Queen of Dental Hygiene
MAY 8, 2022
Time for a little talk about some very important numbers. Can we please talk about your blood pressure? Do you know your numbers? May is National High Blood Pressure Education month so today’s post couldn’t be timed better. Here’s how I start my dental workday: I take blood pressure readings on every single patient I see, every single time, even if it is a short appointment.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MAY 11, 2022
By: Dr. Luke Shapiro. I just got off the phone with my insurance sales rep and they informed me that it would now cost me almost $11,000 to have malpractice insurance in New York City! What?! I thought I misunderstood. Is it even legal to increase malpractice by this much? Turns out it is. They can increase however much they want, whenever they want.
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Dental News and Technology
MAY 13, 2022
[link] News – 9 May 2022 A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform. NHS dentisrty With living costs on the rise, our new findings show that health inequalities are widening as people in every part of the country struggle to pay for dental care.
Med Rank Interactive
MAY 9, 2022
In a word, it’s all about convenience. . Patients want to schedule their own medical and dental appointments. But don’t just take our word for it. . A recent consumer study by Accenture confirmed that patients absolutely prefer to schedule their own appointments: 77% indicated this would be their preference if offered by their dentist vs. calling to schedule an appointment. 70% of patients are more likely to choose a provider that offers the ability to book, change, or cancel their appointments
Oral Health Group
MAY 9, 2022
The chances are that your first step in marketing your practice was creating a fantastic website. It was beautiful, modern, optimized, and functioned perfectly. Now ask yourself, how many years ago was that? Has it undergone a redesign or significant … The post Seven Signs Your Dental Website is Outdated (and Five Redesign Pitfalls to Avoid) appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Patient News
MAY 13, 2022
This article is here to provide encouragement. 80% of patients want better service. We say, “No problem!” We can help you implement a couple very easy tactics that will make you stand out and your patients happier with the service from your practice. The fact is that every little bit of movement your dental practice can, and is, making to.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 12, 2022
OAK BROOK, Ill. , May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Dental released the 2022 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Findings from the Delta Dental-commissioned research of U.S. adults and parents of children ages 12 and younger illuminate what they thought about their oral health and what they did to properly care for it at home and with their dentist during 2021.
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Off the Cusp
MAY 13, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 46 Second. Your dental practice front desk staff and operations are key components to ensuring excellence in dental patient communication. Whether over the phone or interacting with patients in the office or exam rooms—first impressions matter! Your front desk team is the face of your dental practice, and one of the first touchpoints patients will experience.
Dentistry Blog
MAY 7, 2022
Clinicians who wish to provide patients with aesthetic dental restorations often choose zirconia crowns. These crowns are selected over conventional PFMs (Porcelain Fused-to-Metal) or full gold crowns due to their superior strength, durability, and excellent aesthetics.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 9, 2022
TAMPA, Fla. , May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's Dental Network, LLC ("TDN"), a premier multi-specialty dental practice network and support organization to dental providers in Florida, recently offered certified training on the latest 3-Shape scanner, TRIOS4, to all doctors and their staff. The course included two full days of hands-on, immersive training on how to use the scanner for restorative dentistry and edentulous patients.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 12, 2022
Pikeville University located in Pikeville, Kentucky, is set to open a much-needed dental school after receiving a record-breaking anonymous donation of $25 million. The private, Presbyterian institution in the Eastern Kentucky region of Appalachia hopes to open the dental school to students within 3 years. The school already has a college of osteopathic medicine and recently founded a college of optometry.
Off the Cusp
MAY 12, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 27 Second. Even though modern patients appreciate the ease and convenience of digital communication with your practice through automated text reminders and real-time communication, we can’t lose sight of the importance that personal interaction has in keeping those relationships strong. A HealthGrades study showed that patients’ communication with front office staff are primary factors in online reviews—both positive and negative.
