Delivering Wow

APRIL 13, 2021

As we are coming to the end of the quarter, we are starting to think about next quarter, what we're going to be doing for both our practice and personal lives. This is important because, while many people plan in their practice, we must alo plan in our personal lives to achieve success. As you plan your new year, working not just on building profits but also improving cash flow and time management can open many doors for your practice and your personal life.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 13, 2021

Just over a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, case counts are falling, vaccines are proving to be effective, and vaccine distribution is scaling. However, we are still grappling with unequal access to vaccines, more contagious variants of the virus, and community spread. So, what does this mean for dentistry? Pandemic or not, oral health never stopped being important, and the dental industry never stopped being essential.

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 14, 2021

If you market your dental practice online, you are surely familiar with SEO (search engine optimization). It has been the foundation of digital marketing for decades. In that time, the internet has grown and changed dramatically, as has Google itself. … The post Keeping Up with Google: Is Your Dental Website Ready for Voice and Visual Search? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 12, 2021

Michael Strahan’s snap-on, social media frenzy got me thinking, “What if he sat in my treatment room? What would I say?” More importantly, what could I do in today’s dental technology world to show him what’s possible? What could you? Beginning with the end in mind has always been a treatment planning win. Today’s dental technology simply streamlines our process.

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Ask The Dentist

APRIL 12, 2021

What are craze lines? What causes craze lines? Craze lines vs. craze fractures What are the symptoms of craze lines and craze fractures? How can dentists help treat craze lines? What exactly is hydroxyapatite? Conclusion. Cracked teeth are the third most common reason for tooth loss. 1 But when it comes to your teeth, a crack is not just a crack. . You may have what looks like cracked teeth, but it may just be a craze line or craze fracture.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 16, 2021

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers have been previously used as an adjunct in periodontal therapy. The aim of this single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of a combined application of Nd:YAG and Er:YAG laser irradiation in periodontal treatment.

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 12, 2021

The last year has been chaotic for a myriad of reasons, and there can’t be many people around who haven’t suffered as a result. The most common damage, of course, is psychological. People have lost loved ones, been left in … The post How To Manage Dental Patients Dealing With Poor Mental Health appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Practice management 264

Ask The Dentist

APRIL 15, 2021

For years, the dental profession has been aware of the direct connection between the mouth and the body, with many believing that the mouth is the mirror to one’s health. This connection is mutual; when there is poor systemic health, the mouth often reacts with inflammation, xerostomia, periodontal disease and increased decay. When we take certain medications or undergo hormonal changes, our mouth reflects this.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 14, 2021

The Journal Of Prosthetic Dentistry Open Access Published: April 05, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem The intraoral scanning of the edentulous arch might be challenging for an inexperienced operator because of the large mucosal area and the use of scan bodies. Purpose The purpose of this ex vivo study was to compare the trueness of 5 intraoral scanners in replicating implant scan bodies and soft tissues in an edentulous maxilla and to investigate the effects of operator experience.

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 16, 2021

With vaccination rollouts now going strong and workers in the dental field being prioritized for vaccines, we are getting daily calls from dentists asking, “Should I make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for my staff?” My lawyer answer is, “it depends”. But … The post Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the Dental Office appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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ASDA Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Team building is essential during dental school. Building a cohesive unit that recognizes and is perceptive of each other’s strengths and weaknesses allows a team to successfully move forward, while performing at a high level. Furthermore, understanding each other’s preferences, ways of reacting under pressure or responses to challenging situations allows a team to play to each other’s strengths and determine how to overcome each other’s weaknesses.

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Ask The Dentist

APRIL 15, 2021

For years, the dental profession has been aware of the direct connection between the mouth and the body, with many believing that the mouth is the mirror to one’s health. This connection is mutual; when there is poor systemic health, the mouth often reacts with inflammation, xerostomia, periodontal disease and increased decay. When we take certain medications or undergo hormonal changes, our mouth reflects this.

