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The Terrible Consequences of Not Flossing Your Teeth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

It’s no secret that flossing is important – in fact, it’s one of the most basic oral hygiene habits. However, many people still choose to skip this step. Why? Probably because they don’t realize the terrible consequences of not flossing their teeth! In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the dangers of not flossing and why you should make it a priority in your daily routine.

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Does animal-assisted therapy help reduce dental anxiety?

The Dental Elf

In this blog Rebecca Manson considers a systematic review assessing whether the use of animal-assisted therapy helps reduce anxiety during dental care in children and adolescents. The post Does animal-assisted therapy help reduce dental anxiety? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Instagram for Dentists: 2023 Success Strategies and Ideas

My Social Practice

Instagram for Dentists Made Simple Whether you’re new to social media, or were born with a smartphone in your hand, it should come as no surprise that Instagram is a super valuable tool for small businesses to grow and gain new customers. From top brands to mom and pop shops, everybody wants a piece of this social media pie—including dental practices.

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The Benefits of a Comprehensive Marketing Plan from Identity Dental Marketing

Identity Dental

Digital marketing is a crucial aspect of growing and maintaining a successful dental practice. With the majority of consumers turning to the internet for information about local businesses, having a strong online presence is essential. However, managing all the different aspects of digital marketing can be overwhelming and time-consuming. That’s why it’s important to have […] The post The Benefits of a Comprehensive Marketing Plan from Identity Dental Marketing appeared first o

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Ranking the states with the best and worst dental health

Dentistry Gone Digital

Starting children off right with good oral health habits (including proper brushing and flossing) can help ensure they have the best chance of a lifetime of excellent dental health. So which states are doing the best job of helping their children get their lives off on the right foot when it comes to proper oral health? WalletHub has looked at 26 key indicators of dental health in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which states are making a difference in the oral health of c

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The Pankey Institute Unveils an Enhanced Brand Identity Focused on its Core Values

Dental News and Technology

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. , Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pankey Institute unveiled an enhanced brand identity, reflecting its focus on providing exceptional learning experiences for the future of dentistry. At the heart of this branding enhancement remain the four core values that have identified Pankey's relationship-based approach to dental education over the last 5 decades.

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Maintaining Oral Health: Tips for Nighttime Routines

Ask The Dentist

Oral health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being, and the habits we establish can significantly impact the condition of our teeth and gums. While most of us are aware of the basics, such as brushing and flossing, the timing of these routines can make a significant difference. Nighttime routines, in particular, play a crucial role in dental care.

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Communicating in Difficult Situations: Part 2

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savanah Craig Communicating with patients can be more challenging than doing dentistry at times I’ve noticed that some types of patient encounters happen more often than not. While I don’t believe that you can win over every single patient, I think in certain circumstances we can help to redirect some of these patients’ concerns and gain their trust in the process.

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Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago

Dental News and Technology

Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago 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, “The Ultimate Esthetics Course: Anterior Composite Compositions , ” presented by Dr. Corky Willhite, Thursday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., March 9-10, 2023.

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Omnichroma, Omnichroma Flow, Omnichroma Blocker Flow: When and Why I Use Them in Direct Posterior Composite Restorations

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 22 Second All content provided by Dr. Kevin M. Brown, DDS, AAACD As I have been using OMNICHROMA Flow more routinely in daily dentistry, my confidence in its capabilities has increased. I am continually striving to do the least invasive dentistry I possibly can and having a direct composite material that is versatile across the broad spectrum of procedures is exceedingly helpful.

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When Inflammation Remains Post-Periodontal Therapy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Highly regarded periodontists—Stephen K. Harrel, DDS; Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS; Charles M. Cobb, DDS, PhD; John S. Sottosanti, DDS; and Lee N. Sheldon, DMD—recently published a Guest Editorial in the Journal of the American Dental Association on the need for clinical recommendations regarding the treatment of patients who continue to experience inflammation after non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) has been completed.

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4 Reasons to Consider a Dental Residency Program

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Sable Muntean It can be tempting to jump right into the workforce after graduating from dental school but finding a residency can be a hugely rewarding experience for new dentists — and those positions are often paid. You can work through an AEGD program , which is typically clinically based, or you can choose a GPR program, which is typically hospital-based.

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Quality of CAD-CAM inlays placed on aged resin-based composite restorations used as deep margin elevation: a laboratory study

Dental News and Technology

Published: 09 January 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations (2023)Cite this article Abstract Objectives To assess the impact of the age of resin-based composite (RBC) restorations used for deep margin elevation (DME) on the marginal quality and fracture resistance of inlays. Materials and methods Permanent human molars with direct RBC restorations, involving the mesial, occlusal, and distal surface (MOD), were allocated to four groups (each n = 12).

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Google Launches Continuous Scroll for Desktop

Rosemont Review

Could it be the end of Gooooogle? Not for the search engine, but for the long word at the bottom of each results page that directs you to the next several pages. If you regularly use Google search, you may have already noticed that navigating to the next page of results looks a bit different lately. In fact, you’ll probably find there isn’t a next page at all.

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Problems Sleeping? Your Oral Health May Be at Risk

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

New research from the University at Buffalo in New York found that individuals with sleep apnea were more likely to experience tooth mobility and tooth loss than those without sleep apnea. The issue is that those with sleep apnea also present with low bone density, raising the risk for osteoporosis and negatively impacting oral health. Published in the Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice , the study used digital imaging to ascertain bone density in the head and neck of more than 35 p

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Mississippi

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Mississippi to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in MS.