Planet DDS
MAY 12, 2022
Hiring managers throughout the entire healthcare field have struggled to fill open positions for several years. The dental industry is no exception. The field has a long history of staffing shortages, which have been amplified by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As the world starts to return to normal, dental practices, including those belonging to a dental service organization (DSO) are stretched to meet patient demand.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 11, 2022
ATLANTA— Carestream Dental is introducing more dentists to CBCT imaging—and giving current CS 8200 3D users more options—by launching the Neo Edition of the CS 8200 3D Family. The Neo Edition is an evolution of the CS 8200 3D, and optional Scan Ceph module, that improves ease of use, contributes to a better clinical experience, and leads to more successful outcomes for patients.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 11, 2022
The Colorado General Assembly is considering a bill, SB 219, that would legalize the practice of dental therapy in the state. Colorado already allows dental hygienists to open their own independent practices since the passing of a statute in 1987. SB 219 would enable dental therapists who show proof of graduation from an accredited dental therapy program and who have passed the licensing exams required for dental hygienists to apply for a Colorado dental therapy license.
Off the Cusp
MAY 11, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 5 Minute, 29 Second. Summer is fast approaching, making now a great time to remind patients of the importance of scheduling a dental checkup for their children. Once summer break begins, it can be easy for parents to get caught up in summer camp, little league, family vacations and all the things that make the season memorable for their children.
The Dental Elf
MAY 12, 2022
This Cochrane review update of antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures in people at risk or at high risk of bacterial endocarditis included one case-controlled study. Consequently, there is no clear evidence about whether antibiotic prophylaxis is effective or ineffective against bacterial endocarditis in at-risk people who are about to undergo an invasive dental procedure.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 10, 2022
Sethiya KR, Dhadse P, Bajaj P, Durge K, Subhadarsanee C, Hassan S. Platelet rich fibrin in combination with bioabsorbable guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membrane and GTR membrane alone using double lateral sliding bridge flap for treatment of multiple gingival recession defects in humans: A randomized controlled clinical trail. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2022;26:245-53 Abstract Background: Marginal tissue recession is a frequent clinical scenario that creates substantial compromise in esthetic a
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 10, 2022
The United States has serious access-to-care problems among many populations—from those of low socioeconomic status to individuals living in rural areas to ethnic minorities. Another population that has little to no ability to receive professional dental care is the incarcerated. Now those who have committed crimes and are serving prison time may not engender much sympathy, but the costs of denying a large number of people dental care are great.
Off the Cusp
MAY 9, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 7 Minute, 58 Second. What generation do you think of when you hear the term: “Best Generation?” I don’t know about you, but immediately I think of the senior community. Sure, the best is yet to come, but our elders teach us how to appreciate life and the many opportunities within it. Their golden nuggets of wisdom give us binoculars to prepare for what is ahead and to avoid the pitfalls along the way.
The Dental Elf
MAY 10, 2022
This overview comparing the success rates of various pulpotomy medicaments or techniques, and assessing the methodological quality of reviews included 8 systematic reviews. While most pulpotomy medicaments/techniques, except calcium hydroxide had success rates of 80% or more there is a lack of evidence on the choice of pulpotomy agent. The post Pulpotomy in primary teeth- success of medicaments and techniques appeared first on National Elf Service.
Rosemont Review
MAY 10, 2022
Everyone has an opinion, and in the age of the Internet, we all now have the tools to make our opinions heard on a global scale. Not so long ago, the word “reviews” was typically relegated to a newspaper critic’s take on a local restaurant, a new movie or play hitting theaters, the latest book or album on the charts, and other cultural happenings. These days, that word encompasses much more.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 8, 2022
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has received a multitude of comments regarding a proposed rule change that would require all dental practices in the state to hire a certified registered nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist to be present when deep sedation is administered. The comment time frame ended in March and the board has thousands of documents to examine during its next meeting on May 18.
3M
MAY 9, 2022
The post Set them up for success: Treating Early Childhood Caries with Glass Ionomers appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
The Dental Elf
MAY 8, 2022
This review of vital pulp treatment in the management of traumatised human vital permanent teeth diagnosed with complicated crown or crown-root fractures included 14 studies. Whiel the findings suggest good outcomes most of the included studies were observational with substantial heterogeneity in clinical protocols employed, assessment criteria and outcome reporting.
