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4 Hidden Costs Of On-Premise Imaging Solutions

Planet DDS

When choosing dental imaging for your practice, there are many factors to consider—one being the associated costs of the software. On top of what you pay for the imaging software, on-premise solutions involve hidden costs that add up over time, increasing your expenses. . While the actual software itself is a one-time, low cost, the additional needs required of on-premise software can be anywhere from one-time purchases to recurring monthly expenses. .

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Mind Your Oral Microbes for Your Best, Healthiest Self

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Today’s post will talk about how your efforts at oral hygiene reach far beyond those teeth/gums. What you do in the mouth affects your entire body and in particular, brain health. How can we use this knowledge to be our best, healthiest self? It’s time to get to know what is really going on in your mouth and mind your microbes. Chronic Disease.

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TAG - The Aspen Group® Celebrates the Opening of the 1000th Aspen Dental® Office

Dental News and Technology

Aspen Dental, part of TAG-The Aspen Group, adds 100 offices over the last year and averages a new office opening every four days CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAG – The Aspen Group today announced the opening of the 1000th Aspen Dental office nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the brand's nearly 25-year history. The independent doctors and support teams across the Aspen Dental network now serve more than 30,000 patients each day in 43 states, bringing quality, affordable, a

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Bony Defect: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Have you ever had a patient with bony defect? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Bony Defect: Patient Information. 50-year-old female Healthy Nurse Practitioner Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least History of Cleft Lip and Palate. The post Bony Defect: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS.

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Kumar Oynamak Için En Iyi Yerdi

Ask The Dentist

Kumar Oynamak Için En Iyi Yerdir Glory Casino İncelemesi: Güvenilir Online Kumarhaneymiş? Content Müşteri Destek Hizmetleri Derecelendirmemiz Kumarhaneler Arasında Düz Bir Oyun Alanı Sağlıyor Mu? Glory Casino: Kullanıcı Güvenliği Para Çekme Yöntemleri Ve Zaman Çerçevesi ? Glory Casino Kaydı ? Glory On Line Casino Bonus Sorumlu Kumar Oynama Glory Casino Mobil Casino Güvenilir Ödeme Yöntemleri Glory Casino Türkiye Için Mükemmel Bir Seçim Mobil Oyun ?

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3D-printed model with ditched dies for anterior tooth renewal

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 40 Second. Before (top): Inital oral situation with significant asymmetry of the lips when smiling. Usage (middle images): 3D-printed model with ditched dies. After (bottom): Final restoration. As with many dental laboratories, dental practices have adopted the 3D printing process for the production of dental applications.

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Revere Partners Launches First Independent Venture Fund Focused on Oral Health Backed by dental industry powerhouses and venture partners O’Loughlin and Zuckerberg, fund provides new growth opportunities for investors, startups and healthcare industry

Dental News and Technology

September 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revere Partners today announced the launch of the first and only independent venture capital fund focused exclusively on oral health, identifying opportunities for investors and providing capital for cutting-edge innovations in the oral and systemic health sectors. The fund has been operational for over two years and works with oral tech companies, startups, investors, and DSOs, fostering strategic partnerships that imp

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Researchers Develop Bioresorbable, Implantable Device to Block Pain Signals

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While opioids are highly effective for pain management, their use is associated with high rates of addiction and overdose deaths. As part of efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions, an international team of researchers has developed a soft, bioresorbable, implantable device that blocks pain signals by cooling peripheral nerves. Based on knowledge that cold temperatures numb nerves, the researchers built their hypothesis on evidence that suggests cooling peripheral nerves can, in fact, reduce the

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The 3 E’s to dental patient retention and treatment acceptance

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 49 Second. Patients can be fickle. After all your practice spends on marketing to bring 10 new patients in the door, perhaps only four will come back a second time. Even established patients who are diligent about hygiene appointments may hesitate for months when they need treatment for a problem.

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University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine report finds medical-dental integration models can improve overall health care outcomes in vulnerable populations

Dental News and Technology

The review, funded by the Delta Dental Institute, indicates streamlined communication and care team collaboration and adaptability are best practices for positive patient outcomes University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine report finds medical-dental integration models can improve overall health care outcomes in vulnerable populations. The review, funded by the Delta Dental Institute, indicates streamlined communication and care team collaboration and adaptability are best practices for po

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Refresh Your Smile with Teeth Whitening

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do you feel like your smile could use a little refreshment? If so, teeth whitening may be the perfect solution for you. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures available today, and it can provide amazing results. In this blog post, we will discuss this treatment and why it may be the right choice for you. We will also talk about the different brightening methods available and what to expect from each one.

