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As the owner of a dental practice, you value your long-term patients. But to grow your practice properly, you’ll need to find ways to simultaneously The post Novel Ways To Build Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If we’ve been practicing for any length of time at all, we’re going to see some clinical failures. I think sometimes the perception is if we’re faculty at The Dawson Academy, that it never happens, and you should know that we all see clinical failures.
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Registration Ends Thursday January 11th Georgia, Vermont – January 3 rd, 2024 – Siligent Intelligent Technology, a leading cyber security and IT services provider for dental practices, and the Massachusetts Dental Society will be introducing “The Tech Hub” on January 25 th and 26 th during the 2024 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. According to Siligent Founder and Chief Technologist Tasha Dickinson, “Dentistry is undergoing a fertile period of innovation and transformation, which is being drive
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“My boss has confirmed his retirement in the next few months. I’ve been with him 8 years. My current OM position pays about the same as our hygiene positions. Applying to other offices, so far 4, corporate & private combo, all would like to pay the salary I was making 20 years ago as a […] The post My boss is retiring, and the new owners want to cut my pay.
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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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[link] Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing interest in natural remedies for various health issues, including dental care. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one such natural remedy that has gained popularity for its potential health benefits. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activities of commercially available 5% ACV against three common bacteria found in dental infections: Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, and Lactobacillus casei.
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Digitize your denture records from one scan in just five minutes with the Easy Digital Denture Solution (EDDS) from Swissmeda , the clinical software and services brand from Carestream Dental. The once highly time consuming and complicated task of scanning dentures is now streamlined with this new digital workflow. Scan records in a Carestream Dental CBCT system to capture all necessary data in less than five minutes, reducing the chances of triangles and the need for rescanning.
[link] Introduction Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for overall health and wellness. One of the key components of oral hygiene is regular and proper toothbrushing. However, the process of toothbrushing itself can have an impact on the integrity of enamel surfaces, leading to enamel surface abrasion. The design of the toothbrush, including the bristle pattern, can play a role in the degree of abrasion caused.
In the ever-evolving landscape of dental marketing, dentists are constantly on the lookout for strategies to attract new patients and grow their practices. One marketing model that has gained some attention in recent years is Pay Per Lead marketing. While it may seem like an enticing proposition on the surface, we, at Identity Dental Marketing, […] The post The Pitfalls of Pay Per Lead Marketing: A Warning for Dentists appeared first on Dental Marketing.
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Our Thoughtful Reflection of Healthcare Marketing Excellence At Rosemont Media, we consider ourselves true trailblazers in the world of digital healthcare marketing. After 16 years, we have seen the industry evolve tremendously, and we’re proud to continue our quest in delivering exceptional service in the digital landscape. Since our inception in 2008, Rosemont Media has epitomized excellence in the industry, continuously redefining standards and setting new benchmarks.
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[link] Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bond strength and fracture mode of universal resin cement to dentin compared to self-adhesive and adhesive resin cement with and without an adhesive bonding agent. Materials and methods: Seventy-two molar teeth were sectioned to expose coronal dentin, divided into three groups, and assigned to RelyX Universal (universal), RelyX Ultimate (adhesive), or RelyX Unicem 2 (self-adhesive) cements from 3M.
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By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Hi, everybody, my name’s Dr. Leonard Hess. I’m one of the senior faculty members at the Dawson Academy. I’d like to spend a few minutes talking with you about where splints, or occlusal splints, work into a treatment plan when we’re talking about doing larger or more complicated treatment plans.
Aspen Dental announced the promotion of Kimberly (Cameron) Jones to vice president of hygiene operations. Jones will be succeeding the retiring Jan LeBeau, who served in the vice president role for four years. Aspen Dental elevates Kimberly (Cameron) Jones to vice president of hygiene operations. Jones has been with Aspen Dental for 13 of her 15 years in dental hygiene.
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 56 Second Resolve to Revitalize Your Dental Practice Operations in 2024 Dear dental practice office managers, have we told you how amazing you are? You’re the ones greasing the wheels, remembering the details, keeping everything and everyone on track. And we know you are always thinking of ways to improve things.
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