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Introducing IRIS: The First Smart Imaging Software for Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Overjet , the world leader in dental AI , has introduced the new standard for dental imaging: IRIS. Overjet’s IRIS IRIS is the world’s first smart imaging software. It brings together imaging and AI in one workflow via technology that is FDA-cleared to transform blurry, black-and-white X-rays into clear, full-color images. These images highlight oral diseases and anatomical structures with millimeter-level precision.

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Important Lesson from Leadership Expert John Maxwell

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

I recently had the pleasure of hearing bestselling author John Maxwell give a presentation in Orlando. Mr. Maxwell is a world-renowned leadership expert. One of his principles, as explained in his book “The 17 Laws of Teamwork,” is what he calls the “Law of Mount Everest: As the challenge escalates, the need for teamwork elevates.” The following scenarios can cause a mountain of challenges: Record-setting production.

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The Weight of our Multiple Roles: Embracing Duality in Life’s Dance of Belonging

Dentistry Today

Ryan Holiday is one of my favorite authors. He introduced me to stoicism, a thought with which I am madly in sync. I listen to his books on Audible, but I also re-read the text of his work. I remember his voice and allow the words to envelop me, to develop me, to shape me, to carry me, to move me. There is a section in “Discipline Is Destiny” where he talks about doing the right thing for the right reason.

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Ten Tips to Bust Biofilm

Queen of Dental Hygiene

As a child, I would take my fingernail and scrape white “junk” off my teeth. That was plaque building up on my pearly whites. I wasn’t a great brusher then. But, in my defense, I really didn’t understand how to brush any better. I thought it normal to wake up with a fuzzy feeling on my teeth, and to again feel that coating midafternoon.

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Start with the end goal in mind

Oral Health Group

Taking the time to “plan your next step” in so many facets of life is always a challenge…and dentistry is no exception. As dentists, it The post Start with the end goal in mind appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Hospital Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Savanah Craig During my residency training, I learned about a new aspect of dentistry that was completely foreign to me: Hospital Dentistry. With our societal separation of dentistry and medicine from each other, we have also removed the idea of oral care in conjunction with the care of the rest of the body in most of our minds. Although the majority of people will not encounter a dentist outside of a traditional dental office or clinic, there are many patients who require dental care in

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Compliance is a Dirty Word!

Dentistry Today

Compliance. What do you think of when you see that word? Better yet, what emotions does that word stir up? How do you feel when you are ordered to comply with things like OSHA and HIPAA regulations? How about complying with tax laws, court orders, speed limits, and other rules of society? I’m not asking if you do or do not comply; I’m asking what emotions compliance stirs up.

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Philips and Aspen Dental Launch multi-year Sonicare-brand Partnership

Denticle

Here's some info on an interesting development in the industry. Philips Sonicare and Aspen Dental have formed a collaboration to bring Sonicare products into Aspen Dental offices. Aspen is one of the largest DSOs in the industry with over 1,100 offices. Industry leaders collaborate to offer Philips clinically proven tools and resources to Aspen Dental patients, providing better care for more people Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced a part

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TikTok Hygienist Shares Surprising Tip to Spot Periodontal Diseases Early

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In an era where health tips on social media often go viral, Kyrsten Sprouse, RDH, (@kyrsten.sprouse), a dental hygienist in Oregon, has captured TikTok’s attention with her practical (and slightly gross) advice: smell your floss after use. This unexpected tip is designed to alert users to the presence of bacteria that may signal early periodontal disease.

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Empowering Continuing Education with Study Clubs

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Denison E. Byrne, DDS, MAGD This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Byrne granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. In the realm of continuing education , it’s important to have the right support and encouragement that can transform our aspirations into achievements. My colleague Nancy and I embarked on a relentless pursuit of dental continuing education, driven by a thirst for knowledge and advancement.

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Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments for Cracked Teeth

Phoenix Endodontist

Perhaps if we were able to treat cracked or broken teeth with the ease of treating broken bones, more people would seek treatment promptly. Unfortunately, cracked teeth are often invisible to the outside world, and small enough that, even though they can cause a great deal of pain, those who suffer them feel as if “toughing it out” without treatment is a workable option.

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How Do Veneers Work?

Creekview Dental

Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dental procedure for those who are looking to transform their smiles by hiding imperfections. These thin porcelain shells are placed on the front of the teeth, leaving patients with a photo finish. Here is everything you need to know about how veneers work. How Dental Veneers Work Dental veneers cover the visible front side of a tooth.

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Don't Miss the Cyber Security Webinar this Friday!

