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Dental Expert Reveals the Worst Pancake Toppings for Your Teeth

Dentistry Today

With Pancake Day approaching, dental expert Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the worst pancake toppings for your teeth and how to prevent potential dental issues. Pancake Toppings “Being mindful of the toppings we choose on Pancake Day is crucial for maintaining optimal dental health. High sugar content in toppings like fruit jam, treacle, and caramel can contribute to tooth decay and cavities, emphasising the need for informed choices.” R

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Are You Listening? Yes, There is a Place for Dentists in the Popular Podcasting Space

Oral Health Group

On this blog, we often discuss the importance of consistently dynamic content. That is varied content that incorporates the diverse forms of media available to The post Are You Listening? Yes, There is a Place for Dentists in the Popular Podcasting Space appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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FOCUS ON: Well-Being in Dentistry

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Alex Barrera, DDS, talks about the importance of self-care for dentists and how it reduces stress, prevents burnout, and facilitates a fulfilling career. ESB Professional /Shutterstock.com Q: You are both a yoga instructor and a dentist. What led to you becoming a yoga instructor, and how has that changed the way you practice dentistry? A: I first discovered yoga as a stressed-out dental student.

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Automatic caries detection in bitewing radiographs—Part II: experimental comparison

Dental News and Technology

Tichý, A., Kunt, L., Nagyová, V. et al. Automatic caries detection in bitewing radiographs—Part II: experimental comparison. Clin Oral Invest 28 , 133 (2024). [link] Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to compare the detection of caries in bitewing radiographs by multiple dentists with an automatic method and to evaluate the detection performance in the absence of a reliable ground truth.

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Revolutionizing the Dental Landscape: The Super Generalist

Dentistry Today

The history of dentistry, much like an intricate tapestry, weaves together a story of evolution, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Casting our gaze back to the mid-1980s, dentistry was a discipline where mastery encompassed an array of facets—cosmetics, full-mouth reconstruction, and intricate periodontal treatments. This era was defined by an insatiable hunger for greatness, typified by the pursuit of prestigious programs such as the postgraduate program I attended in an advance

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Reducing the Tax Burden When Selling a Dental Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

An innovative approach to reducing the tax burden for the buyer and seller when a dental practice is sold that has used conventional financing for its acquisition. By: Bruce Bryen When the principal payments on the loan are paid by the buyer of a dental practice, they become subject to tax. The seller knows that if the buyer uses a loan to acquire the dental practice, they will receive a capital gains treatment for the transaction and will pay a capital gains tax.

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Desktop Health Announces Flexcera Base Ultra+ Dental Resin

Dentistry Today

Desktop Health has announced an even stronger formulation of its Flexcera resin for 3D printing gingiva, Flexcera Base Ultra+, which is used to fabricate full and partial removable dentures. Desktop Health is launching Flexcera Base Ultra+ for 3D printing gingiva in five natural shades. In combination with Flexcera Smile Ultra+, which is used to 3D print teeth, dentists and dental labs can now 3D print full and partial removable dentures that are strong, comfortable, and deliver a lifelike aesth

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Principle-Guided Endodontic Treatment

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Endodontic mastery at its essence comes down to achieving high-quality, reproducible results without reliance on a particular instrument system (matching instruments, motor presets, matching paper and gutta-percha points, etc). Rather, endodontic mastery is derived from reliance on basic principles that can be applied to virtually any system of instruments or materials.

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New Research at University of Colorado Focuses on Improved Denture Technology

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Anschutz Acceleration Initiative (AAI) has selected nine final awardees out of 165 letters of intent and 56 full proposals to receive a portion of a $50 million commitment from the Anschutz Foundation. Among the top recipients is Jeffrey Stansbury, PhD, from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CU SDM). Stansbury and his team aim to revolutionize denture care using innovative bioactive materials.

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Dental Fillings VS Root Canals

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Filling Or Root Canal? When it comes to dental care, two common procedures often come up in discussions: dental fillings and root canals. Both are aimed at addressing issues within the teeth, yet they serve distinct purposes. Dental fillings are typically utilized to treat cavities, restoring the structure and function of a tooth affected by decay. On the other hand, root canals are employed when the inner tissues of the tooth, including the pulp, become infected or inflamed, necessitating more

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Google Bard is *Now* Google Gemini

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In December, Google announced that they had released their latest AI product. Basically, it is a next generation type product that was announced. Last week, Google unveiled Gemini, touted as their most powerful and efficient AI model yet. But with every major AI announcement, questions of impact and potential pitfalls arise. So, is Gemini a groundbreaking development, or just another hyped-up product?

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Harmony Dental Care Relocates From Jackson to Brand New Ridgeland Office

Harmony Dental Care

Cosmetic dentist Kalil Abide, DDS and the team at Harmony Dental Care are excited to welcome patients to their new, state-of-the-art facility in Ridgeland, MS. Ridgeland, MS — Harmony Dental Care, a cosmetic dentistry practice serving the Jackson metropolitan area, is excited to announce its relocation to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. The move is aimed at providing an enhanced patient experience and expanding the practice’s capacity to deliver exceptional dental services.

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W&H Joins OSAP as a New 2024 Super Sponsor

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

WINDSOR, ONTARIO, Feb. 1, 2024: W&H has been known as the pioneer in sterilization and their goal is to continuously develop state-of-the-art technology and tools that make dental practices’ work safer, more efficient, and more patient-friendly. Their recent sponsorship with OSAP further solidifies their mission and commitment to educate, advocate and communicate to the dental community the importance of proper hygiene and sterilization in their practice workflow for the safety and benefit o