ASDA Blog
APRIL 26, 2021
2020 presented many new challenges for practicing dentists as they were forced to enact new procedures and grapple with unprecedented change presented by a global pandemic. In addition, dental offices nationwide had to deal with another challenge: complying with the new amalgam separator law.
Oral Health Group
APRIL 26, 2021
There will always be people who will try to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route, even when it comes to their teeth. And there’s no shortage of companies willing to take advantage of that fact. But, when it comes to the … The post Heading Off the Orthodontics DIYers appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Identity Dental
APRIL 30, 2021
How to Target Your Ideal Facebook Ads Audience The Facebook ads dashboard makes it possible to narrow down potential audiences by broad demographic information, such as gender, age range, interests, and location. What it can’t tell you is whether you have targeted the right audience for your service. As the owner of a dental marketing […]. The post Optimizing Your Facebook Audience | Dental Advertising appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Ask The Dentist
APRIL 27, 2021
Most of us are familiar with Dr. Bronner’s, a company that produces a host of hygiene products, including hand and body soaps, toothpaste, and hand disinfectant. You might have seen that they say that their castile soap can be used as toothpaste, but is this safe? In today’s episode, Dr. B dives into what castile soap actually is and why it is better than regular, mass-produced soaps.
Med Rank Interactive
APRIL 29, 2021
A Guide to Understanding Why Doctors Need Both Healthcare Marketing Strategies. Social media is a part of our everyday lives. The prevalence and number of sites and platforms has made social media an important part of healthcare digital marketing strategies. This may be why many people do not understand the differences between the two terms. While the terms are related, they have distinct differences in how they are used.
Oral Health Group
APRIL 28, 2021
Right at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was made clear that older people infected with the coronavirus were most at risk of developing serious illnesses. Those with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and lung disease were also warned … The post How Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19 Complications Might Be Linked appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 29, 2021
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2021;39:95-100 Background: Children <5 years of age need parental assistance with tooth brushing. Purpose: The aim is to compare the efficacy of manual and powered toothbrushes for plaque removal when used by parents to brush their children's teeth. Methods: This randomized, four-period, two-treatment, examiner-blinded, crossover clinical trial comprised children aged 3–5 years.
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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.
APRIL 27, 2021
David: This is David Schwab. And today I’m really excited because my guest is Linda Harvey, a nationally recognized healthcare risk management and compliance expert who helps dentists and teams understand and navigate regulatory requirements. She is the founder and president of the Dental Compliance Institute, as well as a compliance consulting firm.
Identity Dental
APRIL 26, 2021
If you are starting a new dental practice or business, your first step is to name it. The most obvious choice is to name it after yourself, especially if you are a solo practitioner; but it’s a good idea to slow down and contemplate Shakespeare’s timeless question, What’s in a name? There are pros and […]. The post Should You Name Your Business After Yourself?
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 28, 2021
Original Article Open Access Published: 23 October 2020 Clinical Oral Investigations volume 25 , pages 3151–3160( 2021 )Abstract Objectives Pain is affecting acceptance of supportive periodontal therapy and primary periodontitis prevention. Our objective was to evaluate the efficacy of a 1-week pre-treatment use of dentinal-hypersensitivity-reducing mouth-rinses (DHM) in periodontal maintenance (SPT) or dental prophylaxis patients.
Dentistry Gone Digital
APRIL 26, 2021
It’s the stuff that you love to watch on Netflix with the lights turned down. It revolves around a murder mystery from long ago that there were plenty of ideas about, but no concrete proof of exactly what happened and why. There were plenty of guesses and theories, but it took dentistry to crack the case of an 800,000-year-old cannibalistic murder.
ASDA Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
Senior year of high school, the glory year of being at the top of the social food chain, a 17-year-old Adam Berry was playing the most sacred sport in South Dakota: ice hockey. Berry, a varsity player, was looking to score a winning goal at a home game. The crowd was cheering, the ice sleek, the players racing down the rink. Berry and his teammates get organized to pass the puck with the ultimate play.
