Dentistry Today

JULY 28, 2023

As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Aspen Dental announced the Summer to Smile online contest, which encourages individuals to share their smile stories for a chance to win up to $2,500 worth of services at their nearest Aspen Dental or a $2,500 check to celebrate their new smile. (PRNewsfoto) The Summer to Smile contest celebrates the patients who have placed their trust in Aspen Dental to get their smiles back, as well as individuals in need of care who would like the opportunity to b

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 28, 2023

Dentistry responding in domestic violence and abuse (DRiDVA) feasibility study: a qualitative evaluation of the implementation experiences of dental professionals Citation Femi-Ajao O, Doughty J, Evans MA, Johnson M, Howell A, Robinson PG, Armitage CJ, Feder G, Coulthard P. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23(1): e475. Copyright (Copyright © 2023, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group - BMC) DOI 10.1186/s12903-023-03059-y PMID 37438748 Abstract BACKGROUND: Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is a pers

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 25, 2023

Discover the Benefits of Fluoride Varnish: A Powerful Dental Treatment for Stronger Teeth & Enhanced Oral Health By: Candy Velez – CRDY, BSDH As a clinical dental hygienist with a decade of experience, I have rarely heard patients ask the question, “Is Fluoride Varnish enough to protect my teeth?” Instead, patients often ask questions like: “Do I really need a fluoride treatment?

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Oral Health Group

JULY 24, 2023

Imagine being at the forefront of a revolution, where science meets technology to reshape an entire industry. You’re not in a Silicon Valley startup or. more The post Digital Dentistry Technologies and their Impact on Insurance Coverage: Exploring the Benefits and Limitations appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 27, 2023

As part of its mission to provide access to oral care around the world, the Envista Smile Project completed its second mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where volunteers treated a combination of 782 juvenile and adult patients, who otherwise would not have access to dental services. For many of these patients in the rural village of San Francisco de Macoris, this was their first time ever receiving professional dental care.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 27, 2023

Journal of Endodontics Published: July 13, 2023 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction Augmented reality superimposes high-definition computer-generated virtual content onto the existing environment, providing users with an enhanced perception of reality. This study investigates the feasibility of integrating an augmented reality head-mounted device (AR) into a 3-dimensional dynamic navigation system (3D-DNS) for osteotomy and root-end resection (RER).

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 24, 2023

Exploring Innovative Alternatives to Dental Flippers for Optimal Patient Smiles! By: Dr. David Rice Trauma, emergency extraction(s) due to pain or infection, future dental implant, or simply missing a tooth, patients present in a variety of ways, for a variety of reasons. Dentistry has a variety of ways to fill the gap. Once upon a time, the best we had in dentistry was an interim partial denture, known as the very aptly named, flipper.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 27, 2023

Heartland Dental , the nation’s leading dental support organization (DSO) proudly introduced Heartland Dental University (HDU), its groundbreaking educational flagship. Built upon a steadfast dedication to excellence in education spanning 25 years, and as a part of its non-clinical administrative support, HDU provides a comprehensive platform for continuous learning.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 26, 2023

Expansion Brings Total Doctors Supported to More Than 1,100 DALLAS--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- MB2 Dental , the first and largest dental partnership organization (DPO) nationwide, announced today its record growth and expansion for the first half of 2023. During the first six months of 2023, MB2 Dental, or the Company, added 73 new practices to its network.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 28, 2023

Undeniably, one result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that a significant number of Americans worked from home, often experiencing remote work for the first time. This switch in employment patterns has created a cadre of individuals with strong communication and organizational skills who are now working as virtual assistants. These employees can offer a variety of services, including scheduling appointments, answering calls and emails, and administrative tasks.

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Coaches Corner

JULY 22, 2023

There are five issues that just about every dental practice experiences, and on this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers podcast for dentists you can hear what they are along with some solutions. Then on our mystery shopper calls, a potential patient with stinky breath calls some practices for advice. Did they try to appoint him or were their responses just as stinky as the caller?

