

HB 154 was signed into law on May 8th in the state of Georgia by Gov. Nathan Deal. The new law allows Dental Hygienists to practice under general supervision in private practice and a variety of “safety net settings”.
Georgia now joins more than forty other states which allow Georgia licensed dentists to allow the Georgia licensed dental hygienists in their employment to perform oral prophylaxis, apply fluoride, sealants, and in certain cases, take X-rays, without the dentist being physically on site.
A “Safety Net Setting” includes the following types of institutions:
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Family Violence Shelters
Long-Term Care Communities (Nursing Homes)
Title I Schools and Hospitals
Volunteer Community Health Settings
It’s estimated that approximately 1 in 4 children in Georgia do not receive preventive dental care. Furthermore, senior citizens are also at high risk for undetected dental abnormalities. Dental Hygienists will now be able to provide preventative services to these overlooked citizens and refer them to a dentist when necessary.
This is a very positive outcome for the field of dentistry and the state of Georgia. Preventative assistance will be available to patients who would otherwise be unable to receive these services.
Have you ever wondered what your teeth look like on the inside? They might look hard and white, but beneath the surface is a fascinating world. Below we look at the anatomy of a tooth, and explore the different types of teeth you have in your mouth.
The Four Dental Tissues
Teeth contain four key dental tissues. Enamel, cementum and dentin are hard tissues, while the fourth, pulp, is a soft tissue.
Enamel is the hard calcified tissue in the crown of the tooth, which covers the dentin. Enamel cannot repair any decay or damage caused by wear and tear, because it does not contain any living cells.
Cementum is the hard connective tissue which covers the root of the tooth, providing an attachment to the periodontal ligament.
Dentin is found beneath the enamel and cementum. Dentin contains microscopic canals and tubes. When enamel is lost and the dentin is exposed, these canals and tubes allow hot and cold foods to stimulate nerves inside the tooth. This is the cause of sensitive teeth.
Pulp is contained within the very centre of the tooth. This soft material contains connective tissue, blood vessels and nerves.
Other Parts of the Tooth
The crown is the part of the tooth which is visible in your mouth. It will normally be covered in enamel.
The gums (gingiva) are the soft tissues which protect and cover the roots of the tooth, and also cover teeth which have not yet erupted into the mouth.
The root canal is the space within the root which contains pulp.
Types of Teeth
There are four types of teeth inside your mouth and each performs a certain function.
Incisors – At the front of your mouth are eight straight, thin teeth known as incisors. There are four at the top and four at the bottom. These teeth are used to bite into food, to support the lips and to help with the pronunciation of words when you speak.
Canines – On each side of the top and bottom sets of incisors is a single canine tooth. These pointy teeth are used for biting and tearing food and also help to support your lips. The canine teeth also act as a guide to bring your teeth into line when you close your mouth.
Premolars – Behind the canines, running towards the rear of the mouth are the premolar teeth. Premolars are flat on top and are used for chewing food. There are normally a total of eight premolars, four on the top and four on the bottom of the jaw.
Molars – Finally, at the very rear of the mouth are the molars. These are the widest and flattest of all the teeth. There are normally 12 molars in an adult mouth, with six at the top and six at the bottom.
Supernumerary Teeth
While the normal adult mouth contains 32 teeth, sometimes extra teeth can develop in the mouth. These supernumerary teeth do not always cause problems, but if they are crowding the mouth they may need to be removed by a dentist.
This blog is written to help you step out of your shoes as the dentist and see the patient's perspective from the dental chair. Here are some things that consumers look for in finding a new dentist, what does your practice do to help answer new patient questions?
For the most part, patients are looking for:
According to the American Dental Association, when patients are searching for a new dentist they should consider either asking friends or family or local pharmacists to get an idea of what local dental surgeries are out there. Often, these recommendations come from personal experience and can give you a better insight into the service they provide.
Here are some additional facts we found through the ADA:
If we were writing an article for a person seeking a new dentist, here's what we would tell them:
- What are your office hours? Am I free to contact you?
Remember that dental health isn't just about regular check-ups and dental surgery. If you should ever need it, your dentists should also be someone you can consult about any non-emergency dental question such as toothpaste or mouthwash recommendations.