Identity Dental
APRIL 26, 2021
With the popularity of social media, it is easy to forget the importance of a strong website. However, when someone is looking for a new dentist, the first place they will look is Google; the second is their website. Like it or not, a practice will be judged on how its website looks and functions. […]. The post How to Build an Effective Website appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 27, 2021
Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than their urban counterparts, according to a study from investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina. Medical University of South Carolina Research News IMAGE: A little girl has her first visit to the dentist. view more Credit: Dave Buchwald.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 30, 2021
Regardless of the obstacles presented by COVID-19, most Americans prioritized oral healthcare, according to a survey by Delta Dental Plans Association. The report “2020 State of America’s Oral Health Report” encompassed responses from two surveys that included more than 4,000 participants. The encouraging results included the following data points: 74% received professional oral healthcare in 2020. 90% agree that maintaining oral health is integral to protecting their systemic health throughout
Vacaville Dental Professionals
APRIL 30, 2021
It’s widely understood that smoking is a dangerous habit, but not just for your lungs and heart. Smoking also causes excessive damage to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Here at Vacaville Dental Professionals, we know you value your smile and want to protect your teeth for years to come. Take action now to ensure smoking doesn’t cause the following oral health complications.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
APRIL 29, 2021
As we age, our smile can become discolored and darker in nature due to various lifestyle factors. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we can help you achieve a brighter, whiter smile in about an hour right here in our office. This quick in-office treatment can help you achieve a smile you’re confident with. Here is what you can expect from the treatment. . Types of Teeth Stains .
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 26, 2021
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Nov 1;21(11):1270-1274. Abstract Aim and objective: The literature regarding the perception of the two-way relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease representing diabetic patients living in Australia is scarce. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of diabetic patients regarding the bidirectional link and the role of medical healthcare professionals in providing oral health advice to their patients.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 29, 2021
A study widely shared by those who oppose mask mandates will be retracted by the Elsevier journal, Medical Hypotheses , that originally published it. The article “Facemasks in the COVID-19 Era: A Health Hypothesis” suggested that wearing face masks to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was not only ineffective but also dangerous to the wearer’s health.
Gilreath Dental
APRIL 29, 2021
If you are interested in straightening your smile without metal braces, Invisalign® is the most preferred solution. You’ll quickly find that there are countless dentists across the nation that offer the Invisalign® system. However, you should know that not all Invisalign® providers are the same. Just like plastic surgeons, physicians and other providers, some have… The post Top Reasons to Choose a PLATINUM Invisalign® Provider appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists
APRIL 26, 2021
Social media is all about making and maintaining connections. And as a dentist, it’s critical to establishing your presence not only in your community (which in social media talk, can means lots of things) but among people who share similar interests. The heart of social media is what dentists did years ago, long before dental marketing and social media.
Dental News and Technology
APRIL 30, 2021
Published: April 22, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Monolithic zirconia restorations have become popular because of their excellent mechanical properties and acceptable esthetics. While the biomechanical properties of zirconia have been investigated, research into their esthetic properties is sparse. Zirconia can be colored by infiltration before sintering, although how occlusal adjustment can affect restoration color is unclear.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 30, 2021
University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry r esearchers are investigating how effective mouthrinse is at reducing a person’s risk of spreading COVID-19 through a two-part clinical trial that will test the utility of commercially available oral rinses in limiting SARS-CoV-2 infectivity. Identifying an oral rinse with antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 has wide implications in dentistry and other close contact situations where masks need to be removed. .
Healthy Smiles
APRIL 25, 2021
Dental anxieties are no longer a hindrance to dental treatments or dental visits, thanks to sleep dentistry and IV sedation. Dental anxiety is not uncommon for people to evade timely dental treatments. This is why our caring dentists at Healthy Smiles offer methods like sleep dentistry and IV sedation to make the treatment session comfortable. Sleep dentistry and IV sedation both use medication that help the patient to experience a state of deep relaxation.
