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Survival of the fittest in dentistry means adapting to a changing world and embracing new, groundbreaking technologies.
The Era of Pain heralded the start of modern dentistry in the early 1900s. Patients visited a dentist only to get out of pain (and getting out of pain usually involved more pain). Dentistry then evolved into the Era of Restoration in the mid-1900s.
In addition to treating pain, restoring teeth and treating gum disease became the norm for every dentist. To pain and restoration, evolution in dentistry added cosmetics. Pain, restoration and cosmetics still play a major role in dentistry today. Yet the evolutionary process continues.
We are now in the era of disease prevention.
This new era of dentistry isnt mere speculation. The medical field continues to release significant research linking a healthy mouth to ones overall health. This confirms the future of dentistry at the forefront of total body health, and of dentists as disease-prevention specialists.
In addition to reducing risk of cancer, improving oral health significantly reduces your patients risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and Alzheimers, to name a few. Begin your own evolution toward improved care for your patients and greater success in your practice by taking these steps: Add elements of oral systemic health. Aggressively treat oral inflammation.
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Source: (disease prevention) http://www.drdansindelar.com/4-steps-to-evolve-to-greater-success/