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Dugoni School Students Take First-Ever “Dentist-Scientist Oath” to Ethics and Professionalism in Research

Dentistry Today

Students at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry , expressed their commitment to the highest ideals of ethics and professionalism in research when they took the “Dentist-Scientist Oath” during a recent ceremony held at the school. Dugoni School Students Commit to Ethics and Professionalism in Research The August 20 event was the first of its kind at the Dugoni School and possibly the first research-specific oath ceremony ever held at a dental school in the world, a

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Align Technology Pilots U.S. Invisalign Treatment Promotional Program on Costco.com

Dental News and Technology

Align Technology announced it is piloting a new U.S. Invisalign treatment promotional program for Costco members on Costco.com. Costco members in the in the U.S. can purchase an Invisalign treatment e-card and Invisalign Essentials Bundle+ on Costco.com for $99.99 to receive a $400 discount off Invisalign treatment with participating U.S. Invisalign providers.

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Embracing the Journey: Lessons from Expanding Dental Practices

Dentistry Gone Digital

Dr. Naved Fatmi shares his experiences in expanding dental practices. Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. Naved Fatmi Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Scaling a dental practice comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. In a revealing episode of the “Dental Fuel” podcast, Dr. Naved Fatmi shares his experiences in expanding his dental operations from one practice to managing multiple successful locations.

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Enhancing Dental Office Safety: Integrating Technology and Best Practices

Oral Health Group

There are more risks to practising dentistry than most people recognize. Dentistry necessitates the use of sharp instruments and drugs, while practitioners undergo close patient The post Enhancing Dental Office Safety: Integrating Technology and Best Practices appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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New Report Highlights Key Growth Drivers in the $29.9 Billion Clear Aligners Market

Dentistry Today

The “Clear Aligners – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global market for Clear Aligners is estimated at US$6.7 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$29.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23.7% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

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The Aspen Group University Celebrates a Year of Empowering Professional Growth and Patient Care

Dental News and Technology

The Aspen Group (TAG) is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Aspen Group University (TAG University or TAG U), a world-class learning and development program designed to elevate the skills and careers of thousands of professionals within The Aspen Group’s network. TAG University supports the growth of clinicians, business operations, and support teams across TAG’s five consumer healthcare brands, including Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chap

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Introducing RiteWipe™ Handpiece Cleaning Wipes

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Introducing RiteWipe Handpiece Cleaning Wipes, a revolutionary product for cleaning dental handpieces before sterilization. Until now, there has been no specialized solutions designed specifically for the safe and effective removal of blood and bacteria from dental handpieces. Dental offices have been forced to use products with harsh chemicals and disinfectants that can harm their expensive tools.

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Dental Care Alliance Welcomes New Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Eric Tobler

Dentistry Today

Dental Care Alliance (DCA) has announced that Dr. Eric Tobler has joined the organization as its new chief clinical officer. Dr. Tobler is a highly regarded dentist and leader with two decades of clinical experience, most recently serving as national director of clinical affairs for Mortenson Dental Partners and regional president of Stonehaven Dental.

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Todays Dental News Odne Clean Receives FDA Clearance for Revolutionary Root Canal Disinfection

Dental News and Technology

Today, Odne announced that it received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for its endodontic debridement device, Odne Clean. The FDA regulates such devices as Class II medical devices, which are subject to premarket notification via the 510(k) pathway. Odne Clean—with its 190 µm tip, the thinnest dental fluid-delivery tip on the market.

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The Global Oral Health Link to Systemic Health Is at a Tipping Point

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Increasingly, oral diseases are being implicated in the development of systemic diseases across the world. Such illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. This is alarming considering that almost half of the world’s population — 3.3 billion people — is reportedly affected by oral disease. 1 According to the World Economic Forum Global Health Equity Network’s Oral Health Affinity Group, the impacts of oral disease are reflected in lost school and workdays, lower academic

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Transforming Healthcare: Increasing Patient Satisfaction

Planet DDS

This article originally appeared in Forbes Technology Council and was written by Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke. In our hyperconnected world, seamless communication is the norm. From the latest news to customer service chats, consumers expect streamlined interactions. However, the healthcare and healthtech industries have lagged in adopting consumer-friendly practices to increase patient satisfaction.

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Sun Life U.S. Awards $350,000 in Grants to Community Health Organizations Across the Country

Dentistry Today

Sun Life U.S. has selected the six recipients of the 2024 Health Access Grants, awarded to organizations addressing health and wellness issues in communities that often lack access to care. Launched as the Team Up Against Diabetes Grant program in 2016, the Health Access grant program has expanded from diabetes to include oral health care and other related health issues that are especially prevalent in underserved communities. 2024 Sun Life Health Access Grant winners “Access to care conti

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Percentage Of Dentists And Dental Practices Affiliated With Private Equity Nearly Doubled, 2015–21

Dental News and Technology

HEALTH AFFAIRS VOL. 43, NO. 8 : MEETING CARE NEEDS, PHARMACEUTICALS & MORE Abstract Over the course of the past twenty years, private equity (PE) has played a role in acquiring medical practices, hospitals, and nursing homes. More recently, PE has taken a greater interest in acquiring dental practices, but few data exist about the scope of PE activity within dentistry.