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Jury Awards Family of Child Injured During Dental Care $95.5 Million

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2018, the family of a 4-year-old girl sought treatment for her in a Texas dental clinic. The child needed a root canal and a crown placed. The patient was restrained using a papoose board and the dentist began removing the caries lesion. The child underwent a seizure during the treatment and suffered irreversible, severe brain damage as a result; her condition requires round-the-clock medical care.

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4 Steps of Implementation and Conversion – Part 3: Why Apteryx

Planet DDS

What’s better than switching to powerful all-in-one imaging software ? An easy and stress-free implementation and conversion process! While some systems will take longer, the conversion process requires no downtime for your office and will not impact you. You won’t even know it’s happening! . With our streamlined process, we allow you to maintain productivity for your practice by minimizing any disruption for you and your staff.

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Accuracy of parent-reported health history in a dental setting

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Sep 1;S0002-8177(22)00433-0. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.07.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Obtaining thorough documentation of a patient's medical history is important for dental care professionals, as oral health is connected intricately to systemic health. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of parent-reported health history for pediatric patients in a dental setting.

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Embracing Logic: Tips to Organize Your Website’s Navigation

Rosemont Review

Many people don’t realize how important website organization is—that is, until they come across one that doesn’t make logical sense. The way your website is organized can make or break the overall user experience. If someone visits your site looking for specific information, but they get confused by the setup or get lost before finding what they need, there’s a good chance they’ll go elsewhere for an easier-to-use resource.

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Older Adults Regret Not Taking Care of Their Oral Health, Survey Shows

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a survey of more than 1,000 Americans aged 50 and older, most expressed regret that they had not taken better care of their oral health. Commissioned by Delta Dental, the survey found that 72% wished they had taken better care of their oral health when they were younger, 41% wished they had visited the dentist more frequently, 38% noted they should have flossed more, and 31% said they regret not being better about toothbrushing.

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Infection prevention and control advice – Part 2

ASDA Blog

We continue the second part of this two-part series focusing on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety. Dr. Teresa J. Irizarry and Dr. Ana López Fuentes, who help oversee infection control protocol at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus’ dental clinic, discuss infection control protocol changes, who is ultimately responsible for infection control and whether anything will change because of Monkeypox.

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Potential relationship between the dosage of prednisolone and delayed healing at tooth extraction: A retrospective study

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Dental Sciences Available online 8 September 2022 Abstract Background/purpose Delayed healing of the extraction socket is not uncommon when tooth extraction is performed on patients taking prednisolone. This study aimed to identify specific dosage of prednisolone and factors associated with delayed healing of the extraction socket in patients taking prednisolone.

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Bronx Dentist Unveils Website Makeover to Showcase Treatments Available at Multispecialty Practice

Rosemont Review

Dr. Victor Oelbaum, a New York City-based cosmetic dentist, recently launched a new website to help current and future patients research every aspect of their preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment. Bronx, New York — Dr. Victor Oelbaum & Associates has been a staple for high-quality dental care in New York City for decades. Led by Dr. Oelbaum, the multispecialty office performs the full range of cosmetic and restorative treatments — from a routine check-up to a full smile makeover.

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Forbes Calls Out Dentistry for Not Adopting New Technology Quickly Enough

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A recently published article in Forbes Magazine asserts that dentistry has been slow to adopt new technology, hurting its bottom line in the process. The article names computer-assisted surgery tools and cloud-based data strategies as examples of available technologies that dentistry has not integrated as quickly as other healthcare disciplines. Noting that dentistry has yet to recover from the COVID-19-infused decline in patient numbers, the article suggests dental practices that more nimbly

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Apical Periodontitis – Is treatment with modern root canal instrumentation more effective?

The Dental Elf

In this blog Thibault Colloc looks at a review of comparing the effectiveness of contemporary root canal instrumentation compared with conventional stainless-steel instruments in terms of clinical and patient-related outcomes. The review includes 9 studies (6 RCTs and 3 retrospective clinical studies) and was one of a series designed to inform guidelines for the European Society of Endodontics.

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Clinical Case: First molar failing restoration

3M

The post Clinical Case: First molar failing restoration appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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How Crowns And Bridges Preserve Your Smile And Dental Health In Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Dental bridges and crowns are the oral prosthesis, to keep your smile intact and to enhance your oral health. A crown or bridge may be helpful if you’re coping with a cracked, broken, or missing tooth. Here, we will examine how crowns and bridges in Blackburn preserve your smile and dental health in Blackburn. Let’s begin. What Are Dental Crowns and Bridges in Blackburn?

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New Program Uses Libraries to Expand Access to Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The University of Maryland is hosting a new nationwide effort to improve access to dental care for marginalized populations. The innovative program will use public libraries to reach those most in need. The Narratives and Medical Education (NAME) project will place predoctoral dental and dental hygiene students in six libraries located in California, Indiana, Iowa, and Maryland.

