Dentists

Researchers have examined the teeth of Swedish Vikings and found that aside from evidence of decay and loss, they engaged in surprisingly advanced dental practices not dissimilar from modern practices to relieve toothache. The study provides a rare insight into Viking life and an essential understanding of our ancestors.In 2005, archeologists discovered thousands of graves in Varnhem, Sweden, dating back to the 10th to 12th centuries, near the ruins of the country’s oldest known stone church. Considering their…

There are nearly 186,000 dentist businesses in the U.S., and at any given time, they are replenishing supplies. The process of doing so was traditionally fragmented, with offices relying on between three and seven suppliers, on average. This means someone sits at the computer with tabs open to vendor websites, going back and forth between them, to compare prices and find the best deal. Adding to the issue in recent years was the global pandemic which strained the supply chain and made finding everyday items, like…

Last week Google updated its Help Center to include a new vertical: Dentists. The change was first noted by Matt Casady who wrote about the update on Local U. Carrie Hill posted about it on Twitter. How it works. Prospective dentists will need to complete verification before being eligible to advertise. Why we care. If you’re a dentist or you’re running ads for a dentist, start going through the verification process now so you can get your LSA ads up as soon as…

A recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) has found that over half of dentists (52%) have treated patients who arrived at their appointments under the influence of marijuana or another drug. As personal and medical marijuana use becomes more prevalent across the country, the ADA advises patients to abstain from using marijuana before visiting the dentist.Marijuana use may affect oral health and treatment.As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association…