Oral Health Group
MARCH 29, 2023
Dental practice management involves running a dental practice effectively while delivering premium-quality patient care. In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, people must make their practices stand. more The post Making Your Dental Practice Stand Out appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 28, 2023
According to a recent trend on TiKTok, anyone can take a scaling instrument to their teeth to remove plaque. No training needed. 1 But some things are just better left to the pros. Normally performed in the dental office by a trained dental hygienist, scaling is key in removing plaque buildup. Because plaque can harden into calculus, the procedure involves the use of sharp instruments with thin profiles that can reach below the gumline.
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Dentistry Today
MARCH 30, 2023
As technology continues to advance, so too does the field of dentistry. In 2023, there are many technological breakthroughs that are revolutionizing the way dental treatments are performed, making them more efficient, accurate, and less invasive. Here are the top 5 technological innovations in dentistry in 2023. 3D Printing One of the most significant technological advancements in dentistry in recent years has been 3D printing. 3D printing has already had a significant impact on the dental indus
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 30, 2023
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 Oregon 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 Oregon.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 29, 2023
In Addition to Showcasing Laser Companies, ALD 2023 is Including a Variety of Complementary Products and Services That Can Enhance Today’s Laser Practice Coral Springs, Fla., March 27 , 2023 – The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), an international, professional membership association, recently announced that its upcoming annual conference is showcasing a diverse group of sponsors and exhibitors during its 30th a nniversary meeting.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 27, 2023
Dental work can often be costly for patients and dental clinic owners know it can be a fight to get new patients to attend their. more The post What To Consider When Writing A Dental Article? appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 29, 2023
Every hour, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the oral cavity and upper throat). Yet if oral cancer is detected and treated early, treatment-related health problems are reduced, and survival rates may increase. The Oral Cancer Foundation. (PRNewsFoto/Oral Cancer Foundation) (PRNewsFoto/Oral Cancer Foundation) This year an estimated 54,600 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S.
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Dental News and Technology
MARCH 28, 2023
WASHINGTON , March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, sponsored by the Delta Dental Institute, and published in JAMA Health Forum , finds that expanding the dental workforce in Oral Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) would reduce the risk of dental caries among children in underserved areas, improve care, and cut costs.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 30, 2023
Beginning January 1, 2024, dental providers will have four additional Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes that can be used for reimbursement related to the treatment of sleep apnea in the dental setting. The new codes cover screening for sleep apnea, home sleep apnea tests, and fabrication, delivery, and titration of oral appliances used to address sleep apnea.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 31, 2023
Every dentist has faced the challenge of trying to get the team on board with a big change. In the business world, this process is known as managing disruptive organizational change, and it isn’t something taught in dental school. As practice leaders, many dentists encounter the need to make essential changes to practice operations or systems but meet with team resistance.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 30, 2023
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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 28, 2023
ABOMS announced the second-largest administration of its Oral Certifying Examination in the history of the organization. CHICAGO , March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) has successfully administered the Oral Certifying Examination to a near-record number of candidates from January 30, 2023 to February 3, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 28, 2023
The acute inflammation indicative of periodontitis can be terminated by eliminating the antigen or the injury-causing factor, and therefore, the goals of the etiotrophic phase of periodontal therapy are to remove the factors that cause this inflammation, 1 while the goals of the maintenance phase are to maintain the biofilm in its pre-ordered state.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 30, 2023
Mosaic Dental Collective, LLC (“Mosaic”) announced a partnership with Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a leading alternative investment manager and capital partner for North American middle market companies. Mosaic is a leading dental services organization (DSO) supporting 49 affiliated dental offices in California and Washington, with a differentiated dentist-led DSO model.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 30, 2023
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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 27, 2023
WASHINGTON , March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in recognition of World Oral Health Day, the Delta Dental Institute is launching a new campaign, Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce , to help increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups. While racial and ethnic diversity among health professionals is linked to improved outcomes and greater health equity, the current oral health workforce does not reflect the changing demographics
My Social Practice
MARCH 31, 2023
Answers to Crazy Patient Questions: ChatGPT for Dentistry You may have recently heard about ChatGPT and the company that developed the product, OpenAi. There are some very interesting advances in artificial intelligence recently and we’ve been using some of the tools to help write, copy and create images. I came across a few articles that had compiled some of the craziest questions that dentists had gotten from patients.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 28, 2023
Is your practice the victim of boring marketing? Marketing can be a daunting task for dental practice owners , especially because most dentists have never been specifically trained on the dos and don’ts. Most of the practice owners we meet are accustomed to relying solely on word of mouth to attract new patients. Unfortunately, that approach just doesn’t work like it used to.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 27, 2023
By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to improving your smile, dental bonding is more popular today than it has ever been. Why? The beauty of bonding materials has radically improved over the last decade. It allows your dentist to remove less of your natural tooth than porcelain crowns or veneers. Your treatment can almost always be completed in one visit making it very convenient.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 27, 2023
Researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have developed a simple score to describe the level of cytokines found in saliva, and they assert this score corresponds to the severity of periodontal inflammation. While more research is needed to test this approach, it could hold promise for measuring how well a patient responds to periodontal therapy, and also predict disease recurrence or detect ongoing inflammation related to systemic conditions.
