Dentistry Today

JULY 15, 2024

This past February, a major cyberattack disrupted hundreds of thousands of pharmacies and healthcare providers connected to Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group. The breach caused havoc on processing payments, authorizations, prescription refills, and other operations for weeks, and some services are still being restored. According to the Money Watch story on CBS News, “UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor authentication, CEO says, “Hackers breached the computer system

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Identity Dental

JULY 15, 2024

Leadership in dentistry requires more than clinical expertise; it demands a resilient and proactive mindset. Understanding how to navigate challenges and take ownership of your decisions can transform your practice and elevate your team. Here, we explore key aspects of cultivating the right mindset as a dental leader, drawing insights from Grace Rizza, CEO of […] The post Avoid Practice Failure: Cultivating the Right Mindset for Dental Leaders appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 15, 2024

Perfect Smile Dental Studio in Lutz, Florida, announces the launch of its new website, [link]. The state-of-the-art practice offers preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental procedures for the entire family, including dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, Bioclear, and Invisalign. With a wealth of information about services offered, accepted insurance plans, payment and financing options, and more, the new website aims to give all patients clarity about the dental care options available

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 15, 2024

Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2024 Jun 12. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002896. Online ahead of print. Abstract The pilot clinical study presented demonstrates the possibility, safety, and effectiveness of oral microbiota transplantation from a healthy donor to a patient with neuroblastoma to prevent chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. A 6-month-old patient with a diagnosis of retroperitoneal neuroblastoma was treated according to the NB 2004 protocol.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 15, 2024

Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) (“Envista”) will report financial results for its second quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Envista will discuss these results on a conference call on the same day beginning at 2:00 PM PT and lasting approximately one hour. The call and the accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the “Investors” section of Envista’s website, www.envistaco.com.

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Oral Health Group

JULY 15, 2024

Do not underestimate phone call etiquette and service. Ensure all, including new staff, know how to respond to calls. Support quality calls with regular training The post Track the “Ring”! Call Tracking in the Digital Era appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 15, 2024

Dr. George Ayoub, a distinguished specialist at McDowell Dentistry of Goodyear, has recently achieved a Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, marking a significant milestone in his career. With his unwavering dedication to excellence and commitment to expanding his expertise, Dr. Ayoub has demonstrated his passion for providing comprehensive and specialized dental care to his patients.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 15, 2024

Reed Turpin, DDS, has joined the Center for Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Center for Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery is well-known throughout the region and in the OMS industry for clinical excellence, with locations in Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tenn., as well as Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Dr. Turpin provides a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) services and will be accepting new patients in all three locations, starting with the Chatt

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Denticle

JULY 15, 2024

Dental professionals and business leaders invited to nominate teledentistry and virtual dental care pioneers for recognition at the 7th annual “Tellie” Awards in NYC MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in developing digital technology solutions that drive success for dental professionals, improve oral health care, and enhance the overall patient experience, has opened nominations for its 7th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 15, 2024

By: Michael T. Kelly, DMD This topic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Kelly granted permission for it to be shared with igniteDDS readers. Michael T. Kelly, DMD of Aesthetic Dentistry of Scottsdale is committed to dental excellence and strives to teach others about advancing dental techniques. He and his team successfully utilize innovative dental technology to help increase efficiency and production throughout the practice and improve patient experience.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 15, 2024

Jill Rethman, RDH, BA Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, was elected president of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) on July 9, 2024, in Seoul, Korea, at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene. She is joined on the new board by President Elect, Fouzieh Shaffi Eliassy, RDH, BA, of Linkoping, Sweden; Vice President Sharon Friedman, RDH, MHA, of Jersusalem, Israel; Treasurer Miranda Steeples, MSc, Grad Dip DH, DTh, of Pevensey Bay, En

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