You May Be Surprised to Learn that Dental House Calls Not Only Exist, They’re Thriving

by bbadminist011 | Nov 22, 2022 | All Posts, Dental Health, Emergency, Special Needs, Specialty Care

House calls are firmly ingrained in the fabric of American culture and history. We’ve all heard stories about the country doctor who traveled across hill and dale to care for patients around the local community. Today, many people believe the tradition exists only in...

No Tricks, Just Tips for a Healthy Mouth this Halloween

by bbadminist011 | Oct 28, 2022 | All Posts, Dental Health

With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, weekend gatherings and All Hallows Eve trick-or-treating mean costumed revelers may have three days’ worth of sweets and goodies to enjoy. That’s a lot of sugar. But there are steps we can take to protect our mouths from...

Virtual Reality Could Become a Real World Benefit to Dentists and Their Patients

by bbadminist011 | Oct 7, 2022 | All Posts, Dental Health

With leaps in the development of Virtual Reality (VR), could dentistry become part of Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse? VR is being used as an educational tool for students and as an anxiety reducer for patients, especially those with autism. VR has transcended the domains...

Blende Dental Group Thrilled to Participate in the International Association for Disability and Oral Health Conference in Paris

by bbadminist011 | Aug 26, 2022 | All Posts, Dental Health

From August 23 to 26, the 26th conference of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) takes place in Paris. “The rights of vulnerable populations to achieve an equitable standard of oral health are increasingly enshrined and we hope to...

Is Sedation Dentistry Safe? Yes, with the Right Dentist. Here’s What to Know

by bbadminist011 | Aug 19, 2022 | All Posts, Dental Health

Fictional stories can have profound impacts on our perceptions. So it’s fair to say that films like “Marathon Man” and “Little Shop of Horrors” did no favors for dentists. Modern dental techniques and tools have transformed the industry. Sedation dentistry, in...

Cigarettes, Vapes and Marijuana, Oh My: The Oral Health Risks of Smoking

by bbadminist011 | Aug 12, 2022 | All Posts, Dental Health

The good news? Tobacco use has reached an historic low. The bad news? Vaping (using electronic cigarettes filled with juice or nicotine salt) and marijuana use are climbing. Vaping may not be as harmful as cigarettes, Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Michael Blaha noted, “but it’s...