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VideaHealth Announces Foundational Dental AI Patent Granted by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Dental News and Technology

Patent design underpins today’s commercial dental image analysis AI platforms BOSTON, January 25, 2022 – The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded VideaHealth , the trusted dental artificial intelligence (AI) platform, a patent for its dental AI image recognition technology. In 2018, well before dental AI was commercially viable, Florian Hillen, CEO and founder of VideaHealth, designed the technology encapsulated in Patent no. 11,553,874.

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Sodium bicarbonate for the management of oral mucositis

The Dental Elf

This review of the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate in the prevention and management of oral mucositis included 11 RCTs. The included studies were small, hetrogeneous and suggested little benefit from the use of sodium bicoarbonate mouthwashes. The post Sodium bicarbonate for the management of oral mucositis appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Fully Integrated Medical Dental Clinic Makes a Difference in Patients’ Lives

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

West Virginia’s Wheeling Health Right is a free clinic that offers both medical and dental care to its patients. Patients presenting to the dental clinic first see a medical provider who takes their blood pressure and goes over patients’ medication regimens before beginning dental treatment. Modeled after a medical/dental home model, the clinic also offers laboratory work, counseling, and pharmacy services.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Missouri

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Missouri to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in MO.

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Stress in Dentistry: How Common Is It?

The Big Brush

Stress is prevalent in many industries, but it has been proven that dentists often have higher levels of stress than individuals in other professions.

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Restorative survival rate -self-adhesive resin cement versus selective-etch, total-etch and self-etch adhesives

The Dental Elf

This review assessing the durability of self-adhesive resin bonding, postoperative sensitivity, and the overall survival rate of indirect restorations compared to total-etch, selective-etch, and self-etch adhesives includes 9 RCTs. The post Restorative survival rate -self-adhesive resin cement versus selective-etch, total-etch and self-etch adhesives appeared first on National Elf Service.

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WHO Reports Oral Disease Affects Nearly Half of the World’s Population

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new “ Global Oral Health Status Report ” published by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden, with data profiles for 194 countries that offer key markers of oral health that are relevant for policymakers and other stakeholders. This landmark study represents an important milestone in the larger process of mobilizing resources and political action to promote oral health globally.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Montana

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Montana to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in MT.

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Are There Circumstances That Require Me To Get A Sinus Lift Before Getting Dental Implants In Sterling, VA?

Perio Perio

When people have missing teeth in the upper premolar or molar areas of their jawbone, then they should get treated with a sinus lift before getting treated with dental implants in Sterling, VA. A sinus lift can make it possible for patients to replace their missing teeth with dental implants because it gives them sufficient bone density. Continue reading to learn more about what circumstances may lead people to get a sinus lift before they have a dental implant surgery.

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How to Celebrate Gum Disease Awareness Month

Your San Antonio Dentists

Ah, it’s February again! A favorite month for many, it’s time for Valentine’s chocolates, flowers, and cute dates. However, have you ever considered giving that “special somebody” a Gum Disease Awareness brochure instead? While they might be mildly upset about the lack of chocolate, at least they won’t have to worry about gum disease!

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WalletHub Names Best and Worst States for Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

WalletHub, a website that offers financial advice, compared 50 states and the District of Columbia on 26 parameters measuring dental care and oral health. It then divided its data into two scores: Dental habits and care Oral health Data points that contributed to the “dental habits and care” category included share of adolescents who visited a dentist in the past year and dental treatment costs.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Nebraska

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Nebraska to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in NE.

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The Fastest Way to Quickly Heal Swollen Gums

Modern Family Dental

Swollen gums can be painful and uncomfortable. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce the swelling that they cause and speed up your healing process. In this post, your dentists serving the Charlotte, University, Northlake, and Concord areas explain the causes of swollen gums, the fastest way to reduce gum inflammation, and the best ways to speed up your recovery.

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Crown Council Inducts Dr. Dan Fischer in Dental Hall of Fame

Denticle

It's always nice when I can tell all of you about some GOOD news. So much of what we deal with here on the blog has to do with security and what to do in case of problems, that I love it when I can write a post about something like this. I have known Dr. Dan Fischer for over 20 years. For those of you that might be unfamiliar with him, let me give you a quick backstory.

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Digital Tools & Tips for Dental Offices In 2023

Patient News

Leverage our 30 years & proven processes Have you wondered what other dentists or marketing teams use to ensure sustainable online growth? Here I’ll outline a few digital tools we use to help our dental clients create and maintain a strong digital marketing strategy for production growth! As most of us are aware, a website is the second point of.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Nevada

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Nevada to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in NV.

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Too Noisy? Try This Vacuum and Compressor Duo

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 27 Second Article courtesy of A-dec and Dental Product Shopper Quieter than human conversation, A-dec’s innovative air compressor and dry dental vacuum provide a space-saving solution to noisy, crowded mechanical rooms Noise can be distracting. It can disrupt conversations and disturb office workflows.

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The 80/20 principle and how it can change your Dentistry

3M

Modern restorative work offers so many clinical choices that we, as clinicians, can get confused in our decisions. The 80/20 principle comes from the observations of an Italian economist and sociologist who lived across the last century. It’s been observed that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes (the “vital few”).

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How to Measure Success in a Dental Practice

The Big Brush

Your dental practice’s daily operations involve a number of responsibilities that all contribute to your practice, but these different responsibilities don’t all have the same weight.

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Are Implants the Only Option?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D The post Are Implants the Only Option? appeared first on igniteDDS.

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The Academy of Laser Dentistry Announces ALD 2023 Keynote Speaker

Denticle

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), an international, professional membership association, recently announced that Nick Clausen, MBA, will be the keynote speaker during Dentistry’s Laser Meeting, ALD2023, which is taking place on April 21st to April 22nd in Dallas. Clausen is well known and respected in laser dentistry circles, for his passion for helping dentists optimize their laser use to increase practice profitability and boost ROI on their laser investments.