Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 9, 2021
By Dr. Bill Simon. A career in dentistry can certainly offer up its share of challenges. Some may feel like little bumps in the road, some like speedbumps, and some, hopefully very few, will feel like the road has disappeared. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the road to disappear. As a dentist, you live and you learn.
Oral Health Group
APRIL 21, 2021
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post A Quick Guide to Creating Interactive Dental Content appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Oral Health Group
APRIL 19, 2021
Trends are a familiar part of life and most are typically harmless. However, with the rise of social media apps such as TikTok and Twitter, there has also been a concerning rise in dangerous behaviors. While some trends are a … The post Online Trends That Are Damaging to Oral Health appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 19, 2021
Welcome to the first episode of Ask the Dentist, hosted by Dr. Mark Burhenne. The premise of this show is the same as that of askthedentist.com : to help patients inform themselves so that they can play an active role in the maintenance of their oral health. This podcast will also introduce you to the concept of functional dentistry, which is a root cause and integrative approach to treating dental symptoms, and aims to bridge the gap between physicians and dentists.
Identity Dental
APRIL 30, 2021
How to Target Your Ideal Facebook Ads Audience The Facebook ads dashboard makes it possible to narrow down potential audiences by broad demographic information, such as gender, age range, interests, and location. What it can’t tell you is whether you have targeted the right audience for your service. As the owner of a dental marketing […]. The post Optimizing Your Facebook Audience | Dental Advertising appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Dental Peers
APRIL 5, 2021
It was right around this time in 2018, I presented before a group of dentists and office managers in Ottawa. Most of them were 45 years of age and older. The topic: technology that many experts predicted would become commonplace in dental offices by 2020. I was not presenting on cutting edge, futuristic technology that day! This was not technology that was still just part of the imagination or the dental version of Steve Jobs.
Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 12, 2021
Michael Strahan’s snap-on, social media frenzy got me thinking, “What if he sat in my treatment room? What would I say?” More importantly, what could I do in today’s dental technology world to show him what’s possible? What could you? Beginning with the end in mind has always been a treatment planning win. Today’s dental technology simply streamlines our process.
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Oral Health Group
APRIL 28, 2021
Right at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was made clear that older people infected with the coronavirus were most at risk of developing serious illnesses. Those with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and lung disease were also warned … The post How Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19 Complications Might Be Linked appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 19, 2021
There is a rising body of knowledge about the importance of the oral microbiome for the maintenance of oral health, but we are still a long way off from understanding things in their entirety. Today on the show, we answer a listener question about how to maintain an optimum state in the oral microbiome! Dr. B gets into some habits revolving around diet, brushing, flossing, and even taping the mouth shut while we sleep.
Med Rank Interactive
APRIL 29, 2021
A Guide to Understanding Why Doctors Need Both Healthcare Marketing Strategies. Social media is a part of our everyday lives. The prevalence and number of sites and platforms has made social media an important part of healthcare digital marketing strategies. This may be why many people do not understand the differences between the two terms. While the terms are related, they have distinct differences in how they are used.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 29, 2021
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2021;39:95-100 Background: Children <5 years of age need parental assistance with tooth brushing. Purpose: The aim is to compare the efficacy of manual and powered toothbrushes for plaque removal when used by parents to brush their children's teeth. Methods: This randomized, four-period, two-treatment, examiner-blinded, crossover clinical trial comprised children aged 3–5 years.
Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 2, 2021
By Amisha Singh, DDS. I recently re-read an article in the Harvard Business Review about how to incorporate “everyday innovation” into business to help reach consumers and decrease bottlenecks. It got me thinking about the concept of innovation and how unapproachable it felt, at times, as a dental practice owner. I was so busy with working in my practice that the concept of working on my practice felt overwhelming at times.
Delivering Wow
APRIL 5, 2021
If you’re searching for a dental marketing plan that works, you came to the right place. Dental marketing has come a long way since the days when phone book ads were the way to go. Today, a good dental marketing plan includes both offline and online marketing strategies. But many dental practices struggle to choose dental marketing plans that work with so many options.
