Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Alpine Dental of Rockwall celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month this February by providing parents with vital information on best caring for their children’s oral health. As part of their commitment to the community, Dr. Anish Reddy and his team are presenting at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, Howard Dobbs Elementary School, and Billie Stevenson Elementary, conducting educational presentations with interactive games, and providing free take-home whitening kits to the

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Parents always ask me, “Does my child have any cavities?” What I also want parents to wonder and ask; “Does my child have gum disease?” People – parents – don’t know what they don’t know! Too often, we dismiss a “little bleeding” or tartar buildup in children (never mind adults) as poor oral hygiene and admonish them to brush and floss. Yet, this build up of plaque and bleeding are actually signs of infection and inflammation which cannot resolve on its own with more brushing or different toothp

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

My husband has been witness to this more times than he’d like to have rolled his eyes for: a return from my travels announcing, “Wow! That changed my life; I am no longer the person I was when you last saw me.” The first time I uttered those words was several months past dental school graduation when I returned home from a mission trip, having served in a heavily guarded Mexican prison near La Paz, Mexico.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS Interviewee: Ronda Holman Edited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH In this interview, dental assistant Ronda Holman shares invaluable insights on the often-overlooked power of patience and communication in the dental office. The Importance of Patience In the dynamic realm of dentistry, Ronda Holman underscores the significance of patience for both dental assistants and dentists.

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Golub Capital acted as the Sole Lender on a unitranche facility to support the acquisition of Agilio Software (“Agilio”) by Five Arrows and TA Associates (“TA”). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Agilio is a leading provider of healthcare operations software to the dental , primary care, hospital, and veterinary sectors in the U.K. “Unitranche facilities continue to be favored by sponsors who are focused on buy-and-build strategies because of the scalability and flexibility this solution off

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Oral Health Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Algorithms reward visual-rich content, ranking them higher in search terms like “best smile makeover in [insert city here].” A visual-rich website and online presence accounts The post Endear Don’t Alienate with Authentic Visual Content – The Case for Savvy Images appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Henry Schein announced that at the 2024 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, it will present a comprehensive lineup of digital equipment, technology solutions, and business services designed to help dental practices operate more efficiently and effectively. The Midwinter Meeting, scheduled for February 22 to February 24, 2024, will provide practitioners with an opportunity to experience an immersive display of Henry Schein’s extensive range of products and solutions, aimed at empoweri

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The “Global Clear Aligner Market: Analysis By Treatment Cases, By Procedure, By Age Group, By End-User, By Material Type, By Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global clear aligner market was valued at US$5.56 billion in 2023. The market value is expected to reach US$18.63 billion by 2029.

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My Social Practice

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Dental Influencer Marketing For Social Media Success Today’s social media landscape is dominated by influencers creating trends and sharing products. If you’re a dentist looking for ways to boost your dental digital marketing presence, you may wonder how you can effectively engage with trends to promote your brand. Before spending the day teaching your dental hygienists an elaborate TikTok dance (though we’re not saying not to do that—check out our tips on dental social media

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Carestream Dental is excited to announce that Align Technology’s iTero intraoral scanners are the latest scanners to connect with both CS Imaging version 8 and Sensei Cloud.* This integration gives practices more options when it comes to working with their preferred equipment and practice management software and helps to simplify workflows, reduce errors, and streamline case management.

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Reia, V.C.B., da Fonseca Orcina, B., Vilhena, F.V. et al. Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2. Curr Oral Health Rep (2024). [link] Abstract Purpose of Review We aim to review the spectrum of biological mechanisms of mouthwashes shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2, evidence for efficacy in reduction of viral load, in vitro and in vivo, and the potential for clinical benefit in use of mouthwashes in the context of COVID-19.

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My Social Practice

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Dental Influencer Marketing For Social Media Success Today’s social media landscape is dominated by influencers creating trends and sharing products. If you’re a dentist looking for ways to boost your dental digital marketing presence, you may wonder how you can effectively engage with trends to promote your brand. Before spending the day teaching your dental hygienists an elaborate TikTok dance (though we’re not saying not to do that—check out our tips on dental social media

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The Super Dentists

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As parents, we spend a lot of time tracking when those early baby teeth start poking through our little ones’ gums. But have you given much thought to those wider. Read More The post When Do Molars Come In? The Arrival of Your Child’s Ch. appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Denticle

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

On Thursday February 15, Philips Sonicare launched their new Philips Sonicare Teeth Whitening system. As a dental professional, I love the fact that the company is making this product only available by authorization from a dentist. The kit is sent to the patient's home and comes complete with everything necessary for at home tooth whitening. That includes tray material, the whitening agent, and a carrying case.

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3M

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

SEPA Congress, Bilbao Visible black triangles after treatment of periodontal disease and other dental tissue sequelae are a frequent cause for concern for patients and practitioners, and often restoring aesthetics to the smile can be complicated without following a method that ensures predictable results. During this 2-hour session, Dr. Patricia Gatón will share the basics of the Bioclear™ Method, a standardized 5-step procedure that will allow you to close pockets, treat gingival recessi

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3M

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Get started with Bioclear and the Bioclear Method—a live, hands-on beginner course. Materials included. Learn the basics of Bioclear and heated injection molding in a small, interactive in-person class. In today’s world of implants and computer assisted ceramics, direct composites can offer a compelling minimally invasive alternative that will meet patients’ needs and exceed their expectations.

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