- What is your approach to preventative dentistry?
A dentist that is working for you rather than for themselves will have a comprehensive approach to preventative dental medicine. It's simple to understand whether a dental practitioner is right for you based on this; you want to know that your dentists will prevent a cavity rather than wait for it to develop and require extensive surgery.
- What is your policy on missed appointments?
We all have hectic lives and sometimes we miss appointments. That is simply a fact of life and needs to be considered when choosing your dentist. You ideally want a practitioner who is accommodating and who will make your experience a positive one – you don't want a dental practice that will black-list you for one missed appointment. Knowing this policy in advance can save you a headache in the future.
Once these have been addressed, usually the best next move is to visit the office. This way you can take first hand stock of the office you will visit regularly. Does the staff seem friendly and accommodating: staff you would want to see every time you have to go to the dentist?
Make notes of things like cleanliness and functionality – these will be a good indicator not only of how well maintained the surgery is but also how much is invested in the atmosphere; little investment in the décor and upkeep usually hints at sloppy service.
Lastly, although dental care varies from state to state, it is a good idea to contact your local state dentist association. They can give you an idea of the types of oral healthcare practitioners operate and can sometimes give recommendations based on individual needs.
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Marketing tools don’t have to be complex to work and that’s a fact. If you want to gain long-term benefits from your PR campaign, then you need to have an effective plan in place. As a dental professional, you should ensure your marketing plan focuses on the specific services your practice is equipped to offer. In other words, your health seminar is your opportunity to illustrate that your practice is about more than just improving your image. This is an opportunity to share helpful dental and medical information in an engaging way. You want your audience to take something away from the health seminar that will improve their lives.
You’ll hear this many times over. You can use your professional position in a way to improve your community. For the dental community, a health seminar isn’t just about bolstering patient quota, or staying on top. This is more about educating and sharing with those who can benefit from the facts. Any health seminar or public relations campaign should highlight those needs. Maintaining a balanced ethical front truly influences your audience.
Furthermore, for the biggest PR boost, the focus should be on those community services needs, which are highest in demand as well! For instance, if a community of retiree’s resides near your medical practice, your health seminar should offer medical information related to conditions and needs such as:
The right marketing approach does pack the perfect punch and there should be no doubt how effective a free health seminar can truly be for your public relations.
Now you know. Free, public health seminars are proven to be excellent ways of growing a dental practice and broadening your practice’s visibility. This widens the potential for growing and acquiring new patients for a practice as well. For instance, when community members do attend a free, open health seminar they can then discover what the dental group or practice is about and what principles they stand by.
Furthermore, when it comes to speaking at a seminar, you can be an influential figure. You can establish your practice as one, which promotes individual patient care. You can demonstrate you are more about reaching out to make a difference in others lives through proper healthcare, health education and dental treatments as well.
This is exactly how you can build the credibility your practice needs to manage and maintain continuous growth and financial success. You want to prove you’re about more than just your dental practice; you’re about servicing the needs of those within your community.
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Dear Customer,
Sometimes the smallest gesture can have the biggest impact. Let me explain. Given the current weariness of everyone during this unprecedented time, it’s more important than ever for us as dental professionals to help the community feel safe and comfortable about coming back to dental offices. We know everyone is anxious and we should be doing anything and everything we can to remove that anxiety. The thing at the forefront of everyone’s mind is infection control and cleanliness. As the market leader of SPU (single-patient-use) burs, we firmly believe that one way you can reduce your patients’ fears about cleanliness is by using a fresh bur for every procedure. It’s been proven time and time again that multi-use burs cannot be sterilized 100% of the time. Ease your patients’ minds by showing them the sterile packet and opening the bur in front of them. This shows that you’re using sterile products, but more importantly it shows them that you care—it shows your dedication to them and their health, and that you are doing your part in easing their minds during this time. It’s a small gesture, but it will make a big impact. We have started a new campaign titled SPU4U. Educating the patient that you and your practice are single-patient-use for THEM.
You got this.
