Planet DDS

MAY 13, 2021

By Kirk Sweigard, Vice President, Strategic Partners & Associations for CareCredit. Running a dental practice requires many critical functions including ensuring your patients return for preventive care, that they follow through on recommended treatment and that the practice gets paid — by patients and insurance companies — in a timely manner. When these systems can be automated, the team has more time to focus on building relationships and helping more patients get the care they need.

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Oral Health Group

MAY 12, 2021

More than a year into the global spread of COVID-19, the pandemic continues to affect businesses across the globe.

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

MAY 14, 2021

Now that you’ve learned the basics of social media for dentists, it’s time to consider a deeper dive into some strategy. In the next installment of our Keys to Effective Social Media for Dentists, we’re looking at the kinds of activities you need to be doing on social media on a weekly and monthly basis to get the kind of patients you want coming through your doors.

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Ask The Dentist

MAY 12, 2021

Oral health is about so much more than cavities. It is linked to our overall health, and there are ties between a lack of oral health and chronic health struggles later in life. Fluoride is a controversial topic, and in today’s episode, Dr. B talks about this prevalent neurotoxin. We begin by hearing about why it is crucial to ensure that those with developing brains aren’t exposed to it.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 14, 2021

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Dec 1;21(12):1398-1403. Abstract Background: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a r ecent pandemic that is advancing at a r apid r ate. The future course of the disease includes severe r espiratory infection and also leads to death if unattended. Meticulous measures are necessary before attending any patient. The dental operatories and the clinic surroundings must be well sanitized so as to prevent the spread of pandemic.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 14, 2021

Dr. David Rice, the founder of IgniteDDS, is here today to give some advice that will help every dental practice form a better relationship with its patients. Giving a painless AMSA nerve block is paramount in any esthetic case. It’s also a major efficiency win in treating multiple anterior teeth. Add Dentapen from Septodont in and you have a recipe for incredible success.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MAY 13, 2021

If you're one of the many dentists I've talked to over the years who have no idea what your financial reports are telling you, don't feel bad about it. You're not meant to be an accountant. You are a dentist and being a dentist is how you make serious money. However, there is a very simple technique you can learn without any accounting background, to get valuable information from your Profit & Loss report that will help you grow your practice more profitably over time, so you can keep more o

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 13, 2021

Pediatric Dental Journal Available online 24 April 2021 Abstract Background New direction in dentistry has been developed to increase the minimal-invasive approach, especially in younger children. Therefore, needs has arise to find new techniques to replace the restorative and surgical treatments of dental caries with more conservative therapies. So that remineralization therapies has taken place in the last few years.

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Ask The Dentist

MAY 12, 2021

Retainers often collect gunk like bacteria, plaque, and tartar. That’s why you must clean your retainer every day and store it properly when it’s not in your mouth. Rinsing your retainer with water isn’t going to cut it. However, you can soak your retainer in baking soda, vinegar, and castile soap to safely disinfect it. An orthodontic retainer holds your teeth in place after orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MAY 13, 2021

If you're one of the many dentists I've talked to over the years who have no idea what your financial reports are telling you, don't feel bad about it. You're not meant to be an accountant. You are a dentist and being a dentist is how you make serious money. However, there is a very simple technique you can learn without any accounting background, to get valuable information from your Profit & Loss report that will help you grow your practice more profitably over time, so you can keep more o

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 10, 2021

You know what I love about my dental lab? They speak the truth, the whole truth, and everything around the truth. Thank you, Bonadent ! I was reminded of that just last week as I spoke at Ivoclar Vivadent ’s Innovation Tour stop in Houston, Texas, on “Biomaterials: The state of the union.”. Here’s a short story and see if you agree. The most commonly used indirect dental materials today are: Feldspar and Leucite Ceramics.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 12, 2021

BMC Oral Health volume 21 , Article number: 209 ( 2021 ) Abstract Background Direct pulp capping is a vital pulp therapy for a pin-point dental pulp exposure. Applying a pulp capping material leads to the formation of a dentin bridge and protects pulp vitality. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of four dental materials, DyCal ® , ProRoot ® MTA, Biodentine™, and TheraCal™ LC in vitro.

