So your dentist has delivered some tragic news: You need a root canal. You probably knew this was coming. The toothache has been hurting more, along with the sensitivity to temperature and the pain when …
Is a Crown Necessary After a Root Canal?

Writing about Dentistry and Oral Health
So your dentist has delivered some tragic news: You need a root canal. You probably knew this was coming. The toothache has been hurting more, along with the sensitivity to temperature and the pain when …
Full dental crowns, inlays, and onlays (partial crowns) are often the last, best option for saving your natural teeth when tooth decay, attrition, or a crack in the tooth’s surface is significant. Too many people, …
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, you’ll generally hear about three options: implants, bridges, or dentures. Depending on your circumstances, one or the other might be more appropriate for you. The best option is …
If you’ve been working for a while as a dental assistant, you might start to wonder what’s next for your career. It takes time and education to become a Certified or Registered Dental Assistant, but …
We’ve all been there. We’re having a pleasant chat with a friend or co-worker when suddenly it hits us. The breath. Oh, that breath. When did Godzilla enter the conversation? We take a step back. …
Dental assisting can be a rewarding career if you like working with and assisting people in a healthcare environment. There’s plenty of demand for qualified dental assistants, and people will always need help with their …
We get it. We’re all tired of wearing masks. We want to breathe free and let the sun caress our cheeks. We want to eat popcorn in a crowded theater. We want to see your …
If you’re thinking about becoming a dental assistant, you might be confused by the education and training requirements—and that’s okay, because it can be confusing! Every state has different regulations regarding what you’re allowed to …
The California Dental Association just held one of the biggest conferences of the year for dental professionals. It’s one of the most important meetings because it brings together leaders from all across the country who …
We are fortunate to live in a time when dentists have easy access to safe and effective local anesthesia. Just try to imagine a root canal without it! In the old days, people used whatever …