Dentistry Gone Digital
JANUARY 29, 2022
By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD. There are many, many factors to consider when looking for your next associate position. While the unicorn may be out there – your perfect job – it’s important to know your non-negotiables as well as what you are willing to compromise on in a dental associate position. So, let’s get started. How can I find the best dental associateship?
Ask The Dentist
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
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Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Journal of Endodontics Published: February 01, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction Portable equipment that allows quick exchanges of information , such as smartphones, is increasingly important in Dentistry. Thus, they have become frequently used , with the potential to contribute to the tomographic evaluation. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of smartphone applications for diagnosing the root canal system (RCS) and measuring the root canal length.
Oral Health Group
JANUARY 31, 2022
The next 9 posts will deal with different esthetic principles. These can be used for smile design, esthetic soft tissue procedures, orthodontic evaluation, or even just restoring a single anterior tooth. One place to start with a smile design is … The post An Idiot’s Guide to Esthetics appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dentistry Gone Digital
JANUARY 31, 2022
By: David Rice. At 53 years of age, I’d like to tell you I’ve grown up. I really would. However, not so much. Sitcoms and stupid movies still win in my world. That said, what aging has afforded me in addition to the gray hairs is this. There is ALWAYS a great lesson to be learned. So, totally randomly the other day, the movie, 50 First Dates pops in my brain (another ageism, random thoughts come and then random thoughts go).
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
golero / E+. A cluster randomized trial of more than 9,600 participants in Malawi, a nation in South Central Africa, found that women who chewed xylitol gum during pregnancy experienced a reduction in preterm birth and low birth weight babies. Malawi has a very high incidence of preterm birth at more than 22%. The trial included a control group that received prenatal and oral health education and an experimental group that received the same education plus xylitol chewing gum with directions to c
Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Published: 01 February Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022 ) details Abstract Objectives Accurate description of buccal bone adjacent to mandibular anterior teeth is helpful for planning and monitoring periodontal and orthodontic treatment. Low-dose cone beam computed tomography (LD-CBCT) imaging has shown promising results for very small dental structures in animals.
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Patient News
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Wordle is the talk of the world, so this blog is just for dental marketing fun. Have you gotten caught up in the new online sensation “Wordle”? There’s no app, you simply go to the URL (link below) and with zero clues, determine the 5-letter word of the day. The entire world must figure out the same word and it’s. The post Wordle for dentists! appeared first on Patient News.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
While 13 states have passed legislation allowing licensure of dental therapists, red tape often impedes the ability of states to get these midlevel practitioners into the workforce. Pew Charitable Trusts reports that the National Partnership for Dental Therapy recently published guidelines “Model Dental Therapist Rule and Best Practices Guide” to help entities—from state dental boards to licensing organizations—incorporate dental therapists into the oral healthcare team.
Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Published: 01 February 2022 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022) details Abstract Introduction/objectives The review systematically explored in vivo or in situ studies investigating the efficacy of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) to reduce initiation of or to remineralize initial caries lesions. Data Prospective controlled (non-)randomized clinical trials investigating the efficacy of a nHA compared to any other (placebo) treatment or untreated/standard control.
Off the Cusp
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 24 Second. Running a dental practice requires many critical functions, including ensuring patients return for preventive care, that they follow through on recommended treatment and that the practice gets paid — by patients and insurance companies — in a timely manner. Many of these functions require constant attention, such as calling patients who missed appointments, checking on available insurance benefits or following up on unpaid cla
ASDA Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Networking is an integral part of dental school. We often carry the connections we build in school with us throughout our careers. Our current classmates are our future colleagues. Our current faculty could be our future colleagues. Networking starts with conversations. Through conversations, you build connections and learn more about yourself and the people around you.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
On January 13, the Supreme Court struck down the federal government’s requirement that companies with more than 100 employees either mandate COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing. However, businesses may still want to test employees as a condition of employment. This leaves some employers wondering whether they need to cover this cost. For businesses located in California, Illinois, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and South Dakota, the answer is yes because these states require employers
Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Integrate. Educate. Celebrate. WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Neoss is celebrating 20 years of Intelligent Simplicity and is inviting the dental community from around the globe to attend an exceptional scientific program. Happening in Gothenburg Sweden, the home of modern implantology and Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark, from 9-11 June.