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CAUTION:
Rx Only. These instructions, in whole or in part, are not a substitute for formal training in diamond dental burs. Appropriate professional education is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED prior to using this device clinically.
DESCRIPTION:
Microcopy NeoDiamond burs are manufactured from a single piece of high-quality stainless steel plated at the operational end with a natural diamond grit. The diamond burs are further plated with a unique protective coating formula. The range includes patterns designed to meet the needs of all surgery and laboratory applications. The burs are packed in a plastic pouch in a dedicated cleanroom facility and terminally sterilized using Gamma Irradiation. These burs are identified as sterile single-use devices and NOT be re-processed and/or re-used.
INDICATIONS
Microcopy NeoDiamond diamond burs can be used to cut a wide variety of materials encountered in dentistry. These include tooth material such as enamel, dentin and bone, dental materials such as amalgam, composite, glass-ionomer cements, polymer and ceramics and precious and non-precious alloys.
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO USE
Use of Microcopy NeoDiamond is contraindicated on any patient who is allergic to any of the components of the product. Do not reuse. Microcopy NeoDiamond are single-use. Attempts to reuse these products will adversely affect their performance.
CLINICAL PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
Instrument head diameter 01/10 (mm) - ISO |
Maximum permissible speed (RPM) |
Recommended operational speed (RPM) |
007 - 010 | 450,000 | 100,000 - 220,000 |
011 - 014 | 450,000 | 70,000 - 220,000 |
015 - 018 | 450,000 | 55,000 - 160,000 |
019 - 023 | 300,000 | 40,000 - 120,000 |
024 - 027 | 160,000 | 35,000 - 110,000 |
028 - 031 | 140,000 | 30,000 - 95,000 |
032 - 040 | 95,000 | 25,000 - 75,000 |
041 - 054 | 95,000 | 15,000 - 60,000 |
055 - 070 | 60,000 | 12,000 - 40,000 |
080 - 100 | 45,000 | 10,000 - 20,000 |
CLINICAL USE:
Microcopy NeoDiamond burs can be used to cut a wide variety of materials encountered in dentistry. These include tooth material such as enamel and dentin, dental materials such as composite, glass-ionomer cements, polymer and ceramic and precious and non-precious alloys. Our range of diamond burs provide maximum cutting efficiency and effortless access through tough diamond for both endodontic treatment and crown removal.
Holding the bur in the pouch by the operative end, push the stem end through the plastic far enough to insert into the handpiece collet. Immediately insert the stem into the handpiece collet and tighten before releasing the grip on the operative end and discarding the empty pouch.
STORAGE (PRE-USE):
Store in a dry and clean environment at ambient temperature.
Protect instruments in general against chemicals, acids, heat and extreme temperature variations.
STERILE PRODUCT SHELF LIFE:
TRACEABILITY:
Each package includes Lot number on its label.
This number must be quoted in any correspondence regarding the product.
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Manufacturer | Indicates the medical device manufacturer. |
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Do not reuse | Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure. |
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Do not resterilize | Indicates a medical device that is not to be re-sterilized. |
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Sterilized using irradiation | Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation. |
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Batch Code | Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. |
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Consult instructions for use | Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use. |
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Use by date | Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used. |
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Do not use if package is damaged | Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened. |
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CE marking | Indicates European Conformity Mark. |
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Authorized European representative | Indicates the Authorized representative in the European Community. |
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Keep Dry | Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. |
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DEVICE for professional use only |
(ref US FDA CDRH) Indicates device shall only be used by a trained professional. |
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Medical Device | Indicates device is designed and intended for medical use. |
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Catalog Number | Indicates the manufacturer's catalog number so that the medical device can be identified. |
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Single Patient – Multiple Use | Indicates a medical device that may be used multiple times in a single operation. |
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Max speed | Indicates Max speed |
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Wear eye protection | Indicates that eye protection must be used. |
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Wear a mask | Indicates that a face mask must be worn. |
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Microcopy Dental |
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This section is deivided into 2 sections to allow a quick and practical access to the Instructions For Use (IFU) of Microcopy products. Upon request you can contact Microcopy to order a free of charge copy of any IFU. More details below.
