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May 2024

Dentistry Today

Resolving Long-Standing Problems in a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Case Dr. Dimple Desai shares a restorative approach to an older patient who had all but given up on addressing her primary complaint of jaw pain after a variety of treatment modalities meant to treat it had failed. The use of diagnostic modalities and careful use of prosthetics created a successful result.

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ChatGPT's performance in dentistry and allergyimmunology assessments: a comparative study

Dental News and Technology

Swiss Dent J. 2023 Oct 4;134(2):1-17. doi: 10.61872/sdj-2024-06-01. Abstract Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have potential applications in healthcare, including dentistry. Priming, the practice of providing LLMs with initial, relevant information, is an approach to improve their output quality. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of ChatGPT 3 and ChatGPT 4 on self-assessment questions for dentistry, through the Swiss Federal Licensing Examination in Dental Medicine (SFLEDM

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Ecosite One: It Simply Matches—Always

Dentistry Today

Ecosite One from DMG is the newest member of the Ecosite restorative composite family. It is an aesthetic, nanohybrid layering composite for posterior restorations that comes in one shade, with a fantastic chameleon property to accurately match the color of the surrounding tooth structure. There are 2 major differentiating properties of Ecosite One as compared to other one-shade composite materials.

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Teledentistry – Bridge the Kilometers Between You and Your Best Patients

Oral Health Group

Teledentistry services were valued as a $1.2 billion (USD) industry in 2021. They are expected to grow annually by 16% from 2022 to 2030. The post Teledentistry – Bridge the Kilometers Between You and Your Best Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Strategy for Material Selection and Cementation

Dentistry Today

Dinesh Sinha, BDS, PhD, interviews Jae Seon Kim, DDS, MSD, a board-certified prosthodontist, about his preferred strategy for handling prosthodontic cases. Q: Can you tell us about yourself and your dental practice? A: I received my prosthodontic training from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Then I worked as an assistant professor at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, educating dental students, residents from numerous specialties, and other general dentists

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The Importance of Coaching with Dr. William Chen

Dentistry Gone Digital

We chatted with Dr. William Chen, who shared his expertise and insights on mistakes, challenges, and the importance of coaching in the dental profession. Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. William Chen Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Trust but Verify: The Power of Coaching in Dentistry Dr. Chen emphasizes the need to trust but verify and highlights the value of having coaches in various areas of life.

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Collaborating on 3D Printed Temporaries for All-on-12 Full Dentures

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Advances in digital dentistry have greatly enhanced what dentists can do for their patients in the clinical setting by increasing efficiency and ensuring more predictable, favorable clinical outcomes. For example, the use of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems in dentistry, such as Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC CAD/CAM system for same-day single-tooth restoration, has increased dramatically during the last decade.

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Ergonomic Techniques for Predictable and Accurate Tooth Preparations

Dentistry Today

Have you ever experienced pain in your hand or wrist, a pain that ranges from acute to an ache that never seems to go away? It can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, hand surgery, and early retirement. Do you know why? We hold an air-driven handpiece by pinching it tightly close to its head. This causes the muscles of the thumb and forefinger to contract over long periods of time.

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Are Dental Implants Worth the Cost?

Perio Perio

Dental implants in Leesburg, VA are an excellent solution for people who are missing teeth. They are the most advanced and long-lasting tooth replacement option. Dental implants are designed to replace the missing tooth’s root and provide a solid foundation to support a crown or bridge. They are made of titanium and other materials compatible with the human body.

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Eliminate Third Molar Complications With 3TBA

Dentistry Today

TriAgenics’ fully guided tooth bud ablation treatment (3TBA) is designed to eliminate problems associated with current third molar management strategies. Managing complications associated with third molar removal is an enormous challenge for clinicians, and it’s painful and costly for patients. Historically, practitioners have had just 2 grim choices for managing third molars: (1) wait for the teeth to form and then prophylactically remove them before pathology develops or (2) monitor and treat

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Maintaining Your Porcelain Veneers: Tips for Longevity and Durability

Cherokee Dental Professionals

Summary: Porcelain veneers are a popular option among individuals opting for cosmetic dentistry. Nearly 59.51% of individuals in America turn to porcelain veneers to enhance the appearance of their smile. This is mostly due to the prosthetics’ ability to cover stains, chips, and misalignment. Interestingly, however, you need to care for your veneers like natural teeth.

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P3 Oral Surgery Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Tim North

Dentistry Today

HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC (“HealthEdge”), in partnership with P3 Oral Surgery (“P3”) and its founders, Drs. Jack Krajekian and John Brock, are pleased to announce the appointment of Tim North as P3’s new Chief Executive Officer. Based in Charleston, WV, P3 is a portfolio company of HealthEdge Investment Fund IV, L.P., and operates as a leading oral surgery service organization (“OSO”) in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Walmart Announces Closure of Health Centers & No More Dental Care in Stores

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On April 30th, 2024, Walmart made the announcement that it is closing its health centers and virtual care service stating they were having difficulties finding success with the offerings. The initiative was launched in 2019, but since the company has had a tough time in the market of health. This translates to also closing any dental services the company was offering.