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Periodontics 191

Dental News and Technology

APRIL 13, 2021

Acquires Robohealer AI, Adding Artificial Intelligence Capabilities to Its Software Platform and Announces Expansion of the Dentulu Strategic Partner Network Los Angeles, CA; April 12, 2021 – Dentulu announces the closing of an initial seed round investment of $2.5M as well as the acquisition of Robohealer AI. Robohealer, is a dynamic interactive symptom screener which uses artificial intelligence to make teleconsultations and care recommendations easy for patients and efficient for dentists.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 14, 2021

The COVID-19 relief package—American Rescue Plan Act of 2021—which was signed into law in March of this year, provided the United States Health Resources and Services Administration with $900 million to retain the current medical and dental workforce and to attract new professionals to these fields. The funds support the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which will repay up to $50,000 of student loans for medical and oral health professionals who commit to providing care in u

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

APRIL 16, 2021

Sometimes we can injure our teeth in accidents or by what we include in our diets. In some instances, patients may need a root canal treatment to save their tooth. A root canal therapy is a common procedure that can help save your natural smile. . Root canals are an alternative to tooth extraction when an infection or decay has compromised the integrity of the pulp of your tooth.

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Dental procedures 98

Off the Cusp

APRIL 15, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. When the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, millions of people went outdoors to protest the effects on the planet of 150 years of industry. This annual event is now celebrated for an entire year in 193 countries and focuses on a theme, such as reducing plastics use. The dental profession has contributed to the movement – from making dental practices and patient visits safer to going paperless, transitioning to digital imaging, u

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 12, 2021

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives This study compared the clinical performance of two bulk-fill (BF) and one conventional resin composite in a population with a high caries incidence. Materials and methods A total of 138 class I and II restorations were performed and randomly divided into three groups ( n = 46) with equal allocation: Filtek BF (FBF; 3M ESPE), Tetric EvoCeram BF (TBF; Ivoclar Vivadent), and control Filtek Z250 (Z250; 3M ESPE).

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 16, 2021

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine demonstrates that people who exercise regularly are less likely to develop severe COVID-19 illness than their sedentary counterparts. With more than 50,000 participants all in California, the study showed that the individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 who were the most active were less likely to require hospitalization or die than participants who were not as active.

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Patient News

APRIL 10, 2021

It’s cool if you’re a cool cat, but be a smart cat too. In the business of dentistry, smart cats want to know where their best patients come from and what channels impacted the patient decision to choose the practice so that activities that attracted quality patients can be replicated to get more like them. This business intelligence (BI) information.

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Dental marketing Marketing 98

Go Ask Fred

APRIL 14, 2021

Dr. Andrew Matta is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of North American Dental Group, one of the largest and most successful DSOs in the country. You’ll hear how culture and training have built a strong organization as well as … Continue reading → The post Growing a DSO to 250+ Practices with Dr. Andrew Matta appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 15, 2021

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentiistry Published: April 05, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem How material loss from sleeves and drills is affected when different guide sleeve materials and different sizes of implant drills are used for different regions of surgical guides is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the amount of material loss from different guide sleeves (zirconia and cobalt-chromium) and drills of different diameters during osteotomy prepar

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 16, 2021

Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Maryland have determined the ion channel, TRPC5, acts as a cold sensor in teeth. This may serve as a new drug target when treating dentinal hypersensitivity. This discovery spanned more than a decade as investigators traced places throughout the body where tissues sense cold to pinpoint how TRPC5 cold-sensing ability came into play.

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Gilreath Dental

APRIL 12, 2021

Teeth whitening is the most sought-after treatment in cosmetic dentistry. Whiter teeth can instantly enhance your appearance and build your self-esteem. In fact, a brighter smile can make you look years younger than you really are. Fortunately, there are some highly effective (and convenient) options in professional teeth whitening, including in-office bleaching systems that can… The post Retaining Your Teeth Whitening Results appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Denticle

APRIL 15, 2021

We've been using the Vollara Air & Surface Pro+ in the office for about a month now. We have the device running 24/7 in the 4th treatment area of our 7 treatment area office. This pretty much places it at the center of our clinical area. The device has a 5 speed fan which we keep on high during our workdays. It also has a special "Depart Room Function" that we activate at the end of the day.

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Marketing 92

Healthy Smiles

APRIL 14, 2021

Teeth are an essential part of our mouth, they help us to chew, talk, and are responsible for our beautiful smiles. But, when our teeth are not correctly aligned, we feel something is missing in our life. Many people consult our experienced doctors in Healthy Smiles to straighten their teeth to get their dream smile. But most people are confused about choosing the proper treatment between Invisalign and braces. .

