Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 24, 2021
0%. Orthodontic treatment is based on the principle that forces applied to teeth produce stresses on the periodontal ligament and, in turn, induce bone remodeling, which results in tooth movement. javi_indy / iStock / Getty Images Plus. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Periodontal diseases need not be controlled before performing orthodontic treatment.
Your Dental Marketing Sucks
MAY 23, 2021
Good branding gives people irresistible reasons to work with you. When your dental practice engenders trust, prospective patients will CHOOSE to work with YOU…if you have a strong and compelling point of differentiation. This became clear when I was looking for some kitchen and bath remodeling. Yes, watching too much HGTV won my wife over to spending some money on updating our home.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 24, 2021
The dental profession is in Amy Coplen’s DNA. Her parents were both dental lab technicians, and her mother eventually became a dental hygienist. While in high school, Coplen worked as a dental assistant. “From that point on,” she says, “I knew I wanted a career in dentistry.” . Now program director and associate professor at Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies in Hillsboro, Oregon, Coplen recently took the time to provide some insights into her career trajectory and her passion
Ask The Dentist
MAY 25, 2021
Cavitations are not widely recognized in the field of dentistry, despite a growing body of evidence to support their effects on the body. In today’s episode, Dr. B explains what cavitation is, how this empty space in your body – where no bone exists – links to chronic disease, and walks us through steps to take if you think you may have one.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MAY 28, 2021
Whether we’re living in a pandemic, adjusting to life after COVID-19, or just trying to get through the day, there are times when we all need a “mental break” and need a few moments to change our thought patterns and deal with the pressure we may be feeling at the moment. Thanks to this Guide to Mental Health Assistance for Students , we’ve found three things you can do right now to help shift your mental state and find moments in your day to recalibrate and refocus.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 28, 2021
Delta Dental will administer the CAHPS Dental Plan Survey nationally to gather insights into patients' oral health experiences and improve oral healthcare OAK BROOK, Ill., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Dental Plans Association announced the nationwide deployment of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Dental Plan Survey by its member companies covering all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico in 2021.
Oral Health Group
MAY 24, 2021
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Social Media Success in the Age of COVID-19 appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Dentistry Gone Digital
MAY 24, 2021
Is your dental practice having problems with cancellations in a post-COVID world? Dr. David Rice is here with some advice that can help your business. The post 3 steps to stop cancellations in your dental practice appeared first on igniteDDS.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 27, 2021
Intelliscan 3D has been selected by the prestigious magazine as their Editor's Choice. TAMPA, Fla., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelliscan 3D is revolutionizing the industry with a simplified intraoral scanning experience. Already recognized as one of the best all-around, most cost-effective intraoral scanner to hit the market, buzz continues to build about Intelliscan 3D as Dental Products Report named Intelliscan 3D as its Editor's Choice for Intraoral Scanners.
My Social Practice
MAY 26, 2021
The hardest part of dental marketing is the same as the hardest part of everything else — getting started. With everything that goes into running a successful dental practice, it’s a wonder that dental professionals even have time to breathe. Not to mention, coming up with effective dental marketing ideas. And with so much to do, it’s easy to delay things that you might see as secondary to patient care, such as blogging on your site and staying consistent on social medi a.
Vacaville Dental Professionals
MAY 28, 2021
Thinking about getting cosmetic dental veneers? Still looking for a Vacaville porcelain veneer dentist ? Here are some of the most common FAQ our cosmetic dentist hears each day: What do dental veneers correct? Cosmetic veneers are designed to mask the appearance of chipped enamel, surface stains, misshaped teeth, small gaps, and crooked teeth. Our Vacaville cosmetic dentist will discuss the exact shape and contour you want to achieve.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MAY 24, 2021
By Amisha Singh, DDS. We are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) people. We like numbers. Our problems have one solution. Right and wrong are our anthem. That doesn’t sound very accessible, does it? Well, that is because of how STEM has traditionally been taught. There are elements of these fields which are a little more structured. After all, 2+2 cannot really equal much besides 4.
