Oral Health Group
APRIL 18, 2022
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Ideas and Inspiration for Great Dental Posts on Social Media appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Med Rank Interactive
APRIL 20, 2022
The world of marketing and finding patients has changed vastly over the last several years. No longer is word-of-mouth, referrals from dental practices, or even checking the phone book enough to get new patients and sustain regular practice growth. A new mindset is needed to project your oral surgery practice into the future with more patient leads.
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Dental News and Technology
APRIL 20, 2022
Published: April 09, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem The use of dense polytetrafluoroethylene (dPTFE) membranes in alveolar ridge preservation may help reduce the risk of bacterial contamination and infection, maintaining the soft-tissue anatomy. However, systematic reviews on their efficacy in postextraction sites are lacking. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the efficacy of alveolar ridge preservation with dPTFE membranes when used al
Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 18, 2022
By: Ava Guzman. After graduation, dentistry students might immediately want to start working in order to get a return on their educational investment and earn a living. However, between student loans and the money needed to open up a clinic, the costs are steep. Saving Money for Your Dental Practice. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that an initial cost of $500,000 is required to start a career as a dentist.
Off the Cusp
APRIL 22, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 21 Second. Spring’s arrival brings tiny buds that grow into verdant leaves, and grass that grows greener by the day. As the calendar turns to April and nature continues greening up, Earth Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to take steps toward a “greener” planet. A quick search will show you green dentistry is much more than a trend, with tips, advice and examples of practices that are doing it well just a few mouse clicks away.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 19, 2022
A University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine study on how mothers obtain information regarding the use of fluoride found that social networks—composed of family members, healthcare providers, and community members—often provide conflicting information on the safety of fluoride and its role in caries prevention. The study of more than 125 mothers of children ages 3 to 5 residing in Pennsylvania and West Virginia demonstrated that the conflicting information hampered the ability of mothers
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 22, 2022
Published: April 08, 2022 DOI: [link] Journal of Endodontics Introduction One of the challenges in apical surgery in mandibular molars is the thick buccal cortical bone plate, which might lead to access errors, damage to neighboring teeth, and injury to healthy tissue. Surgical guide templates with three-dimensional impressions have been suggested for use in such cases, allowing greater precision.
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Off the Cusp
APRIL 19, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 7 Minute, 9 Second. Sustainability is, literally, a global concept. Encompassing everything from public health and environmental concerns to food and energy production to practices of consumption and disposal, sustainability is perhaps best summarized as the ability to meet current needs without compromising future needs.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 21, 2022
Each year in the United States, more than 1 billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away, according to the American Dental Association. When Rodrick Wiggins, a student at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, considered the environmental implications of so much discarded plastic, he knew he needed to act. Wiggins reached out to TerraCycle, a company that handles difficult-to-recycle products, to see if he could enlist its help in recycling the many toothbrushes, toothpastes,
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 21, 2022
Published: 09 April 2022 Oral Radiology ( 2022 ) Abstract In recent years, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has made great strides through various technical improvements and new sequences, which have made it one of the most promising and leading imaging techniques in the head and neck region. As modern imaging techniques in dentistry aim to reduce radiation exposure, this systematic review evaluated the possibilities, advantages, and disadvantages of advanced imaging diagnostics using dental MRI
Rosemont Review
APRIL 19, 2022
While a website rebuild can refer to a backend rework, a move to a different platform, or some combination of these, one thing is for sure – the process of transferring your website’s data must be handled with great care. In fact, anyone who has ever undergone a website redesign knows that the ordeal can feel almost like a gamble, as there is a fine line between a successful website relaunch and a failed one.
