Author: William Goddard

The Digital Dentures Guide that you don’t want to Miss By William Goddard / November 9, 2024 Kingsport, TN Dentures have long since been relied on as a convenient and affordable method of tooth replacement. But in recent years, 3D-printed dentures have emerged on the dental scene, and they are revolutionizing the industry as they…

Learn About the Different Types of Partial Dentures By William Goddard / November 1, 2024 Kingsport, TN Thirty-two. That is the number of permanent teeth the average adult has in their mouth. Your teeth are made to last a lifetime but, in many cases, do not. Data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention…

Differences between Traditional vs. Implant-Supported Dentures By William Goddard / October 7, 2024 Kingsport, TN When it comes to the field of dental restoration, conventional dentures have enjoyed a long tradition of being a primary option for patients who have lost a full set of teeth. These types of prosthetics have apparent advantages for situations…

The Evolution of Dentures By William Goddard / October 1, 2024 Kingsport, TN If your grandparents had dentures when you were growing up, you may have memories of them pulling their teeth out at night and their mouths drawing up as they plopped their teeth into a glass of water by their bed. Chances are…

5 Techniques that Turn Dentists into Shade-Matching Masters By William Goddard / September 9, 2024 Kingsport, TN When you can create a seamless smile using dental restorations, you know you’ve become a successful dentist! Making dental restorations look like natural teeth requires skill, technique and precision, and it takes practice. The very first step in…

What Patients want to know about Dental Implants By William Goddard / September 2, 2024 Kingsport, TN Whether someone has lost a tooth or needs one extracted, dental implants have changed the game for restorations by offering a reliable, long-term and show-stopping solution. Dental implants are a multi-step process, and some patients can feel confused…

5 Reasons you should be using Digital Oral Scanners By William Goddard / August 11, 2024 Kingsport, TN Technological advances touch every industry, including dentistry. According to the 2022 Dental Industry Data Report, the dental industry is swiftly heading towards digitalization. Digital oral scanners or intraoral scanners record impressively accurate details, including each tooth’s shape…

The Top Trends in Modern Dentistry By William Goddard / August 4, 2024 Kingsport, TN Technology has changed every aspect of our life and society. It has changed how we learn, eat, shop, work, travel and entertain ourselves. Dentistry is not immune to these changes; in fact, technological advancements have allowed the field of dental…

Top 5 Highly-Rated Dental Implant Brands By William Goddard / July 11, 2024 Kingsport, TN Dental implants have grown to be the most advanced dental treatment procedures in dentistry. In the past twenty years, many manufacturers have emerged striving to introduce new implant technologies that are more efficient than ever before. Therefore, it’s important to…

5 Things to know about PFM Crowns By William Goddard / July 3, 2024 Kingsport, TN Premier Dental Arts offers porcelain fused to metal or PFM crowns using computer-aided design and manufacturing technology or CAD/CAM, layering porcelain to metal like noble, white, or yellow alloys. The metal provides unparalleled durability and strength, while the porcelain…

6 Most Popular Dental Restorations By William Goddard / June 10, 2024 Kingsport, TN Dental restorations are the perfect method to restore a patient’s smile and functionality. In some cases, small or basic restorations are necessary requiring minimally invasive procedures. On the other hand, some patients who have a significant amount of damage may require…

3 Types of Dental Veneers By William Goddard / June 2, 2024 Kingsport, TN Veneers transform smiles with crooked, gapped, or uneven teeth. And this cosmetic dental treatment option also is ideal if you desire permanently white teeth without the hassle of whitening your teeth periodically. A trained and experienced cosmetic dentist collaborates with a…

Overcoming Traditional Impression Challenges By William Goddard / May 10, 2024 Kingsport, TN Who doesn’t remember the messy, gag-inducing material that dentists once used in trays for dental impressions? Once upon a time, this was the best way to gather information about the intricate details of a person’s mouth and teeth. Thankfully, dental impressions —…

Integrating AI into your Dental Practice By William Goddard / April 4, 2024 Kingsport, TN Artificial intelligence, or AI, is more than a buzzword these days. AI is making its way into many aspects of our lives and the dental field is not off limits. You may assume that AI involves robots replacing humans and…

