Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 17, 2022

By: Savanah Craig. One of the biggest challenges I face while beginning my career in dentistry is patient communication. I have spent the last 4 years learning a whole new language of technical jargon to be able to communicate with my colleagues and read research articles. However, much of my day is spent in communication with patients who need me to explain things in a way they understand.

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Oral Health Group

MAY 16, 2022

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post What is a Good Social Engagement Rate in 2022? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 16, 2022

New offering is the only mouth sore rinse that can soothe oral irritation and prevent bad breath for 24 hours with just two rinses a day ST. LOUIS , May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartMouth – a leading provider of innovative oral-care products – introduced its latest advancement in oral health: SmartMouth Mouth Sore Oral Rinse. The new SmartMouth product still prevents bad breath for 24 hours with just two rinses a day, and it is formulated to effectively soothe oral pain as well.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 19, 2022

The Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester in New York has received a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study the factors behind early childhood caries in minority groups. Headed by Jin Xiao, DDS, PhD, the 5-year study will analyze 2,000 saliva samples from underrepresented mothers and infants to map out their oral microbiomes.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 17, 2022

By: Savanah Craig. Before “Day in the Life” Instagram posts, there wasn’t a lot of information about what being in Dental School was like. I had spent many hours shadowing dentists for my application, but none of them ever talked about their four years of school. I felt confident that I could become a great dentist and I understood that lifestyle, but dental school came as a shock to me.

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ASDA Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a global prevalence of 9-38%, with cases in the United States estimated at around 54 million. Surprisingly, about 80% of OSA cases remain undiagnosed. OSA is considered a sleep-related breathing disorder that accounts for obstruction of the upper airway, causing apneas. In addition, the obstruction caused by OSA leads to intermediate effects such as sleep fragmentation, heart rate fluctuations, hypoxia, among others.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 20, 2022

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022) details Abstract Objectives Sleep bruxism (SB) is associated with physiological activities including sympathetic autonomic system dominance and sleep micro-arousal. While oral appliances (OA) are used to prevent SB harmful effects, the influence of OAs physiological mechanisms during sleep is unknown. The aim of this study is to assess whether heart rate variability (HRV) changes, as a marker of autonomic nervous system activity, would be associated with the

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

MAY 19, 2022

Dental care is an important part of overall health, and it’s especially important during pregnancy. Many women are concerned about the safety of dental care during pregnancy, but as long as you take a few precautions, dental care can be safe and beneficial for both you and your baby. In this blog post, we will discuss the safety of dental care during pregnancy and offer some tips for ensuring a safe visit to the dentist!

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YapiApp

MAY 19, 2022

Want Better Online Visibility? Get Google Dental Reviews. Getting positive dental reviews can improve your online visibility—a critical achievement in an increasingly competitive dental environment. ……… Having good online visibility is a powerful tool for your dental practice. A 2022 survey found that in 2021, 81% of people used Google to evaluate local businesses, up from 63% in 2020.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 19, 2022

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022) details Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in reducing halitosis of dental origin. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were searched up to and including June 2020. Randomised placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trials in systemically healthy adult patients who were given any form of probiotics to manage halitosis of dental origin were included.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 17, 2022

The Department of Dental Hygiene at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Massachusetts, has partnered with the International Institute of New England to provide dental care to 32 children from Afghanistan. The pediatric patients had radiographs captured and received prophylaxes and fluoride varnish application. The International Institute of New England has supported the resettlement of more than 225 Afghan refugees since October 2021.

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Rosemont Review

MAY 17, 2022

Simply put, algorithms are a series of instructions for completing a task. They’re used every day for a multitude of purposes, and you likely use them without even thinking about it. When you get dressed, tie your shoes, or drive to work each day, you perform a series of steps to arrive at an end goal. It’s essential to execute the steps in a specific order or the outcome won’t be right.

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Planet DDS

MAY 18, 2022

Technology creates many ways for us to differentiate our brands and offer patients the best experience in healthcare. Artificial intelligence (AI) won’t replace our skills in the operatory, but it’s guaranteed to increase our effectiveness. AI-assisted dentistry opens another door we didn’t have a few years ago, and it can help us diagnose disease, move teeth, manage periodontitis, and much more. .

