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How to Market a Dental Practice on Instagram and Facebook

Identity Dental

Leveraging social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook can be an effective way to grow your dental practice and attract new patients. With Instagram Reels, a feature allowing users to create short videos set to music, it has become even easier to reach a wider audience. Here are some key tips to make the […] The post How to Market a Dental Practice on Instagram and Facebook appeared first on Identity Dental Marketing.

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Empowering Dental Teams: How To Inspire & Develop Leadership In Your Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick In today’s shrinking workforce, many practice owners either struggle with high team turnover or haven’t recovered from practicing in a post-COVID world where many dental professionals did not return to the field. Practice owners and managers often ask themselves how to build a cohesive, long-term team of leaders. Team members need to feel a sense of ownership and engagement.

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The Truth about Toxins in Toothpaste

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Growing up in the 1960s, we were a loyal Crest toothpaste family. The thought of using any other toothpaste was out of the question. Switching to Colgate was blasphemy. We believed we needed to use commercial toothpaste with fluoride or our teeth would rot from cavities. Giving up “commercial” toothpaste is hard. Nowadays, I have at minimum six different toothpaste tubes in my drawer (none contain fluoride and I will explain why shortly).

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Veterinary Dentistry Specialists Adds a Veterinary Cardiologist

Dentistry Today

The Mt. Laurel, NJ, office of Veterinary Dentistry Specialists (VDS), a veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice, has added board-certified veterinary cardiologist Megan King, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), to its roster of dental and anesthesia specialists. Adding comprehensive outpatient veterinary cardiology services makes VDS the first and only veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice in the nation with anesthesiology and cardiology specialists available to care for each patient.

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The cap on medical and dental student numbers in the UK

Dental News and Technology

This briefing provides an overview of government policy on training doctors and dentists in the UK. It highlights calls to lift the cap on medical and dental school places and explains some of the associated challenges. Click here for more.

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Cracked Tooth? Causes, Treatment & Repair

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to cracked teeth, is there any truth to the old saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it?” Likely not. Let’s take a closer look. Types of Cracked Teeth First, there are different types of cracked teeth. 1. Craze Lines There are very superficial cracks in teeth your dentist or hygienist will call craze lines. Craze lines happen as we age.

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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With early detection and treatment, oral cancer is highly survivable. Unfortunately, many cases are diagnosed in late stages. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of screening, especially at every dental appointment. Traditionally, exposure to tobacco and alcohol has been the most common risk factor. Today, however, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is increasingly responsible for oral cancer.

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Dental MRI-only a future vision or standard of care? A literature review on current indications and applications of MRI in dentistry

Dental News and Technology

2023 Mar 29;20220333 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20220333 Abstract MRI is increasingly used as a diagnostic tool for visualising the dentoalveolar complex. A comprehensive review of the current indications and applications of MRI in the dental specialities of orthodontics (I), endodontics (II), prosthodontics (III), periodontics (IV), and oral surgery (V), pediatric dentistry (VI), operative dentistry is still missing and is therefore provided by the present work.The current literature on dental MRI shows

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Restore Your Smile with Same Day Crowns

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do you have a broken, chipped or cracked tooth that is causing you pain? Are you concerned about your smile’s appearance? Same day crowns may be the perfect solution. Same day crowns help moderate-to-severely damaged teeth. Crowns are a versatile restoration device that helps patients with cosmetic flaws in their teeth. To learn more about how they could help you, read this!

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ADA Seeks Greater Support to Provide US Veterans With Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On March 28, the American Dental Association (ADA) sent a letter to Congress requesting more support in providing dental care to United States veterans. The letter asked for $1.25 billion to fund VA Dentistry, which is $50 million higher than what has been budgeted. ADA leadership also requested that the status of the assistant under secretary for health for dentistry be the same as all other healthcare-related assistant under secretaries for health to ensure that dental providers have a seat at

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The Forsyth Institute Welcomes Pacific Dental Services CEO to Board of Directors

Dentistry Today

The Forsyth Institute , a global leader in oral health research and clinical care, is pleased to announce that Stephen E. Thorne, IV , founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services (PDS), has been appointed to the board of directors. Mr. Thorne founded PDS in 1994, and today, it is one of the leading organizations in the country dedicated to providing administrative and business support to dental and medical practices, serving nearly 1,000 practices throughout the United States.

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Developing Deep Learning Methods for Classification of Teeth in Dental Panoramic Radiography”

Dental News and Technology

doi.org/10.1016/j.oooo.2023.02.02 ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY Abstract Objectives In this study, we aim to compare two different deep learning method of Faster R-CNN and YOLO-V4 for the classification of teeth in dental panoramic radiography. Study Design Our method is based on deep learning models trained on a semantic segmentation task. This study was carried out on 1200 panoramic radiographs selected by retrospectively.

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Why Is That Crown So Expensive?

Coaches Corner

“Why is that crown so expensive?” can be a tough question for a dentist to answer, especially in a way that gets a caller to appoint, Well, that’s the mystery shopper call we did on today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast for dentists. The answers ranged from horrible to hilarious to something that has never happened before!