Benefits of 3D Printed Dentures By William Goddard / March 4, 2024 Kingsport, TN Dentists often feel proud and accomplished when they provide patients with replacement teeth like a new set of dentures. It restores the patient’s confidence, looks and their ability to eat healthy food again. But dentures have come a long way, and…

4 Ways to Capture an Accurate Impression for Dental Implants By William Goddard / February 17, 2024 Kingsport, TN Dental technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last decade, turning dental implants into dentists’ restorative procedure of choice for missing teeth or teeth that need to be extracted. Patients are thrilled that a…

Treating Truck Drivers that have Sleep Apnea By William Goddard / January 9, 2024 Kingsport, TN Sleep apnea affects millions of adults in the U.S. Many of them are employed in safety-sensitive positions: vehicle or machinery operators, interstate commerce or truck drivers, or the military. These types of positions often require fitness-for-duty assessments that may…

Enjoy the Financial Advantages of Digital Dentistry By William Goddard / December 1, 2023 Kingsport, TN Upgrading your dental practice by incorporating fancy technology may seem expensive. However, many dentists see a rather large return on their investment. Digital technology helps them provide treatment faster so that they can see more patients, and also delivers…

Why Patients with Bruxism Need a Hard Nightguard By William Goddard / November 14, 2023 Kingsport, TN The prevalence of patients with Bruxism is on the rise. It should be no surprise to dentists, then, that also on the rise are chipped and cracked teeth, symptoms associated with TMJ/TMD and even cavities and gum disease.…

A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Your Patient’s Dental Crown Fits Flawlessly By William Goddard / October 30, 2023 Kingsport, TN Ensuring that a dental crown fits properly is a critical aspect of restorative dentistry. A well-fitting crown not only restores the tooth’s function and aesthetics but also contributes to the overall oral health and comfort…

5 Perfect Things to Make Placing Implants a Breeze By William Goddard / September 11, 2023 Kingsport, TN Dental implants have increased in demand as more and more patients choose this procedure to replace missing teeth. Therefore, many dentists recently have expanded their services to offer dental implants to their patients. Even after undergoing the…

8 Tips on Avoiding the Most Common Impression Errors By William Goddard / August 17, 2023 Kingsport, TN An accurate and precise impression is essential for a successful treatment outcome. If the patient’s impression has errors, the dental lab cannot fabricate a quality product and your patient will be unhappy with their restoration. Plus, you’ll…

What to do when Zirconia Crowns Don’t Fit Right By William Goddard / July 5, 2023 Kingsport, TN Zirconia crowns are gaining popularity and quickly becoming a go-to treatment that provides strength, durability, and a natural smile for teeth with significant damage. Unfortunately, even though some dentists offer zirconia crowns, they may not possess the…

4 Reasons You Need Wax-Ups By William Goddard / June 21, 2023 Kingsport, TN As technology continues to advance worldwide, so do dental procedures. Most dental labs produced restorations manually in the past, but the industry continues advancing with the invention of digital impressions and virtual smile software. However, even though you may use cutting-edge…

Understanding the Latest Dental Technology By William Goddard / May 6, 2023 Kingsport, TN Much to the delight of dentists, lab specialists and patients, dentistry has stepped into the modern world and gone digital! Technology is advancing, improving the overall dental experience for patients and dental teams. Our lab professionals at Premier Dental Arts in…

Is 3D Printing Worth the Hype? By William Goddard / January 5, 2023 Kingsport, TN As we have previously stated in our articles, the dental sector is being swiftly transformed by digital dentistry. The dentistry sector demands the quick and simple fabrication of components with complex customization. Therefore, orthodontic diagnostics and treatments greatly benefit from…

4 Factors to Consider when Deciding the Best Implant Denture Treatment By William Goddard / September 9, 2022 Kingsport, TN The most common complaint about conventional denture treatments is that they are uncomfortable. Whether based on fit or performance, traditional dentures often fail to provide a quality experience consistently. Therefore, dental implants are an effective…