A growing number of offices now start the visit with a different tool: a controlled spray of air, warm water, and a very fine powder that lifts the soft film off teeth, gums, restorations, and implants before anyone reaches for a scaler. The goal...
The newer story is digital. A scan replaces putty. Software designs the restoration. A machine in the office, or a printer down the hall, makes the part. 3D printing gets most of the headlines. It is only one branch of a larger shift: design and...
Everyday dentistry runs on ionizing radiation. Bitewings find cavities between back teeth. A panoramic film maps wisdom teeth and jaw joints in two dimensions. Cone-beam CT (CBCT) adds a 3-D bone map before implants or impacted-tooth surgery...
That is the plain reading of the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute’s mid-2026 survey of practicing dentists, published with the Q2 2026 State of the U.S. Dental Economy update. Among respondents, 43.3% said they already use AI...
For many patients in Las Vegas, that experience is the single most dreaded part of visiting the dentist. Fortunately, at Functional Aesthetic Dentistry (FAD), we believe that your journey toward a healthier smile shouldn’t include a...
In 2026, dentistry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital and 3D technologies. The surge in intraoral scanners, chairside 3D printing, and seamless digital workflows is making restorations faster, more accurate, and remarkably...
At Functional Aesthetic Dentistry, we love technology. We use it every day to provide the best care possible. But we also believe in keeping things simple and effective. Let’s dive into the truth about water flossers, how they compare to the...
One of the most frequent mistakes we see is the “wait and see” approach. Many people delay dental visits until they experience significant pain or a tooth visible breaks. By the time a dental issue becomes an emergency, the cost of...
Biohacking Las Vegas style means being proactive. In 2026, the trend has shifted toward Functional Aesthetic Dentistry. It’s the realization that a beautiful smile is worthless if it’s built on a foundation of systemic inflammation. We’re no...