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What is the All-on-4 dental implant system?

Implantation Dental Center

The All-on-4 dental implant system is a dental restoration procedure that involves placing four dental implants in the jawbone to support a full arch of fixed teeth. This system is designed to provide a permanent, non-removable solution for patients who have lost all or most of their teeth in one or both arches. The All-on-4 … What is the All-on-4 dental implant system?

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AAPD Garners Legislative Support for Expanding Patient Oral Health Access

Dentistry Today

An advocacy campaign led by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) successfully garnered broad bipartisan political support within Congress to improve access to oral health care primarily for children served by the Medicaid program and for people with disabilities. U.S. Senate and House letters were sent to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), applauding recent federal efforts to work with the dental community to address a national crisis related to operating room access for

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Antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures for patients at high risk of infective endocarditis - A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (IE) after invasive dental procedures is controversial. Expert consensus guidelines are inconsistent, either restricting its use to high-risk individuals or advising its use again. Objectives: To determine whether there is a genuine need for AP to prevent IE in high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures.

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IDS 2023: WE ARE BACK!!

3M

The post IDS 2023: WE ARE BACK!! appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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3 Surprising Benefits of Intraoral Scanning

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 7 Second When deciding whether to invest in new technology, practices often get stuck on the question of cost/ROI and miss the bigger picture. Considering the intraoral scanner, making the move to digital impressions benefits your practice and patients well beyond the bottom line. Here are three valuable benefits to investing in an intraoral scanner.

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Pac-Dent Introduces Rodin All-Purpose Glaze and Rodin Palette Naturalizing Kit

Dentistry Today

Pac-Dent, Inc. is excited to expand its groundbreaking line of Rodin 3D Resin Printing Materials with the launch of the Rodin All-Purpose Glaze and Rodin Palette Naturalizing Kit at the upcoming LAB DAY WEST show on May 12th and 13th. Designed to complement 3D printed prefabricated teeth and denture base materials such as Rodin Sculpture and Rodin Denture Base, Rodin Palette Naturalizing Kit is a cutting-edge light curable staining system.

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ADA encourages reporting of adverse events related to some palatal expanders

Dental News and Technology

The ADA encourages dental professionals, as well as the public, to report to the Food and Drug Administration serious complications or adverse events associated with the use of certain dental devices that are fixed palatal expanders. The FDA identified palatal expanders of concern, including anterior growth guidance appliances and fixed anterior growth guidance appliances, and anterior remodeling appliances and fixed anterior remodeling appliances.

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I don’t like the removable denture over implants, do I have another alternative?

Implantation Dental Center

Alternatives to placing removable dentures over dental implants Yes, there are other alternatives to removable dentures over dental implants. One alternative is a fixed dental implant bridge. This is a non-removable dental restoration that is anchored to dental implants. The bridge is custom-made to fit your mouth and is designed to look and function like … I don’t like the removable denture over implants, do I have another alternative?

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6 Tips to last your Veneers in Burwood longer

Healthy Smiles

The dental veneers are thin shells that are made to fit in the front surface of the teeth. They can be customized using porcelain or composite resin. These are to enhance the appearance of teeth that are unevenly spaced, chipped, misaligned, or discolored. Dental veneers are a widely used cosmetic dental treatment , given their ability to enhance the appearance of teeth significantly.

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Walgreens Returns as the Exclusive Retail Partner of Red Nose Day

Dentistry Today

Today, Walgreens nationwide kick off sales and in-store donations for the ninth annual Red Nose Day campaign to support healthy communities and help end the cycle of child poverty. Now through May 31, customers can visit Walgreens and Duane Reade locations and show their support by donating in-store via pin-pad or purchasing a Red Nose for $1, with all profits benefitting Red Nose Day.

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MouthWatch Offers Comfort Soft™ by Armor Dental to Enhance its Teledentistry and Intraoral Imaging Solutions

Dental News and Technology

Metuchen, NJ – April 1 2 , 2023 – MouthWatch, LLC , recognized as a dental industry leader in teledentistry and intraoral imaging solutions , is now offering the Comfort Soft™ under a new agreement with Armor Dental , the manufacturer of patented, soft-retraction dental instruments. Comfort Soft is a dual-purpose soft tissue retractor designed to provide a clearer view of the patient’s mouth while delivering a more comfortable chairside patient experience.

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Health Resources & Services Administration Wants Americans to Take Care of Their Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has launched a new campaign geared toward consumers to encourage good oral health. The campaign features statistics on the poor state of oral health in the United States including the fact that 46% of Americans older than 30 have periodontal disease and 13% of American children have untreated decay.

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What is a cantilever bridge on a dental prosthesis?

Implantation Dental Center

A cantilever on a dental prosthesis is an extension of the prosthesis that is unsupported at one end. In other words, it is a part of the prosthesis that extends beyond the last tooth or implant that provides support. Cantilevers are commonly used in dental prostheses to replace missing teeth, especially in situations where there … What is a cantilever bridge on a dental prosthesis?

