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Dennis Quaid Hosts Episode on MRC’s Revolutionary Approach to Crooked Teeth

Dentistry Today

Viewpoint, the esteemed educational program hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid, is excited to announce a collaboration with Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) for an upcoming episode dedicated to exploring the underlying causes of crooked teeth and how practitioners can use innovative technologies to intercept these causes without braces, presenting a better way of treating orthodontic problems.

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Zygoma Implants as an Alternative Rehabilitation for Sever Atrophy Cases

Dental News and Technology

A recent study, published in the Journal of Oral Implantology, outlines the use of zygoma implants in a patient that has high dental anxiety and a preference for tooth-preserving treatment. LAWRENCE, Kan. , June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Journal of Oral Implantology – Dental implants are recommended for patients for many different reasons, and the severity of their condition can impact how complicated the implant procedure will be.

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Spotswood NJ Dentist Opens to Rave Reviews at SiraDentistryNJ.com

Dentistry Today

Spotswood, New Jersey dental office, SiRa Dentistry (Simply Radiant), announced the opening of their new offices at 456 Main St, Spotswood, NJ 08884, to help the local community with their dental needs. Services include full mouth rehabilitation, emergency dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and many unique services to provide a stress-free experience for patients.

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TBS Dental Trade in Program – Trade Up, Give Back

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 1 Minute, 0 Second Trade Up, Give Back In collaboration with TBS and the Wounded Warrior Project, we’ve got an interesting new deal for you to take a look at. For a limited time, when you buy or trade in the items below TBS will match the proceeds. They send the old instruments for recycling and the proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Innovative Use of Zygoma Implants for Long-Term Success in Atrophied Maxilla

Dentistry Today

Dental implants are recommended for patients for many different reasons, and the severity of their condition can impact how complicated the implant procedure will be. In some instances, the amount of jawbone deterioration can create too much instability for the implant to be placed, even with extensive surgical pretreatment. In these instances, clinicians may recommend placing zygoma implants, which allow for faster treatment time (usually a single intervention), a more cost-effective solution,

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Security Thoughts from Aspida Mail

Denticle

For the past several years now, I've been using Aspida Mail to host my email server. My reason for that is pretty simple. Aspida Mail is a top notch provider of email services. They are lightening fast in delivery, their SPAM filters do a terrific job, and you can easily use them to send encrypted emails that are HIPAA compliant. Email has become critical to life and it certainly is critical to running a successful dental practice.

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Simplifying Prosthodontics in the Digital Dentistry Era

Dentistry Today

Dinesh Sinha, BDS, PhD, interviews Julián Conejo, DDS, MSc, clinical CAD/CAM director in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) School of Dental Medicine, on his restorative protocol. Q: Please explain your day-to-day work. A: I am the clinical CAD/CAM director at UPenn, and we see a variety of patients with different restorative needs.

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American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Announces Esthetic Educators for 2025 Study Club

Dentistry Today

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) recently announced the lineup of educators for the 2025 cohort of the Esthetic Skills Studio flexible format study club. The Esthetic Skills Studio was created for anyone interested in taking their esthetic dentistry to the next level, connecting with dental peers, and gaining core strength in esthetics with the guidance of an AACD Accredited Coach.

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Bite-Sized Insights — How Tooth Loss Impacts Weight and Nutrition in Older Adults

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Tooth loss is a prevalent issue among adults aged 65 and older, affecting approximately 30% of older adults globally and about 17% in the United States, with 55% lacking a functional dentition defined as having at least 21 remaining teeth. Despite a general decline in edentulism, significant disparities exist across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

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Experience Revolutionary Dental Air Purification Technology

Dentistry Today

The Unhealthy Reality Dental professionals, the unsung heroes of oral health, deserve a spotlight on the air they breathe. Shockingly, their work environment has earned the title of “most unhealthy” in North America. Brace yourself for some eye-opening statistics: 74% of North Americans suffer from indoor air quality anxiety (data on file), and 6 of 10 employees quit over poor indoor air quality in their places of business (data on file).

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Is AI the Future of Periodontics?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Artificial intelligence, or AI, continues to generate plenty of discussion — as well as apprehension. The term AI refers to machines, such as computers, that can think like humans but with the ability to process information beyond the capacity of the human brain. Concerns about AI safety are real. In fact, the United States Department of State recently commissioned a report leading to an action plan to increase the safety and security of advanced AI. 1 Nonetheless, AI has much to offer.

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Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Just fill out this survey to enter today! The survey closes on July 22. Sunstar Giveaway - June 2024 Name (Required) First Last Email (Required) Are you a dental hygienist? (Required) Yes No License Number Mailing Address (Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michig

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University of Mississippi Pioneers Oral Health Education for School-Age Children

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Elizabeth Carr, DHA, MDH, RDH The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in Jackson is pioneering an initiative aimed at enhancing oral health among school-age children in Mississippi. Led by Elizabeth Carr, DHA, MDH, RDH, and her team, the study marks a crucial milestone in oral health research, targeting 12- to 14-year-olds with an innovative approach to oral hygiene education.