Denticle

This Friday, I'll be partnering with Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, on a webinar we've titled "Winning the Cyber War: A Battle Plan to Protect Your Practice". There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding security and best practices. Just like, as a dentist, I'm not qualified to perform an appendectomy, many doctors trust their security to either themselves or 'computer guys' that are really great with helping offices run, but are woefully under skilled to evaluate and perfo

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The Power of Consistency: How Processes Can Transform Your Practice 

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick , Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS Running an efficient and profitable dental practice requires more than just clinical expertise. Consistent, well-implemented processes are key to ensuring smooth operations, reducing stress, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Daily, weekly, and monthly routines create the foundation for a thriving practice, leading to increased efficiency and profitability.

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Market Insights on Edentulous Treatment: Forecasting Growth Across Key Regions

Dentistry Today

The “ Global Edentulous Treatment Market (2024 Edition): Analysis by Type (Complete, Partial), by Material, by Fixation, by Region, by Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2020-2030)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Edentulous Treatment Market demonstrated growth at a CAGR of 5.01% from 2020 to 2023.

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Exposé Reveals Unscrupulous Providers Pushing Unnecessary Implant Placement

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental implants have transformed smiles, restoring function and esthetics for countless patients. Once a niche procedure performed by specialists, implant dentistry has become widespread, with general practitioners across the United States now offering services once restricted to a few. The appeal is easy to understand: a permanent solution to damaged or missing teeth with results that can rival natural esthetics.

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Success in the Cloud: Benefits for Multilocation Practices

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 44 Second One practice, multiple locations. It sounds pretty simple, but if you’re a multilocation practice or planning to expand, you know success across multiple locations requires intentional, multilayered strategy. A combination of strategic planning, effective management and a focus on both patient care and business operations inevitably comes with an array of challenges: Ensuring accurate reporting across locations Standardizing eff

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AI Images for Dentists: Google’s New Flagging Policy

My Social Practice

Google and AI Images for Dentists There’s no denying that in online dental marketing, visual content plays a critical role in how practices connect with potential patients. However, recent changes announced by Google may impact how AI-generated or AI-edited images are viewed in search results. Google is rolling out new features to flag AI-manipulated images, raising questions about transparency and trust for businesses like dentists using AI visuals in their marketing.

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Daily Dental Practice Routines That Lead to Long-Term Success 

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick , Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS Running a successful dental practice requires more than just clinical skills. It takes effective daily routines, attention to detail, strong leadership, and a commitment to patient care. By establishing consistent routines that promote efficiency, patient satisfaction, and team well-being, you can build a practice that thrives in the long term. 8 Dental Practice Routines to Lean to Long-Term Success Let’s explore the dai

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Benevis Optimizes Patient Care With Innovative Assisted Hygiene Delivery Model

Dentistry Today

Benevis, a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, expands oral healthcare access through its innovative Assisted Hygiene Delivery Model. Implemented across the company’s 100+ offices in 13 states and the District of Columbia, the care delivery model allows Benevis-affiliated hygienists to provide efficient, high-quality care to a greater number of patients in communities in need of accessible dental service

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Who Doesn’t Love a Giveaway?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

This month, readers need to answer the following question to be enter: What key factors make you feel loyal to a product or brand, and what influences your decision to continue using it over time? The lucky winner receives this adorable sweatshirt, available in tons of colors, and a personalized glitter pen to make your note taking a special event! The winner also receives samples from Sunstar and a Dimensions tumbler.

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Dental Care for Expecting Mothers

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, but it also comes with a number of physical changes and new health considerations. While most expecting mothers focus on their growing baby and overall health, oral health often takes a backseat during this busy time. However, taking care of your teeth and gums is essential for both you and your baby.

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How APIs Are Revolutionizing DSOs

Planet DDS

As dental service organizations (DSOs) expand and scale operations, interoperable technology solutions have become increasingly important. Managing multiple locations and improving patient care requires the ability to connect systems like.

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Thomas Jackson, DDS Introducing Smyles Above Innovations During “The Great Oral Health Pitch” at GNYDM 2024

Denticle

In advance of the Greater New York Dental Meeting later this month, here's a new company that is making their debut at this year's GNYDM. I received this info recently and thought I'd pass it along. Thomas Jackson, a practicing periodontist, prosthodontist, and successful inventor recently founded Smyles Above Innovations Inc., a company dedicated to developing and commercializing leading-edge dental devices and oral care products that support the continuum of dental implant success from placeme

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Dentalcorp Partners With VideaHealth to Advance AI-Powered Dental Care Across Canada

Dentistry Today

Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “company”) (TSX: DNTL) and VideaHealth, Inc. (“VideaHealth”), a leader in dental AI solutions , today announced a strategic partnership that will enable Dentalcorp to deploy artificial intelligence technology to advance patient care across its nationwide network of dental practices. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Dentalcorp’s long-term growth agenda and is expected to allow the Company to set new benchmarks for clinical excel

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Shortage of Dental Hygienists Deepens Barriers to Access in Montana

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Montana residents, particularly those with low incomes and limited job flexibility, continue to face daunting obstacles in accessing dental care. A 2018 report by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services highlights the scope of the problem, revealing that 23.4% of Montanans earning less than $15,000 annually have not seen a dentist in more than 5 years.

