Boise Dentist Blog
The professional blog of Doctors Dan Bruce, Steve Bruce, Rosa Pothier and Rob Ririe
Boise Downtown Dental - Only a few minutes from Boise State University
Boise Downtown Dental is located within minutes of the Boise State University campus on Front and 9th streets downtown. We accept almost all insurances and will help with processing your insurance claim. View Larger Map
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Is your dentist bad because they have to take a second impression?
There are a couple different ways to look the situation that occurs when a second impression has to be taken for a crown, denture or some other appliance. The patient may feel that the dentist is not skilled enough to get the impression the first time.
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Porcelain crowns vs. metal crowns
I often get the question - what is the difference between an all-ceramic crown and a porcelain with metal-based crown. First of all, crowns that are used in the posterior usually have a core material. This is either a porcelain-type core of metal.
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Sleep Apnea in Children
After coming home from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine annual meeting in Seattle I learned some new facts about sleep apnea in children. Sleep apnea in children occurs in 1-3% of children. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids are most commonly the reason for obstruction of the airway.
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How to Choose a Dentist
The other day I was thinking about why patients choose a dentist and continue to go to that person. I came up with 3 of the top reasons: 1. The dentist doesn't hurt them. 2. The work feels good. 3. The dentistry looks good.
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Intraoral camera use for dental diagnosis
An intraoral camera has several advantages in a dental practice. I use one every time I have a new patient, a comprehensive examination, or anything that warrants further review. An intraoral camera is a small camera a little bigger than a pen.
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Extraction socket preservation and bone grafting
I just finished a day-long class on bone grafting and extraction socket preservation. Many people don't know that bone is lost after a tooth has been extracted. The most resorption occurs within the first year, but the bone slowly goes away in height and width with time after that.
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Are women more prone to cavities?
A new article written in the AGD Impact magazine cites a study published in Current Anthropology (October 2008) stating that women are more prone to cavities than men. Many of the patients I see in my practice have suspected this, but now they have evidence!
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Idaho Academy of General Dentistry
I have had a couple of people ask me what the Academy of General Dentistry is. The academy does a number of things, but mainly advocates for the general dentist, organizes and monitors continuing education, and provides awards for education achievement.
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