November, 2022

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Two Questions To Ask EVERY Patient!

Coaches Corner

What are two questions you should ask every patient during the initial exam that will totally WOW them? On today’s dental podcast for dentists, Dr. Richard Madow reveals that, along with a simple trick you can do that will actually get patients to ASK YOU for cosmetic dental procedures! It’s easy, fun, and something you should be doing anyway.

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Separation of Medicine and Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savannah Craig. The separation of medicine and dentistry has always confused and fascinated me. As a dentist, we are acutely aware of the impact of oral disease on the rest of the body, but why aren’t medical doctors taught anything about teeth? This question becomes even more apparent when you realize that over a million people a year end up in the emergency department for dental-related infections and are met with physicians who are not trained to address the cause of the patient’s problem

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How to Start a Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

Congratulations! You have finally reached the point in your career where you are ready to open your own dental practice. You may now find yourself wondering… what’s next? Owning and operating a practice is the ultimate goal of many providers, … The post How to Start a Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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COVID-19 Stress and Lack of Exercise Wreak Havoc on Oral Health Quality of Life

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a study of more than 230 Japanese older adults, researchers found that COVID-19-related stress and subsequent lack of activity negatively impacted subjects’ oral health quality of life which study authors defined as “oral health, functional well-being, emotional well-being, expectations and satisfaction with care, and sense of self, which is an integral part of general health and well-being.

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Manual toothbrushes – efficacy of new and used brushes

The Dental Elf

Today we take a look at a review comparing the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy of new and worn manual brushes. The review included 8 RCTs and suggest that new and worn toothbrushes present similar anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy. However, the evidence is of very low to low certainty. The post Manual toothbrushes – efficacy of new and used brushes appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Identity Dental Marketing Recognized as Leader for Dental Start-Ups

Identity Dental

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Survival Rate of 3-unit Fixed Partial Dentures Replacing First Molars: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Dental News and Technology

Bull Tokyo Dent Coll. 2022 Nov 15. doi: 10.2209/tdcpublication.2022-0009. Online ahead of print. Abstract Fixed partial dentures (FPDs) made of 12% Au-Pd alloy are covered under Japan's national health insurance system. The survival rate of such 3-unit fixed FPDs remains unknown, however. The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess their survival rate in the replacement of first molars.

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Making The Most Out of Your Dental Shadowing Sessions!

Oral Health Group

Once you get approval on your job shadow request from your desired dentist professional, there’s no time to sit back and relax. It’s time you prep yourself on how you will be making the most out of your dental shadowing … The post Making The Most Out of Your Dental Shadowing Sessions! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Breathing and Sleep Health Kids Summit

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Loyal Readers! I hope you’ll join me for The Breathing and Sleep Health for Kids Summit. [link]. I will be presenting on Tips for Parents to Safeguard their Children’s Health and Prevent Decay. Our kids and grandkids are our greatest resource. The one thing every parent wants more than anything is for their child to be healthy. As you may already realize, finding answers is not always easy… Who is this Summit for?

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Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of?

Dental Peers

In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful. They need to find an alternative career. Others love being in the clinic! It gives them an incredible sense of accomplishment.

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Gum health and quality of life—subjective experiences from across the gum health-disease continuum in adults

Dental News and Technology

Published: 18 November 2022 BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 512 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Background There has been a lack of qualitative work investigating the effects of the wide range of gum-related symptoms, and the perceived everyday impacts associated with these including on quality of life. While periodontal disease has been shown to have significant effects on quality of life, fewer studies have researched the perceived impacts of gingivitis and symptoms from across th

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Dentist Salaries: They’re About More than Data

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. David Rice. It’s easy to find the median dentist salaries in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes this data. BLS data shows a median salary of $163,220 per year, or about $78 an hour. But this data doesn’t paint a complete financial picture for the nation’s almost 150,000 dentists or for the thousands of new dentists who will enter the workforce each year.

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Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of?

Oral Health Group

In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful. They need … The post Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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First Dental Therapist in Oregon Begins Practicing

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Rosalie Goode, RDH, recently began practicing as a dental therapist at Willamette Dental Group in Southern Oregon. She provides restorative care, extracts teeth, and prescribes medications under the supervision of a dentist. Goode is a graduate of a pilot program at the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene in Forest Grove, Oregon, to create a new midlevel practitioner in the state.

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Do you want more production?

Patient News

How traditional ads are beating digital Oh boy, time flies! It’s November, every day seems busier than the last, and now the holidays are fast approaching. Which means plans and projects could begin to stall or be waylaid – but they don’t have to! Knowing the upcoming season could be distracting with of-the-moment events and time off, it’s not too. The post Do you want more production?

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Comparison between flapless-guided and conventional surgery for implant placement: a 12-month randomized clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Research Published: 19 November 2022 Clinical Oral Investigations (2022)Cite this article Abstract Objectives The study was aimed at comparing implants installed with guided and conventional surgery. Material and methods Twenty-nine total edentulous patients were selected, and maxillary contralateral quadrants were randomly assigned to static computer-aided implant surgery (S-CAIS): flapless computer-guided surgery, and conventional surgery (CS): flap surgery with conventional planning.

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What is Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Sharon Dolak. Do you notice that as soon as you walk into the office you are ON? Like someone pushed a button in your head that said, “OK, you are to have no emotions, no needs and you are to be positive, energetic, smile, and bright ALL DAY LONG.”. In a normal healthy life, we are emotional beings. We all have painful emotions and experiences. At any given time, on a continuum, our emotions vacillate from one end to another.

