October, 2021

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9 Ways to Help Protect Your Dental Practice

The Big Brush

Whether you’re just launching a private practice or you want to know that the insurance policies you currently have in place offer comprehensive protection, there may be a lot of options and coverage types for you to consider.

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5 Simple Ways You Know It’s Time To Update Your Website

Clicc Media

Don’t Miss Out on Conversions Because of an Out-of-Date Site It’s understandable for some business owners to stick to a basic, outdated website because it still provides relevant information and attracts conversions. But what if you could double the number of prospective clients simply by bringing your website a little more up-to-date? In this day […].

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Playing the Game of Employee Roulette?

Oral Health Group

You have dramatically increased salaries…you offered thousands of dollars as a signing bonus…and now, you are spinning the wheel yet again…waiting to see if you will still have all your employees at work today. Welcome to the world of employee … The post Playing the Game of Employee Roulette? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Can Breastfeeding Give my Child Cavities?

Ask The Dentist

As the parent of a young child, there is a lot of internal and external pressure to give them the best possible start in life. But what if it’s not always clear whether something will have a positive or negative impact? Our question this week comes from Anna, a lactation consultant who is concerned over the correlation she has seen between breastfeeding moms and cavities in young children.

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Playing the Game of Employee Roulette?

Dental Peers

You have dramatically increased salaries…you offered thousands of dollars as a signing bonus…and now, you are spinning the wheel yet again…waiting to see if you will still have all your employees at work today. Welcome to the world of employee roulette! If you get through this round, you can choose to do it all over again when the next team member tells you they are leaving for a $10 an hour raise and a $10,000 signing bonus.

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3 Reasons Marketing Agencies Want Your Ad Spend To Pass Through Their Agency

Identity Dental

Why do they want your money to come through the agency instead of going straight to Google Ads or Facebook? 1. They can show higher overall revenues 2. Pooling dollars together allows them to seem more accomplished 3. They can hide fees For additional dental marketing advice, join Dental Marketing with Grace facebook.com/groups/DentalMarketingWithGrace At Identity […].

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Did I make a mistake going into dentistry?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Sienna Greene, DMD. Did I make a mistake going into dentistry? Why did I become a dentist in the first place? Did I make the right decision? I don’t know if I like it and how do I know I will like it for the rest of my life? I asked myself these same exact questions both before I graduated and right after I graduated. Even though it’s been more than five years for me since graduation, I still think about the benefits of being a dentist.

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All About the Concierge Practice and Personalization in Dental Care

Oral Health Group

Concierge-style dental offices saw a massive influx in 2020, and they’re here to stay. According to a recent report, the concierge medicine market size will reach $1.93 trillion in 2025. Certainly, COVID-19 played a considerable role in its rise in popularity. … The post All About the Concierge Practice and Personalization in Dental Care appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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What fixes pulpitis?

Ask The Dentist

While many of us have experienced tooth pain, it seldom becomes fatal. This was not the case in the past, and world history would probably be vastly different if we had 21st-century dental care readily accessible across the ages. Welcome back to Ask the Dentist podcast, where today we ask Dr. Burhenne “what fixes pulpitis”? Tune in to find out what pulpitis is, why the pulp of the tooth is so important, and how it can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

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Being Bio-Logical w/ Amanda Cole Hill

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Readers! You also get to be listeners today! This is all about being bio-logical, my favorite things to talk about in my dental health world. Please enjoy this interview with Amanda Cole Hill as part of her podcast series “Top Five” on the Tale of Two Hygiensts. Click on the highlighted blue and hear my personal top five. Lacey Walker, Barbara Tritz and Amanda Cole Hill- My new besties!

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FirstPlug® Fills the Void in Restoration Screw Channel Barrier Materials

Dental News and Technology

35Newtons ® Launches a Medical Grade Solution Optimized for Implant Supported Restorations Tacoma, WA; October 25, 2021 – The launch of FirstPlug ® from 35Newtons ® , brings a much- needed upgrade to the clinically sensitive task of filling access channels in screw retained restorations. The patented system consists of a medical grade PTFE barrier material and an instrument set optimized for packing or filling retention screw channels during restorative procedures.

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Top Skills to be the Best Dentist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Katie Dumbell, DDS, MS. In dental school, we are taught the technical skills that are required to be a dentist, but some of the most important skills to being the best dentist aren’t things you learn in a classroom.