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MouthWatch Offers Comfort Soft by Armor Dental

Dentistry Today

MouthWatch, LLC , recognized as a dental industry leader in teledentistry and intraoral imaging solutions, is now offering the Comfort Soft under a new agreement with Armor Dental , the manufacturer of patented, soft-retraction dental instruments. Comfort Soft is a dual-purpose soft tissue retractor designed to provide a clearer view of the patient’s mouth while delivering a more comfortable chairside patient experience.

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Smiling More Can Improve Health and Wellbeing. Are Your Teeth Ready to Shine?

90210 Dentist

4 Minute Read: Fake it until you make it. We’ve all heard that saying, and surprisingly, it’s scientifically proven to help improve our quality of life. Philosopher William James was one of the first to propose that acting as if you already have the positives you feel are lacking in life is the best way to see them to fruition. Scientist Charles Darwin believed that facial expressions directly affect our mood.

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‘Mini-Residencies’ Help Public Health Dentists Broaden Their Skill Sets

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dentists serving low-income and underinsured patients via federally qualified health centers in Western North Carolina were frustrated by the need to refer many of their complex patients to other providers. The referral process and lengthy wait times impeded patients from receiving necessary dental care that impacted their quality of life. Because these dentists do not typically perform complex procedures, such as wisdom tooth extraction and root canals, they did not feel comfortable treating pa

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Benco Dental and Matthews Specialty Vehicles Join Forces To Offer The Industry's Most Advanced Mobile Dental Coach

Denticle

Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, was the first company of its kind to offer practice space planning starting in 1978. Matthews Specialty Vehicles has been building America's premier mobile healthcare coaches since 1992, including alternative fuel and electric models. Starting now, Benco and Matthews are merging their unequaled 75+ years of combined experience in these areas to offer customers one expert resource for custom, tu

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Freedom Dental Partners Affiliates Acquire Manhattan’s dntl bar

Dentistry Today

Freedom Dental Partners, an autonomous dental services organization, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Manhattan’s dntl bar, New York City’s “one-stop shop” for dental needs. Freedom Dental Partners Affiliates Acquire Manhattan’s dntl bar “We are excited to welcome the dntl bar team to the Freedom Dental Partners family,” said Avi Weisfogel, CEO of Freedom Dental Partners. “This acquisition is a key part of our growth strategy, and we lo

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Invisalign Teen Info: Reasons to choose Invisalign for Teens

Gilreath Dental

Are you a teen who needs braces but dreads the thought of metal wires and brackets? Look no further than Invisalign Teen! This innovative treatment option offers all the benefits of traditional braces without any hassle. Say goodbye to uncomfortable adjustments and hello to clear, removable aligners that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. In this… The post Invisalign Teen Info: Reasons to choose Invisalign for Teens appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Success Simplified for Partial Indirect Restorations

3M

Minimal Invasive Dentistry is based on the concept of non-maleficence, which should be the underlying principle of every dental treatment. In the Indirect procedures, it is essential to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible without compromising the outcome. Partial Indirect restorations such as inlays, onlays, partial crowns and table-tops are conservative treatment options that restore the function and esthetics of posterior teeth.

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Effectively Addressing External Root Resorption

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

There are multiple forms of external root resorption. Each presents with its own unique signs and symptoms. However, the pathogenesis is linked to the loss or damage of the periodontal ligament, activating cementoblasts. 1,2 External root resorption is a pathological process, which tends to occur following a wide range of mechanical or chemical stimuli such as infection, pressure, trauma, or orthodontic tooth movement.

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Dugoni School of Dentistry Volunteers Care for Guatemalans During Spring Break Service Trip

Dentistry Today

A group of 12 students and four faculty members from University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry spent their spring break over the last week of March traveling to Central America to provide much-needed care to people in Guatemala. Based out of a dental clinic in Xenacoj, just outside of Antigua, the volunteers spent their time providing a wide range of treatment to children and adults.

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Say Goodbye to Silver Fillings: The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings

Gilreath Dental

Are you tired of those unsightly silver fillings in your teeth? You’re not alone. Many people are opting for tooth-colored fillings which blend seamlessly into your natural teeth, providing a more aesthetically pleasing look. But that’s not the only benefit! In this blog post, we’ll dive into the many advantages of saying goodbye to silver… The post Say Goodbye to Silver Fillings: The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Success Simplified: Dalin?s netiesiogin?s restauracijos

3M

Minimaliai invazyvios odontologijos principas „Svarbiausia – nepakenkti“ turėtų tapti kiekvienos restauracinės procedūros pagrindu, siekiant išsaugoti kiek įmanoma daugiau danties audinių. Dalinės netiesioginės restauracijos, tokios kaip įklotai, užklotai, daliniai vainikėliai ir okliuzinės laminatės yra tausojantys danties audinius atstatymo metodai, leidžiantys optimaliai atstatyti galinių dantų funkciją ir estetiką.

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