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 19, 2022

Dear Henry Schein One Customer, We will be doing system maintenance Friday May 20, between 8pm-10pm MDT , and system checks that same night at 10pm - 2am MDT Saturday Morning. During this time, some applications may be unavailable. A list of possibly affected applications are listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. • QuickBill Statements • eClaims • Insurance Manager • Kiosk • Eligibility Verifications Sincerely, Henry Schein One.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 16, 2022

After 2½ years of grappling with a global pandemic, the United States has reached a sobering milestone: more than 1 million Americans are dead due to COVID-19. The 1 million mark was reached on May 16. Of those deaths, 75% were Americans age 65 and older. The US has the highest number of COVID-19-related deaths in the world. Currently, about 300 Americans succumb to the novel coronavirus each day compared to 3,400 per day in January 2021.

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Vacaville Dental Professionals

MAY 20, 2022

Everyone has slightly yellow tints to their teeth. On top of that, staining occurs naturally as part of the aging process. You can help prevent severe tooth discoloration by making good dietary choices, practicing good oral hygiene, and scheduling routine preventive dental appointments. But even then, you may want to do something to help your teeth look whiter.

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The Dental Elf

MAY 17, 2022

This review of the accuracy of clinical and radiographic measurements of infrabony periodontal defects inclded 10 studies reporting on 17 comparisons. the findings suggest that clinical and radiographic measurements of the bone level underestimate the true bone loss by an average of 1mm but the evidence is only of low to moderate certainty. The post Intrabony periodontal defects measurement appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 18, 2022

Swiss Dent J. 2022 May 9; Abstract Periapical tissue may be exposed to root canal filling materials in consequence of root canal therapy. There is scant scientific data about the biocompatibility of root canal filling materials of various chemistry on the periapical area. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different root canal sealers and their eluates on human alveolar osteoblasts in terms of cell proliferation, adhesion, morphology and gene expression in vitro.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 14, 2022

The dental hygiene program at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale is unique not only because it is the only school in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, but also because the program includes the education required to earn the community dental health coordinator (CDHC) certification. The CDHC was created by the American Dental Association and is designed to offer community-based prevention, care coordination, and patient navigation to populations with little to

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3M

MAY 20, 2022

This webinar will provide an overview of Scotchbond Universal Plus adhesive – the world’s first radiopaque universal adhesive – and RelyX Universal resin cement. A two-component universal system for the cementation of all indirect materials. The new game changing RelyX Universal syringe offers up to 50% less plastic waste and up to 80% less cement waste while providing very high bond strengths to all indirect restorations. .

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The Dental Elf

MAY 15, 2022

This review comparing direct and indirect restoration of endodontically treated posterior teeth included 22 studies. None of the included studies was considered to be at low risk of bias and only 2 RCTs were included. The post Direct or indirect composite resin restorations on endodontically treated posterior teeth? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 17, 2022

Odontology ( 2022) details Abstract Understanding the variations in root canal morphology is important for successful endodontic treatment. Mandibular first premolars have a single root in 98% of cases, and multiple root canals are found in approximately 20% of cases. However, the details of these characteristic findings in panoramic radiography and their diagnostic accuracy are unknown.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 15, 2022

The Children’s Oral Health Network of Maine is launching virtual dental homes for children across the state who do not have access to dental services. Funded through a $650,000 federal grant, the program uses teledentistry to enable dentists to evaluate patients and create treatment plans. The actual dental care is provided in either school- or primary-care based settings by dental hygienists.

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3M

MAY 20, 2022

It is critical to create an anterior restoration with a perfect shape. All teeth are different, nevertheless the share many characteristics in common, especially regarding their morphology. Here Dr Jordi Manauta will propose a technique with a simplified instant recipe which is easy to apply, is repeatable and which can be applied at any time in your daily dental work.

