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During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care

Dentistry Today

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral health issues is early detection. However, patients also need to be aware of the critical importance of ensuring access to safe anesthesia care during oral cancer treatments, including surgery. According to the American Cancer Society , approximately 58,450 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer that develops in the back of the throat) a

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Navigating TMD: Exploring Practice Transformation

Dentistry Gone Digital

How Studying and Treating TMD Transformed One Dentist’s Practice for the Better By: Michelle Lee, DDS When Dr. Michelle Lee embarked on her dental career, she felt like there was a missing piece in how she approached dentistry. Discovering the power of TMD ultimately made her work more fulfilling and effective. Dr. Lee relates her journey of achieving professional balance while attending The Pankey Institute , how treating TMD has transformed her practice, and why she believes career fulfillment

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Mary Beth Kirkpatrick Honored with Prestigious AAO Service Award

Dentistry Today

We are thrilled to announce that Mary Beth Kirkpatrick, celebrated consultant and founder of Gaidge, has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Contribution Award by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). This annual prestigious award recognizes a non-orthodontist nominee who has profoundly impacted the orthodontic specialty. Mary Beth’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

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Optimization of forensic identification through 3-dimensional imaging analysis of labial tooth surface using open-source software

Dental News and Technology

Imaging Sci Dent. 2024 Mar;54(1):63-69. doi: 10.5624/isd.20230218. Epub 2024 Feb 22. Abstract Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the minimum number of teeth in the anterior dental arch that would yield accurate results for individual identification in forensic contexts. Materials and methods: The study involved the analysis of 28 sets of 3-dimensional (3D) point cloud data, focused on the labial surface of the anterior teeth.

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Exploring the Global Dental Pain Market: Current Trends and Future Outlook

Dentistry Today

The “Dental Pain – Pipeline Insight, 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global Dental Pain market is poised for significant expansion with the emergence of new therapeutics and heightened awareness of the condition. An insightful report detailing the current clinical developments and future growth prospects has been analyzed, revealing the dedication of numerous companies in addressing Dental Pain.

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Reclaim Your Smile with Full Mouth Restoration at Mountain Aire Dentistry

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Unveiling a new smile is akin to a sunrise after a long, dark night—it invigorates your inner light and brightens the path ahead. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we understand the profound impact a smile can have on your wellbeing and your approach to life. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through what full mouth restoration entails , why it’s more than just a cosmetic fix, and why the expertise of the Mountain Aire team can make all the difference.

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Synchrony Expands Dental Payment Offerings with Adit Practice Management Software Partnership

Dentistry Today

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF ), a consumer financial services company, announced a new partnership with Adit, an industry leading dental practice management software provider. Increasingly, dentists are looking for external support to deliver patient financing while ensuring patients are getting the experience they want and financial support they need. 1 This new partnership with Adit will integrate CareCredit into “Adit Pay,” which allows dental practices to offer CareCredit as a financing option to th

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The Benefits of Incorporating Dental Implants into Your Services

Firegang

As a dentist, you understand the importance of effective dental marketing in growing your practice. With the increasing competition in the dental industry, it's crucial to stay ahead by offering a wide range of services to attract new patients. Dental implants have gained significant popularity in recent years, making dental implant marketing and dental implant advertising essential strategies to expand your dental implant practice.

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Incarcerated Man Deplores the Lack of Dental Care in Minnesota Prison

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A Native American man, Keith Crow, who is incarcerated at Rush City Prison in Rush City, Minnesota, recently wrote an opinion piece decrying the lack of dental care. Despite constitutional mandates for medical care, inmates are left grappling with decaying teeth and abscesses without recourse to proper treatment. When Crow sought dental care at the health services office in the prison, he was treated by a dental assistant who explained that the institution had not had a dentist on staff in more

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The Best Way To Get Dental Practice Growth Ideas – Plus What’s A WIWO?

Coaches Corner

Every single day there are fantastic opportunities for practice growth ideas, and on this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers Podcast featuring secret shopper calls, Dr. Richard Madow will show you where to look. Plus – you’ll learn what WIWO means, and hear some awesome mystery shopper calls! * On Friday June 14th we’ll be presenting a full day session of our latest and greatest course: * “How To Provide A Memorable Patient ExperienceIn YOUR Practice!