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What is the difference between DMD vs DDS

The medical field uses dozens of acronyms and abbreviations that stand for the various titles and certifications a medical professional has earned or achieved. Some are very familiar —like MD for medical doctor and RN for registered nurse, while others are not as recognizable to the general public. In the dental industry, you will most often see DDS or DMD following a dentist’s name. The only difference between a DMD vs DDS title is where the dentist attended school and earned their degree in dentistry. The training of DMD and DDS dentist are essentially the same. DMD stands for “Dentariae [...]

2018-07-09T20:27:06+00:00Tags: , , , , , |
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The Future of Dentistry: Will technology change the way we brush our teeth?

If you’re one of the many people who forget to floss, you may have a lucky break coming your way in the near future: nanoparticles. These tiny substances – composed of compounds like calcium phosphate and silica for oral health purposes – could revolutionize the way we look at teeth cleaning. According to an article in Science Magazine, when researchers at University of Rochester and University of Pennsylvania developed drug-releasing nanoparticles, they noted that they’re “engineered with a positively-charged outer segment to bind to negatively-charged sites on plaque biofilms and tooth enamel, effectively anchoring the particles in place.” In essence, the [...]

2018-05-02T15:17:28+00:00Tags: , , |
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The Benefits of Tongue Scraping

Tongue Scraping: The Why and How Many times, we go to the dentist with the idea that our oral health is focused, first and foremost, on the teeth and gums. However, we should look more at one appendage that is just as crucial when it comes to wellness – the tongue! We use it to taste, and we use it to talk. But do you know the proper techniques to take care of your tongue? Ashly Rothrock, a member of dental hygienist team at Artistic Dental, has all of the answers: “Scraping the tongue removes bacteria and toxins from the [...]

2018-05-02T15:22:42+00:00Tags: , , , , |
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Tips for Managing Toothache

Do You Need Help Managing Toothache? It's something you might have had the misfortune of experiencing before: You're eating something hot or cold and you notice your teeth feeling more sensitive than usual. Or maybe, perhaps, there's a dull ache that just doesn’t seem to go away when you're chewing. Both of these unpleasant symptoms are the result of a toothache, which develops when the nerve in the root of a tooth is irritated. Unfortunately, toothaches aren't exactly a once-in-a-blue-moon occurrence. According to The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 92 percent of adults aged 20-64 have experienced tooth decay—the [...]

2019-07-02T22:08:54+00:00Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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