Phoenix Endodontist
MAY 13, 2022
It’s fact – maintenance costs less than replacement. While dental implants provide hope for those suffering tooth loss, the costs of preservation – both financial and physical – are often far lower. The American Association of Endodontists sponsors Save Your Tooth Month each May to highlight the importance of receiving care to retain your natural teeth.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 7, 2022
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a caries-detection system based on artificial intelligence. The system uses radiographs and information gleaned through the search of more than 100 million data points gathered from dental service organizations, insurance companies, and dental schools to create models that help clinicians detect caries lesions before they require extensive restorative care.
My Social Practice
MAY 12, 2022
Funky Dental SEO Results That Will Startle You. You would think that if a patient near your practice searches ‘dentist near me’ that your practices’ Google listing would show up on the first page of the Google map. It just makes sense right? If you’re the closest practice to someone searching for the closest practice, you would expect your listing to show up.
Denticle
MAY 12, 2022
If you are a Mac user and you are not yet familiar with Patrick Wardle, I'd highly recommend you check out his blog and his work. He is a security consultant and pretty much the creme de la creme of Mac experts. His blog can be found at this link. Patrick has devoted himself to the study of Mac malware, even going so far as to finding vulnerabilities in both applications and the Mac Operating System itself.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
MAY 11, 2022
When it comes to correcting the appearance of teeth, there are a few different cosmetic dentistry options. Two of the most common are bonding and veneers. So, what’s the difference? And which one is better for you? In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of bonding vs. veneers so that you can make an informed decision about which option is best for you!
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 13, 2022
New research has discovered that a group of t cells, crucial to immune system function, can become confused, and instead of protecting immune function, they switch to supporting tumor cells. Conducted at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, scientists found large numbers of these malfunctioning t cells in tumors of the head and neck but not in inflamed gingiva.
ASDA Blog
MAY 11, 2022
The unspoken tie that unites students in all facets of continuing their education — whether they’re undergraduates, dental students, or medical students — is stress. It is like an ever-present ghost looming over our collective presence, reminding us of tasks, to-do lists, and worries. Stress levels these days are undoubtedly higher than in the past but are elevated in students pursuing higher education.
Coaches Corner
MAY 11, 2022
A Question To Ask Your Patients. There’s so much more to our patients than where they work, what type of insurance they have, and that gnarly MOD amalgam on tooth # 30. And getting to know them as a real person and not just a set of teeth goes a long way towards all of the things we want – treatment plan acceptance, sending referrals, etc… Maybe even more importantly – getting to know our patients is FUN!
Denticle
MAY 11, 2022
This is an interesting piece of news. The US Department of State has decided to dial up the pressure on the Conti ransomware gang. This group has been pretty prolific and in addition to making tons of money in ransom, they have also wrought havoc on a number of U.S. businesses and industries in general. If you have any interest, just type "Conti" into Google and see the number of hits.
Healthy Smiles
MAY 10, 2022
Do you dislike going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Because of dental anxiety and phobia, most people try to postpone or avoid going to the dentist. Unfortunately, if fear keeps you from visiting the dentist regularly, you’re more likely to develop gum disease , lose teeth early, and have other health problems. Keeping up with your annual preventative care, such as check-ups and cleanings, will help you avoid more serious dental problems and more expensive dental treatments down t
Gilreath Dental
MAY 7, 2022
Invisalign & Metal Braces: Which Is The Best Orthodontic Treatment? 90% of people report that a smile is the essential feature of an individual’s overall appearance. So to get beautifully aligned, healthy teeth, many individuals choose to get metal braces or Invisalign. But between Invisalign and metal braces, which one is suitable for you or… The post Invisalign & Metal Braces: Which Is The Best Treatment?
3M
MAY 11, 2022
The post Set them up for success: Treating Early Childhood Caries with Glass Ionomers appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
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