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Bad Breath: What causes it and how do you cure it?

Ask The Dentist

Let’s get one thing straight before we begin: Bad breath is never something to be ashamed of. Don’t ever let a commercial convince you otherwise. A lot of money is made by corporations convincing people that halitosis is shameful—if you’re ashamed, you’ll never bring it up with your doctor, and you’ll be more inclined to hand over your money for a quick fix.

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Periapical radiography versus cone beam computed tomography in endodontic disease detection: a free-response, factorial study

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Endodontics Published: February 09, 2023 DOI: [link] ABSTRACT Aim To assess and compare reader performance in interpreting digital periapical (PA) radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in endodontic disease detection, using a free-response, factorial model. Materials and Methods A reader performance study of two image test-sets was undertaken using a factorial, free-response design, accounting for the independent variables: case type, case severity, reader type and imag

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What is a SWOT Analysis, and How Can It Help Your Dental Practice?

Oral Health Group

As a dental practice owner or manager, you have many marketing tools at your disposal. One of the most effective is the SWOT analysis, a. more The post What is a SWOT Analysis, and How Can It Help Your Dental Practice? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Are Cavities Genetic?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Julie Kellogg You walk into the treatment room and introduce yourself to your newest patient. “Doc, I always get cavities. I guess I inherited soft teeth from my mother.” How do you respond to this? Are Cavities Genetic? The top result of a google search says this, “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” Does this mean that there is a single gene disposing you and your patients for dental caries?

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What is the safest way to whiten teeth?

Ask The Dentist

I’d like to start by saying there is no perfectly safe way to whiten your teeth. But having said that, there are lots of people (myself included) who want to whiten our teeth! That’s why I always say—your dentist shouldn’t be the one to bring it up. You should be the one bringing up teeth whitening if that’s what you want to do.

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Influence of inflammation on bleeding and wound healing following surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 83 ( 2023 ) Cite this article details detai Abstract Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of inflammatory states following impacted lower third molar (ILTM) surgery regarding postoperative bleeding and wound healing. Methods The study included patients who underwent extraction of ILTMs associated with or without inflammatory conditions.

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A Rose May Be More Than Just a Rose

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers at Japan’s Tokyo University discovered that the part of the rose that creates its lovely fragrance, β-damascone, a natural immunomodulator, offers anti-inflammatory properties. Authors of the study, which was recently published in the journal Frontiers Nutrition, surmise that β-damascone may be useful as an immunomodulatory drug to help the body fight cancer, infection, and disease.

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3 Ways To Measure Dental Social Media Marketing Success in 2023

My Social Practice

Dental Social Media Marketing Tips for Measuring Success Dental social media marketing can be pretty. Darn. Tough. But you don’t need to be a “Negative Nancy” about it. The great thing about dental social media marketing is that you can track every detail through metrics. Effective dental social media marketing measurement is based on understanding which metrics matter most to your dental practice and is aligned with your growth goals.

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Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago

Dental News and Technology

Announcing the 2023 Continuing Education Lecture s and Hands-on Workshop s The Center for Esthetic Excellence (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “ Maximizing Esthetic Success with Direct Composite ” , Thursday - Friday, May 4 - 5, 2023, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p. m., presented by Dr. Arthur Volker. Learn how to apply principles of smile design and analysis of proportions.

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Starting Out On The Next Level

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 4 Minute, 51 Second Sometimes a “problem” is really a chance to think big. When it comes to making equipment decisions for a new practice, Patterson Dental territory representatives have the network of resources necessary not only to support anticipated services, but also to demonstrate opportunities to get ahead of the curve.

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A Surprise to No One: Grandparents Spoil Kids With Sugary Treats

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (ADA) finds that 72% of mothers report that grandparents indulge their grandchildren with sugary desserts and drinks. Conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, West Virginia University and the University of Michigan, the study included 126 participants, all mothers, who were interviewed over 2 years regarding grandparents’ behaviors surrounding cariogenic foods/drinks and the mothers’ respo

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What Dental Patients Want … & Care About

Patient News

What do patients want in a dentist? Is it rocket science? Not at all. But are you hitting all the marks when it comes to giving the quality patients you want what they want? Ten years ago, I wrote a blog about what dental patients want, and here’s the updated news: people are pretty consistent. Tendencies are tough to change, The post What Dental Patients Want … & Care About appeared first on Patient News.

