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SprintRay Introduces State-of-the-Art NanoCure Curing Device

Dentistry Today

SprintRay Inc., a pioneering force in digital dentistry and 3D printing solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a suite of cutting-edge products from the company’s Biomaterial Innovation Lab. These innovations, including the NanoCure post-curing device, NightGuard Flex 2, NightGuard Firm 2, Apex Base, and Apex Teeth resins, represent a significant leap forward in the realm of dental 3D printing technology.

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Dentists: Why Should You Load Test the TMJs?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patient is. Let’s start with the first item. 1. Indicate if the Joint is Healthy You’re going to determine whether you’re dealing with a healthy joint.

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Dr. Charlotte Drumi From Aspen Dental Speaks With Dr. Feuerstein

Dentistry Today

Dr. Charlotte Drumi, MCD, at Aspen Dental ( @doctordrumi ) speaks with Dr. Paul Feuerstein at Midwinter about how Aspen Dental ( @lifeataspendental ) puts providers and patients first. Aspen Dental practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. The practices believe in providing comprehensive care that addresses both your short and long-term dental care needs, and promise to provide an honest, judgment-free environment where it all comes down to great

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Trends in dental visits among US adults from 1997 through 2019: Implications for policy reform

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2024 Feb 16:S0002-8177(24)00011-4. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2023.11.016. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Examination of serial cross-sectional national surveys from a representative sample of the population can identify patterns and help support policy development. Methods: The authors used data from the National Health Interview Survey on US adults reporting a dental visit in the past 12 months to examine trends from 1997 through 2019.

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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners Secures Additional Debt Facility to Fuel Growth

Dentistry Today

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners (Vitana), a dentist -led dental partnership organization (DPO) focused exclusively on elite Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic practices with operations in the Mid-Atlantic & Southern United States, is excited to announce the significant increase and upsizing of its existing debt facility through a syndication led by Live Oak Bank (‘Live Oak’). “We are extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Vitana and lead the significa

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Inflation Hurts Tooth Fairy’s Generosity

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Delta Dental’s 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll discloses a 6% decrease in the average value of a lost tooth, marking the first year-over-year decline in Tooth Fairy giving in 5 years, with the value dropping from $6.23 to $5.84. Even the celebration of a first lost tooth saw a decline, from $7.29 to $7.09. While kids may lament this drop in compensation, the Tooth Fairy remains an effective tool to encourage good oral hygiene habits.

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Carbon Teams Up with Dental Technology Leaders for Enhanced Patient Outcomes

Dentistry Today

Carbon announced that it is partnering with Heartland Dental, Desktop Health, an industry-leading dental technology innovator, and Dr. Robert Mongrain. The consortium’s goal is to unite their perspectives to focus on enhancing patient outcomes by creating streamlined workflows for digitally designed removable denture appliances. The dental industry is undergoing a historic and exciting digital transformation as it leads industries of all types into the digital era.

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DentaQuest Opens Nominations for 2024 Health Access Heroes

Dentistry Today

DentaQuest begins this year’s search for forward-thinking individuals or organizations taking action to increase access to health care and optimal health outcomes for people with the greatest needs and fewest resources. Ten years ago, DentaQuest launched the Health Equity Hero awards to shed light on health disparities nationwide and showcase how critical oral health is to overall health and wellness.

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CODS 2024

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Congress Simposio del Colegio Oficial de dentistas de Sevilla. 15 junio 2024, Lengua española, España Más información sobre el CODS 2024 The post CODS 2024 appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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No More Watch and Wait — Discover Curodont

Dentistry Today

TREAT PATIENTS YOU WOULD OTHERWISE SEND HOME Bringing an end to the era of watching & waiting, dental professionals now have a new weapon in the fight against early caries: a non-invasive treatment that repairs enamel for all surfaces and all ages. More than 80% of patients seen in the dental practice have initial carious lesions, primarily in interproximal surfaces.

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EXPODENTAL 2024

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Congress Salón internacional de Equipos, Productos y Servicios Dentales. 14-16 marzo 2024, Spanish language, Spain Learn more about the EXPODENTAL 2024 The post EXPODENTAL 2024 appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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How To Answer The Most Typical New Patient Questions!

Coaches Corner

On today’s podcast we asked a very unlikely source for a list of the questions a potential new dental patient should ask. Do you know how to answer them? Are they answered on your website? We went through them one by one and provided some great answers and food for thought. Yum! Then our mystery shopper had a little issue with last-minute cancellations.

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SEDO 2024

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Congress 70 Congreso organizado por la Sociedad Española de Ortodoncia. Este año 2024 la cita tendrá lugar en Gran Canaria. 5-8 junio 2024, Spanish language, Spain Learn more about the SEDO 2024 The post SEDO 2024 appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Nexa3D Adds Two New North American Dental Partners and Three Resin Materials

Dentistry Today

Nexa3D announced ahead of Lab Day Chicago, the addition of two new dental partners in North America – CAD-Ray and Harris Discount Dental Supply. Additionally, Nexa is introducing three new resins from dental industry juggernaut Pac-Dent, Inc., enabling validated workflows for new surgical and restorative applications for labs and practices using Nexa3D’s XiP desktop printer, powered by LSPc technology.

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SPODF

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Congress Reunião anual da SPODF (2024), a Reunião da Sociedade Científica de Ortodontia mais antiga de Portugal. 23-25 mayo 2024, Língua portuguesa, Portugal Saiba mais sobre o SPODF The post SPODF appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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