Coaches Corner
MARCH 29, 2023
If you ever have a crappy day in dentistry, well you’re not alone. It happens to all of us from time to time. And sometimes when a day doesn’t go well, you start to question what you are doing. What is your purpose? When you get down, just remember you are a dental professional and you have it better than most people in this country! Want a few reasons why?
Dentistry Today
MARCH 30, 2023
Introducing Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release—a new toothpaste that significantly reduces harmful plaque bacteria, resulting in 2X less gum-harming plaque compared to regular fluoride toothpaste with daily brushing. 1 When it comes to oral health , it is important to get ahead and stay ahead of potential problems, 2 which is why Colgate is doubling down on proactive care with the new Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 29, 2023
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Dealing with a Dental Lesion – Now What? The post Dealing with a Dental Lesion, Now What!? appeared first on igniteDDS.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 26, 2023
Members of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association are rallying their lawmakers in support of four bills impacting the provision of oral healthcare in the state. The group stands behind the following pieces of legislation: HD111/SD747, the Act to Improve Oral Health for All Massachusetts Residents, which would enable the licensure of dental therapists in the state HD3952/SD2062, which would grant dental hygienists the ability to administer botox and dermal fillers once specific training
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
MARCH 29, 2023
If you have an infection in your tooth, and the decay has reached the pulp, your dentist will likely recommend a root canal. This is a common procedure that many people undergo every year. Root canals are necessary when the infection has compromised the integrity of the pulp, and they provide an alternative to tooth extraction. In this blog post, we will discuss what to expect during a root canal treatment, as well as the benefits of choosing this option over tooth extraction!
Dentistry Today
MARCH 28, 2023
There exists great variability between states in efficacy of dental board regulatory oversight and discipline. Numbers of professional regulatory boards assume their charge to protect the public welfare with earnest efforts. Others are seemingly overwhelmed by internal corruption and/or gross incompetence. Ultimately, responsibility for a healthy functioning dental board rests upon state governors who appoint members (and can demand resignations) and state attorneys general who assign a board’s
Rosemont Review
MARCH 29, 2023
The plastic surgery marketing firm is celebrating its 15 th year as exhibitors at the annual conference of The Aesthetic Society®. San Diego, CA – Rosemont Media, a plastic surgery marketing firm based in San Diego, will be exhibiting at the annual meeting of The Aesthetic Society® for the 15 th consecutive year. Previously known as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The Aesthetic Society® is one of the most prestigious medical organizations in the world devoted to fostering co
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 25, 2023
A recent study presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research/Canadian Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting found that the presence of fixed prostheses among those with tooth loss correlated to lower rates of cognitive decline. The Boston University-based study, which included more than 550 men, compared cognition and masticatory function between those who had removable prostheses vs fixed prostheses.
3M
MARCH 26, 2023
The post Selective caries removal – take it or leave it? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 30, 2023
For more than 40 years, Steven E. Eckert , DDS, MS has been one of the most prominent names in implant dentistry, winning several awards throughout his career and serving as a mentor and coach for many prosthodontists in the ClearChoice Dental Implant Center network. While Dr. Eckert is now retired, his accomplishments continue to significantly impact the field.
The Dental Elf
MARCH 30, 2023
A group of Scottish Specialty Registrars in Special Care Dentistry look at a recent review of available measurement tools for assessing oral health and orofacial pain in dependent adults, which can be used by the non-dental caregivers. Nine tools were identified and despite a lack of comprehensive testing a number demonstrate reliability and validity.
Rosemont Review
MARCH 27, 2023
Top digital marketing agency Rosemont Media, LLC will exhibit at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 39th Annual Scientific Session in Grapevine, TX, marking the company’s 15th consecutive year in attendance. San Diego, CA — The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) will be holding its 40th Annual Scientific Session at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, drawing hundreds of the most elite cosmetic dentistry professionals in the country.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 31, 2023
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences wants to show high school students that a vast array of careers awaits them once they graduate and provide information on the additional education and/or training needed to begin working in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or health sciences. Through its Pathways Academy Program, which serves low-income students, the university recently hosted a career day that highlighted health-related professions, including dental hygiene.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 28, 2023
United Dental Corporation (UDC), a rapidly growing Dental Partnership Organization (DPO), announced the acquisition of its second tranche of dental practices across the United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. UDC’s newest practices bolster its presence in key markets like Georgia and new markets like New York and Illinois.
My Social Practice
MARCH 31, 2023
2023’s Best Pediatric Dentist SEO Strategies A huge part of marketing for pediatric dentists is making sure your practice is up to current SEO standards. Without good SEO (Search Engine Optimization), your online presence takes a major back seat, and your other marketing efforts may go unnoticed. Let’s go over some pediatric dental SEO basics, and focus on the best strategies for your practice to implement moving forward.
Healthy Smiles
MARCH 29, 2023
Leave all your concerns behind and smile without embarrassment. You will live a significantly better life with good dental aesthetics and a stunning smile. Your looks should draw the crowd’s attention if your teeth are healthy and attractive. However, if your teeth’s appearance impacts your smile or your smile is not satisfying, you should consider veneers.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 29, 2023
In 2023, the stealing of data conjures up the disappearance of digital records into the darkest parts of the web. However, hard-copy data remain highly valuable as one California dental office unfortunately discovered. At 3 in the morning, a thief broke into a Sherman Oaks dental practice and stole hundreds of patient record folders that were stored on a shelf in the front office.
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