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 16, 2021

A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid’s dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches. Findings from the study, “ Beneficiaries’ Perspectives on Improved Oral Health and its Mediators After Medicaid Expansion in Michigan: A Mixed Methods Study, ” can help inform policy decisions about the benefits of providing Medicaid dental coverage.

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ASDA Blog

APRIL 14, 2021

Dr. Sophia Saeed is the associate dean for patient care and professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. She graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2007, and then completed her general practice residency and hospital dentistry practice at the University of California, San Francisco in 2008. As she finished up her GPR, Dr.

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Dental hospitals and clinics 91

Planet DDS

APRIL 15, 2021

The “chicken-or-the-egg?” The debate essentially revolves around what’s first. For dentistry – specifically DSOs – the discussion could revolve around being first in a digital sense. Even more specific: why digitally mature dental organizations like DSOs have a competitive advantage. Are first adopters truly ahead of the pack? That’s a good question.

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North Suburban Endodontics

APRIL 14, 2021

Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Ryan Reynolds sporting tiny sunglasses; Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran taking a hike. And then there's former Olympic alpine skier, Lindsey Vonn—posting a video of her recent dental visit.

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Veneers 98

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 12, 2021

Research from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and Weil Cornell Medicine suggests older adults with pathogenic gingival bacteria are more likely to have a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease in their cerebrospinal fluid. The se findings , published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis Assessment and Disease Monitoring , support growing evidence of a possible link between periodontal disease and cognitive disorder.

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Periodontics 98

Off the Cusp

APRIL 13, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The year 2019 was full of firsts for the Fetsch family. Dr. James Fetsch went back into private practice with the purchase of St. Louis-based South County Complete Dental Care in August. Jennifer, his wife, went from a 20-plus-year career in teaching to helping in the practice office. The two would lead the team at the 40-year-old practice – with its thousands of paper charts and a patient base that’s primarily 55 years and older – in go

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Go Ask Fred

APRIL 14, 2021

Dr. Andrew Matta is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of North American Dental Group, one of the largest and most successful DSOs in the country. You’ll hear how culture and training have built a strong organization as well as … Continue reading → The post Growing a DSO to 250+ Practices with Dr. Andrew Matta appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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3M

APRIL 15, 2021

Making success in the indirect procedure a predictable outcome is the essence of what 3M call “Success Simplified”. These are a series of recommendations developed primarily for general practitioners and follow the “KIS(S)” principle – Keep it simple (and smart). Join us for a new webinar on cementation step by step. You will see how the new materials launched on the market simplify the procedure to an extent never seen before.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 12, 2021

0%. While commonly used to prevent pregnancy, oral contraceptives can also be used to treat which of the following? areeya_ann / iStock Getty Images Plus. Acne. Hormonal-balance issues. Premenstrual syndrome. All of the above. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Typically, traditional oral contraceptives are a combination of two hormones: estrogen and progestogen.

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Periodontics 98

Perfect White Smile

APRIL 14, 2021

Patient often don’t realize how the loss of one or more teeth can impact their lives. They discover that tooth loss keeps them from enjoying their favorite foods or shining a smile at a stranger. This impacts one’s confidence and quality of life dramatically. When one or more teeth are missing, it is essential that patients book a consultation appointment with Dr.

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Best Dentist in Houston

APRIL 14, 2021

If you are planning on getting your wisdom teeth removed, you probably have wondered how much it will cost to have them removed. As you well know, getting your last molars removed is not cheap. Here at Best Dental, our team provides our patients with complimentary exams and x-rays for all patients who decide to move forward with their treatment. In this article, we will tackle the true cost of dental x-rays, and why it’s prudent to find a highly qualified surgical team that can provide you

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3M

APRIL 14, 2021

We often wonder what kind of cement to use to obtain the best bonding strength and tightness of final work. Various cements offered on the market have different protocols, therefore during our webinar we present standardized approach to self-adhesive and adhesive cementation in step by step procedures to avoid any mistakes. April 29th at 09:00 am (CET), Poland (Polish language).

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