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Dentistry Today

JULY 28, 2023

Glidewell announced that its signature mandibular advancement device (MAD), the Silent Nite Sleep Appliance, is now eligible for Medicare reimbursement under code E0486. This new benefit makes treatment more accessible to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), characterized by repeated obstruction of the upper airway. In the U.S., more than 60 million people are enrolled in Medicare,1 and many Medicare recipients may suffer from OSA.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 25, 2023

The report, compiled from data from the State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, shares additional insights into home remedies used by consumers, including: Those who had not had a dental visit in the last two years were 10% more likely to use dangerous home remedies than those who had a dental visit more recently. Those who smoke used one or more dangerous home remedies twice as often as those who do not smoke.

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JULY 27, 2023

While California has seen improvement over the past several years when it comes to missed school days due to dental problems —446,000 in 2018 to 270,000 in 2021— the state wants to continue to see that number drop. As such, Smile, California, an effort by the California Department of Health Care Services, recently introduced Sealants for a Healthy Smile, a statewide campaign to encourage parents and guardians to protect their children’s teeth by promoting the application of sealants as a prevent

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Off the Cusp

JULY 28, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 42 Second A good handpiece is practically an extension of a dentist’s hand, and there is no piece of dental equipment used as often as handpieces. The quality of the work a dentist can produce depends, in large part, on the quality and capability of the handpiece they use. If you’re in the market for a new handpiece, how do you decide which one is right for you?

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Dentistry Today

JULY 27, 2023

Dentistry took the spotlight as the only workshop among 40 others at Smart Diaspora 2023. Prof. Dr. Claudia C Cotca DDS, MPH, CEO, and founder of the Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery (WILDS) had the honor of being an invited speaker at Smart Diaspora 2023. She presented dentistry at a plenary session before an audience of 1000 experts, discussing dentistry action item conclusions as part of the “Innovative Techniques and Interdisciplinary and Inter-Interinstitutional

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 24, 2023

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Jul 12;1-7. Online ahead of print. Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the clinical outcomes of surgical crown reattachment in the treatment of complicated crown-root fractures in permanent teeth of 35 patients. Treatments were defined as follows: surgical crown reattachment combined with internal fixation with a fiber-reinforced core post, ostectomy, and reattachment of the original crown fragment.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2023

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Not All Heroes Wear Capes appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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Rosemont Review

JULY 24, 2023

When it comes to your medical or dental website, you want to not only attract visitors, but also to create a pleasant user experience that inspires them to stick around. This often begins with helpful information that likely landed them on your site in the first place, but if your site isn’t user-friendly, it might not matter how valuable your content is — they may leave before giving it a chance.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 27, 2023

BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL) (“BIOLASE” or the “company”), a global leader in dental lasers , has announced that it held a special meeting of its stockholders on July 20, 2023 where the company’s stockholders granted the board of directors the discretion to effect a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at a ratio between 1-to-2 and 1-to-100.

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The Big Brush

JULY 28, 2023

As a dental professional, you have invested significantly in your career before it even gets started. A long-term disability can put that investment in jeopardy by affecting your ability to earn an income. Disability income insurance is one way to try to protect that investment and your income while you recover.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2023

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Parents Play a Crucial Role in Establishing Good Oral Health Habits appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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YapiApp

JULY 27, 2023

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading What is Dental Office Reputation Management? The Influence and Importance of Dental Reputation Management Locating and Monitoring Online Reviews Navigating the Terrain of Negative Reviews Harnessing the Power of Positive Reviews Optimizing Your Dental Website for Reputation Management The Role of YAPI in Streamlining Dental Reputation Management Harnessing the Power of Online Reputation Management in Your Dental Practice Turning the Digital Narrative in Your Fa

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Dentistry Today

JULY 26, 2023

Smile, California, an effort by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), launched Sealants for a Healthy Smile, a statewide campaign to encourage parents and guardians to protect their children’s teeth by ensuring they see a dentist regularly. The campaign emphasizes the application of sealants as a preventive measure against tooth decay.