Oral Health Group
APRIL 12, 2021
The last year has been chaotic for a myriad of reasons, and there can’t be many people around who haven’t suffered as a result. The most common damage, of course, is psychological. People have lost loved ones, been left in … The post How To Manage Dental Patients Dealing With Poor Mental Health appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 19, 2021
If you have ever been in a situation where your partner or a friend, who is not as careful with their oral health as you are, comes back with a clean report while you’re struggling with cavities, you know how frustrating this can be. So, why do some people get more plaque than others? It is a question that confuses dentists, especially when those who are not as diligent seem to get away with murder.
David Schwab & Associates, Inc.
APRIL 27, 2021
David: This is David Schwab. And today I’m really excited because my guest is Linda Harvey, a nationally recognized healthcare risk management and compliance expert who helps dentists and teams understand and navigate regulatory requirements. She is the founder and president of the Dental Compliance Institute, as well as a compliance consulting firm.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 28, 2021
Original Article Open Access Published: 23 October 2020 Clinical Oral Investigations volume 25 , pages 3151–3160( 2021 )Abstract Objectives Pain is affecting acceptance of supportive periodontal therapy and primary periodontitis prevention. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of a 1-week pre-treatment use of dentinal-hypersensitivity-reducing mouth-rinses (DHM) in periodontal maintenance (SPT) or dental prophylaxis patients.
Identity Dental
APRIL 26, 2021
If you are starting a new dental practice or business, your first step is to name it. The most obvious choice is to name it after yourself, especially if you are a solo practitioner; but it’s a good idea to slow down and contemplate Shakespeare’s timeless question, What’s in a name? There are pros and […]. The post Should You Name Your Business After Yourself?
Delivering Wow
APRIL 21, 2021
Many practices often prioritize getting new patients instead of focusing on their existing patients. While it is always a good idea to get new patients, if you don’t focus on the ones you already have, you’ll lose them and end up treading water, at best. In fact, it takes about five to twenty-five times more effort to get new patients than it does to properly serve and retain your existing ones.
Oral Health Group
APRIL 7, 2021
Running an efficient dental practice while keeping up with the advances of delivery of care during a pandemic can be an area that overwhelms many dental professionals. Whether you are a practice owner, administrative or clinical team member, being part … The post Uniting as a Team to Overcome Challenges During a Pandemic appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 19, 2021
There is an apparent dearth of literature and conversation on the topic of tongue-tie surgery for adults and today’s listener question asks why that is. There are a few probable and possible reasons for this, and it is very relevant to ask the question in the first place, as treatment of the condition is as important for adults as it is in younger patients.
Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 26, 2021
It’s the stuff that you love to watch on Netflix with the lights turned down. It revolves around a murder mystery from long ago that there were plenty of ideas about, but no concrete proof of exactly what happened and why. There were plenty of guesses and theories, but it took dentistry to crack the case of an 800,000-year-old cannibalistic murder.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 27, 2021
Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than their urban counterparts, according to a study from investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina. Medical University of South Carolina Research News IMAGE: A little girl has her first visit to the dentist. view more Credit: Dave Buchwald.
Identity Dental
APRIL 7, 2021
Dr. Eric Block interviews Grace Rizza on Deals for Dentist Podcast. The post Hear Grace on the Deals for Dentist Podcast appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Off the Cusp
APRIL 19, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Currently, the mitigation of aerosols and minimizing of aerosol-generating procedures within the dental office are a priority. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance for Dental Settings (updated Dec 4, 2020) focus on administrative controls and work practices such as four-handed dentistry, high evacuation suction, and dental dams to minimize droplet splatter and aerosols. (1) But while CDC Guidelines continue to evolve during the
Oral Health Group
APRIL 16, 2021
With vaccination rollouts now going strong and workers in the dental field being prioritized for vaccines, we are getting daily calls from dentists asking, “Should I make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for my staff?” My lawyer answer is, “it depends”. But … The post Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the Dental Office appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 19, 2021
Grinding your teeth at night, or sleep bruxism, is a common problem, and dentists have typically taken a teeth-protection first approach through night guards or TMJ splints. As research emerges around the topic of sleep bruxism, findings show that there is a link between sleep and nighttime grinding. In today’s episode, Dr. B talks about why it is crucial to differentiate between daytime and nighttime grinding.
Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 16, 2021
By Ken Jorgenson, CARR. In part 2 of this series (you can read part 1 here , and it will open in a new window so you don’t lose your place), we will continue discussing how to maximize your profitability through dental real estate. Nearly all landlords and sellers hire or consult with professional commercial real estate brokers to give them even more leverage so they can win.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 26, 2021
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Nov 1;21(11):1270-1274. Abstract Aim and objective: The literature regarding the perception of the two-way relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease representing diabetic patients living in Australia is scarce. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of diabetic patients regarding the bidirectional link and the role of medical healthcare professionals in providing oral health advice to their patients.
ASDA Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
Senior year of high school, the glory year of being at the top of the social food chain, a 17-year-old Adam Berry was playing the most sacred sport in South Dakota: ice hockey. Berry, a varsity player, was looking to score a winning goal at a home game. The crowd was cheering, the ice sleek, the players racing down the rink. Berry and his teammates get organized to pass the puck with the ultimate play.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 22, 2021
Investigating the presence, prevalence, and type of oral manifestations found in patients who had contracted COVID-19, researchers at the Università Vita Salute San Raffaele in Milan, Italy, have found the virus’ effects persist in the oral cavity far beyond clinical recovery. The study, “ Frequent and Persistent Salivary Gland Ectasia and Oral Disease After COVID-19 , ” was published in the Journal of Dental Research.
Oral Health Group
APRIL 26, 2021
There will always be people who will try to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route, even when it comes to their teeth. And there’s no shortage of companies willing to take advantage of that fact. But, when it comes to the … The post Heading Off the Orthodontics DIYers appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 19, 2021
Today on the show Dr. B gets a question from a listener about whether it is necessary to do surgery on a one-year-old due to the formation of their frenum attachment. The frenum, in simple terms, is the web-like skin tag that connects the upper lip to the upper gum. Dr. B busts a few myths about the frenum attachment to the upper gum and the role this plays in causing gaps in teeth.
Off the Cusp
APRIL 2, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. In a world that seems to be constantly creating new challenges, one old nemesis remains the same: insurance reimbursement. Like all businesses, dental insurance is concerned with profit, which means maximizing income and minimizing payouts. Timely, painstaking claims submissions and management are therefore still critical when working with insurance companies to get the most money possible for the work done.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 23, 2021
Journal of Applied Oral Science Print version ISSN 1678-7757 On-line version ISSN 1678-7765 J. Appl. Oral Sci. vol.29 Bauru 2021 Epub Apr 14, 2021 [link] Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of different protocols of low-level intensity laser therapy (LLLT) irradiation on the osseointegration of implants placed in grafted areas. Methodology 84 rats were randomly allocated into six groups: DBB: defect filled with deproteinized bovine bone; HA/TCP: defect filled with biphasic ceramic of hydro
ASDA Blog
APRIL 21, 2021
In dental school, we learn that smoking causes a variety of health problems, including oral health problems such as oropharyngeal cancers, periodontal disease, gingival recession, caries and tooth staining. Dentists play a critical role in screening for these diseases that stem from tobacco use and are well-trained to help their patients discuss and develop a plan to stop smoking and tobacco use.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 14, 2021
The COVID-19 relief package—American Rescue Plan Act of 2021—which was signed into law in March of this year, provided the United States Health Resources and Services Administration with $900 million to retain the current medical and dental workforce and to attract new professionals to these fields. The funds support the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which will repay up to $50,000 of student loans for medical and oral health professionals who commit to providing care in u
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