1. Current Valid IFU
NEODIAMOND
IFU for NeoDiamond
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CAUTION:
Rx Only. These instructions, in whole or in part, are not a substitute for formal training in carbide dental burs. Appropriate professional education is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED prior to using this device clinically.
DESCRIPTION:
Microcopy NeoBurr tungsten carbide burs are manufactured from either a single piece tungsten carbide or, from a tungsten carbide tip, brazed to a surgical grade stainless steel stem. The range includes patterns designed to meet the needs of all surgery and laboratory applications. The burs are packed in a plastic pouch in a dedicated cleanroom facility and terminally sterilized using Gamma Irradiation by a contract sterilizer. These burs are identified as single-use devices and should NOT be re-processed and/or re-used.
INDICATIONS:
Microcopy NeoBurr tungsten carbide burs can be used to cut or finish a wide variety of materials encountered in dentistry. These include tooth material such as enamel, dentin and bone, dental materials such as amalgam, composite, glass-ionomer cements, polymer and ceramic and precious and non-precious alloys.
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO USE:
Use of Microcopy NeoBurr is contraindicated on any patient who is allergic to any of the components of the product.
Do not reuse. Microcopy NeoBurr are single-use. Attempts to reuse these products will adversely affect their performance.
CLINICAL PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
Instrument head diameter |
Maximum permissible speed |
Recommended operational speed (RPM) |
007 - 010 | 450,000 | 100,000 - 220,000 |
011 - 014 | 450,000 | 70,000 - 220,000 |
015 - 018 | 450,000 | 55,000 - 160,000 |
019 - 023 | 300,000 | 40,000 - 120,000 |
024 - 027 | 160,000 | 35,000 - 110,000 |
028 - 031 | 140,000 | 30,000 - 95,000 |
032 - 040 | 120,000 | 25,000 - 75,000 |
041 - 054 |
95,000 | 15,000 - 60,000 |
055 - 070 | 60,000 | 12,000 - 40,000 |
041 - 054 | 45,000 | 10,000 - 20,000 |
CLINICAL USE:
Microcopy’s tungsten carbide burs can be used to cut or finish a wide variety of materials encountered in dentistry. These include tooth material such as enamel, dentin and bone, dental materials such as amalgam, composite, glass-ionomer cements, polymer and ceramic veneers and precious and non-precious alloys. The bur pattern will be selected to cut a specific material in a specific application.
Holding the bur in the pouch by the operative end, push the stem end through the plastic far enough to insert into the hand piece collet. Immediately insert the stem into the handpiece collet and tighten before releasing the grip on the operative end and discarding the empty pouch.
STORAGE:
In dry conditions and protected against contaminants. Protect instruments, in general, against chemicals, acids, heat and extreme temperature variations.
STERILE PRODUCT SHELF LIFE:
TRACEABILITY:
Each package includes Lot number on its label.
This number must be quoted in any correspondence regarding the product.
APPLICABLE SYMBOLS:
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Manufacturer | Indicates the medical device manufacturer. |
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Do not reuse | Indicates a medical device that is intended for one use, or for use on a single patient during a single procedure. |
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Do not resterilize | Indicates a medical device that is not to be re-sterilized. |
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Sterilized using irradiation | Indicates a medical device that has been sterilized using irradiation. |
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Lot Code | Indicates the manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. |
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Consult instructions for use | Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use. |
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Use By | Indicates the date after which the medical device is not to be used. |
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Do not use if package is open or damaged | Indicates a medical device that should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened. |
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CE marking | Signifies European technical conformity. |
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Authorized European representative | Indicates the Authorized representative in the European Community. |
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Microcopy Dental |
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DENTEQ Medical Technologies |
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This section is deivided into 2 sections to allow a quick and practical access to the Instructions For Use (IFU) of Microcopy products. Upon request you can contact Microcopy to order a free of charge copy of any IFU. More details below.
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NEOBURR
IFU for NeoBurr
2. Archived (previous) IFU's - obsolete versions of the documents.
NEOBURR
IFU for NeoBurr
Upon request, you can contact Microcopy to order a free of charge copy of any IFU. Timetable of receiving the IFU: by Email - 2 working days, by mail - 7 working days.
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