Botox for Bruxism: What Dental Professionals Need to Know
By Katie Barrer, RDH Sleep bruxism can be brutal—for patients and for restorative work. Years of clenching and grinding can lead to jaw pain, broken fillings, crown failures, and a
By Katie Barrer, RDH Sleep bruxism can be brutal—for patients and for restorative work. Years of clenching and grinding can lead to jaw pain, broken fillings, crown failures, and a
A State-by-State Guide For Hygienist Administered Botox As facial esthetics become increasingly integrated into dental practices, many hygienists are asking the same question: “Can a dental hygienist administer Botox?” The
For years, Botox has been a popular cosmetic procedure for reducing wrinkles and fine lines. However, recent research has shown that the science of Botox has several medical and dental
Be Happy Are dentists happy practicing dentistry and with their practices? Let’s take a look at what the data shows. There was an excellent article in the Journal of the
Dental Decision Maker Dentistry Today June 2016 The Dental Decision Maker Every day in your dental practice, you tackle a variety of challenges that you diagnose and solve for your
Alpha Omegan Fall 2015 Look Great, Feel Great, Sleep Great It is truly an honor to be asked to be the guest editor for this edition of the Alpha
Real Evidence Based Dentistry DE Sept 2015 Real Evidence-Based Dentistry What treatment failures frustrate dentists the most? From my own practice of nearly 40 years and lecturing to thousands of
Becoming a Super GP Tracking the trend of offering more specialty services in general practice
Why Are Your Prescribing Appliances Chairside Magazine Sep 15 Why Are You Prescribing Bruxism Appliances? INTRODUCTION Bruxism is one of the most common dental diseases, with one in every three patients coming
The Unintended Effects of Oral Appliances The Unintended Effects of Oral Appliances Treatment May Have an Impact Beyond the Intended Outcome Some dental professionals and continuing edu-cation providers have a
Botulinum toxin, widely recognized under the trade name Botox, has revolutionized not only cosmetic procedures but also the world of dentistry. While plastic surgeons often get credit for facial enhancements,
Botox® and dermal fillers have made a huge impact in the elective esthetic field. By far, these are the two fastest growing cosmetic treatments, especially over the last seven to