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Scratch and Wellfit Partner to Deliver Access to Flexible Payment Options to Dental Patients Across the Country

Dental News and Technology

PASADENA, Calif. , Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scratch Financial Inc. (Scratch), a fintech company that provides access to simple patient financing and payment solutions for healthcare providers, announced today that it has partnered with Wellfit Technologies, Inc. (Wellfit), a technology platform that makes financing, payments, and dental plans simple and accessible to patients at thousands of dental practices across the country.

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The Many Benefits of Regular Dental Appointments

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

It’s no secret that dental health is important. In fact, it’s so important that we should all be making regular dental appointments to ensure our teeth and gums are healthy. But many people don’t make regular appointments because they think they’re not necessary, or they don’t have time. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the many benefits of regular dental appointments- from preventing tooth decay and gum disease to maintaining good overall health.

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Periodontitis – Global prevalence 2011-2022

The Dental Elf

This review to estimate the prevalence of periodontitis between 2011 and 2020 from epidemiological data included 55 studies. From 32 studies with confident case definition an estimate of periodontitis prevalence = 61.6% (95%CI; 55.1% to 67.9%) and a estimate of severe periodontitis = 23.6% (95%CI;17.6% to 30.1%). The post Periodontitis – Global prevalence 2011-2022 appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Young Woman Needs Dentures After Years Without Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The popular morning television show, Today , highlighted a 37-year-old edentulous woman who wears dentures after years without dental care due to her inability to pay. After receiving regular dental care as a child, Katelyn Bowden no longer had dental insurance once she turned 18 and began work as a bartender. Struggling to make ends meet, she was unable to afford dental visits.

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PATTERSON DENTAL CONTINUES DIAMOND LEVEL SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Dental News and Technology

Red Bank, NJ February 1, 2023 - The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) is proud to announce continued support and sponsorship by Patterson Dental. For more than a decade, these two companies have supported dental office managers and practice administrators across the country by providing educational and networking opportunities.

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Will My Smile Be Stable And Comfortable With Implant Supported Dentures?

Perio Perio

When people are looking for a reliable and permanent way to replace their damaged or missing teeth , then they should look no further than implant supported dentures in Gainesville, VA. Dental health is an important aspect of overall health, and implant supported dentures can play a major role in restoring the health of a patient’s smile. They offer several advantages over traditional dentures, including improved stability when eating or speaking and greater overall comfort.

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Canine retraction duration using fixed appliances

The Dental Elf

This review of canine retraction after maxillary first premolar extraction in adolescent and adult orthodontic patients using fixed appliances included 50 RCTs. However only a small number of studies contributed to the estimate of 4.98 months (95%CI; 2.92 to 12.88 months) to complete canine retraction. The post Canine retraction duration using fixed appliances appeared first on National Elf Service.

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2 steps for simple cementation

3M

Making success in the indirect procedure a predictable outcome is the essence of ​what we call “Success Simplified”. Striving for the ultimate objective of zero defects, ​this program contains best practice recommendations for the main procedure steps ​that are involved in the making of indirect restorations. In this session the cementation ​procedure will be reviewed step by step.

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How Long Do You Need Wear Invisalign?

Gilreath Dental

Invisalign is a revolution in the field of orthodontics. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible and fit comfortably on your teeth. It’s the perfect solution for anyone looking to correct their smile without having to deal with the hassle of metal wires and brackets. But how long do you need to wear Invisalign?… The post How Long Do You Need Wear Invisalign?

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Howard University Focuses ‘Give Kids a Smile’ Event on Migrant Children

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Most migrant children traveling to the United States in a quest to obtain asylum have not had any access to professional dental care since their journeys began. This inspired pediatric dental resident Jose Garcia, DDS, to suggest that Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, focus their annual “Give Kids a Smile Event” on migrant children.

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The Beginners Guide To Dental SEO Blogging

My Social Practice

Simple Steps of Dental SEO Blogging Anybody can start a dental blog, but only some dentists or team members give it the time and care it requires. To succeed at dental SEO blogging, time and patience are needed. When expanding and increasing new patients with an integrated dental website blog, you need to consider several factors. Most importantly, you must identify the blog’s objective.

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Get the right shade easily!

3M

During this online event 3M will talk about shade selection for your composite restorations. Learn: the basic science of colour, the potential pitfalls that can get in the way of creating aesthetically pleasing, harmonious restorations, different techniques to help make sure you and your patients are happy with the result February 21th at 05:00 pm (CET), Ukraine (Ukrainian language) Our speaker: Andrey Zhuykov 3M Scientific Affairs & Education Specialist Register Now for the Webinar ДОбрати

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OraPharma, Inc. Agrees to Pay $100,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

Denticle

OraPharma, Inc. has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve allegations that the incentive compensation it paid to certain account managers, who also practiced as dental hygienists, resulted in the submission of false claims to the Medicare program. Headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J., OraPharma sells oral health products, including Arestin, a sustained-release antibiotic that dental providers administer locally as an adjunct to treatment for periodontal disease.

