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68.5 Million Adults in the US Don’t Have Dental Insurance

Dentistry Today

An estimated 68.5 million adults in the United States do not have dental insurance, according to new data released recently by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. This data, which comes from the third annual State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, also reveals that the number of adults without dental coverage could rise significantly by the end of 2023 due to additional household members losing coverage and the Medicaid redetermination process.

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Buyer Beware: 7 Warnings You’re Looking at the Wrong Practice to Buy

Dentistry Gone Digital

Here’s Why You Should Not Ignore the Red Flags By: Dr. David Rice So you want to buy a dental practice and you’re worried you’re looking at the wrong practice. First, Acquisition or Start-Up? BIG fan of ownership over here! Second, let’s talk about the 101 questions I’d highly recommend you get answers to so you can avoid making that mistake. Third, make sure you are pre-approved for your practice loan BEFORE you go practice hunting. 7 Red Flags You’re Looking at the Wrong Practice to Buy 1.

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Family of Restorative Materials Offer Lasting Toughness

Dentistry Today

The BruxZir Zirconia family of restorative materials offers clinicians high-strength solutions that exceed patient aesthetic expectations. It benefits from proprietary processing methods, which result in restorations with best-in-class translucency, enhanced shade matching, and lasting toughness. Available in 2 formulations, BruxZir zirconia provides solutions for virtually any indication.

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You Carefully Select Materials and Tech, Now Be Mindful of Word Choice

Oral Health Group

Words matter. Healthcare communications and marketing embody the importance and power of word choice. We generally encourage aligning marketing communications with how you engage with your. more The post You Carefully Select Materials and Tech, Now Be Mindful of Word Choice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental Technology Advancements Drive 7.66% CAGR Growth

Dentistry Today

The “Dental Diagnostics and Surgical Equipments Market, Size, Global Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global dental diagnostics and surgical equipment market is poised to achieve a significant milestone, projected to reach a value of US$ 12.05 billion by 2028.

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ADA releases free 3D printing guide

Dental News and Technology

A free 3D printing resource from the ADA offers guidance on the features dentists may consider when purchasing a 3D printer for their practice. The guide, created by the ADA Council on Dental Practice's Digital Dentistry Technology and Innovation subcommittee with input from the American Dental Education Association, includes a chart comparing features, print times and indications for use.

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Align Technology Introduces New SmartForce Attachment-free Aligner Activation Feature

Dentistry Today

Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, has introduced a new SmartForce feature: attachment-free aligner activation.

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Dentin Grinder Pulverizes Teeth in Seconds

Dentistry Today

The innovative, next-generation Smart Dentin Grinder – GENESIS is now able to convert any extracted tooth into autologous gold standard graft within 7 minutes from extraction. In a simple-to-use process, the device pulverizes the teeth within seconds and then controls particulate size. A cleanser is applied to render the output graft completely bacteria-free and safe.

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Dentists’ Antibiotic Prescription Practices Remain Unchanged

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental antibiotic prescribing rates stayed stable from 2012 to 2019, despite efforts to revise guidelines and implement antibiotic stewardship programs in dental settings, according to a study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. During the study period, 216 million antibiotics were prescribed by 241,106 dentists, with a notable majority going to men (55%) and those ages 40 to 64 (42%).

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What Is Term Life Insurance and Why Is It Important?

The Big Brush

Life insurance is a vital way to provide your family and loved ones with financial security in the event of your untimely death. There are two major types of life insurance: term and permanent.

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Spotify Roles Out AI Interface Xavier - "Call me 'X'"

Denticle

AI is penetrating all kinds of things in our lives, sometimes before we even realize it. Now AI has come to my fave music app. I *love* music. always have. I almost always have something playing in the background of my life. Whether I'm seeing patients, writing, relaxing; chances are I've got some music playing in the background. Like a lot of you, I go through phases.

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Henry Schein Hosts 26th Annual ‘Back to School’ Program

Dentistry Today

For the 26th consecutive year, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is ensuring children worldwide start the academic year on the right foot through its “Back to School” program. This initiative is a cornerstone of Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program. Team Schein Members at 32 locations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Ireland are supplying nearly 5,000 students with backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene essentials.

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Black Healthcare Professionals Network (BHPN) Launches First Black Health Professionals Directory in Ontario

Dentistry Today

The Black Healthcare Professionals Network (BHPN) , an organization dedicated to advancing the careers of Black healthcare professionals, launched its Black Healthcare Professional Directory , the first web-based database of Black healthcare professionals in Ontario. BHPN will also be hosting “Healthcare Connections” on September 16 at the University of Toronto Chestnut Residence, an event where experts from diverse health disciplines will discuss entrepreneurship and building businesses with pu

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