Kansas City
5755 Foxridge Dr.
Mission, KS 66202

T: 800.654.7177
P: 913.432.6951
F: 913.432.2640

St. Joseph
3620 Monterey St.
St. Joseph, MO 64507

P: 816.232.0207
F: 816.232.0207

Tennessee
P: 800-654-7177

General Category

  • Apr

    8

    April Is Stress Awareness Month

    We’re no strangers to stress at the lab – and neither are our patients. Like other medical fields, the dental profession sees the effect of stress on its patients. One common problem is bruxing, or grinding of the teeth. While some people grind during...

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  • Mar

    15

    Lucy Hobbs Taylor: A Dental Pioneer

    March is Women's History Month, and what better way to celebrate than to spotlight one of the dental industry's great innovators?  Lucy Hobbs Taylor was the first woman to graduate dental school in the United States.  Born in Constable, New York, Taylor...

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  • Feb

    14

    Can Whitening Damage Your Teeth?

    Though there's a lot of pressure these days to have a perfect smile, teeth whitening is not as new as you'd think.  Ancient Greek used bleach to whiten your teeth, and Renaissance Europeans used a variety of substances.  However, some historical methods...

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  • Feb

    3

    February is Heart Health Month

    The American Heart Association and Steve's PDL want to remind you that this is Heart Health Month. There are many ways to care for your heart, such as a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as an active lifestyle. But...

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  • Jan

    31

    Lean Manufacturing: The Eight Types of Waste

    In order to improve work-flow and achieve "just in time processes, most users of the lean manufacturing system identify eight types of waste.  Finding examples of these in our own business will help us eliminate steps and processes that don't add value...

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  • Jan

    20

    Saliva: Protecting Teeth From Cavities

    It's long been known that saliva has a role in protecting teeth.  For example, the pH of saliva is sightly basic, which means taking steps to increase saliva can reduce acidity in the mouth.  Sugars and other chemicals can turn your mouth acidic, while...

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  • Jan

    14

    Removing Red Wine Stains from Teeth

    As red wine drinkers know, the beverage often leaves a stain on the teeth. Your instinct may be to brush your teeth right away to save embarrassment. However, this may actually damage your teeth. That’s because the acidity of red wine weakens the...

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  • Nov

    18

    Titanium and the Marvel of Osseointegration

    In the last few decades, the dental industry has come to respect the power and utility of titanium restorations.  Computer aided design and milling have made titanium restorations more available and reliable than ever.   Titanium has many obvious advantages...

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  • Nov

    17

    Toys For Tots Season

    Every year, Steve's PDL holds a drive for Toys For Tots. Toys for Tots is an organization run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve that collects donations of new, unopened toys to give to underprivileged children during the holidays. The Reserve collects,...

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  • Oct

    30

    Dental Tattoos: Personal and With a Purpose

    Steve’s PDL has a tradition of creating fine dental tattoos. Dental tattoos are created in the porcelain process using a variety of stains.  While there are limitations to the tattoo creation process, we are always trying new methods to match our clients’...

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