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5 Things That May Happen if you Avoid the Dentist

April 21, 2023 Di Salas

Fear of the dentist keeps many people from going to their biannual checkups. However, this can lead to serious problems for their oral health, overall health, and wallet down the road. Learn more about things that may happen if you avoid the dentist.

Today, nearly 36 percent of Americans have a fear of the dentist. For those with dental anxiety, skipping routine check-ups and cleanings might seem like a reasonable short-term solution. However, neglecting dental appointments can have long-term consequences on your oral health, … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Dental Health for Older Adults, Hawaii

Dentist Interview 101 | How to Choose the Right Dentist

April 21, 2023 Di Salas

Choosing the right dentist for you may feel overwhelming. Check out our favorite tips to make sure your dentist is the perfect fit!

Finding the right dentist for you can feel overwhelming, however it’s important for your oral health. If your dentist makes you feel uneasy for whatever reason, it can be hard to find motivation to make dental appointments. However, a dentist that makes appointments welcoming and … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Hawaii

The Future of Eco-Friendly Dentistry

March 14, 2023 Di Salas

Today’s consumers are more likely to support a business that practices sustainability. Here’s how dentists can adopt eco-friendly dentistry.

For today's consumers, environmental consciousness plays a critical role in their decision to support a company and its products. A recent study from First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania found that 62 percent of Gen … [Read more...]

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What is Dentophobia and How to Overcome it

March 14, 2023 Di Salas

Dentophobia is an extreme fear of dentists and dental procedures that can lead to avoiding the dentist. Unfortunately, the phobia can also negatively affect the oral, physical, and mental health of the individual. Learn about ways to cope with dentophobia.

Many people experience some type of fear when they go to the dentist. However, for some people, going to the dentist can cause feelings of intense fear, panic attacks, and complete avoidance of dental care. If you or a loved one experiences extreme stress and anxiety when it … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free

Tips to Help Someone with Dental Anxiety

March 14, 2023 Wyatt Dilling

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. If you know someone that deals with a fear of the dentist, check out some of our favorite tips to help ease anxiety at the dentist’s office.

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone that has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]

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