CariFree Turns 20!
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by Ashley Latimer
3w ago
We can’t believe it, but this month we’re celebrating 20 years of CariFree. In honor of this celebratory month, we’ve interviewed CariFree founder and CEO, Dr. Kim Kutsch, to get his thoughts on why he developed these products and where he hopes to go from here. Enjoy! What inspired you to become a dentist? After a dental visit when I was six years old I told my mom I wanted to be a dentist when I grew up. I was fascinated by everything in the dental office. As I got older, that desire never changed and helping people became a driving motivation in my life and dentistry has allowed me to do ju ..read more
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Customer Spotlight: Inside Scoop on Building Functional Esthetics in Kalamazoo
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by Ashley Latimer
1M ago
  We are proud to have Dr. Mark Allen and Team as one of our amazing CariFree offices. Today they are sharing more about their cavity prevention program. We hope it will inspire your office as you help patients become cavity-free! What is your why? Why is a caries prevention program important to you and your team? We strive to be an office that is considered a preventative care office that risk assesses each and every patient. With that being said, the biomechanical risk (decay) needs to be prevented not only for the health of the patient, but also for their restorative maintenance. Beca ..read more
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National Oral Health Month
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by Ashley Latimer
10M ago
June marks National Oral Health Month, a time to focus on the importance of taking care of your teeth and gums. Oral health is crucial to overall health and neglecting it can lead to a range of problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, and even more serious health issues. During National Oral Health Month, people are encouraged to prioritize their oral health by practicing good oral hygiene habits. This includes brushing twice a day, flossing daily, using mouthwash, and eating a healthy diet. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are also important to maintaining good oral health.   ..read more
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What Causes Receding Gums?
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
Our gums anchor and hold our teeth in place. They also protect the roots of our teeth from damage, infection, and disease. So it is a concern if our gums shrink back from our teeth. Exposed teeth tend to be sensitive to heat and cold and are more likely to decay. Keep reading to learn more about what causes receding gums and how you can prevent this condition. The Top Causes of Receding Gums – 4 Known Causes Plaque, Tartar, and Gum Disease The main reason why our gums recede is a condition called periodontal disease or gum disease. This is a bacterial infection caused by plaque and tartar buil ..read more
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Periodontal Disease: Foods to Avoid
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
Many people think that daily brushing and flossing of teeth is enough to maintain oral health. Unfortunately, this is not always true. While poor dental hygiene is a leading cause of periodontal disease, there are other risk factors such as diet, smoking, hormone changes, stress, and genetic disposition. Some of the foods we eat can have a detrimental effect on our teeth and gums. There are foods that prevent tooth decay and foods to avoid with receding gums. If you already have advanced gum disease, dentists even have a list of periodontal disease foods to avoid. Knowing what to eat and what ..read more
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Tooth Decay vs Cavity
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
Many people think tooth decay and cavities are the same things. Well, the two conditions are related as cavities are a result of tooth decay. But they are not the same thing, so we shouldn’t use the words interchangeably. So what exactly is tooth decay and what is a cavity? How can you recognize, prevent, and treat the conditions? Keep reading to learn more about teeth decay vs cavity. What is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is the progressive corrosion of the layers of a tooth. It occurs when harmful bacteria in the mouth produce corrosive acids while digesting sugary or starchy foods. The acids, fo ..read more
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Dental Hygienist Duties: A Checklist
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
Dental Hygienists are the cornerstone of a dental office’s day-to-day operation. Every role in a dental office is important, but the dental hygienist is the person who provides the care and maintenance services for a patient’s mouth for the largest percentage of daily appointments. What Does A Dental Hygienist Do? Every dental office has its own set of duties and responsibilities for staff roles. However, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines a common set of duties that are typical for the Dental Hygienist role, including: “Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hy ..read more
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Dry Mouth After Dental Work: What Does It Mean?
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
Dry mouth or xerostomia is a dental condition signified by an insufficient amount of saliva in the mouth. Producing a small amount of saliva may not sound problematic, but saliva has many functions. First, it keeps your mouth moist so that you can talk comfortably as well as taste, chew, and swallow food. Saliva also has proteins and minerals that protect our teeth enamels from tooth decay. Saliva has an alkaline pH which neutralizes the harmful acids emitted by plaque-causing bacteria in the mouth. So, a lack of saliva makes it hard to chew or swallow food. Other dry mouth effects include bad ..read more
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A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
Working as a dental hygienist can be a rewarding experience, but what if you’re not sure that experience is right for you? The best way to get a feel for working as a dental hygienist, without leaping to obtain your certification, is to see what a dental hygienist does on a typical day. Before Work Begins Before you pull on a pair of dental gloves to begin your first cleaning of the day, you’ll first need to follow the office policies in place to track your work. Time Tracking Every dental practice has its own set of rules around tracking your attendance. Some offices require you to log on to ..read more
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Caries Disease Awareness Month
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by Ashley Latimer
1y ago
October is Caries Disease Awareness Month! Caries Disease Awareness Month started as a movement dedicated to changing public perception about mouth health. We seek to educate the public about the actual cause of cavities. Decay is a disease process that can affect anyone regardless of good dental hygiene and low sugar intake. Fortunately, this process can be interrupted with the help of a dental professional that focuses on risk assessment. October has been defined as the month to bring awareness to the way we talk about cavities, the disease process and the prevention of caries.  Please ..read more
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