Dentistry Gone Digital
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
For so many dental practices across the country, trying to find, hire, and keep team members and associate dentists has been a challenge. However, could we finally be turning the corner in the quest to fill those open positions?
The Big Brush
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Whether you’ve just established your practice or are seeking to make the most of your current space, there may be ways to maximize both the office and clinical space in your dental practice. From routinely bumping into objects, to narrowly avoiding collisions with colleagues in the hallway, some simple strategy may help you to make the most out of your space.
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My Social Practice
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
What makes a great dental website? You aren’t going to believe the advice I am about to give you. Ready for it? Don’t spend money on custom design; invest in great photography. I know that about every dental office website company out there will ridicule me for saying this. I’m sure they’ll be someone arguing the nuances of what I’m about to say, but it needs to be said.
Oral Health Group
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms of our time, with over half a billion active monthly users worldwide. Many people turn to this social network to stay up to date on the latest trends, tips, and, … The post Dangerous Oral Health TikTok Trends appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
One of the most flattering things is knowing that there are fellow functional dentists who listen to the show. Today’s question is from an aspiring functional dentist, and Dr. B dives into the oral microbiome. We hear about an article published in the Journal of Dentistry that looked at the plaque pH of caries-free versus caries-active individuals.
Delivering Wow
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Working at a dental practice entails a lot, so we often stray from focusing on ensuring our patients keep coming back. This can be the mistake that prevents your practice from growing and reaching its full potential. When patients are not making their recall visits, setting treatment plans, or scheduling their next appointments, there’s a serious issue within your practice.
Dentistry Gone Digital
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA. After the search is over and the new job has begun, it is time to make sure that learning is occurring with a timeline that is acceptable to both the dentist who was hired and to the owner who is hopefully mentoring the new associate. The skill sets that were learned in dental school will, of course, be very important to the new associate and are necessary for the task at hand.
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Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Agreement expands access to innovative products, integrated digital workflows and education for Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Straumann Group, a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence, announces a strategic partnership with Aspen Dental Management, Inc., (ADMI) to offer dental implant solutions, abutments and CAD/CAM options to more than 1000 ADMI and affiliated offices ac
Planet DDS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Your capability to access data remotely is no longer an either/or decision in the ongoing post-pandemic dental practice environment. The question is, how can remote access help your practice refine processes like billing and back-office workflows? . Why it’s more than either/or . Flexibility says it all. But it’s about more than just a preference for working outside the office. .
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
On September 16, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) released a new update to its “Interim Guidance on Returning to Work,” which was initially published in May 2020. The update is based on revisions to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Gilreath Dental
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Gingivitis may be a dental term you are already aware of. It is a condition that is marked by red, bleeding and puffy gums. As many as half of American adults suffer from this initial stage of gum disease. While gingivitis is common, it doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis… The post Stop Gingivitis With These 5 Steps appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of commonly used caries detection methods for proximal caries diagnostics. Visual examination (VE), bitewing radiography (BWR), laser fluorescence (LF), and fibre-optic transillumination (FOTI) were considered in detail.
Off the Cusp
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Practices learn the basics of Eaglesoft by having certified Software Technology Advisors review various aspects of the practice management, clinical and imaging modules. Once the team has correctly used and understands the what or why something is done within the software, more advanced pieces of Eaglesoft can be introduced.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
All oral health professionals, exhibitors, guests, and staff members who wish to attend the annual meeting, SmileCon, of the American Dental Association (ADA) must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. The meeting will be held in Las Vegas October 11 to 13, 2021. The organization is working with a partner, Clear Health Pass+, to enable immunized individuals to upload their vaccine cards for quick entry.
YapiApp
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Verify a Patient’s Dental Insurance with The Ease of Patient Online Scheduling. An online booking platform that streamlines dental insurance verification can make your job easier and improve the patient experience. It’s Monday morning and you’re sitting at the front desk reviewing a list of new dental patients who booked appointments through your online scheduling software.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Aug 25;S0002-8177(21)00301-9. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Medicaid state dental programs have experienced changes related to provider practice settings with the increased growth of dental support organizations (DSOs). The authors conducted this study to assess the impact of state Medicaid reform on the dental practice environment by examining provider activity and practice setting.
Off the Cusp
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Even implant patients who are diligent about keeping maintenance appointments may run into trouble with peri-implant disease if they don’t practice good daily oral hygiene at home. Successful implant home care depends on educating patients about how infection risks for implants are different than for natural teeth and encouraging them to develop an effective routine for plaque removal that they can practice two or three times a day.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
While many variants of SARS-CoV-2 exist, only four have raised alarm. The World Health Organization designates those variants that pose the greatest health threats as “variants of concern.” Thus far, the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Mu variants have earned this ignominious designation, with Mu being the most recent. First discovered in South America in January 2021, the Mu variant is not spreading rapidly like Delta, but it is being found throughout the United States.
ASDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
While visiting the dentist can be uncomfortable, it is important that our patients are well-informed when choosing a provider. Ahead of World Patient Safety Day on Sept.17, we want to raise awareness about an issue that many may not have heard of: dental quacking. Medical quackery is defined as the act of practicing medicine based on false facts. Quackery in multiple medical fields has been practiced starting from the Middle Ages, peaking in the Renaissance.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Published: August 31, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract: Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the existing randomized controlled trials (RCT) on the safety and efficacy of vital pulp therapy (VPT) and to analyze the outcomes of VPT performed with a variety of pulp capping materials and techniques. Methods Medline (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, and grey literature were searched (January 2000 to March 2021).
Brookside Dental
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Have you been considering replacing your missing teeth with dental implants? They’re one of the most popular types of dental restorations because they’re a permanent solution. You may already know that implants fuse with your jawbone to act as your new tooth’s root. But you might be wondering: “Does it hurt to get dental implants?
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
While booster shots to the COVID-19 vaccination are recommended for those who are immunocompromised, whether healthy, previously vaccinated individuals need a booster remains an unanswered question. A group of public health experts recently published an opinion piece in The Lancet asserting that booster shots to the COVID-19 vaccines are not needed among healthy populations.
3M
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The post How where teeth that had fallen out reattached in ancient Egypt? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
ARDMORE, Okla., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Dental Research announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Orchestrate Corp. a 3D Printing specialty company and manufacturer of dental orthodontic software headquartered in Redlands, California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Park Dental Research to Acquire Orthodontic Software and 3D Aligner Manufacturer Orchestrate 3D.
North Suburban Endodontics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized disaster—a car accident, a sports injury or even a tumble on a leisurely hike. And oftentimes, the consequences could affect your mouth, teeth or jaws. We can't always account for every variable in life, but we can prepare for possible disasters, big or small.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will review 2 months of safety data from clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines among children ages 5 to 11. This suggests that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers will seek Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for this age group. The vaccines received EUAs for individuals age 16 and older after the review of 2 months of clinical trial data.
Patient News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Boomers, Gen X – What’s a senior?! Google commissioned a research study to collect qualitative and quantitative data on the digital habits of boomers and “seniors.” According to WHO, most developed countries characterize old age starting at 60. Boomers, Seniors, and Gen X. This data is important to dentists because these generations have historically been the patients that contribute the.
Off the Cusp
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Dental care is health care, and that is reflected in the CDC’s latest COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance for health care settings , updated Sept 10, 2021. A main goal behind the latest update is to streamline and group guidance for health care settings in one place. The latest dental-specific guidance from the CDC includes: Continue to regularly check your state dental boards and state or local health departments fo
Healthy Smiles
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
A smile is such a thing that can add elegance to your personality. A beautiful smile increases your charm and makes you more beautiful. If you have a beautiful smile, you are lucky. But if you are worried about your smile that doesn’t look good, you need to stop worrying because there are several remedies that can be taken in order to make your smile beautiful and charming.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
On September 10, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to the agency’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare settings. The update is designed to provide a “one-stop shop” for all guidelines applicable to the provision of healthcare. As such, “Guidelines for Dental Settings,” which were enacted at the onset of the pandemic, are no longer valid.
Creekview Dental
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Oral health is an important part of your overall health and wellness. When you think about oral health, you most likely think about your teeth. But the health of your teeth is only part of oral health. Gum health is also important, as the teeth and gums must work together. The gums are the support structure for your teeth. They are the connective tissue between the teeth and the jaw.
Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Our most recent article, “Building Your Dental Practice’s 2022 Marketing Plan: Managing Attrition” , focused on how you can manage attrition rates in your practice. By doing this, you can lower your marketing costs, which come in handy as you begin the groundwork for building your 2022 marketing plan! In the third article of this four-part series, we’re looking at the component almost everyone equates with success in a dental practice – the number of new patients.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
When talking about oral health, we often refer to the teeth and gums. However, there’s another important part of your mouth that doesn’t get talked about often enough when it comes to dental hygiene — the tongue. Should you be cleaning it? This is what you need to know. . The Anatomy of the Tongue . The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
FluoroDose Fluoride Varnish with Xylitol just got an upgrade to have top-of-the-line packaging to match its top-of-the-line quality! The award-winning varnish is now packaged in our new enclosed LolliTray, a fully enclosed package designed with you in mind. Sporting four patented custom features, the LolliTray has been engineered to make every fluoride application easier, safer, faster, and more comfortable, for you and your patients!
Coaches Corner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Generate More Referrals Without Begging, Pleading, and Sounding Desperate! It’s an old adage that referred patients are the best patients. And it’s also true! Please join in to learn things like: • One simple question Dr. Rich asked that generated more referrals than anything else we’ve ever seen! • How to get business leaders in your community to send highly qualified patients your way – without even asking!
Modern Family Dental
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
While many oral surgeries are routine everyday procedures for your dentist, the recovery period isn’t something you should take lightly. From dental implant placement to wisdom teeth extractions , oral procedures require a delicate touch during recovery. Following your dentist’s orders in the days after surgery significantly improves the likelihood of a quick, smooth healing process.
Jeannie Chung DDS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these oral hygiene tasks are equally important for removing dental plaque, a thin bacterial film that forms on teeth after eating. Removing plaque on a daily basis minimizes your risk for developing tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the top causes for tooth loss.
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