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Early and delayed dental implant loading

The Dental Elf

This review of the outcomes of early and delayed loading of dental implants included 18 RCTs. The findings suggest that early and delayed loading protocols had similar clinical outcomes. However none of the included studies was at a low risk and 13 of the 18 studies were considered to be at high risk of bias. While the findings are similar to other reviews teh availabel evidence is of low to very low certainty.

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Curious If You Can Drink Coffee with Veneers? Read This!

Denton Dental Center

Struggling with moderate or permanent dental discoloration? While teeth whitening may no longer be an option, veneers certainly are! With thin, durable shells of porcelain, your cosmetic dentist can conceal stubborn and unsightly stains in just a few visits. But once they are in place, will you have to stop drinking dark-colored beverages, like coffee?

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Introducing the GentleWave® System Root Canal Treatment Now Available in Phoenix Office

Phoenix Endodontist

Through Innovative Technology, Phoenix Endodontic Group to Provide Patients with a Simpler and Less Invasive Option for Root Canal Therapy. Phoenix Endodontic Group, a leading endodontic practice in Phoenix, AZ., announced today its partnership with Sonendo, Inc. , a leading dental technology company, to offer the revolutionary GentleWave® System with CleanFlow Technology, a less invasive and less painful alternative to traditional root canal therapy.

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French Village Uses Humor to Try to Attract a Dental Provider

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Champlitte, a French village located in Eastern France, is counting on humor to attract a new dentist to the small town of 1,800. Champlitte’s long-term dentist is retiring, and the town’s leadership is struggling to find a replacement. Thus, the city council decided to post a humorous ad on Facebook featuring a beautiful woman with some seriously bad teeth in hopes of attracting a new provider.

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Mastication and chronic disease in older adults

The Dental Elf

In this blog Carly Ross assess a review of the associations between objectively assessed masticatory performance, chronic systemic diseases and physical function in older adults. The post Mastication and chronic disease in older adults appeared first on National Elf Service.

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OCR Settles Three Cases with Dental Practices for Patient Right of Access under HIPAA

Denticle

While I don't normally like to like to use posts to discuss other practices, I feel this is a bit different in that the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has created a page dealing with the three following practices and their violations. I'm posting the info here in hopes of helping other offices to see what was done and, hopefully, to help other practices avoid the same mistakes so that they do not incur the fines and problems that happen with violations.

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What should be the approximate fluoride content in % of a mouth rinse when used daily?

3M

The post What should be the approximate fluoride content in % of a mouth rinse when used daily? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Dental Intraoral Scanners Aid Coral Reef Research

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Found in oceans across the globe, coral has proven time-consuming for scientists to measure and study. As many coral reefs are in decline due to pollution, erosion and climate change, scientists are working diligently to ensure the survival of these key ecosystems, and simple methods for measuring their size and health would support these efforts. According to research published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution , the intraoral digital scanner — a mainstay of dental offices — provides a quick

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Medicaid to Offer Dental Benefits to Pregnant and Post-Partum Patients

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Medicaid enrollees who are pregnant or up to 60-days post-partum will receive dental benefits beginning October 1. The new benefit applies to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also announced that it has extended Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage for pregnant women up to 1 year following pregnancy in the state of North Carolina, which initially failed to accept federal Medicaid expansion when it was off

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Ultradent Introduces New VALO X Curing Light

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Ultradent (800-552-5512; ultradent.com ), a leading manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, has launched the newest edition of its award-winning VALO curing light series — the completely redesigned VALO X broadband LED. As Ultradent’s most innovative curing light yet, this new addition offers the ultimate in engineering and design in every performance category — including durability, power, accessibility and versatility.

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Futudent proCam is Worthy of the Investment

Denticle

Behold the Futudent proCam. This *tiny* camera can be mounted on the doctor's glasses or the track light (if the doctor is using one), or even on a pole mount in the ceiling. It shoots in 4K resolution and can provide a constant "eye in the sky" POV for procedures. It allows the patient to see the doctor's perspective which helps the patient better understand their problems along with the actual clinical situation.

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Three Dental Practices Face Federal Action Regarding Access to Patient Records

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has cited three dental practices—located in Illinois, Georgia, and Nevada—for failing to comply with the patient right of access rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The rule states that patients have a right to access their own health records within 30 days of making a request.

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OraCare Joins Forces with TruBlu Direct in Support of Private Practice Dentistry

Denticle

Award-winning OraCare Health Rinse is Now Available through the TruBlu Member-Only Dental Market Place OraCare, provider of the award-winning OraCare Health Rinse, is pleased to announce a new partnership with TruBlu Direct. Effective immediately TruBlu Direct member dental practices can now purchase OraCare products through the TruBlu Direct online marketplace.