Ask The Dentist

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Q: What's the best manual toothbrush? A: I get asked this a lot. For something as basic as brushing twice daily, we sure have made it complicated! Here, I’ll walk you through… 1. What actually matters when choosing a brush. 2. The three that I most commonly recommend. What matters when choosing a brush. The things I look for, in order of importance: Soft (or extra) soft bristles : This is priority number one.

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3M

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The post Pitfalls of Tooth Prep: Do’s and Don’ts from Lessons Learned appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

If 2020 taught you anything it would certainly include having a Plan B in place. The same forward-thinking applies to looking ahead and staying ahead in dentistry for 2021. Some might refer to it as “anticipatory leadership.” That’s an appropriate tag but projecting future outcomes also requires essential actions to maintain consistency in your dental practice or organization.

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Oral Health Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Dentists are sailing past the uncharted waters of teledentistry at a rapid pace amid the COVID-19 health emergency that has taken practices across the globe by storm. With this technology, dental health professionals are proactively reaching out to and helping … The post Future of Teledentistry in the Post-Pandemic World appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Identity Dental

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You may have a great team, top-notch technology and a good name in the community you serve, but if you are not consistent in your business practices and in your leadership style, you are missing out on a key piece of dental practice success. Consistency is such a big component that your practice can’t be […]. The post Best Dental| The Unspoken Key to Successful Dental Practice Leadership: Consistency appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Carestack

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The Power of Communication. “Hi!”. At its physical core can be best defined as a sound with an intonation. But is it so? Just two letters worth of a sound can evoke in us curiosity, attention, elation, and a range of other emotions. Being able to communicate is the foundational block that has elevated humankind to where we stand today – as the species that rules the planet.

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ARTICLE Front. Pharmacol., 10 February 2021 | [link] Background: Systemic antibiotic prophylaxis is frequently prescribed by dentists performing dental implant surgery to avoid premature implant failure and postoperative infections. The scientific literature suggests that a single preoperative dose suffices to reduce the risk of early dental implant failure in healthy patients.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association ( ADHA ) and American Dental Association ( ADA ) have partnered for the first time to conduct a study on t he prevalence of COVID-19 among United States dental hygienists, as well as examine infection prevention and control procedures and any associated trends, including employment data related to the global pandemic.

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Carestack

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The Power of Communication. “Hi!”. At its physical core can be best defined as a sound with an intonation. But is it so? Just two letters worth of a sound can evoke in us curiosity, attention, elation, and a range of other emotions. Being able to communicate is the foundational block that has elevated humankind to where we stand today – as the species that rules the planet.

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

#idscologne Available online with immediate effect: Application forms for IDS 2021 with IDSconnect in September The preparations are running at full speed! The preparations for the International Dental Show (IDS) are in full swing. The leading international trade fair of the dental industry that was originally scheduled to take place in March 2021, is now being staged from 22 to 25 September 2021 this year, due to the current pandemic.

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Oral Health Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Where is the best place to holiday in Mexico? Hint: it doesn’t have a beach. Nor bands of roving teenagers or reggae music blaring from the local tiki bar. Nary a noisy waterski or revving power boat pulling a hang … The post Dreaming of a Post Pandemic Vacation…Think Mexico! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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We Speak Dental

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

PBHS expands dental marketing services with acquisition by dental patient retention powerhouse RevenueWell. Creates unified platform for dental patient acquisition, engagement, retention and growth. PBHS is excited to announce our acquisition by dental marketing and patient communications powerhouse , RevenueWell. Current and future customers of PBHS and RevenueWell will now have access to a unified platform that combines the best dental marketing and communications technology, strategies and cr

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

A bill making its way through the Utah House of Representatives would make it easier for dental hygienists to be paid for services rendered. . The bill, SB103 , introduced by Sen. Todd D. Weiler will require the state’s Department of Health to directly reimburse dental hygienists for certain services provided through Medicaid. The bill will also create a deadline for the department to begin reimbursing dental hygienists directly. .

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

On April 29-30, Drs. Bud Mopper and Dennis Hartlieb present this beginner’s level class using composite to seamlessly repair a large Class IV fracture. This two-day live-virtual course with one-on-one time will cover beveling, layering, contouring and polishing to create a completely invisible composite restoration. Participants will also become familiar with the different composite materials and where they are used to create an esthetic result.

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Off the Cusp

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Compliance is a critical aspect of any successful dental practice. As such, it’s important to stay on top of current standards, laws and guidelines to safeguard your dental practice and patients. Linda Harvey, RDH, an experienced compliance and risk management strategist, shared the following five common denominators for every area of compliance : 1.

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ASDA Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

A little over a year ago, my dental school switched patient record systems to Epic in an attempt to teach interdisciplinary care for our patients at the dental school. Epic has not historically been used for dentistry, so there was quite a bit of trial-and-error for everyone involved. But, looking back and looking ahead, I do think this was a step in the right direction.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Dental schools in Scotland will not accept freshman in the fall of 2021 because the previous year’s classes will repeat the same coursework for another year. This decision was made because dental educators did not feel that students received enough hands-on instruction and clinical experience during the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Graduation of senior students will be on hold for another year.

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Welcome back to part three of the “Why Denticon” series. If you are a solo practice or DSO in the market for a new practice management software solution, read on to learn about our proven implementation process. Overview of the Implementation Process. So, your practice has decided to join the Denticon cloud. That’s great! We’re so excited to have you on board!

