7 Essential Tools for a Smooth Dental Implant Procedure By William Goddard / September 1, 2022 Kingsport, TN As a dental practitioner, you strive to provide the best quality care for your patients. With the increase in demand for dental implants, your office must prepare through extensive coursework and training for diagnostics, techniques, surgical skills,…

Are you Cementing Zirconia Crowns the Wrong Way? By William Goddard / August 8, 2022 Kingsport, TN As zirconia crowns increase in popularity, many dental practitioners are switching from conventional PFM crowns. Zirconia crowns are extremely durable and provide natural smile aesthetics that can last the patient’s lifetime with proper care. Unfortunately, since zirconia crowns…

3 Must-know FAQS about CHROME GuidedSMILE By William Goddard / August 1, 2022 Kingsport, TN For patients who have lost all or most of their teeth or had their teeth declared hopeless, receiving an All-on-4 implant system can be life-changing. A full dental arch of replacement teeth is anchored by a number of implants placed…

3 Reasons to Ditch Traditional Impressions and Switch to Digital By William Goddard / July 13, 2022 Kingsport, TN The dental industry continuously evolves to envelope the most cutting-edge procedures to recreate a patient smile. Although many dentists may feel more comfortable with traditional methods, updating treatments that use technology can be more effective and…

3 Must-Ask Questions before Choosing a Dental Lab By William Goddard / July 4, 2022 Kingsport, TN Choosing the best dental lab for your practice can be overwhelming. Whether opening a new dental office or having an established practice, your relationship with the dental lab and its technicians is crucial to your patient’s happiness and…

Why you should offer Clear Aligners if you aren’t Already By William Goddard / June 11, 2022 Kingsport, TN Dentists strive to provide the best solutions to their patients in their practice. Trying to meet patient needs in-house requires continuing education to learn cutting-edge techniques and new technology to improve patient care. Implementing the service…

Why you should be taking a Preventive Approach with Bruxism By William Goddard / June 3, 2022 Kingsport, TN Patients who visit your dental practice for a routine checkup deserve the best preventative dental treatments available. Therefore, when you notice classic bruxism signs like excessive wear, smooth or flattened surfaces, or minor damage, it’s crucial…

Advantages of Digital Dentistry By William Goddard / May 9, 2022 Kingsport, TN The world of dental science is continually growing and changing. Think about how dentistry has changed since you left dental school. You know the importance of maintaining a state-of-the-art dental practice. Today that means making use of digital technology. Digital imaging systems…

Expert Tips for the Best Custom Shade Matching By William Goddard / May 1, 2022 Kingsport, TN Matching restoration colors to the patient’s natural tooth enamel can be challenging. As a result, it could leave the patient dissatisfied and frustrated with their treatment if done incorrectly. Unfortunately, it could mean you lose them as patients…

Why a CBCT might be your Practice’s Best Asset By William Goddard / April 3, 2022 Kingsport, TN Dental practices that use cutting-edge technology can transform the way dentists collect data about a patient’s oral health and design treatments based on that data. Traditionally, two-dimensional imaging systems, such as intraoral images and panoramics, don’t provide…

Don’t Buy into these 14 Myths about Dental Implants By William Goddard / March 11, 2022 Kingsport, TN Dental implants continue to grow in popularity as a permanent solution to replace missing teeth. Unfortunately, many practice owners fall to misconceptions surrounding dental implants and fail to add this essential service to their skillset. However, now…

Don’t Fall for these Pitfalls about Zirconia Crowns By William Goddard / March 5, 2022 Kingsport, TN Zirconia restorations are strong, durable, and provide true-to-life aesthetics for your smile. Although original zirconia restorations were challenging to create because their bone-white color was difficult to manipulate without adding bulk, advances in dental technology now allow zirconia…

What’s Technology got to do with It? By William Goddard / February 11, 2022 Kingsport, TN As a dental practitioner, showing love to your patients through quality care using updated technology can help dental and oral health clinicians provide more accurate, faster, and well-rounded treatments. When a Swedish medical researcher invented dental implants in 1952,…

