Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 31, 2024

Published: January 28, 2024 DOI: [link] ABSTRACT Introduction The development of dedicated coils and new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) sequences has led to an increase in image resolution and a reduction in artifacts. Consequently, numerous studies have demonstrated the utility of MRI as a non-ionizing alternative to cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

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Endodontics 147

Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 31, 2024

Weighing the Costs of Something Borrowed vs. Something New By: Dr. Hannah Crowell Deciding to embark on a career in dentistry is an exciting journey, and one of the pivotal decisions you’ll face is whether to acquire an existing dental practice or build one from the ground up. Both options come with their own set of costs, risks, and rewards. Exploring the various financial considerations associated with each path will help enterprising dentists make informed decisions that align with thei

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 31, 2024

What are the top challenges facing dental practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) this year? We asked the editors / content contributors for five dental industry magazines to share their thoughts. Their answers include recruiting, staffing, training, and more. We asked the editors / content contributors for five dental industry magazines to share their thoughts on both the biggest hurdles – and potential solutions – facing private practices and groups today.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 31, 2024

Treating your savings as another “must pay” bill is more likely to set you up for long-term success, but still allows you to enjoy life along the way. By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Let’s go ahead and get it out there – I don’t like budgets. The concept is great, but in reality, very few people stick to them. Why, you might ask? Let’s play out a quick scenario.

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Insurance 130

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 31, 2024

The following case outlines the interprofessional steps taken to treat severe periodontitis and its associated systemic conditions. A 24-year old Hispanic woman presented to the graduate periodontics clinic at the University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry interested in comprehensive periodontal care (Figure 1 through Figure 10). She had uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, yet no other comorbidities.

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Periodontics 98

Denticle

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Center for Esthetic Excellence (CEE) has scheduled a Free virtual lecture entitled “The Three P’s of Composite: Potential, Predictability and Profitability” presented by Dr. Buddy Mopper, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. CST, March 20, 2024 including an hour question and answer session following the presentation from 2:00 — 3:00. Dr. Mopper is a world-renowned pioneer of direct-resin bonding who has taught thousands of clinicians how to successfully incorporate direct resin bonding into the

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Veneers 52