Dental and Medical Health: More Interconnected Than You Think
Researchers have found many connections between one’s oral health and one’s health in general. Not only can dental problems affect the rest of your body, but also, dental…
Dental Tourism: A Tranquil Solution to Expensive Dental Care?
Imagine recovering from dental surgery while relaxing on a sparkling beach along the Mediterranean. Now, imagine the surgery was so affordable that you still have room in your…
“Tooth-on-a-Chip” Technology: A Glimpse into the Future of Dentistry
Dental researchers have long been striving to find new technologies and breakthroughs that make dental care easier and more effective for the patient. Last year, they saw a…
Advances in Dental Technology
Since the dental industry is constantly adapting to meet the needs of patients, many dentists find it challenging to stay up-to-date with all the new developments. In order…
Everything You Need To Know About Dental Crowns
In an earlier post, we discussed how crown procedures aren’t happening as often these days. Are Americans trending toward having healthier teeth--probably not, especially with sugar consumption on…
Dentistry Around the Globe: Dealing with Coronavirus
As the world begins to recover from one of the worst pandemics in history, we are trying to get used to some sort of new normal. Face coverings…
Dental Identification and Forensic Odontology: A Look at Forensic Dentistry
If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans that listen to true crime, chances are you’ve heard about a case that was solved by forensic dentistry.…
CAD/CAM Added to Dental School Curricula
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have revolutionized modern dentistry, paving the way to better outcomes for patients and dentists alike. While CAD/CAM has been available to…
Injectable Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology 101
Within the field of dental research, injectable nanoparticles are what you might call a “hot topic.” Dental professionals and researchers see them as potentially game-changing for dentistry as…
Dentistry Returns to a New Normal
With the exception of emergency procedures, dental practices across the nation have been closed for business ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in the U.S.…
Quality Matters: Richmond Dental and Medical Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence
2020 marks the 125th year Richmond Dental and Medical has been in continuous operation, manufacturing quality products, first and foremost. At Richmond, our commitment to quality starts with…
Teledentistry: A Modern Solution to Dental Care
Teledentistry is the use of technology and telecommunications for dental care, consultation, and treatment planning. More people are turning to teledentistry now as a solution to the challenges…
Eco-Friendly Dentistry
The eco-friendly movement is taking the world by storm. Increasingly, consumers expect every industry to step up to the plate and fulfill their demands for environmentally responsible products…
America’s ToothFairy
Imagine you’re a child feeling the pain of a severe toothache. Now imagine being the parent of that child, feeling paralyzed because you can’t afford the dental care…
Combat Coronavirus with Our Level III Path-O-Guard™ Face Masks
Most often, the use of a Level III face mask is associated with surgical procedures and infectious diseases. While Richmond Dental and Medical’s highly regarded Level III Path-O-Guard™…
Richmond’s Soft BiteBlock® Named A Bronze Winner Of The 2020 Edison Awards™
Charlotte, NC – March 18, 2020 The Edison Awards® winners were announced on March 18, 2020. The Soft BiteBlock® by Richmond Dental and Medical took the Bronze Award…
Help Control the Spread of Infection with the Right Face Mask
Amid the media blizzard and widespread fears surrounding the coronavirus, infection control is at the top of many people’s minds right now. While the coronavirus remains a much…
UNC Adams School of Dentistry Stages Unforgettable Give Kids A Smile Day
On February 7, the UNC-CH Adams School of Dentistry held its seventh annual on-site Give Kids A Smile® event, on a day set aside by the American Dental…
Challenging Best Practices in the Dental Industry
Every industry abides by best practices, and for good reason. Best practices, often established by industry leaders, point the way to achieving excellence with consistency. But best practices…
Comparing Restorative Dentistry with Cosmetic Dentistry
Most have heard of general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, while fewer grasp the concept of restorative dentistry. While general dentistry emerged in the early 1800s, that desire to…