for the same equipment.

As our planet faces pressing environmental challenges, sustainability has become a buzzword across various industries. Dentistry, too, is embracing sustainability as a crucial aspect of modern dental practices. In this article, we will explore the concept of sustainability in dentistry, highlighting its significance, and discussing the role of advanced equipment like the dental microscope in achieving sustainable oral healthcare.

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.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of dental care, Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) have emerged as a dominant force. Unlike solo practices, DSOs often oversee multiple dental clinics, pooling resources and centralizing certain administrative functions. As technology plays an increasingly critical role in dental care, one tool stands out for its impact on clinical outcomes as well as promoting long-term ergonomics for each doctor: the dental microscope.

Integrating a dental microscope into your practice should feel like a “win”. After all, you’re expecting to benefits from the enhanced visualization, improved treatment outcomes, and ergonomic improvements offered by your scope. But, like any new tech in your operatory, the learning curve to get proficient can seem overwhelming.

This article summarizes content published on:Updates in Clinical Dentistry written by Dr. Donato (Dino) Napoletano, a restorative dentist and long-time Global...

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...