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The Dental Elf

MAY 19, 2022

Aoife McDougall and Carly Ross look at this trail comparing multimedia websites & printed information for their quality,ease of understanding, and impact on decision making in adolescents. The post Multimedia for recruitment in adolescent orthodontic research appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 17, 2022

Former Align Executive Joins LightForce as CRO to Accelerate the Orthodontic Industry’s Transition to Fully Digital and Customization BURLINGTON, Mass. (May 16, 2022) – LightForce, makers of the world’s only fully customizable 3D printed braces system, announced that Frank Quinn, former Vice President and General Manager of US Commercial at Align Technology, has joined the LightForce team as their Chief Revenue Officer.

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YapiApp

MAY 19, 2022

Having good online visibility is a powerful tool for your dental practice. A 2022 survey found that in 2021, 81% of people used Google to evaluate local businesses, up from 63% in 2020. And the importance of being easily findable online will only increase. Even though the dental industry is experiencing a staffing shortage, research from the ADA’s Health Policy Institute found that “Total inflows to the dentist workforce are expected to exceed total outflows, and this net gain is expected to out

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3M

MAY 20, 2022

Making an indirect restoration can be a complex task. Even for a single crown it takes a minimum of 60 working steps and decision processes, which requires a smooth collaboration between you, your assistants, and the dental technician. This webinar covers the numerous innovative materials which 3M Oral Care have introduced over the past few years which are designed to streamline the indirect procedure and are aimed at simplifying what can often be seen as a complex procedure.

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Healthy Smiles

MAY 18, 2022

Many teenagers are self-conscious of their smiles to the point where they are considering porcelain veneers for a smile makeover. Orthodontics used to be the primary concern for children’s teeth, but in today’s world, many children want more than just straight teeth—they want a celebrity smile. Many teenagers are interested in cosmetic dentistry due to peer pressure and concerns about their appearance.

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The Super Dentists

MAY 17, 2022

[link] Did you know that you’re 9x more likely to die of Covid if you have gum disease. And half the population actually has gum disease they just don’t know. Read More. The post [PODCAST] You’re 9x more likely to die of disease if you d. appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Denticle

MAY 17, 2022

The good folks at Medidenta have been nice enough to allow me to present this evening. If you are interested in learning more about devices that can make diagnosing caries easier, join me for all the low down. The best part? It's FREE! Follow this link to register.

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Gilreath Dental

MAY 17, 2022

Over 60,000 American get diagnosed with oral cancer in a year & over 12,000 are estimated to die from this preventable condition. Oral cancer affects the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat and can quickly spread to other body parts. Thankfully, Dr. Gilreath at his dental office can detect the early signs of oral cancer through… The post Oral Cancer Screening: Why Is It Necessary?

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Best Dentist in Houston

MAY 15, 2022

What is a peg lateral tooth? Peg lateral teeth refer to lateral incisors that do not develop correctly and look pointed or cone-shaped. This anomaly is genetic and can only be corrected using a few cosmetic dentistry procedures. Peg laterals refer to the permanent teeth adjacent to your central incisors and canines. Peg lateral incisors may be seen on one or both sides of the mouth.

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3M

MAY 15, 2022

The post Clinical Case: Simplifying cementation of glass ceramic restorations for an anterior implant and adjacent veneer. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Denticle

MAY 19, 2022

Dentsply Sirona has been in the news frequently as of late. and not for good reasons. It seems that the behemoth company has potentially violated federal securities laws. The CEO was terminated in a sudden and unanticipated move on April 19th, then the CFO Jorge Gomez left and was hired by vaccine maker Moderna. One day after Moderna hired him, Gomez was terminated when the company learned that Dentsply Sirona had started an investigation that included him.

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My Social Practice

MAY 18, 2022

Important SEO Dental Tip: How To Choose Your Primary Category & Service Areas. One of the most effective ways to increase your new patient phone calls is through SEO for dentists. Local SEO will help your Google listing rank higher in the Google map. In our research we’ve found that nearly 2/3rds of potential patients use the Google map to find local dentists.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 20, 2022

A case of monkeypox, a rare infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, has been reported in a Massachusetts resident who had recently traveled to Canada. Additionally, six Americans who were exposed to the viral disease by a symptomatic passenger during a flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom are being monitored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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