Dental impression materials have evolved significantly over the years. In this article, we will discuss the different types of impression materials commonly used in dentistry, including polyvinyl siloxane, polyether, agar hydrocolloid, and alginate hydrocolloid, along with a brief history of their development.

Dental impression materials are an essential component of restorative dentistry. They are used to create an accurate replica of a patient's teeth and oral structures for the fabrication of dental restorations or prostheses.

The 3 Types

There are three types of impression materials: preliminary, final, and bite registration.

Preliminary impressions are used to create a rough model of the teeth and oral structures for diagnosis and treatment planning.

How do I save money on dental supplies? 

Operating a dental office requires a substantial upfront cost for dental equipment and supplies.

Dentists spend a large percentage of overhead keeping those supplies stocked.

Many routinely purchase items from a dental supply distributor, never realizing they are overpaying for items.

Unlike manufacturers, distributors charge more for products, therefore increasing dentists' overhead costs.

Manufacturers save dentists money by cutting out the middleman and providing the lowest prices for dental supplies.

Basic Equipment Costs

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Going Through Your Inventory

The most important task that a dental office manager needs to do is fill orders. By this we mean getting the patients in, and making sure the dentist has the resources to address them.

To fill those orders, you’re going to need to find out what supplies are required to meet the needs of the upcoming procedures. But it’s not just the procedure that you need to worry about, because the patient will or may visit several rooms in your practice. So the best thing is to have a checklist and to go around the entire office, marking off anything that might be getting low.

There are many different areas of the office that need addressing, and ordering for each of them at different times from different distributors is a big hassle. Why not just go to maxill.com and do pretty much all of it in one shot?

This explanatory article on barriers is part of a series of articles that were created to help new office managers and patients understand the uses and best practices of barrier products for infection control. 

Interim guidance on infection prevention and control for suspect, probable, or confirmed monkeypox within Healthcare settings*

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) predominantly affect infants and children under 5 years old. It's characterized by symptoms like fever, mouth sores, and a distinctive skin rash on the hands and feet, sometimes spreading to other body parts like the buttocks, legs, and arms. The disease typically lasts 7 to 10 days and is caused by viruses from the Enterovirus family, notably Coxsackievirus A16 and Coxsackievirus A6, which are common in North America, while Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71) has been associated with more severe cases, especially in East and Southeast Asia.

Symptoms of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Symptoms generally manifest around 3 to 5 days after exposure, starting with fever and flu-like indications, followed by the appearance of painful mouth sores and a

Norovirus:

• Is a small non-enveloped virus (27 nanometers); moderately to highly resistant to inactivation
• Worldwide infections number greater than 680 million recorded cases annually, with 200,000 deaths (from 2015 data)
• Is a very persistent virus in the environment (water and environmental surfaces)

A recent study showed that over 90% of dental professionals were feeling stressed. Those who work in the dental industry are probably not surprised to hear this. Working in dentistry has always been identified as a highly stressful profession.