Custom Smiles is proud to present The Occasional Articulator, a bulletin for dental professionals. In every issue we promise to give you something valuable.
Dr. Mohamed Attia Dr Attia is a practicing dentist in Alexandria, VA , He is board certified by the American Board of Oral Implantology ABOI and Master of Academy of General Dentistry AGD. He is well versed in endo, surgery, implant placement, Invisalign, etc. He has more than 20 years’ Read more
Is That Scanner Really Free? Is your lab working for you, or does it feel like you are working for your lab? Here at Custom Smiles, we think independence is a good thing. Let us show you how you can own a better-quality scanner and choose your own lab, too. Read more
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Pro-Form Mouth Guards It’s harder to chew out the referees while wearing a mouth guard, but it’s way easier to smile after the game. Our Pro-Form mouth guards are only $99 and come in a variety of colors and themes. Remember all that money spent on dental work? Get your Read more
Bland Operatory Ceiling White ceiling tiles are boring, and Dr Meredith Taylor of Holly Springs (NC) Family Dentistry knows that as well as anyone! Lots of companies make all kinds of great inserts for that bland operatory ceiling. You can get a sandy Hawaiian beach or a lush green Irish Read more
A Charging Station A patient can spend more time in the waiting area than the dentist’s chair. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade—or at least a chat about it. You’ll never go wrong with pleasant colors, warm lighting, and comfortable chairs. A waiting area is a place that should be Read more
Using A Weighted Blacket A weighted blanket is a great way to relax and get comfortable. Many of our readers don’t realize they have one at their disposal. That lead blanket can do more than protect a patient against X-rays. It simultaneously settles their mind and body. “Patient comfort” is Read more
Who Wants A Free Scanner? Hey, everybody, look! It’s a free scanner! What could go wrong? You know, just because you didn’t pay for it doesn’t mean it’s free. All businesses (dental and otherwise) work on ways to create extra revenue. Sometimes that means “giveaways and freebies.” There is nothing Read more
Dr. Gerry Samson The following article is provided by Dr. Gerry Samson, who is often described as an educational entertainer (even though there are more letters after his name than in a bowl of alphabet soup). Just because he addresses orthodontists doesn’t make this article irrelevant for general dentists. We Read more
Everyone Is In Sales Zig Ziegler, author and motivational guru, said, “… everyone is in sales. Maybe you don’t hold the title of salesperson, but if the business you are in requires you to deal with people, you, my friend, are in sales.” Whether you are a dentist, doorman or Read more