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Dental Disruptions: New Course

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

Here’s a very timely new dental practice management course. Attention Meeting Planners: This course is available for you to schedule for your dental organization. It’s designed for dentists and dental teams. Dental Disruptions Course Description: The dental practice environment has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty years.

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Reasons Your Web Traffic is in Flux

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Reasons Your Web Traffic is in Flux appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Is Mouthwash Bad for You? Best Mouthwash + Risks and Alternatives

Ask The Dentist

We’ve all seen the commercials — just 30 seconds of swishing mouthwash and your teeth will be whiter, your gums will be healthier, and all your bad breath problems will disappear! Except… That’s not really what’s happening. In fact, I consider mouthwash to be one of the top dental mistakes made by both dentists and their patients. Marketing propaganda aside, it’s important to understand that mouthwash isn’t just a way for manufacturers to make more money.

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Beat Decay the Bio-Logical Way

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Readers!! Are you tired of hearing you have a new cavity or that your gums still bleed? Yet, you floss, brush, and do those fluroide treatments the dental office recommends?? Please come join me on November 10th at 11AM Pacfic time as I talk with Dr. Jocelyn Strand of Bio-Botanical Research about the real, true, root causes of dental diseases and what you can do to beat and defeat decay and gum disease the bio-logical way.

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Effects of low-level light therapy on dentin hypersensitivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

Published: 13 October 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Objective To investigate the treatment efficacy of low-level light therapy on dentin hypersensitivity. Materials and methods Following the PRISMA guideline, six electronic databases supplemented with bibliographies were searched till December 2020. Two reviewers performed the screenings independently with a reliability assessment.

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Dental assistant requirements: D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, and Idaho

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With more than 50 designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant.

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Do I Need a Website for My Healthcare Practice?

Med Rank Interactive

You may have received calls from companies or even patients asking if you have a website. Perhaps you have ignored the calls knowing your practice has relied on word of mouth or traditional marketing in the past. You may have even entered the world of social media. Yet, you still find yourself wondering if you need a website for your healthcare practice.

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How to Choose Catchy Content for Your Website

Oral Health Group

According to statistics, at least 90% of consumers are drawn to original content and find it helpful. Of this number, 78% believe that any organization taking time to create original content for their website or social media platform is interested … The post How to Choose Catchy Content for Your Website appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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DIY Retainer Cleaner (for Hawley, Metal, & Invisalign)

Ask The Dentist

I’m a huge advocate for using oral healthcare products that are safe, effective and support your health and well-being. Sometimes that means making your own. Here is a retainer cleaner recipe that will clean your retainer without compromising your health (and it’s easy on your wallet). Ask the Dentist is supported by readers. If you use one of the links below and buy something, Ask the Dentist makes a little bit of money at no additional cost to you.

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Florida Forensic Psychology – WordPress Website

Clicc Media

Florida Forensic Psychology Location: Miami, FL Website: [link] WordPress Revamp/Before This was a great project because not only did we completely revamp their website but we also created a series of animated videos for their business which were incorporated throughout the site as well. Let’s break down the updates. If you need a website, whether, […].

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Deep learning for automated detection and numbering of permanent teeth on panoramic images

Dental News and Technology

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2021 Oct 13;20210296. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate an automated detection system to detect and classify permanent teeth on orthopantomogram (OPG) images using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Methods: In total, 591 digital OPGs were collected from patients older than 18 years. Three qualified dentists performed individual teeth labelling on images to generate the ground truth annotations.

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5 tips for becoming a dental hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Valerie Yates, RDH. Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist. Shadow in a dental practice. To ensure that dental hygiene is a good fit for you, spend some time shadowing a few different offices.

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Dentist SEO | Top 6 Tips For Local Dental SEO

My Social Practice

Great SEO for dentists should begin with optimization of your Google My Business account. If you’ve not heard of Google My Business then this is going to be an extremely helpful article. We’ll discuss exactly what your GMB account is and why it’s so important for local dentist SEO. I spoke with a dentist the other day, and she asked, “I don’t understand the difference between SEO and Local SEO.” That’s was a good question.