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Dental Implants: 5 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Denton Dental Center

While dental implants are one of the most effective methods for replacing missing teeth, this isn’t the only thing they can do. Due to the materials used and the technique for embedding them in the jawbone, you can be sure to appreciate a wide range of advantages for your oral and overall health that go beyond rebuilding your smile. Keep reading to learn five little-known facts about dental implants to help you further appreciate your new future pearly whites.

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Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Just fill out this survey to enter today! The survey closes on September 22. Sunstar Giveaway - August 2024 Name (Required) First Last Email (Required) Are you a dental hygienist? (Required) Yes No License Number Mailing Address (Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts

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Dentalcorp Announces Normal Course Issuer Bid

Dentistry Today

Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “company”) (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest-growing networks of dental practices, announced that it has filed with the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”), and the TSX has accepted, the company’s notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”). Pursuant to the NCIB, Dentalcorp intends to purchase for cancellation up to 3,600,000 subordinate voting shares in the capital of the company (the “Subordinat

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AAO Voices Concerns with New Invisalign Marketing of Palatal Expanders

Denticle

I am impressed with the American Association of Orthodontist (AAO) as well as their president Dr. John Callahan. The organization recently sent a letter to Invisalign and I don't know if I have ever seen someone send a letter of disagreement that was more polite. Recently Invisalign has come up with a palatal expander system that is designed differently than traditional appliances.

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Fluoride in Dental Care: How It Helps Both Children and Adults

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Fluoride often comes up in conversations about dental health, but its benefits can sometimes be misunderstood or overlooked. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we want to shed light on why fluoride is a crucial component of dental care for both children and adults. By understanding how fluoride works and its benefits, you can make informed decisions about your oral health.

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The Crucial Role of Dental Professionals in Detecting Child Abuse and Neglect

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Child abuse and neglect are significant public health issues, affecting at least one in seven children in the United States each year, according to a recent clinical report “Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect” from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The legal framework across all 50 states, District of Columbia, and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico mandates that pediatricians, dental professionals, and other healthcare providers report any suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the a

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G&H Orthodontics Launches Updates to its Tune Clear Aligner System

Dentistry Today

G&H Orthodontics , a leading provider of clinical solutions for the orthodontic community, recently announced updates to its Tune clear aligner system that enable even greater control over tooth movement. These enhancements will help doctors elevate aligner treatment planning while maintaining exceptional patient comfort. The launch of Tune’s SmileStudio 1.1 is packed with best-in-class features designed to optimize treatment time.

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Buckle Up! 3D Printing is Poised to Change Dentistry for the Better

Denticle

3D printing in dentistry has been around for a few years now. I can even remember there was a push to 3D print frames for masks and 'ear savers' during the initial Covid outbreak when supplies were short. My point is that this isn't necessarily *new* to dentistry. So why, many are asking, is this going to be dentistry's 'next big thing'? I think it's taking off for three reasons: Accuracy: 3D printers have always been accurate, but through continuing development they are becoming more so.

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What I wish I’d known before doing Invisalign

Ask The Dentist

In 2017, I spent six-thousand dollars and two years straightening my teeth by using Invisalign. I had a major overbite, but my motivation wasn’t even the overbite: I had gaps between my top front teeth that I didn’t like, and this is what I wanted to change. Invisalign would tackle both the spacing issue and my overbite. If you haven’t heard of Invisalign, here’s an overview from AskTheDentist , a dentistry website co-founded by one of our other writers on Ten Minutes Away: “Invisalign is a meth

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Lighting the Way to Better Oral Health Through Improving Hygiene in Visually Impaired Youth

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Maintaining proper oral hygiene presents significant challenges for individuals with visual impairments, especially during adolescence and early adulthood. These challenges often lead to higher incidences of dental issues such as trauma, plaque buildup, caries, and gingivitis. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of repeated oral hygiene training in improving the oral health of visually impaired youth (VI) compared to their sighted peers in a control group (CG).

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S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program Empowers Diverse Youth to Pursue Careers in Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Schattner Foundation recently completed the second year of an innovative program designed to inspire students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to enter the dental profession. The S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment) Healthcare Pathway Program aims to advance oral health equity by pairing students from diverse backgrounds with dental professionals as part of a three-yea

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Planet DDS and DentalXChange Announce Enhanced RCM Workflow to Transform Dental Insurance Management and Increase Cash Flow

Denticle

This is the second post here in as many days that deals with increasing cash flow for practices. Things seem to come in waves and it appears that revenue management has been the wave that is currently in play. Planet DDS is one of the larger practice management platforms in the industry and anything that simplifies the business side of dentistry can have tremendous impacts.