Off the Cusp
APRIL 21, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 3 Minute, 47 Second. In an earlier blog post , we shared the story of Artisan Dental, a practice in Madison, Wisconsin, that includes sustainability as part of its mission. Artisan Dental is the first carbon-neutral general dentistry office in the United States and a Certified B Corporation. With sustainable business practices at its core, the team at Artisan Dental is always looking for ways to reduce its environmental footprint.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 17, 2022
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have found a new type of cell, called an ionocyte, that is integral to the health of salivary glands. Ionocytes ensure that enough ions of potassium, calcium, and chlorine are present in saliva, in addition to producing a growth factor protein—FGF 10—that may help heal damaged salivary glands, a frequent side effect of cancer treatment.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 19, 2022
Published: 11 April 2022 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 8 , Article number: 16 ( 2022 ) Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to systematically review the available evidence to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation or vitamin D depletion on the osseointegration of implants in animals and humans. Methods The focus questions addressed were “Do vitamin D deficient subjects treated with (dental) implants have an inferior osseointegration than subjects with adequa
Gilreath Dental
APRIL 22, 2022
Cosmetic Dentistry Techniques To Improve Your Smile There are multiple cosmetic dentistry options available to choose from when you want to improve your smile. A smile is an asset that makes people appear more beautiful and pleasing. Not being satisfied with the way your smile looks often can result in low self-esteem while… The post How Cosmetic Dentistry Improve Your Smile appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Off the Cusp
APRIL 20, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 3 Minute, 3 Second. With Earth Day coming up on April 22, we’re bringing you a series of blog posts to provide you and your team ideas for making your dental practice more sustainable. As you think about making changes at your practice, you may be asking yourself if “going green” is worth the investment.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 20, 2022
sudok1 / iStock / Getty Images Plus. For patients in respiratory distress, ventilators can spell the difference between life and death. Particularly during the height of the pandemic, ventilators were worth their weight in gold. Life-sustaining pieces of equipment, ventilators mechanically breathe for a patient via an endotracheal tube that is typically inserted through the mouth or nose and into the trachea. .
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 18, 2022
Journal of Endodontics Published: April 11, 2022 Abstract Purpose This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and precision of desktop 3D printers when fabricating stents for guided endodontics. Materials and methods A stent was designed using planning software for guided endodontic access on a typodont model. Four different 3D printers were used to fabricate an identical stent, one per printer.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
APRIL 22, 2022
It’s no secret that dental checkups are important. In fact, they’re one of the most important things you can do for your oral health. We know that sometimes it can be hard to fit them into your busy schedule, especially if you’re feeling healthy and have no dental problems. However, skipping your dental checkup can actually lead to bigger dental problems down the road.
Coaches Corner
APRIL 22, 2022
What’s YOUR Financial Policy? Does your dental practice have a written financial policy? Do you even need one? On this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers podcast, Dr. Rich talks about how purchasing a new pair of glasses made him realize that a proper financial policy can be summed up in two words! Then the theme continues with our mystery shopper calls – “Can I pay for four crowns over time?
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 18, 2022
The American Dental Association Health Policy Institute (ADA HPI) reported a decrease in dental employment—the first since April 2020—during the month of March. Part of an ongoing trend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of dentists retiring and the number of dental hygienists leaving the profession are both on the rise. The ADA HPI noted a loss of 1,500 dental jobs—both clinical and staff—from February 2022 to March 2022.
3M
APRIL 21, 2022
Everyone sometimes faces an important decision. In dental practice, this can also be the right choice of cement for bonding prosthetic work. It is good to establish a procedure and criteria that we always consider with regard to the given clinical situation, so that we can decide on the right cement and its application form. All with regard to reliability and time and economic efficiency.
ASDA Blog
APRIL 20, 2022
Writing can be a challenge, even for those with a lot of experience. The 2022-23 ASDA Editorial Board creates and facilitates content for Contour magazine and ASDA Blog. Here, they offer their advice for improving your writing skills and getting that first draft done. Cody Phen , East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine ’23 , ASDA Contributing Editor. “I love reading.
