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Dentistry Today is at SmileCon!

Dentistry Today

The Dentistry Today team is at SmileCon, the annual meeting from the ADA, which begins today and runs through Saturday, October 19. In case you missed it, we’re doing a giveaway of Dentistry Today -branded hats. If you’re there, be sure to try and get your hands on one while supplies last. As you can see in the image below, we’ve already given one to Kassidy Aslay from ILLUCO USA.

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Why Good Patients Leave a Dental Practice: The Real Reason

Identity Dental

Why Good Patients Leave a Dental Practice: The Real Reason Many dental practices mistakenly believe that good patients leave because of the cost of care. While dentistry can be expensive, it’s often the failure of the dental team to communicate the value of care that causes patients to seek treatment elsewhere. Even more concerning, some […] The post Why Good Patients Leave a Dental Practice: The Real Reason appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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‘Henry Schein Quarter’ Makes Magic Happen in New Orleans With Interactive Experience at SmileCon 2024

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) kicked off its presence today at SmileCon 2024 with “The Digital Pavilion @ The Henry Schein Quarter,” an interactive experience on the exhibit floor featuring speakers and equipment demonstrations from its valued supplier partners. Through October 19, the company is helping dental professionals harness digital solutions that can elevate the standard of care delivered to patients.

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Insights into Occlusal Analysis: Articulating Paper versus Digital Devices

Dental News and Technology

J. Clin. Med. 2024 , 13 (15), 4506; [link] Abstract Background: As the demand for digital dentistry constantly increases, digital devices are gradually replacing conventional methods of recording occlusal contacts. The study aimed to assess the inter-rater reliability of occlusal contact point detection using 40 μm articulating paper, Medit i700, and OccluSense and to compare the distribution of occlusal contacts using the articulating paper and intraoral scanner.

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New York Dental Association Advocates for Continued Fluoride Use in Public Water Supplies

Dentistry Today

As the organization representing dental professionals across New York State, the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) strongly agrees with the American Dental Association (ADA) that adding fluoride to community water supplies is a critically important measure in preventing tooth decay. Hailed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the past century, more than 75 years of research has proven that fluoridation is safe an

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Is Dental Care Overreaching or a Necessity?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The question of whether modern dentistry is over-servicing patients is a hot topic, particularly in light of the rising cost of healthcare and growing awareness of evidence-based practices. A recent debate published in JAMA Internal Medicine raised concerns about unnecessary treatments being driven by financial motivations rather than clinical necessity.

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Align Technology Launches 3D-Printed Invisalign Palatal Expander System in Hong Kong

Dentistry Today

Align Technology recently announced that Align’s Invisalign Palatal Expander System is now commercially available in Hong Kong for broad patient applicability, including growing children, teens, and adults (with surgery or other techniques). The Invisalign Palatal Expander System is a modern and innovative direct 3D-printed device based on proprietary and patented technology.

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Dugoni School of Dentistry and OraQ AI Launch Research Project on AI in Clinical Decision Making

Dentistry Today

The Center for Innovation and Translation at the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is partnering with OraQ AI to launch a research project exploring the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The initial focus is on enhancing consistency in clinical decision-making among dental faculty. The primary goal of the study, spearheaded by the Center for Innovation and Translation, is to evaluate how well OraQ’s AI-driven software improves agreement le

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Orascoptic Outshines Competition with New Headlight Technology

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Madison, WI – October 15, 2024 – Orascoptic is proud to announce another breakthrough in dental and surgical illumination. Taking our pioneering TruColor technology to a new level, Orascoptic now offers the best overall headlight performance in the industry. This new and improved loupe-mounted headlight design features high color rendering accuracy and significantly brighter light output than previous versions.

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SCALE Healthcare Honors USOSM’s Richard Hall for Excellence

Dentistry Today

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) president and CEO Richard Hall recently received the SCALE Community MSO Excellence Award, which recognizes excellence in healthcare management. Hall was one of just seven executives chosen for this honor. Award winners were selected for their hard work, commitment to excellence, and making a significant impact within the healthcare community.

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New Findings about Philips Sonicare Power Flossers

Denticle

Everyone involved in the dental profession knows one of the key components of periodontal health is proper cleaning between the teeth. Keeping the interproximal areas clean and healthy is important. Especially because of all the discoveries of oral-systemic links to disease. The easiest way to clean interproximal areas is flossing, but it can be challenging for patients.

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Rodeo Dental Expands Flex Dental Solutions Across All Offices

Dentistry Today

Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics , a leading dental service organization, is pleased to announce the continued standardization and expansion of Flex Dental Solutions features across all its offices. Flex, a powerful and intuitive patient engagement software, has been instrumental in streamlining operations and improving patient experiences. “We originally introduced Flex to our practices in 2021, and in 2022, standardized all offices on Flex,” said Dr.

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Weave Announces Date of Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call

Dentistry Today

Weave (NYSE: WEAV) , a leading all-in-one customer experience software and payments platform for small- and medium-sized healthcare businesses, announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2024 after U.S. markets close on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Company management will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 PM ET to discuss Weave’s financial results and provide a business update.