Thu.May 30, 2024

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Will I Have Enough? The Wrong Retirement Question for Dentists, and What to Ask Instead…

Dentistry Today

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? This is the number one question I get asked regularly by doctors who are beginning to plot a pathway out of the “grind” of clinical dentistry. Often, what they mean by this question is whether the accumulated stockpile of savings they have gathered will be enough once they no longer receive income from their practice. Will it last the rest of their lifetimes?

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Physicians Fill Gaps Left by Dental Deserts

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental deserts have long been a problem in the United States, where private practice dentists, most of whom carry tremendous dental school debt, tend to set up shop in cities and suburbs composed of residents who can afford their services. This leaves rural and low-income areas with few to no providers. This gap in dental services can lead to severe health consequences for those living in these dental deserts.

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Renaissance Life and Health to Manage Dental Benefits for Tennessee’s TennCare Program

Dentistry Today

The State of Tennessee has announced its intent to award Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America (Renaissance) the contract as the Dental Benefits Manager for TennCare, the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program. The multi-year contract is slated to go live on July 1, 2025. TennCare provides dental coverage to over 1.5 million children and adults in Tennessee in support of the Tennessee Healthy Smiles Initiative.

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Fixed Bridges

Aerni Dental

What is a fixed bridge? When a tooth is missing, it can often lead to problems. These can include changes in occlusion (your bite), shifting of the surrounding teeth, and a higher risk of additional issues such as gum disease, tooth decay, and TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). In cases where only one or a few teeth are missing, Dr. Aerni may suggest a dental restoration known as a fixed bridge.

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Progressive Dental Marketing Fuels Growth Plans With McCarthy Capital

Dentistry Today

Progressive Dental Marketing, a full-service sales training, continuing education, and specialty marketing services provider to dental practices, has partnered with McCarthy Capital to accelerate its growth plans. The $100 million recapitalization from McCarthy Capital will fuel Progressive Dental’s next phase of growth. Already, more than 1,000 dental practices are actively working with Progressive Dental to improve lead generation for new patients, increase production per patient, and create g

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A Brief but Important Post

Denticle

For those of us who are using mobile devices (and really. who isn't?) today's post should be read by everyone. We live in a time where our lives are so much easier and so much more efficient due to the rise of digital data and the devices that bring that data to us. I saw a stat a while back from a Google study that found the average smartphone user has their device within 1 meter of themselves over 97% of the time.

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Vatech Enhances AI in Dental Diagnostic Solutions

Dentistry Today

Vatech, a leading player in the dental medical device sector, is embarking on the development and implementation of various AI technologies to aid in dental diagnosis. Example of using AI to estimate clinically relevant anatomical clinical structures (left), AI 3D Segmentation tech (right). Firstly, Vatech is advancing AI-based 3D dental segmentation technology.

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Professional Transition Strategies Expands Services With Launch of Headwaters Practice Transitions

Dentistry Today

Professional Transition Strategies (PTS) , a company that facilitates dental practice purchases and mergers & acquisitions, proudly unveils its latest venture: Headwaters Practice Transitions. As a trusted leader in the dental mergers and acquisitions space, this expansion marks an exciting chapter in the company’s journey as it continues to grow and redefine dentistry.

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How Often Does My Child Need to See the Pediatric Dentist?

Polkadot Dental

How Often Does My Child Need to See the Pediatric Dentist? Good dental care is the cornerstone of a healthy smile, and for your children, this starts with regular visits to the pediatric dentist. As a parent, you might be wondering, “How often should kids visit the dentist?” It’s a common question, and the answer is crucial for maintaining your child’s oral health.

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Scheduling Science – Crafting a Profitable Practice with Samantha Jones

YapiApp

About this webinar Are you ready to transform your dental practice’s scheduling into a streamlined, profitable powerhouse? What you’ll discover: -Intentional Scheduling: Learn how the schedule acts as the gateway to your practice’s success. -Block Scheduling: Master our 6-step tactical approach for predictable and profitable scheduling. -Daily Schedule Maintenance: Gain insights on maintaining order in your daily scheduling.

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Why Dental Veneers in Glen Waverly Are Becoming More Popular

Healthy Smiles

Veneers are a cosmetic procedure that is becoming more and more popular and may completely change the appearance of your teeth. Your teeth might have a new look applied to the front surface by using veneers, which are thin, custom-made shells. Although veneers have been used for many years, social media’s impact and developments in dental technology have recently led to a rise in their popularity.

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