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Ask The Dentist

MAY 12, 2021

Retainers often collect gunk like bacteria, plaque, and tartar. That’s why you must clean your retainer every day and store it properly when it’s not in your mouth. . Rinsing your retainer with water isn’t going to cut it. However, you can soak your retainer in baking soda, vinegar, and castile soap to safely disinfect it. An orthodontic retainer holds your teeth in place after orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MAY 13, 2021

If you're one of the many dentists I've talked to over the years who have no idea what your financial reports are telling you, don't feel bad about it. You're not meant to be an accountant. You are a dentist and being a dentist is how you make serious money. However, there is a very simple technique you can learn without any accounting background, to get valuable information from your Profit & Loss report that will help you grow your practice more profitably over time, so you can keep more o

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Oral Health Group

MAY 10, 2021

When you do a search online for the highest paid jobs in the healthcare industry, you’ll see that dentists almost always make it to the top five, even the top three. Even lower-tier dental jobs pay nicely. And if you’re … The post Practical Tips For Paying Off Your Dental School Debt appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 11, 2021

J Clin Periodontol. 2021 Apr 25. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13471. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aims: SARS-CoV-2 RNA has been recovered from different sites in the human body, including the mouth. The present study aimed to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the dental biofilm of symptomatic patients who tested positive in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal (NASO/ORO) samples.

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Ask The Dentist

MAY 12, 2021

Retainers often collect gunk like bacteria, plaque, and tartar. That’s why you must clean your retainer every day and store it properly when it’s not in your mouth. . Rinsing your retainer with water isn’t going to cut it. However, you can soak your retainer in baking soda, vinegar, and castile soap to safely disinfect it. An orthodontic retainer holds your teeth in place after orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign.

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Off the Cusp

MAY 14, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Today’s dental hygienists account for, on average, 30% of a practice’s revenue. They’re armed with the skills and competencies that can ultimately enhance a practice’s reputation when it comes to prevention and treatment. The combination of treatment skills and ongoing development in the field makes these team members an integral part of any practice.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 12, 2021

Researchers from The Ohio State University (OSU) School of Dentistry took a close look at the origin of bacteria and viruses in dental aerosols in their article, “Sources of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Microorganisms in Dental Aerosols.” They investigated the bacterial and viral content of aerosols generated during ultrasonic scaling, implant osteotomy, and restorative procedures performed on 28 patients.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 10, 2021

Come join me for this webinar and earn 1 CE. Click here to sign up Making It Perfect! Adjusting and Cutting Through Zirconia Crown Adjusting and cutting into Zirconia crowns should be a simple process but little mistakes can give catastrophic results. Knowing the differences in burs and the proper way to adjust zirconia crowns can make the difference between a positive result or the need for a remake.

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Ask The Dentist

MAY 11, 2021

Q: I have a 2 year old daughter. I have been brushing her teeth with childrens’ toothpaste for 1 year. On the back of the childrens’ toothpaste it says it contains 500ppm fluoride. She has been eating this stuff for a year because she can’t spit. I feel horrible. Now she has what looks to be mild fluorosis. We switched to non-fluoride toothpaste but I am concerned that her permanent teeth have already been affected.

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Patient News

MAY 10, 2021

Doesn’t it bug you that consumers PERCEIVE that all dentists offer the same thing? It’s totally just a perception, we all know it, and it’s one of the most bothersome things dentists and dental teams deal with. Dentists want patients to understand that they are different, and that’s why you’re always trying to figure out the best ways to differentiate.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 10, 2021

The skies are not as friendly these days with growing numbers of unruly airline passengers who refuse to wear masks, as is currently required on commercial airline flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported 1,300 complaints of out-of-control airline passengers since February 2021. Prior to the pandemic, the FAA took action against 1,300 unruly passengers over a 10-year period.

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Gilreath Dental

MAY 13, 2021

One of the most powerful assets you have is your smile. Its appearance can make a big difference in how you feel about yourself as well as how others perceive you. One of the quickest ways you can improve your smile is though professional whitening. Teeth whitening remains at the top of the list for… The post Would Your Smile Benefit from KöR Whitening?

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Planet DDS

MAY 10, 2021

Could your dental practice production be a timing issue? Thanks to technology the answer could be “yes!” And it’s related to increasing production using online scheduling. Back to timing – it’s basically narrowing the gap between a current or potential patient’s thought about a dental appointment and the convenience of taking action. Online scheduling fills that gap.