Phoenix Endodontist
APRIL 20, 2022
General dentists frequently work with endodontists on procedures, such as root canal treatments, designed to save natural teeth. Dentists often develop strong referral relationships with endodontists and may also place the crown that completes the root canal treatment. One topic, however, on which there is not general consensus between dentists and endodontists concerns the use of rubber dental dams during root canals.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 20, 2022
alashi / DigitalVision Vectors. When oral malodor manifests in kids, if it’s not due to a recent encounter with Aunt Josephine’s garlic-infused lasagna or the onion-laden burger consumed at lunch, the most likely cause is probably poor oral hygiene. Particularly if it’s an ongoing issue. . Food particles that become trapped in and around teeth, if not removed, offer the perfect place for harmful bacteria to proliferate.
3M
APRIL 19, 2022
Impression phase in the prosthodontic sequence is still one of the stages with the highest chance for errors. In the evolving digital world of this field, conventional impressions still constitute a critical tier in the treatment chain. In this lecture we’ll review 10 important rules that will insure accurate impressions, show how to keep good communication with the technician, and insure final result with high durability.
Swan Dental AZ
APRIL 20, 2022
One of the components of a beautiful, healthy smile is having all your teeth intact. Even if it is not within the visible part of your smile, a single lost tooth affects your oral functionality and alters your jawbone health in the long run. Fortunately, you have the option of replacing your lost teeth with implants designed to match the appearance and performance of your natural teeth.
Denticle
APRIL 19, 2022
As I've said before, one of the most difficult things to do when you are performing any type of adhesive dentistry is to control the field. That's why products like DryShield are so valuable. They allow the operator and assistant to have complete control of the operative field. We use a fair number of DryShiled products in our practice. Here's some news related to the company.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 22, 2022
A study that cross-referenced participants’ dental records with nutritional assessment revealed that those fitted for dentures experienced a notable decline in nutritional markers over the 2 years following the start of appliance wearing, while those with complete dentitions did not see such declines. The authors—from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry—noted that denture wearing put patients at risk for malnutrition, suggesting that oral health professionals ens
Best Dentist in Houston
APRIL 18, 2022
Does your wisdom tooth feel like it has a sharp edge that you feel with your tongue? Many wisdom teeth erupt with solid points, making them a nuisance. These irregularities may be from how the wisdom teeth developed or a break in the wisdom tooth that left a sharp edge that you are feeling now. Whatever the reason, it is a problem that should be addressed sooner rather than later.
3M
APRIL 18, 2022
The post Clinical Case: Indirect Posterior Restorations: different materials, different finishing lines, one cement. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Denticle
APRIL 21, 2022
I found this press release interesting. quip makes and sells an affordable powered toothbrush and an entire line of oral health products such as floss, toothpicks, mouthwash, etc. The brush is priced much lower than others and is powered by a AAA battery. This is an interesting acquisition and I think plays well into a consumer based/focused company like quip. quip, the modern oral health company with more than 8.5 million users, today announced that it has acquired Toothpic, a leading telehealt
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 20, 2022
Claire Tucker, EdD, RDH. Little Rock, Arkansas may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about the resettlement of Afghan refugees, but it is now home to 11 families from Afghanistan who have sought new lives in the United States. Two mosques, a synagogue, and six Christian churches have joined together to ensure these new US residents have everything they need to get settled. .
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 20, 2022
Arkansas has 96 regions noted as dental care health professional shortage areas and is meeting only 36.5% of its residents’ dental needs, according to data provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation. A small, private college in Arkansas with about 700 students and without a hefty endowment hopes to make a difference by opening a dental school. Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas, plans to open the dental school in addition to a veterinary medicine program in 2024 through the use of private fundin
Denticle
APRIL 18, 2022
Saturday morning I was lucky enough to be able to present a lecture dedicated to my favorite technologies live from Provo, Utah. It was part of Dr. Gordon Christensen's Practical Clinical Courses and I am truly honored to have able to provide the content. Over the years I've been fortunate enough to have become friends with Dr. Christensen and I'm really grateful in his support for this course.
3M
APRIL 21, 2022
The post How much saliva does a person produce every day? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
3M
APRIL 20, 2022
The post Do it right the first time – every time! appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
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