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Four Tips for Successful Networking

Oral Health Group

RELATED ARTICLE: Tips for Successful Networking with Your Dental Colleagues. The post Four Tips for Successful Networking appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Supporting Periodontal Maintenance With Power Instrumentation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Effective biofilm removal is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Ultrasonic instrumentation can help clinicians maximize scaling and root planing results as part of a comprehensive periodontal maintenance regimen. Periodontal maintenance (PM) typically occurs at 2-, 3-, or 4-month intervals for the life of the dentition and implant replacements for individuals with periodontitis. 1 Evidence reveals that PM improves outcomes over time in relation to tooth loss and disease advanc

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OnTarget Highlight: Preventing and Treating Peri-Implantitis

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 39 Second. Not unlike periodontitis, peri-implantitis starts when bacteria develop along the gumline around an implant that, if untreated, eventually damages soft and hard tissue. Peri-implantitis: Know the Facts to Ensure Good Outcomes. Peri-implantitis risk factors. Oral hygiene : Research indicates that lack of oral hygiene is strongly associated with peri-implant disease.

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The influence of aging on the fracture load of milled monolithic crowns

Dental News and Technology

Published: 19 November 2022 BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 516 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Background This in-vitro study was conducted to assess the effect of aging on the fracture load of molar crowns fabricated with monolithic CAD/CAM materials. Methods The crown restorations were produced from Cerasmart, Vita Enamic, and IPS e.max CAD blocks.

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Ameloblastoma: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD. Have you ever had a patient with ameloblastoma? Here is a case study of my experience with it. The post Ameloblastoma: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS.

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How to Utilize a Tight Marketing Budget

Rosemont Review

Digital marketing is one of the best ways to take your medical or dental practice to the next level, and the good news is you don’t need a huge budget to see results. Even if you’re not ready to dedicate a large amount to your online marketing efforts, there are still ways you can utilize your current budget to effectively get your name out there and more patients into your office.

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Flossing Made Simple: 3 Secrets to Easier Flossing

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Flossing is an essential part of oral care, but it can be difficult to do correctly. If you’re struggling with flossing, don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will share three secrets to make it simpler and easier. Follow these tips and you’ll be doing it like a pro in no time! The Importance of Flossing.

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Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices. Following a cluster of suspected NTM infections after procedures at a pediatric dental clinic, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to emphasize the critical need to follow established DUWL maintenance protocol

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10 Brilliant Marketing Ideas for Orthodontic Practices

My Social Practice

Marketing Ideas for Orthodontic Practices You Should Do Today! When you’re running a busy orthodontic practice, marketing often falls to the bottom of your overloaded to-do list. However, effective marketing ideas for Orthodontic practices is precisely what will keep your practice busy and thriving. Not only do your efforts keep your schedule full, but a healthy marketing mindset can help you clarify your practice vision, build team unity, and amplify your efforts to support your patients’ healt

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Improvements in image quality after optimization in digital intraoral radiographs

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Nov 16;S0002-8177(22)00570-0. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.09.008. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Digital intraoral radiographic exposures are optimized largely on the basis of subjective assessment of diagnostic image quality. This study presents an objective approach to optimize radiographic exposure settings for digital intraoral radiographic systems.

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Tax Return Preparation for Dental Professionals

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen. As a dentist, when you are ready to file your first substantial tax return, it is best to find a dental CPA who can prepare the personal tax return but can also be the first advisor that you use for your future in the dental profession. As a young dentist , it’s probable you know little about taxes or the business side of dentistry in general, it is good timing to not just discuss the taxes with the preparer but also to take the time to talk about some long-range planning

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My Website Looks & Functions Just Fine—Is a Rebuild Really Necessary?

Rosemont Review

When switching to a new digital marketing company, something you may be told is your website needs to be rebuilt as part of the SEO and web strategy takeover process. While this is not likely news you want or expect to hear—particularly if you are pleased with the current look and function of your site—rebuilding the backend of a website in certain circumstances is critical to the long-term success of your online strategy.

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5 Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments for a Flawless Smile

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Are you unhappy with your smile? Do you feel like you need to hide your teeth when you laugh or smile? If so, then you may be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of the teeth. There are many different treatments available, and in this blog post we will discuss five of the most popular ones.

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Is a ‘Tripledemic’ on the Way?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As temperatures drop across the United States and people begin spending more time indoors, public health experts have expressed concern about a “tripledemic,” a trifecta of rising flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. The number of children with RSV who require hospitalization is much higher than in years past. While COVID-19 cases have continued declining, flu levels are expected to increase dramatically this winter, especially since immunity levels are low due to reduced

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Alveolar osteitis – local management interventions

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update looked at local interventions used for the prevention and treatment of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) following tooth extraction. 49 RCTs were included providing moderate certainty evidence for chlorhexidine rinses and gel for probably reduction in dry sockets. The post Alveolar osteitis – local management interventions appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Owandy Will Highlight the Integration of its QuickVision 3D Software with the Medit i700 Digital Scanner

Dental News and Technology

During GNYDM: Medit i700 Users Can Now Use Owandy’s 3D QuickVision Software as Their Digital Implant Workflow Hub Roslyn, NY – November 16, 2022 – Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software, will highlight the recent integration of its QuickVision 3D implant planning software with the Medit i700 intraoral scanner product line at booth #4015 during the Greater New York Dental Meeting.

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Tonsilloliths: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD. Have you ever had a patient with tonsilloliths? Here is a case study of my experience with it. The post Tonsilloliths: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS.

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