Dental News and Technology
MAY 26, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY, May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- eAssist Dental Solutions has been awarded a HIPAA certification by Compliancy Group LLC. With dental insurance providers mandating adherence to HIPAA in patient narratives and communication, the need for third party compliance audits and risk assessment has become more important than ever before. By remaining on the cutting edge of new requirements, legal risks, and patient privacy laws, eAssist Dental Solutions has worked to further cement its status
Off the Cusp
MAY 27, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Air quality has been a hot topic for a very long time whether it be air pollution, secondhand smoke or the aerosols in a dental setting. Covid-19 has further illuminated the focus on aerosols in the dental setting over the past year. This video from Linda Harvey, RDH, an experienced compliance and risk management strategist, dives into what you can do to be safe and achieve higher quality air in your practice.
Gilreath Dental
MAY 27, 2021
At Gilreath Family Dentistry, our job is to help patients feel confident in their smile. Our office offers a full menu of services to enhance the health and appearance of your teeth and gums. We want you to have a life that is full of smiling and laughing. Unfortunately, for the aging adult, these facial… The post A Dentist That Can Smooth Your Smile Lines appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MAY 24, 2021
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA. For those dentists just out of dental school or in the process of changing jobs as an associate from one dental practice to another, think of the power that is possessed when interviewing for that position. Dental school is completed and the ability to earn and learn while on the job is on the horizon. Do not discount what the owner or interviewer sees when attempting to hire someone to fill a vacancy created when another associate just left the practice or when expansi
Dental News and Technology
MAY 24, 2021
ANN ARBOR—Peri-implantitis, a condition where tissue and bone around dental implants becomes infected, besets roughly one-quarter of dental implant patients, and currently there's no reliable way to assess how patients will respond to treatment of this condition. To that end, a team led by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry developed a machine learning algorithm, a form of artificial intelligence, to assess an individual patient's risk of regenerative outcomes after surgical treatmen
3M
MAY 25, 2021
The post Ways to optimize the teamwork with the dental technician appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 28, 2021
Emerging research shows that immunity to the novel coronavirus may last upwards of 1 year, especially among those who are fully vaccinated and have recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Two studies, one published in Nature , the other in BioRxiv , found that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 infection and also received COVID-19 vaccinations will most likely not need a booster shot to maintain their immunity.
Planet DDS
MAY 24, 2021
“A rising tide lifts all boats.”. That quote has primary reference to economic conditions and forecasts. But in principle, it could certainly apply to your practice culture and how you set your dental hygienists up for success. The “lift” you provide your hygiene team can impact your practice in general and your patient experience specifically. As with all teams, each member brings unique contributions to overall success.
Off the Cusp
MAY 24, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Finding efficiencies and filling schedules at a new practice. April Mills set her sights on growth as a new co-owner of a Columbia, South Carolina, dental practice, and she saw Eaglesoft as a tool to help her get there. “In order to grow fast, I needed systems in place to get active patients back on the schedule and to reactivate patients that hadn’t been with us for a few years,” said Mills, who purchased the practice and Eaglesoft prac
3M
MAY 25, 2021
The post What acid attacks the teeth? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 24, 2021
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds that dentists are at lower risk for contracting SARS-CoV-2 than other healthcare providers such as nurses and physicians. Based on data collected from June 2020 to November 2020, the rate of infection for dentists was only 2.6%. Dentists’ monthly incidence rate ranged from 0.2% to 1.1%, compared with 3.3% to 35.3% for healthcare providers.
Planet DDS
MAY 27, 2021
It’s not easy comparing the true cost of ownership between a cloud-based SaaS product versus premise-based dental imaging software. This article will break down the actual cost of ownership for cloud-based XVWeb. Imagine if you went to a car dealership and leased a new car. After a few months, you noticed some new features being offered in newer cars.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
MAY 28, 2021
If you or your teen needs braces but don’t want to go through traditional metal wires and brackets, FASTBRACES® is for you. This comprehensive orthodontic treatment is just like traditional braces in that it can address “bad bites” or malocclusions, such as overbites, underbites, crowding/crooked teeth, spacing/gaps, open bite and crossbites. Here is how FASTBRACES® could give you beautiful results — fast. .