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ASDA Blog

MAY 12, 2021

Between balancing coursework, preparing dental school applications and maintaining a social life, it’s inevitable to not feel overwhelmed or stressed. The pandemic has exacerbated challenges with our physical health, while also amplifying many academic, mental and social challenges. During this uncertain time, I struggled to maintain a positive attitude as my mental health started to spiral.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 9, 2021

0%. Proficiency in local anesthetic injections can be learned in part through education and literature, but experience is equally important. Daniil Dubov / iStock / Getty Images Plus. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Consistently successful injections are rooted in a thorough understanding of the patient’s anatomy. gehringj / E+. True.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

MAY 13, 2021

May is National Dental Care Month. Created by a dentist who wanted to make sure healthy habits were at the forefront of people’s brains, this month is to remind you just how important it is to care for your teeth. Here is what National Dental Care month is here to do. . What is National Dental Care Month? During May, National Dental Care is a reminder for us all to take better care of our teeth.

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Planet DDS

MAY 13, 2021

Does your group or solo practice offer orthodontic treatment? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Learn about how our Denticon practice management solution with its integrated ortho module gives your practice a robust, all-in-one solution that streamlines your ortho treatments from planning and referrals, to automatic credit card payments. Although having braces is usually associated with kids, adults can also receive orthodontic treatment.

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North Suburban Endodontics

MAY 14, 2021

Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of the tooth. You're well on your way to losing that tooth. But cheer up— root canal therapy might save your decayed tooth. We use root canal therapy to remove the infection from within a tooth and then fill the resulting empty spaces to prevent further infection.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 14, 2021

Colleges and universities are some of the few places that regularly tested their entire populations for COVID-19, providing a rich source for data mining. A new study took advantage of these metrics and found that a small percentage—2%—of asymptomatic college students carried 90% of the novel coronavirus load. These “super carriers” had similar viral loads as hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

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Go Ask Fred

MAY 12, 2021

Dr. Brian Toorani has had many twists and turns in his career, and found that hard work and technology has pulled him through some tight spots. His latest challenge was a career-ending injury, and he has adapted to being a … Continue reading → The post How to Thrive in Dentistry After a Career-ending Injury appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Denticle

MAY 13, 2021

As most folks know by now (especially if you live on the east coast), a RansomWare attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company last week has wreaked havoc on the east coast and their oil supply. It seems that hackers made an effort to perform a type of attack that is becoming more and more common. The criminals break into a system and encrypt the victim's data, but before doing so the crooks steal private data from the victim.

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Coaches Corner

MAY 12, 2021

Get some unsolicited yet very important advice. Kevin Kelly, among other things, is the co-founder of Wired Magazine and an extremely successful tech entrepreneur. He’s also so wise that no other than Seth Godin proclaimed “he’s from the future!” Recently Kevin published 165 bits of “Unsolicited Advice.” Since we know how busy you are, we’ve pared it down to 30 things that will help you personally and help your dental life as well.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 14, 2021

A study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that a procedure consisting of removing a tumor from a patient’s jaw, followed by immediate jaw reconstruction using viable bone from the patient’s leg, can treat mandibular tumors with few complications in children. . The authors of the study, “ A Protocol for Resection and Immediate Reconstruction of Pediatric Mandibles Using Microvascular Free Fibula Flaps ,” report the tumors did not recur after using microvascular fr

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The Big Brush

MAY 12, 2021

You’re almost at the end of dental school but you still need to complete clinical externship hours – in the middle of a global pandemic. Depending on the program, dental students are being allowed (and required) to complete externships again. Unfortunately, the opportunities for these jobs may be far fewer and the selection process more rigorous because of new protocols, increased safety standards, and limited hours of operation.

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Modern Family Dental

MAY 12, 2021

Bad breath, whether real or imagined, is thought to plague as much as 50% of the adult population. From ubiquitous morning breath to chronic bad taste in your mouth, virtually everyone has dealt with bad breath at one time or another. Can Bad Breath Be Treated? Hopeless thought it may seem, bad breath can. Read more » The post How to Eliminate Bad Breath appeared first on Modern Family Dental Care.

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