Planet DDS
APRIL 27, 2021
There was a time when certain things could be ignored and success was still achievable. For example, technology could be sidelined until timing improved. No more! Because today’s digitally mature solo dental practices are achieving a competitive advantage. Before we briefly review what digital maturity is, let’s talk about why it’s a competitive essential in today’s dental industry.
North Suburban Endodontics
APRIL 24, 2021
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But there's another type of acid that may be even more destructive—the acid produced in your stomach. Although important for food digestion, stomach acid outside of its normal environment can be destructive.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 27, 2021
We’ve long understood that Streptococcus mutans is the primary miscreant in the tooth decay scenario. But an international team of researchers using a synthetic biology approach has drilled down further into the mechanics of this interaction, revealing a link between dental caries development and a novel microbial small molecule released by S mutans. 1 The findings also offer insights into how the human oral microbiota impacts overall systemic health.
Go Ask Fred
APRIL 28, 2021
Dr. Ali Panahpour is one of the preeminent holistic dentists in the country. He specializes in treating people with serious systemic illnesses when traditional medicine has failed them, with remarkable results. We discuss mimetic and biological dentistry and the advances coming … Continue reading → The post Learning Amazing Advances in Systemic Dentistry appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Planet DDS
APRIL 30, 2021
Before the advent of modern dental x-rays, who would have thought that dentists would have to be in the business of housing vast amounts of data? As imaging file sizes increase, dental practices have to maintain expensive servers, hire IT professionals, and pay for software updates, support, backups, and disaster recovery. It’s not only costly to house your own data, it’s also inefficient.
Secure Smiles
APRIL 30, 2021
It’s widely understood that smoking is a dangerous habit, but not just for your lungs and heart. Smoking also causes excessive damage to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Here at Secure Smiles, we know you value your smile and want to protect your teeth for years to come. Take action now to ensure smoking doesn’t cause the following oral health complications.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 27, 2021
Researchers from the Single-Cell Center, Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences examined the effects of postponing oral hygiene measures for 1 day to 3 days. 1 What they found supports the important role dental hygienists play in educating their patients on proper oral hygiene. . The study involved 40 adults with varying levels of gingivitis.
Healthy Smiles
APRIL 30, 2021
Missing teeth is not a cosmetic issue that you can sit on. There are many issues that you may face. It is not just about aesthetics but function too. You will have problems chewing food, to begin with. Slowly because of the missing tooth root, the jaw gets weak, shrinks, and further causes the lips and cheek to sag. It also affects the teeth beside it.
Planet DDS
APRIL 30, 2021
Before the advent of modern dental x-rays, who would have thought that dentists would have to be in the business of housing vast amounts of data? As imaging file sizes increase, dental practices have to maintain expensive servers, hire IT professionals, and pay for software updates, support, backups, and disaster recovery. It’s not only costly to house your own data, it’s also inefficient.
Perfect White Smile
APRIL 29, 2021
Most patients know that they should be visiting their dentist every six months, but many are unsure why. Routine dental checkups are recommended by the American Dental Association every six months. They are a critical component of one’s overall oral health and wellness. When patients skip these appointments, they are taking a risk with their smile. Below are three reasons why you should be maintaining these preventative dental visits with Dr.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
APRIL 26, 2021
A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that 2% of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) pediatric dental practice’s patients are asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2. The study included children who sought emergency dental care at the UIC pediatric dental clinic from April 1 to August 1, 2020. All children were screened over the phone during which they reported no symptoms.
Friendswood Dental Blog
APRIL 28, 2021
Do you have a gap between your front teeth that is wider than 0.5 millimeters? This is what dentists call a “diastema.” The good news is that you don’t need to worry. Most of the time, this isn’t harmful and doesn’t require any treatment. It can happen to both children and adults. However, many people don’t like the appearance of a gap between the front teeth.
Denticle
APRIL 28, 2021
I don't tend to follow many social media trends and I certainly do not follow the Kardashians. so I'm a bit surprised at me learning about this drug outside of the medical world. Today's post is about a rumored appetite stimulant called Apetamin. Evidently this drug, which is illegal in the U.X. and many other countries is being endorsed by lots of "influencers" on Instagram and other types of social media.
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