Your Dental Marketing Sucks
MAY 26, 2021
But we hate making decisions. Did you know that people spend an average of 7.4 minutes deciding what to stream on television? I can attest! My wife and I “cut the cable” more than a decade ago and we’ve been streaming our TV entertainment ever since. Our favorite go-to channel is Classic Reel on Roku. We love the golden age of Hollywood classics and Reel has them in spades.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 24, 2021
New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry’s World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center, together with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health, will host a virtual event on Wednesday, May 26 on integrating oral health and global health. In January 2021, the WHO adopted a resolution on oral health calling for the development of a global oral health strategy, action plan, and monitoring framework in order to integrate oral health with Universal Health Coverage and the global agenda for nonc
Denticle
MAY 26, 2021
For the past 2 or 3 years now, I've been using Emsisoft to protect my office from cyberthreats.
Hardin Dental
MAY 26, 2021
*Model-Closeup of a woman with perfect teeth smiling. If you are concerned about a smile that is less than picture-perfect, it might be time to consider teeth whitening as your next cosmetic endeavor. Teeth whitening is performed to lighten the shade of your teeth, making them more attractive and inviting. As long as your teeth are healthy, you will make a great candidate for the procedure.
Your Dental Marketing Sucks
MAY 26, 2021
But we hate making decisions. Did you know that people spend an average of 7.4 minutes deciding what to stream on television? I can attest! My wife and I “cut the cable” more than a decade ago and we’ve been streaming our TV entertainment ever since. Our favorite go-to channel is Classic Reel on Roku. We love the golden age of Hollywood classics and Reel has them in spades.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 24, 2021
Among the most prolific neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson disease typically impacts the entire body, involving motor, autonomic, cognitive, and behavioral functions. Without a cure, patients undergo numerous changes and pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments, until they, ultimately, succumb to the disease. Oral health maintenance in patients with Parkinson disease can be particularly challenging.
The Big Brush
MAY 26, 2021
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has recently created a new set of guidelines for the classification of periodontal disease. These guidelines are valuable but they can also be confusing and complicated. Because of that, dentists will want to take a careful look at what they offer and what they're requiring, in order to follow them correctly.
Modern Family Dental
MAY 26, 2021
Although much of the focus surrounding teeth involves the appearance of teeth, common dental problems typically extend past visible issues to underlying concerns. At Modern Family Dental Care, we believe that oral health should be treated with an eye on underlying causes and that all incoming patients have the power to support their health. Read more » The post Getting to the Root of Common Teeth Problems appeared first on Modern Family Dental Care.
Your Dental Marketing Sucks
MAY 26, 2021
But we hate making decisions. Did you know that people spend an average of 7.4 minutes deciding what to stream on television? I can attest! My wife and I “cut the cable” more than a decade ago and we’ve been streaming our TV entertainment ever since. Our favorite go-to channel is Classic Reel on Roku. We love the golden age of Hollywood classics and Reel has them in spades.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MAY 27, 2021
GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health brands, including Sensodyne, parodontax and Aquafresh. The first partnership, with strategic packaging supplier, Albea , will see GSKCH switch its toothpaste tubes from aluminum barrier laminates to the patented Greenleaf laminate.
Denticle
MAY 26, 2021
Who doesn't love Lego? The company is a juggernaut of creativity with sets that celebrate movies, comic books, and other cool topics such as Star Wars. In fact, last year the company released a Millennium Falcon™ model that has 7541 pieces and retails for $799.99 The Falcon model was a huge hit and, in fact, remains so popular that as of this post it is sold out on the Lego website.
Healthy Smiles
MAY 25, 2021
Invisalign is one of the most renowned ways to straighten your teeth. The treatment requires wearing a set of custom-made and transparent plastic aligners over the teeth that apply pressure on the teeth to move them into the right position. You need to wear the Invisalign aligners for an allotted time frame to get the best results. One of the biggest perks of Invisalign aligners is that it straightens teeth without restricting your diet.
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