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Occlusal Examination: Why and How

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bill Gregg DDS This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg gave permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The occlusal examination during hygiene assessment is important to maintain a healthy patient dentition and to ensure that the temporomandibular joint is functioning properly. This will help prevent any upcoming symptoms like muscle pain, which sometimes refers to teeth, hiding as odontogenic pain.

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Harnessing Laser Light: A Game-Changer in Ulcer Management

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Ulcers present a significant healthcare challenge due to their diverse causes and inconsistent healing processes. These lesions, which can be either acute or chronic, severely impact a patient’s quality of life, particularly when they fail to heal. Traditional treatments often rely on medications, such as steroids, antibiotics, and analgesics, but drug resistance is becoming an increasing concern.

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Productive Dentist Academy and AcceptCare Announce Groundbreaking Dental Media Roundtable

Dentistry Today

Productive Dentist Academy (PDA), the nation’s leading dental practice management and coaching firm, and AcceptCare, the first all-in-one fee and treatment presentation software for dental offices, are thrilled to announce an unprecedented event at the upcoming PDA Conference in Frisco, Texas. On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 9am the Dental Media Roundtable will take the main stage, bringing together five of the most influential editorial voices in the dental profession.

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Weave Enhances Payment Product Suite with Payment Reminders

Denticle

Keeping in contact with your patients is *important*. Dentists realize that. In the last decade most professionals, including those of us in dentistry, have gone to electronic patient communication systems like Weave. The majority of people (myself included) don't really pay that much attention to voice mail reminders. plus due to that, those mailboxes are frequently full.

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Correcting a Dental Assistant Who Chronically Cross-Contaminates in a Dental Office

Dentistry Gone Digital

Cross-contamination in a dental office poses serious risks to both patients and staff. By: Ronda Holman When a dental assistant frequently engages in behaviors that lead to cross-contamination, it’s crucial to address the issue promptly and constructively. Here’s how to effectively manage and correct this situation: Assess the Knowledge Gap Start by identifying whether the issue stems from a lack of understanding or inadequate training.

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New Poll Shows Tooth Fairy Visits Are Key to Teaching Oral Health Habits

Dental News and Technology

Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll in recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22. Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® in recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22. Now in its 26th year, the poll reveals that the Tooth Fairy provides practical benefits for both children and adults.

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Envista Announces Participation in Baird’s 2024 Global Healthcare Conference

Dentistry Today

Envista Holdings Corporation announced that the company will participate in the Baird 2024 Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 10:50 to 11:20 AM ET at the InterContinental New York Barclay. There will be no recording link available for this event. About Envista Holdings Corporation Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve l

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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Woodbury, MN?

Creekview Dental

Dental implants are considered the gold standard of tooth replacement and their popularity continues to soar. It’s no surprise since they function and look just like real teeth. Investing in dental implants can be life-changing for many patients, which has led to an increase in inquiries as to their cost. The answer is a bit complicated. This article explores the factors that can influence the cost of dental implants in Woodbury, MN.

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Blanchard and Delta Dental Win Bronze Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award

Dentistry Today

Blanchard , a global pioneer in leadership development, consulting, and coaching for more than 40 years, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the Best Coaching and Mentoring Program category. The award was announced on August 22 during a live webinar hosted by Brandon Hall Group. The complete list of winners can be viewed at [link].

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Opal by Opalescence Introduces Alcohol-Free Whitening Mouthwash

Dentistry Today

Introducing Opal by Opalescence Whitening Mouthwash, the latest addition to Opal’s teeth whitening products available on opalsmile.com and Amazon , without a dental visit. The release of the whitening mouthwash comes just months after the Opal teeth whitening brand was unveiled by its parent brand, Opalescence teeth whitening—the #1 professional whitening brand sold by dentists worldwide for over 30 years.

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Planet DDS Enhances RCM Workflow with DentalXChange’s XConnect APIs

Dentistry Today

Planet DDS , a leading provider of cloud-based dental practice management solutions, is announcing a significant upcoming enhancement to its Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflow, leveraging the new XConnect APIs from its long-time partner, DentalXChange. This development marks a new milestone in the nearly 20-year partnership between the two companies, further optimizing data access across the dental insurance journey for DSOs and group practices.

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UptimeHealth and CBET Host Dental Fix Summit 2024 for Equipment Repair Technicians

Dentistry Today

UptimeHealth , in collaboration with the College of Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET), is excited to announce the Dental Fix Summit 2024, taking place from October 3-6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport. This four-day event is designed to equip independent dental equipment repair technicians and biomedical technicians with the latest technical training, business strategies, and networking opportunities in the dental industry.