The Dental laser can be used as an alternative to drilling for small cavities and other delicate procedures. It is less invasive and less traumatic to the teeth. It can also be used for many procedures involving the gingiva (gums).

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Children under the age of 16 are referred to our Pediatric Dental Office located at 1400 York Ave at 74th Street. Find more information at www.yorkkidsdental.com

With the advent of CAD/CAM technology, patients will no longer be exposed to the goopy mess of impression materials. With a quick turnaround time, same day crowns can be designed, milled, and placed within a 2 hour appointment as opposed to two visits spanning 2 weeks.

I have tried all the toothbrushes on the market and enjoy using the quip toothbrush, the so-called Tesla of toothbrushes. I decided I needed to try it out and I was pleasantly surprised. It runs on a AAA battery that is easy to replace and eliminates the need for an electric cord in a wet environment. The absence of a cord and rechargeable battery leaves less of an environmental footprint which is conscientious. They also keep you accountable to change your brush heads with their subscription program which delivers brush heads automatically every 3 months. Its design has a sleek and ergonomic handle making the toothbrush as maneuverable as a manual toothbrush, while adding the sonic mechanism to boost the cleaning effect! I get the best results when I brush just as if I was using a manual toothbrush and that’s how I instruct my patients to do it.  Finally, the cost is not inhibitive (starting at $25), which allows you to get multiple ones for your family and travel without worry. In short, the quip toothbrush does the job of an electric toothbrush without losing the benefits of a manual brush. The quip itself is clean, conscientious to the environment and cost-effective.

Cloud-based software sinks teeth into patient info

Slim Dental, a New York City-based dental practice, uses technology to drive improvements in recruiting, human resources management and marketing. But the real game-changer lies in using technology to improve customer service, says founder Stephen Lim.

Doctors can write their notes and see their schedules, X-rays and patient records from anywhere by using cloud-based, patient-management software. It allows them to focus on providing top-notch patient care while at the office.

Employees use the cloud-based system to pull up records at any of the practice''s three locations, which provides convenience for patients who move or change jobs within the city, Lim says.

Tip: Move to a cloud-based system to untether employees from their computers and filing cabinets, increasing both customer convenience and productivity.