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Why You Need the Best Dentist for Your Cosmetic Concerns

Healthy Smiles

Choosing the best dentist is essential if you want to improve your smile. Since people often notice your smile first, it’s critical to ensure a reputable professional handle your cosmetic dentistry procedure. Although many general dentists provide cosmetic services, only a highly trained cosmetic dentist has the knowledge, artistic ability, and cutting-edge methods to provide the finest outcomes for your particular requirements.

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Productive Dentist Academy Invites Dental Pros to ‘Tap In’ at the 2025 PDA Conference

Dentistry Today

Productive Dentist Academy (PDA), the leading dental consulting and marketing firm in the nation, invites dental professionals to “Tap In” to the highly anticipated PDA Conference from March 13-15, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Frisco, Texas. This two-and-a-half-day event brings together dental professionals who seek to increase productivity, optimize overhead, eliminate staff headaches, streamline patient communication, and re-energize their practice so doctors can give patients the care they d

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Millennium Dental Technologies Expands Hands-On Training for Safer Laser Dentistry

Dentistry Today

At a time when other dental laser manufacturers are restructuring and offering limited training or none at all, Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., the leader in dental laser-assisted regeneration (LAR) technology and innovative procedures, recently announced increased adoption of its mandatory hands-on laser training for dentists to help ensure patient safety and successful clinical outcomes using its PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG free-running pulsed laser.

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San Francisco 49ers and Delta Dental of California Partner to Champion Community Health and Sustainability

Dentistry Today

The San Francisco 49ers and Delta Dental of California and Affiliates (Delta Dental) have announced a multi-year partnership dedicated to fostering healthier communities across the San Francisco Bay Area through charitable student scholarships and environmental sustainability efforts. As part of the collaboration, Delta Dental will become the official dental insurance partner of the San Francisco 49ers and join the 49ers’ Faithful to the Planet initiative, a first-of-its-kind sustainabilit

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Smartee Strengthens Presence at 55th SIDO Congress in Florence

Dentistry Today

Smartee Denti-Technology made a strong impression at the 55th SIDO International Congress, held in Florence. SIDO is one of the largest orthodontic events in Italy, bringing together dental experts, suppliers, and technology providers from around the world. This year’s event attracted over 2,500 dental professionals , making it a key gathering in the industry.

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Neoss Launches NeoGenix Extraction Allograft for Simplified Bone Regeneration

Dentistry Today

Neoss Inc., a leading innovator in dental implant solutions and digital workflows, is excited to extend its line of biomaterials with the NeoGenix Extraction Allograft. Made of 100% human allograft bone fiber and bone particulate, it is designed to simplify bone regeneration for all types of dental practitioners, offering an effective, streamlined, one-step solution for enhancing patient outcomes.

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Thomas Jackson, DDS, to Introduce Smyles Above Innovations at “The Great Oral Health Pitch” During GNYDM 2024

Dentistry Today

Thomas Jackson, a practicing periodontist, prosthodontist, and successful inventor, recently founded Smyles Above Innovations Inc., a company dedicated to developing and commercializing leading-edge dental devices and oral care products that support the continuum of dental implant success from placement to maintenance, as well as advanced flossing tools for hard-to-access oral appliances.

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Is Dynamic Navigation the Future of Implant Placement Technology?

Dentistry Today

Implant dentistry has become the face of modern dentistry for replacing missing teeth. The stability and longevity of implants have revolutionized the industry and allowed dentists to provide better options for patients needing prosthetic rehabilitation. Two approaches to computer-guided implant placements exist: static-guided and dynamic-navigation systems.

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Align Technology to Speak at Upcoming Financial Conferences

Dentistry Today

Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, announced today that it will present at the following upcoming financial conferences.

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PDS Health Recognizes the Growing Role of Dental Hygienists as Advocates for the Mouth-Body Connection

Dentistry Today

PDS Health , a leading dental and medical support organization, proudly recognizes National Dental Hygiene Month , a time dedicated to honoring the vital role and impact dental hygienists have in improving patients’ oral and overall health. Established by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) , National Dental Hygiene Month celebrates the contributions of dental hygienists nationwide, raising awareness about the direct connection between oral health and systemic health.

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FREE WEBINAR: Breaking Barriers in Payments – Future of Integration Through Automation

Dentistry Today

Press play to take in a free webinar brought to you by LQpay. In it, you’ll discover how automation is revolutionizing payment systems and breaking down barriers. You’ll also learn how integrated payment solutions can streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements that are shaping the future of payments!

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