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

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.

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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.

Becoming a dentist means seeking to be a lifelong learner. This is not only because of the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period.

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.

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.

If you’re hearing more about dental microscopes from colleagues and online forums, it’s possible you’ve started considering if this magnification tool is right for you and your practice. Originally most commonly adopted by endodontists and other specialists, dental microscopes rose to prominence over 25 years ago. So why are you hearing more about this technology now than ever before?

The dentistry profession is as rewarding as it is demanding. If you’ve ever heard or seen a doctor forced into early retirement due to discomfort or health, you may be wondering what you can do to avoid this and stay in control of when and how you retire. If you’re a relatively young practitioner, and you’re already visiting a masseuse or chiropractor to manage pain and strain regularly, it may be time to think about ways in particular to proactively get ahead of the pain.