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Alginate is an impression material that is commonly used in dentistry. Alginate impression material is used to create an accurate negative model of the teeth and gums. Alginate impressions are typically taken of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.

Alginate is a natural polysaccharide derived from brown algae that is commonly used in dentistry for creating dental impressions. It is also used to make dental prosthetics, such as dentures and crowns. Alginate impression can be used for the fabrication of a primary cast in prosthodontics, study models in orthodontic, and duplication of casts.

Alginate is typically used in the form of a hydrogel in biomedicine, including wound healing, drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Hydrogels are three-dimensionally cross-linked networks composed of hydrophilic polymers with high water content.

Alginate impression materials are termed “irreversible impression materials” bec

Dentists use aspirating syringes to administer local anesthetics and prepare patients for oral procedures. This syringe differs from a non-aspirating syringe in the fact that the anesthetic is delivered from a cartridge placed inside the syringe’s barrel.

Aspirating syringes reduce the risk of hitting a blood vessel and causing swelling. The aspiration allows checking for blood before administering the anesthetic.

What Is an Aspirating Syringe in Dentistry?

An aspirating syringe is a common choice for the delivery of anesthetics in dental procedures.

They’re designed with an open section known as the barrel. This is where you place the anesthetic ampule. Its plunger is pulled back when aspirating. When you push it forward, you deliver the anesthetic via the needle. This type of syringe eases dental procedures by checking for blood: you

Gone are the days when social media was only used as a place to connect with friends and family online. Today millions of people access social media for the latest news, events, to learn something new, and to connect with the businesses they love. If a dental office is on the fence about using social media to market its practice, now is a great time to jump in. While traditional marketing techniques are still a valuable tool to attract new clients, social media marketing has evolved. It now offers dental practices the unique ability to connect with new clients and to engage with existing clients on a personal level.

St. Thomas, Ontario – April 2022: maxill inc is excited to announce the new maxill Student IPAC Champion Award. This new award will recognize future leaders in dentistry and reward their growth and understanding of infection prevention and control (IPAC) with a financial contribution to their education.

Great organization is key in any workplace environment, and it greatly relies on having established systems. In a dental office, the daily schedule, whether paper printed or on a computer monitor, is a masterpiece creation that the entire dental office team relies on every day. Without proper dental scheduling, there are many ways that time can be wasted in a busy clinic. And when time is lost, revenue and morale take a hit too.

February is the shortest month of the year but is jammed packed with awareness days for dental professionals. Dental clinics can use their social media platforms and websites to help spread awareness and celebrate national calendar days as part of their social media marketing strategy.

Dental professionals know that patients that use tobacco products of any kind have a higher risk of oral health issues such as oral and throat cancers, chronic gum disease, tooth decay, tooth abrasion, stains, bad breath, dry mouth, impaired taste and smell, and mouth sores that do not heal.