5 Shocking Reasons to Ditch PFM Crowns By William Goddard / February 3, 2022 Kingsport, TN Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) dental crowns are a traditional treatment for dental patients needing restoration work. However, as the dental industry improves, different restoration options become available to provide a better result. Today on the blog, our expert…

Tips on Accurate Shade Matching By William Goddard / January 8, 2022 Kingsport, TN Inaccurate shading is one of the most frequent culprits that require restorations to be remade. When you’re working with a dental restoration, you want to make sure it matches the shade of your patient’s other natural teeth and blends seamlessly with…

Understanding Digital Dental Impressions By William Goddard / January 2, 2022 Kingsport, TN Standard dental impressions help create restorations for dental patients. However, with consistent technological advances in dentistry, digital impressions are revolutionizing how dentists can create more accurate results for a natural look. Using lasers and other optical scanning devices, you can create a…

What are the Pros and Cons of Same-Day Implants? By William Goddard / December 10, 2021 Kingsport, TN Right now, it’s estimated that there are more than 36 million Americans who have lost at least one permanent tooth. Living with even one missing tooth can, over the long term, hinder your oral health and overall…

8 Reasons to Stick with Zirconium Crowns for your Practice By William Goddard / December 2, 2021 Kingsport, TN Dental technology continues to change how you treat your patients. With new advancements, you can be proud to offer sturdy, non-life-threatening dental solutions that last. Since dental crowns are a significant component used in restorative dentistry,…

4 Tips on Finding the Best Dental Implant Lab By William Goddard / November 6, 2021 Kingsport, TN Finding the best dental implant laboratory is crucial for quality patient care. Once you locate the lab you feel will work best with your practice, develop a healthy relationship through effective communication. In addition, understanding the dental…

Why Digital Impressions are Highly Recommended By William Goddard / November 3, 2021 Kingsport, TN Advances in technology have changed almost every industry in the world, including dentistry. Is your practice keeping pace with the latest innovations? Many dentists operating at the forefront of their field now offer digital impressions for making precise restorations. In…

What’s Actually Happening when your Lab Fabricates a Set of Dentures By William Goddard / October 11, 2021 Kingsport, TN Dental implants have increased in popularity, but that doesn’t mean everyone wants or is qualified to get them. You may still have patients request dentures as a total tooth replacement option. Traditional dentures remain a…

The Pros and Cons of Zirconia Dental Crowns By William Goddard / October 6, 2021 Kingsport, TN As a practicing dentist, you know about the versatility of dental crowns. Placing a crown can prevent your patient from total tooth loss, even in the event of significant decay or damage. Crowns can be composed of various…

4 Tips on Improving Communication with your Dental Lab By William Goddard / September 2, 2021 Kingsport, TN Every healthy relationship is based on communication. Where there is a communication breakdown, there are mistakes, failures, and incorrect assumptions. This is even true when communicating between dental practices and dental labs. At Premier Dental Arts, we…

Tips on Taking the Best Before and After Photos in Dentistry By William Goddard / August 10, 2021 Kingsport, TN As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This philosophy is true even in dentistry, especially regarding photographs showcasing before and after cases. Patients often scour the Internet looking for the best…

3 Reasons to Upgrade Technology in your Practice By William Goddard / August 3, 2021 Kingsport, TN Dental technology is always evolving, but recently there has been an influx of tech gadgets and products that promise to deliver amazing results in less time. It sounds like the perfect answer for a busy dental practice. But…

Why your Practice should be taking Digital Impressions By William Goddard / July 28, 2021 Kingsport, TN At Premier Dental Arts, we believe in embracing technology not only because it makes life easier, but it provides better results and saves time for doctors and patients. A digital scanner for impressions is one of the best…

4 Reasons to make Continuing Education in Dentistry a Priority By William Goddard / July 21, 2021 Kingsport, TN If you’ve been in dentistry for any length of time, you probably already get the sense that it’s an ever changing industry. Technological advancements continue moving the dental industry forward, providing improved techniques for dentists and…