Planet DDS
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The value of the patient experience can be best understood in the context of the consumer-mindset. Choice, access, freedom, and basic expectations have much to do with how you capitalize on your dental patient’s interaction with your practice. . A recent survey of more than 2,000 dental patients confirms a gap between experiences that consumers are expecting in retail versus in dentistry.
Vacaville Dental Professionals
JANUARY 30, 2022
Dental crowns offer long-term, full-coverage protection to your teeth. But they don’t last indefinitely. At some point, dental crowns may need to be updated or replaced. Here are just a few examples of when it’s time to look into dental crown replacement in Vacaville: Your Crown Feels Loose. From time to time, dental crowns may come loose or even fall off.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
On December 27, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortened the recommended amount of quarantine time for those with COVID-19 from 10 days to 5 days. But how are you to know whether you are still contagious after the 5 days are up? Experts suggest that if you test positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test after 5 days of quarantine, you could transmit SARS-CoV-2 to others.
Dental News and Technology
JANUARY 31, 2022
First-of-its-kind partnership will leverage medical-dental care integration to improve health outcomes and reduce medical expenses for the ACO's patient population in Arizona. IRVINE, CALIF. , Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services ® (PDS), one of the nation's leading dental support organizations, today announced a new, innovative partnership with Arizona-based accountable care organization (ACO) Commonwealth Primary Care ACO (Commonwealth) with the goal of reducing the medical ex
Rosemont Review
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Testimonials are more important than ever to a business’s reputation. Not only can they help improve your search rankings (more on that later), but they are also an important part of managing your online reputation. Indeed, according to BrightLocal’s 2022 Local Customer Review Survey, 77% of consumers regularly read reviews when searching for a service provider.
Go Ask Fred
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Mark Johnson, founder of StudentLoansRx, gives the best ways to approach the refinancing of your student loans, and how to strategize all your debt in the proper order. If you have student debt, you need a plan, and Mark explains … Continue reading → The post Smart Strategies for Dental Student Debt appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
When the federal government announced that private health insurers would cover the cost of up to eight at-home rapid COVID-19 tests per month for their policyholders on January 15, Medicare was not included—leaving millions of Americans out of luck. This decision was quite unpopular, thus, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced on February 2 that Medicare will also provide its enrollees with access to free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Let’s face it, drinks are a huge part of our lives. Whether we’re grabbing a coffee on the way to work in the morning or having a cocktail after dinner, drinks play an important role in how we live our lives. However, have you ever thought about what drinks you consume that may be bad for your teeth and gums? The article below takes a look at some of these drinks and what they could be doing to your smile.
Denticle
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
For several years now, in my practice we have used OsteoGen bone grafting materials. They are easy to use and they provide exceptional clinical results. So I was excited to recently learn that those materials are now available for ordering through Ultradent. I'm a big fan of Ultradent products and we use a lot of their products in the day to day operation of our practice.
Coaches Corner
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
You won’t believe what happened at my physician’s office! Last week I had my annual physical, and you won’t believe what happened! They checked me from head to toe, doing lots of poking, prodding, sticking… all of the things you should have done at a regular physical. Then the physician’s assistant took my blood pressure.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 30, 2022
A study found that those with long COVID-19 illness (symptoms lasting more than 30 days post-infection) had lower levels of immunity-enhancing gut bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum , Faecalibacterium prausnitzii , Roseburia inulinivorans , and R. hominis , and higher levels of harmful gut bacteria, including Streptococcus anginosus , S. vestibularis , S. gordonii and Clostridium disporicum than those who had not been infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Polkadot Dental
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Besides Christmas, what is one day of the year that your child will always get excited about? It is their birthday, of course! Birthdays only come around once every year, so it is important to make lasting memories with your children. There are a few wonderful places located in Johns Creek that are perfect for having an amazing birthday party for kids.
