Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

At a time when other dental laser manufacturers are restructuring and offering limited training or none at all, Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., the leader in dental laser-assisted regeneration (LAR) technology and innovative procedures, recently announced increased adoption of its mandatory hands-on laser training for dentists to help ensure patient safety and successful clinical outcomes using its PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG free-running pulsed laser.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By: Denison E. Byrne, DDS, MAGD This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Byrne granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. In the realm of continuing education , it’s important to have the right support and encouragement that can transform our aspirations into achievements. My colleague Nancy and I embarked on a relentless pursuit of dental continuing education, driven by a thirst for knowledge and advancement.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The San Francisco 49ers and Delta Dental of California and Affiliates (Delta Dental) have announced a multi-year partnership dedicated to fostering healthier communities across the San Francisco Bay Area through charitable student scholarships and environmental sustainability efforts. As part of the collaboration, Delta Dental will become the official dental insurance partner of the San Francisco 49ers and join the 49ers’ Faithful to the Planet initiative, a first-of-its-kind sustainabilit

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My Social Practice

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Google and AI Images for Dentists There’s no denying that in online dental marketing, visual content plays a critical role in how practices connect with potential patients. However, recent changes announced by Google may impact how AI-generated or AI-edited images are viewed in search results. Google is rolling out new features to flag AI-manipulated images, raising questions about transparency and trust for businesses like dentists using AI visuals in their marketing.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Implant dentistry has become the face of modern dentistry for replacing missing teeth. The stability and longevity of implants have revolutionized the industry and allowed dentists to provide better options for patients needing prosthetic rehabilitation. Two approaches to computer-guided implant placements exist: static-guided and dynamic-navigation systems.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The link between oral health and swallowing disorders has inspired a collaborative initiative between the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and School of Health Professions. This innovative program brings third-year dental students and second-year speech-language pathology students together to screen and treat dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that affects millions, particularly older adults.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, announced today that it will present at the following upcoming financial conferences.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With direct and indirect dental restorations, a strong, durable, and versatile universal adhesive often determines short- and long-term success. In fact, universal adhesives remain a critically important clinical tool for restorative dentistry , and their selection should be based on an adhesive’s ability to bond effectively to enamel and dentin, seal the margins, and help protect against sensitivity following the restoration.

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