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3 Advertising Platforms That Can Work for Small Dental Practices

The Big Brush

Advertising is a great way to reach potential patients, but it can come at a cost. While many dental practices successfully use ad platforms like Facebook and Google to reach potential patients, these platforms are increasingly expensive.

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Free Photo Release Form and Answers To Tough Photo Consent Questions

My Social Practice

Answers to Questions about Photo Release Forms [Download Included] Photos are a vital part of an effective digital marketing strategy. However, every dental clinic needs to remember they are, first and foremost, a healthcare provider. As such, there are essential photo consent questions to consider before you share any image that contains identifiable features of your patients.

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Composite Technique Selection

3M

Bulk filling, layering, or injection molding: there’s always more than one way to do things, and this is also true when creating beautiful composite restorations. this lecture will provide an overview of a wide variety of composite techniques to help you decide what’s best for your clinical practice and what new techniques might even be of interest to your patients.

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Benefits of Cerec® Same-day Crowns

Gilreath Dental

CEREC® same-day crowns are a revolutionary and time-saving way for dentists to provide their patients with perfectly fitted dental restorations. The technology is fast, accurate, and pain-free, allowing dentists to offer the highest quality of care in less time than ever before. In this blog, we’ll explore the many benefits of CEREC® same-day crowns, including… The post Benefits of Cerec® Same-day Crowns appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Instrumenting Difficult-to-Reach Anatomy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The mini- and micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets enable access in areas previously too difficult to reach with standard instruments. These mini-bladed curets also come in both finishing and rigid designs and can be used for both calculus removal and light finishing scaling for periodontally involved patients—especially those with tight pockets and concavities.

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The Top 5 Benefits of Veneers: Why They’re the Right Choice for You

Healthy Smiles

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, veneers may be the solution you’re looking for. Thin, custom-made shells are called veneers, and they are designed to be placed over your teeth to enhance their appearance. At Healthy Smiles Dental Group, our amazing dentists offer different types of veneers to cater to your specific needs.

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You Had Me at SEO: A Love Letter

Rosemont Review

Dear SEO, Not until now have I had the courage to tell you the truth: I’m madly in love with you. Oh, SEO. My darling SEO. I’ve admired your ability to put medical and dental websites on the map for so long. You have no idea the way my heart pounds when you strategically place relevant keywords. I go wild with passion when you improve a site’s local and global presence.

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Introducing UltracareTM Topical Anesthetic Gel By Ultradent Products, Inc.

Denticle

Ultradent proudly announces the return of one its most sought after products, UltracareTM topical anesthetic gel—a delightfully flavored 20% benzocaine oral gel formulated for rapid, profound topical anesthesia. Dental professionals can administer Ultracare gel directly on a cotton swab for increased patient comfort. The gel’s trio of benefits include 20% benzocaine for effective numbing, as well as rapid onset—numbing tissues in 15–20 seconds.

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Some Dental Practices Up the Ante on Luxury

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, some dental practices are making their offices Instagram worthy and catering to patients with champagne tastes. According to Glossy , a digital media provider centered on beauty, fashion, and wellness, luxury is becoming a key component for dental practices that want to stand out. Some benefits offered at these upscale offices include fine art displays, service dogs, fresh-pressed juices and smoothies, scented warm towels, and flat-screen TVs in every opera

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If I Don’t Get Dental Implants To Replace My Teeth, What Can Happen?

Perio Perio

Dealing with one or more missing teeth ? For those who have missing teeth, they should consider getting treated with dental implants in Sterling, VA. However, when people do not replace their natural teeth with dental implants, the beauty, health, and functionality of their smile ca be negatively affected. Continue reading to learn what could happen if people do not replace their missing teeth with dental implants.

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Dentist Business Insurance: What Should You Have?

The Big Brush

As a dentist, it’s encouraged and sometimes — depending on the state you practice in — required to have certain insurance coverages for yourself and your dental practice.

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Philips and Candid partner to offer dental professionals a more effective and efficient orthodontic solution

Denticle

• Collaboration is part of Philips’ commitment to being an all-round player in oral healthcare and supports Candid’s dedication to provide dental professionals with the support and technology they need to effectively treat patients • Partnership is a result of the companies’ shared mission to improve the long-term oral healthcare experience for both dental professionals and their patients • Collaboration opens the door for offering integrated continuous education for dental professionals Amsterd