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Denticle

JULY 27, 2023

A lot of people have been singing the praises, as well as using, Chat GPT. I have no problem with the product, but for some reason I have become hooked on Google's version of conversational AI. Named "Bard" the system is pretty simple to use. It's available to practically anyone that has a Google account and has a pretty simple formate Basically type in what you need and Bard can create the words for you.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2023

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Medication for Tooth Regrowth Could Soon Become a Reality appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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Creekview Dental

JULY 27, 2023

Replacing a missing tooth is essential to maintaining oral health. Why? Because without it, teeth can begin to shift, leading to misaligned bites, crowding, decay, and more. Dental implants are the perfect tooth alternative. Having been around for many decades, they look and function much like a real tooth. Let’s take a look at what dental implants are made of that allows them to yield such incredible results.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2023

Free and charitable clinics in North Carolina that provide low-cost/no-cost health care to the uninsured are expecting an influx of new patients as more than 300,000 people face losing their Medicaid coverage due to changes in the federal insurance program. Since March 2020, as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, states had been required to maintain enrollment of nearly all Medicaid beneficiaries and their level of coverage.

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Aerni Dental

JULY 27, 2023

Athletic Mouthguards Protecting your teeth while playing sports is supremely essential. Whether you’re a student-athlete or indulge in sports activities recreationally, you must invest in an athletic mouthguard to safeguard your dental health. Here we bring you an easy guide to understand why opting for a professionally fitted mouthguard from Dr.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 26, 2023

As implant therapy has grown in popularity and less invasive approaches have emerged, improving our understanding of the current techniques is key. This Perio Update focuses on flapless surgical implant placement. The term “flapless implant surgery” involves preparing the implant osteotomy and placing the implant without the elevation of a mucoperiosteal flap.1,2 Ledermann pioneered the flapless surgical technique in the late 1970s in an attempt to minimize the bone resorption process associated

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YapiApp

JULY 26, 2023

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading Why Reminder Emails Are Essential Writing an Effective Email Reminder Best Practices for Crafting Reminder Emails Email Appointment Reminder Templates Email Sample 1 Email Sample 2 Email Sample 3 Pairing Emails with a Complete Communication System Conclusion Why Reminder Emails Are Essential A dependable dental appointment reminder system is an essential tool in patient communication.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 28, 2023

As 2021 drew to a close, Jim Glidewell, CDT, founder and owner of America’s largest, most innovative dental laboratory, came to a landmark decision. For the first time in the 52-year history of his company, he was going to relinquish the role of CEO, bestowing it upon 15-year enterprise veteran Stephenie Goddard. Stephenie Goddard “This is not a matter of me stepping down,” Mr.

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My Social Practice

JULY 26, 2023

Marketing and Finance Plans That Grow Your Practice In this webinar, we explore the key principles and strategies behind developing a patient-centric dental marketing plan that not only drives practice growth but also prioritizes the emotional and financial well-being of your patients. Join Blake Hadley, from My Social Practice, and Robert Nunziato, from Sunbit, as they share their valuable insights and experiences from a marketing and patient financing perspective.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 23, 2023

Diabetes is one of the most debilitating diseases in the world. In the United States, it is the eighth leading cause of death and the most common cause of kidney failure, amputations of the lower limbs, and vision loss. While insulin injection is an effective treatment, it is not without side effects. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) in Philadelphia recently published a study on the effectiveness of plant-based, oral delivery of proin

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YapiApp

JULY 25, 2023

Managing a successful dental practice demands efficient communication among all team members: from the dentists and hygienists to the office staff. This internal communication can be complicated, considering the mix of physical and digital platforms, various communication channels, patient privacy rules, and real-time information-sharing needs. However, navigating this complexity is crucial in improving intra-office communication.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2023

Henry Schein announced that it will release its second quarter 2023 financial results before the stock market opens on Monday, August 7, 2023, and will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call on the same day beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern time. Speakers on the call will include Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein, and Ronald N.

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Cherokee Dental Professionals

JULY 25, 2023

Many of us aspire to have a sparkling, brilliant smile. Teeth whitening has become an evolving trend as more products enter the market. However, most of these products are expensive, leading people to look for cheaper alternatives. Using hydrogen peroxide for teeth whitening in Jacksonville is one such technique that has gained popularity. It is the most affordable and supported remedy by several bodies of research.

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