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Healthy Smiles

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Dental procedures can be expensive. It is thus a necessity to maintain good oral and dental health to avoid major procedures. Dental crowns are often required to prevent excessive damage to your teeth. These dental crowns are meant to last long and must be properly taken care of. Maintaining dental health is as important as taking care of your teeth.

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ASDA Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Geriatric health is an underexplored area of dentistry, yet the United Nations predicts by 2050 one in six people will be older than 65. According to the May 2012 issue of Gerodontology Society’s journal, there is an increase in geriatric patients and more senior patients are retaining their teeth than in the past. Dentists must promote the dental health of older adults and advocate for policies that help achieve this goal.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its own analysis of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) one-shot, easily stored COVID-19 vaccine, finding that the immunization protects against severe COVID-19 illness and death, and may limit spread of the novel coronavirus. Released on February 24, the report cites a 72% rate of effectiveness overall and an 86% rate of effectiveness against severe COVID-19 illness.

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Go Ask Fred

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

My latest podcast interviews Dr. Rich Madow of The Best Seminar Ever fame. This is a lively and fun episode with a good friend and you’ll come away with some great insights on how to improve your dental practice marketing. … Continue reading → The post Dumb Things that Smart Dentists Do! featuring Dr. Rich Madow appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Healthy Smiles

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’re tired of dealing with teeth that are stained, you may want to look for a local dentist like Healthy Smiles who offer teeth whitening Blackburn suburbs and beyond. In-Chair teeth whitening is known to provide the best whitening results, even though it may cost a bit more than home treatments. Of course, choosing a zoom teeth whitening dentist isn’t always easy.

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

If your office is a multi-location dental service organization (DSO) and it's time for a server refresh, read this article to see how Apteryx Imaging’s XVWeb can potentially save a lot of money for your organization. In one example, we were able to save our client an estimated $1.7 million.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Carolyn Patenaude, MSEd, BSRDH, CDA —a faculty member at Tunxis Community College in Farmington, Connecticut—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19. December 2020 marked a hopeful turning point in the struggle to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 with the emergence of two vaccines in the United States; the first from Pfizer and, shortly thereafter, a second option from Moderna.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The anatomy of the mouth is a complex thing. It has soft and hard tissues that make it possible for us to talk and eat. Here is a brief overview of the anatomy of the mouth and how you can specifically care for each area. . The Anatomy of the Mouth. We know the mouth includes our teeth and tongue, but do you know what all the mouth consists of? In this article, we’ll provide you with a basic overview of the main components within the mouth.

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North Suburban Endodontics

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option for replacing a missing tooth—because of its expense. So, if you have to postpone dental implants until you can afford them, what do you do in the meantime to keep your smile intact?

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Welcome back to part three of the “Why Denticon” series. If you are a solo practice or DSO in the market for a new practice management software solution, read on to learn about our proven implementation process.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Adding to a continuing stream of good news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, research from the National Institutes of Health has found that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 are unlikely to become reinfected with the novel coronavirus. It remains unclear how long this protection lasts, but researchers assert that immunity definitely remains for several months after the initial infection.

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Coaches Corner

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Let’s Simplify Patient Payments! We all want our patients to pay in full, right? So why make it so darn complicated for patient payments? In today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers Podcast, we give some simple tips for making sure your patients CAN pay in full before treatment begins and a sure-fire way to present third-party financing such as Care Credit.

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YapiApp

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Are you having reservations about an online booking system for your dental practice? You’ve been wanting to implement online scheduling software—after all, there are more than 72 million Millennials in the U.S., and this group expects the convenience of booking appointments online. (And Gen Z is catching up fast; more than half of the U.S. population is now Millennial or younger.).

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Welcome back to part three of the “Why Denticon” series. If you are a solo practice or DSO in the market for a new practice management software solution, read on to learn about our proven implementation process.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Pfizer, maker of one of the two currently approved COVID-19 vaccinations, has asked the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adjust its vaccine’s required storage temperature from -112°F to -76°F to -13°F to -5°F. The new temperature range is provided by traditional pharmaceutical freezers and refrigerators, whereas the colder range requires a special subzero freezer.

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Logic Tech Corp

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Amping up the efficiency of some processes at the office can help lessen the workload on your staff. It also saves them time for more demanding tasks, such as managing patients arriving at the office or handling insurance claim submissions. Freeing up as much time as possible also gives the office a buffer for handling unforeseen circumstances. This is especially important as the COVID-19 variant cases are rising and the new variants are more transmissible.

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YapiApp

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Choose Empowering Thoughts For Your Practice with Dr. Laura Mach. In this episode of Behind The Smiles, Dr. Laura Mach joins us to talk about topics that will change your practice for the better. She discusses: Balancing dentistry with motherhood. How coaching changed her life, her practice, and her employee’s lives. How your brain and its habits form and affect the success of your practice.

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3M

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Learn how to effectively mask dark areas and build an aesthetic restoration with the help of 3M™ Filtek™ Universal design shades. Simplicity, reliability, and a smart solution are the main goals of the presented procedure. June 18th at 06:00 pm CET, Gulf region (English language). Register Now for the Webinar Success Simplified – Troubleshooting Guide for Impressions.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a prescription-only daytime device for the treatment of mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). . The eXciteOSA device is designed to be worn during the day to reduce snoring and mile OSA that aims to improve tongue muscle function by delivering electrical muscle stimulation through a mouthpiece that sits around the wearer’s tongue.

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