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The Opioid Epidemic and the NOPAIN Act

Dentistry Today

What it Means to the Dental Community… The NOPAIN Act , formally known as the “Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act,” is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to address the opioid epidemic in the United States. Signed into law on December 28, 2022, it focuses on promoting alternative pain management methods and reducing the reliance on opioid medications, which have been a major contributor to the widespread addiction crisis.

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Dentistry is hard.

Identity Dental

Author: Grace Rizza, Identity Dental Marketing I started my dental journey March 3, 2008 when I started my a position as a marketing director in a 2 location practice based in the Chicagoland area. I remember the distinct challenges of working on a dental team. The definition of hard includes “not easily broken” and “with […] The post Dentistry is hard. appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Aspen Dental Celebrates 25 Years With You 1st Campaign

Dentistry Today

As a part of its 25th anniversary, Aspen Dental has launched a new integrated recruitment marketing campaign to highlight the investments it makes in its clinicians. The You 1st campaign highlights Aspen Dental’s unique approach to career growth and development. This approach centers resources around the individual, recognizing them not just as a member of the Aspen team, but as well-rounded professionals.

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Influence of implant reference on the scanning accuracy of complete arch implant scans captured by using a photogrammetry system

Dental News and Technology

Published: January 23, 2024 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Photogrammetry has been reported to be a reliable digital alternative for recording implant positions; however, the factors that may impact the accuracy of photogrammetry techniques remain unknown. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to assess the influence of the implant reference on the accuracy of complete arch implant scans acquired by using a photogrammetry system.

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US Adults Miss 243 Million Hours of Work or School Annually Due to Oral Health Problems

Dentistry Today

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has released a new report that shows that adults 18 and older in the US lose more than 243 million work or school hours annually due to oral health problems. The lost productivity time due to untreated dental disease costs the US an estimated $45 billion each year. The visual report, The Hour of Need: Productivity Time Lost Due to Urgent Oral Health Needs , reveals that oral health problems and unplanned dental visits have a greater impact on daily activities

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ADA Releases New Guideline on Managing Acute Dental Pain

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Association (ADA), in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, has released a new clinical practice guideline for managing acute dental pain in adolescents and adults. The guideline, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association , recommends nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) either alone or in combination wi

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Fluent Announces Acquisition of Delegated DDS

Dentistry Today

Fluent, the premier dental insights company delivering customized, actionable business intelligence to support a variety of dental stakeholder objectives, today announced that it has acquired Delegated DDS, an organization accredited by NCQA in Credentialing that provides technology-enabled services to both Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and dental insurance carriers.

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Smile Doctors Ends 2023 With Strong Year-Over-Year Growth

Dentistry Today

Smile Doctors ended 2023 strong with industry-leading growth. The company’s continued focus on offering affiliations greater partnership opportunities, including the introduction of a joint-venture model, helped to drive entries into two new states, adding 28 affiliations and 72 total locations across its network in 2023. Additionally, Smile Doctors opened four de novo locations in 2023 and has six currently in development for 2024.

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Why the GentleWave Procedure Is The Best Option for Root Canal Therapy

Phoenix Endodontist

Like carpenters (or stock brokers), endodontists rely on tools of the trade to do their work. Members of both professions have plenty of tools to help them get the job done. Not all tools are created equal for specific tasks, however. Both a screwdriver and a hammer can be used to pound a nail into a board, but the hammer is the better-suited choice.

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Armis Biopharma Debuts the “Trifecta of Dental Infection Control” During CMW 2024

Dentistry Today

Armis Biopharma, Inc., a rapidly emerging developer of Frontline Solutions for Infection Control will be exhibiting for the first time at booth #1943 during the 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. During CMW 2024, the company will be showcasing “The Trifecta of Dental Infection Control” that includes the following three products: ArmiGard Advanced Hygiene for Oral Appliances : Armis Biopharma’s flagship product is a non-toxic, non-corrosive solution specially formulated to remove 99.9999% of odo

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Sedation Dentistry Can Help Reduce Anxiety

90210 Dentist

Maintaining optimal oral health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, but dental anxiety can be a significant barrier to receiving the necessary care for many. According to the Cleveland Clinic, some 36% of Americans suffer from a fear of the dentist. Dealing with anxieties is hard enough and can be complicated if individuals avoid visiting their dentist because of fear.

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Trending Dental Social Media Caption Ideas: Introduce Some “Rizz” to Your Marketing

My Social Practice

Embracing the “Rizz” in Dental Marketing: 101 Social Media Captions to Get in on the Trend Trending dental social media caption ideas and content can take time to come by. Fortunately, 2023 brought us a new linguistic sensation: “Rizz,” a term now synonymous with charisma, style, and the art of attraction. Crowned as the Word of the Year by the Oxford English Dictionary, rizz has quickly permeated pop culture and social media, thanks to its origins in TikTok and Twitch co

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Why the GentleWave Procedure Is The Best Option for Root Canal Therapy

Phoenix Endodontist

Like carpenters (or stock brokers), endodontists rely on tools of the trade to do their work. Members of both professions have plenty of tools to help them get the job done. Not all tools are created equal for specific tasks, however. Both a screwdriver and a hammer can be used to pound a nail into a board, but the hammer is the better-suited choice.

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Zahnmedizin im Wandel – zwischen Zukunftsmusik und Praxisalltag

3M

Symposium Neue Materialentwicklungen und Therapiekonzepte, digitale Transformation und künstliche Intelligenz werden die Zahnmedizin von morgen nachhaltig verändern. Doch wie kann es gelingen, die neuartigen Entwicklungen reibungsarm in den hektischen Praxisalltag zu integrieren? Antworten geben die international renommierten Referenten dieses Symposiums in ihren Vorträgen. 29.

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ARMIS BIOPHARMA® DEBUTS THE “TRIFECTA OF DENTAL INFECTION CONTROL” DURING CMW 2024

Denticle

ArmiGard™, ArmiCare™, and ArmiClenz™ Deliver Exceptional, Non-Toxic Antimicrobial Protection for Oral Appliances, Hands and Surfaces Armis Biopharma®, Inc., a rapidly emerging developer of Frontline Solutions for Infection Control will be exhibiting for the first time at booth #1943 during the 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. During CMW 2024, the company will be showcasing “The Trifecta of Dental Infection Control” that includes the following three products: 1.