Have you heard the popular myth that George Washington had wooden dentures? Is there any truth to this? Find out here!
Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
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Dental Profession
Would you like to learn more about the dental profession? Then read on about the benefits of being a dentist, what support a dental technician provides, what a dental engine is, and how to better understand dental benefits.
The Dental Engine
Have you heard of a dental engine? What is it, and how does it help the team at Placerville Dental Group to provide you with excellent dental care? Find out here!
Understanding Dental Benefits
Let’s face it, with so many options available with dental insurance, it can be overwhelming to know which plan to choose. We help make the deciding process pain-free with some free resources. We’re here to assist you!
Intraoral Cameras
Intraoral cameras are helpful tools that allow you to get a close look at what dentists see when they look at your teeth, using color and magnification. What kind of dental issues do they help detect and what’s the benefit for you? Find out here!
Why Become a Dentist?
Why become a dentist? Is there a reason why dentistry often appears in lists of “best jobs”? Find out more about the advantages of a career in the dental field!
Counting the Cost of Dentistry
Dental insurance helps to keep dentistry affordable. Since it usually includes preventive care, it helps reduce your costs in the long run by avoiding the need for more serious treatments.
Dental Practice and the ADA
What are some of the most important ethical principles recommended by the American Dental Association for dental practitioners? Find out more about it!
Backstage Support for Dentistry
The dental technician is a critical part of the support team for a dental office. What does a dental technician do and why are they are so helpful to our dentists? Find out here!
Explaining RDA
We Are Not Talking About the Recommended Dietary Allowance From car sales to the military, many trades, businesses and organizations use acronyms and abbreviations to identify certain aspects of their field. It could be an item, report, a department, a manufacturing...
Dental Technicians
Every individual working at the Placerville Dental Group has your dental health as their main goal. They want to make sure that your smile is the best it can be, and that your health of your teeth and gums stays in top shape. That includes not only your dentist, but...
Get Ready to Go
If you are like many people during the pandemic with it’s “stay at home” and “lockdown” orders, it might be more than six months since your last dental checkup. Nevertheless, your teeth need regular professional attention, and that means semiannual visits to the...
Take the Center Seat
Looks Like You're In the Front Row! What is a center seat? Well, that phrase typically describes a seat that gets the most attention. Sometimes it’s where a commander sits, and other times it’s a place reserved for scrutiny. At the Placerville Dental Group, it’s the...
What Happens at a Dental Exam?
Saving Teeth and Lives, One Exam at a Time Many people become apprehensive when faced with going to see the dentist. In truth, it can be a little awkward when someone focuses all their attention on your mouth. Many are afraid of what “embarrassing” things the dentist...
What is Prophylaxis?
pro•phy•lax•is: measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease." — Mirriam-Webster Dictionary Prophylaxis sounds scary, but it is actually one of the most important procedures in dentistry for preventing frightening problems of the mouth....
What is Medically Necessary Dentistry?
Dentists are doctors. As doctors, they provide treatments and procedures that restore, sustain, or improve your health. Even with this understanding, most dental procedures are not covered by medical insurance. Dental insurance fully covers cleanings, but typically...