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How to Create SEO & Patient Friendly Design for a Dental Clinic

Oral Health Group

In response to the development of telemedicine solutions and other innovative healthcare technologies, having a website for a dental clinic is a must. What’s more, a website that is able to drive conversions should both meet modern design and SEO … The post How to Create SEO & Patient Friendly Design for a Dental Clinic appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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DIY Retainer Cleaner (for Hawley, Metal, & Invisalign)

Ask The Dentist

I’m a huge advocate for using oral healthcare products that are safe, effective and support your health and well-being. Sometimes that means making your own. Here is a retainer cleaner recipe that will clean your retainer without compromising your health (and it’s easy on your wallet). Ask the Dentist is supported by readers. If you use one of the links below and buy something, Ask the Dentist makes a little bit of money at no additional cost to you.

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6 Ways to Erase Dental Scheduling Headaches

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. By Chandra Chakravarthi. For most people, there’s at least one ongoing task or project that causes stress at work because there isn’t an easy way to do it. For the front office team, this task is usually dental scheduling. Scheduling dental appointments is a critical but time-consuming task.

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Reliability of radiographic findings in large FOV CBCTs of mandibular third molars as basis for pre-operative patient information

Dental News and Technology

Acta Odontol Scand. 2021 Oct 15;1-8. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the relation between radiographic findings in large field of view (FOV) cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) exams and clinical findings of mandibular third molars in relation to the pre-operative patient information. Material and methods: Two hundred and nine mandibular third molars in 134 orthognathic patients examined with CBCT were removed.

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The educational journey: What it takes to become a dentist

Dentistry Gone Digital

The road to becoming a dentist can be long and challenging, but incredibly rewarding on so many levels. Having an idea of the roadmap of educational requirements can help you discern if this path is right for you, and to chart an efficient course on your educational journey. Prerequisites. First, you’ll need to make sure you complete the necessary prerequisite undergraduate coursework.

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7 Ways To Grow Your Practice Using Text Messaging

My Social Practice

<a/id= #practice>Regardless of the type of dental practice you run, one of the most challenging aspects of practice growth is how to generate leads. Consistently finding new patients to keep your new patient funnel filled is not an easy task. To develop your new patient lead funnel, you must first understand the most effective digital marketing strategies, including dental text messaging.

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Bringing Patients Back to Your Dental Office During the COVID-Era

Oral Health Group

We live in very uncertain times. With the spread of COVID-19 in late 2019 and throughout 2020, we are now all living in a world of variants. Just as society was really beginning to feel like we could start getting … The post Bringing Patients Back to Your Dental Office During the COVID-Era appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Is Mouthwash Bad for You? Best Mouthwash + Risks and Alternatives

Ask The Dentist

We’ve all seen the commercials — just 30 seconds of swishing mouthwash and your teeth will be whiter, your gums will be healthier, and all your bad breath problems will disappear! Except… That’s not really what’s happening. In fact, I consider mouthwash to be one of the top dental mistakes made by both dentists and their patients. Marketing propaganda aside, it’s important to understand that mouthwash isn’t just a way for manufacturers to make more money.

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The importance of ASDA policy and submitting resolutions

ASDA Blog

ASDA policy is a powerful method for communicating between current dentists, dental students and future dental students. It helps define what is important to dental students and the organization, and can be used to form advocacy stances and strategies on the local or national level. Policy also serves as a guide to ensure ASDA’s board acts in accordance with what the student body, or the ASDA House of Delegates , agreed upon.

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SprintRay Launches More Powerful and Faster Speed to Care Solutions for Dental Professionals at 3D Next Summit

Dental News and Technology

SprintRay's new ProCure 2 reduces one week of dental work into a day Print dental products in under 60 minutes; cure products in under 3 minutes 3D Next Summit convenes dental industry leaders to discuss advancements in digital dental technology LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SprintRay Inc., an industry leader in digital dentistry and 3D printing solutions,?

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Dental continuing education: 10 websites where dentists can earn free CE

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD. Becoming a dentist means you will be a lifelong learner. Not only due to the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period. We each have our many reasons for choosing dentistry as our profession, but one thing I believe we each share is a love of learning.

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3 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Cloud-Enabled Imaging Software

Planet DDS

It’s been a long year and a half of unknowns. Your dental practice is probably starting to get back into a good rhythm and routine. It’s humming along, and things are running reasonably smoothly. So, that means there’s no need to change anything, right? As it turns out, the answer is not so cut and dried. When it comes to adopting new technology or the lack thereof, there is a certain tipping point when lack of adoption starts to affect your practice’s productivity and bottom line.