We Speak Dental
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Why Do Dentists Need a Website? A Look into Why Your Dental Practice Needs a Website. It’s no secret. Top dentists must have an up to date, optimized dental website that can be found easily online, if they wish to remain ahead of the curve and local competition. As the hub of your entire online universe, your practice website is your digital calling card and serves the vital function of augmenting your staff’s in-office workflow.
90210 Dentist
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
3 Minute Read: . Invisalign® is a great option for adults who decide it is finally time to straighten their teeth but are concerned with the aesthetic look and physical feel of traditional metal braces. . While metal braces have been used to straighten teeth successfully for decades, they are not without their downsides. Namely, they can be uncomfortable — leading to cut gums and lips — they can be a hassle to floss between, and they are unsightly (which can present a problem for some adults in
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 29, 2022
With the highly transmissible Omicron now the dominant variant of COVID-19 and data showing that cloth masks are not very effective, demand for high-quality N95 masks has grown. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asserts that healthcare professionals can re-wear an N95 mask up to five times. For N95 masks used in day-to-day life, experts suggest that how long an N95 is worn is the most significant determinant of when it should be retired, with an expected lifespan
Denticle
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
I've been a big fan of warm composite for years now. I think that I started with the concept over 15 years ago and I've used it consistently ever since. Of course you don't have to take my word for it, there has also been tons of research done on the concept and those studies show that the science doesn't lie. In fact, you can find links to some of those studies as well as a video that shows the science if you follow this link to the Addent Website.
Modern Family Dental
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Tooth cavities (also known as tooth decay or caries) are common dental problems in children , toddlers, and teenagers. In fact, according to WebMD , not less than 43% of children between the ages of 2 to 19 had tooth cavities in 2015-2016. Untreated cavities can lead to infections and pain that may cause speaking, eating, learning, and playing problems.
Hardin Dental
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
As with many areas of medicine, preventing problems before they occur is the best way to minimize stress and optimize your overall health. Detecting tooth decay early in the game can help protect your teeth from developing more serious problems down the road while also saving you time and money. Conventional x-rays and exams are effective in identifying most major dental concerns, but these bulky devices typically miss the microscopic crevices in the surface of the teeth that can foretell future
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
January is traditionally known as the start of a new year but January 2022 will go down in the record books as the great sick out. More than 3.5 million Americans missed work the week of January 9 to 15, 2022, mainly due to COVID-19-related illness fueled by the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant. This was a significant uptick from a week in December 2021 when 1.7 million Americans called out sick.
Burbank Dental Implants
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Why do some dental implants take four to six months, but other types of dental implants can be done in one day ? Okay. Let’s address this question because it is a common one and it’s misunderstood a lot. So a dental implant, no matter where it goes in the body, in general takes somewhere between three to six months on average to integrate to your jaw bone.
Healthy Smiles
JANUARY 31, 2022
How frequently do you visit your dentist? Even though the majority of people understand that visiting a dentist on a regular basis is critical for preserving your oral health, they don’t do this even every year. Taking care of your teeth is one of the most important things you can do for your health, so scheduling a dental check-up every six months is a good idea.
3M
JANUARY 31, 2022
The post Clinical Case: Simple and Beautiful – Dual-layer Technique in the Anterior Region appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Today, Premier ® Denta l, a global developer and manufacturer of dental and medical products, announces the launch of izzo™, an innovative new direct to consumer initiative designed to elevate at-home oral care. izzo™ is the first and only 4-in-1 oral care system that goes significantly beyond just the typical toothbrush, delivering healthy confidence.
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