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In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful. They need … The post Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of? appeared first on Oral Health Group.
J Clin Periodontol. 2022 Oct 23. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13736. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aim: This study sought to investigate associations of 25(OH)D metabolites with periodontitis, and to assess causality using Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods: This study included 7,246 participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2012.
By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD. Have you ever had a patient with spontaneous bone spurs? Here is a case study of my experience with it. The post Spontaneous Bone Spurs: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS.
Hello Loyal Readers! I hope you’ll join me for The Breathing and Sleep Health for Kids Summit. [link]. I will be presenting on Tips for Parents to Safeguard their Children’s Health and Prevent Decay. Our kids and grandkids are our greatest resource. The one thing every parent wants more than anything is for their child to be healthy. As you may already realize, finding answers is not always easy… Who is this Summit for?
In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful. They need to find an alternative career. Others love being in the clinic! It gives them an incredible sense of accomplishment.
Published: 21 October 2022 Odontology (2022)Cite this article Abstract This study aimed to compare the mean mineral density difference (mMDD) and surface morphology of 10- and 60-s silver diamine fluoride (SDF)-applied dentin carious lesions and to study the effect of an additional 20-s light curing (LC) on SDF-treated teeth. Forty primary molar blocks with natural dentin carious lesions were measured for baseline lesion depth and mineral density using Image-Pro Plus software.
By: Dr. Len Tau. It’s no secret that we live in a digital world. COVID made the transfer to online work much more apparent, but the internet has been crucial for businesses, including dentistry, since its inception. You don’t need to look at studies to know how important an online presence is, but research shows that 99% of people go online to research local businesses at least once a month.
Flossing is an essential part of oral care, but it can be difficult to do correctly. If you’re struggling with flossing, don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will share three secrets to make it simpler and easier. Follow these tips and you’ll be doing it like a pro in no time! The Importance of Flossing.
Flossing is an essential part of oral care, but it can be difficult to do correctly. If you’re struggling with flossing, don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will share three secrets to make it simpler and easier. Follow these tips and you’ll be doing it like a pro in no time! The Importance of Flossing.
Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming are the only states without their own dental school, which can limit the number of dentists who choose to practice in that state. In states like Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, dental schools are available nearby in neighboring states.
Published: 21 October 2022 Oral Radiology (2022)Cite this article Abstract This study aimed at performing a systematic review of the literature on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental and maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and providing comprehensive descriptions of current technical innovations to assist future researchers and dental professionals.
Digital marketing is one of the best ways to take your medical or dental practice to the next level, and the good news is you don’t need a huge budget to see results. Even if you’re not ready to dedicate a large amount to your online marketing efforts, there are still ways you can utilize your current budget to effectively get your name out there and more patients into your office.
What are two questions you should ask every patient during the initial exam that will totally WOW them? On today’s dental podcast for dentists, Dr. Richard Madow reveals that, along with a simple trick you can do that will actually get patients to ASK YOU for cosmetic dental procedures! It’s easy, fun, and something you should be doing anyway.
The Family Health Centers at New York University (NYU) Langone has added four dental clinics in Queens to its School-Based Health Program. The program already operates full-service healthcare centers at schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The four dental clinics will serve more than 1,500 middle-school students who face barriers to accessing dental care.
J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Oct 19;S0002-8177(22)00538-4. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.09.006. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: This narrative review addresses dental restorative materials with sustained antibacterial action, especially those containing quaternary ammonium compounds. Secondary caries occurs around restorations, causing further loss of mineral and breakdown of the restoration.
Marketing for Dentists: Essentials of Digital Dental Marketing. Attracting new patients and being found online is super competitive in today’s digital world. It’s not only just attracting any type of patient, we all want to attract patients for big cases and our most valuable services, which is not a simple task! Digital marketing for dentists requires time that most dental practices can’t spare.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry have developed a topical medication designed to prevent or minimize the effects of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), an uncommon but serious side effect among those taking bisphosphonates to slow bone loss. The new medication showed efficacy in reducing BRONJ-caused jawbone lesions and gingival inflammation among mice.
Coral Springs, FL – November 2, 2022 – The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), is hosting its first in-person annual conference and exhibition in over two years. ALD 2023 will take place April 21st-22nd at the Hilton Dallas/Plano/Granite Park. According to ALD executive director, Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “The pent-up energy is fantastic! Speakers and industry partners are excited to return to our annual meeting and share how dentists and hygienists use lasers and adjunctive products for success in pa
Do you have loose dentures or missing teeth and are looking for a safe option to replace your teeth or get rid of loose dentures? If yes, dental implants are the safest and most natural-looking restoration option. Dental implants in Blackburn are screw-like anchors used as an artificial replacement for natural tooth roots. They can be used to replace a tooth or several teeth or for supporting partial or full dentures.
IF YOU HAVE A FUTURE-FOCUSED MINDSET, you are always trying to stay one step ahead. You now understand that it takes action to move from being At Risk, Struggling, or Searching to reach Dominating, and everything you learn here will lead you to become a Dominating Dentist. . One of the main attributes of a Dominating Dentist is their decisiveness.
United States Veterans who are residents of Oregon and earn between $19,000 and $54,000 as a single individual are eligible for the state’s new dental program. With signups now open, the program will provide no-cost dental care to those who qualify beginning January 1. The program was initiated by a dentist/lawmaker Rep. Cedric Hayden to fill existing gaps at the Veterans Administration, which offers healthcare services but very little dental care.
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A group of more than 6,800 residents of Denmark with Parkinson disease (PD) was compared to a similar group of Danes without the neurological disorder regarding dental care utilization over 5 years. The study, “Dental Care Utilization Among Persons with Parkinson Disease in Denmark” was recently published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
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A study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association showed that dental therapy significantly expanded access to dental care for those living in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska since dental therapy was introduced 10 years ago. Prior to the introduction of dental therapy, those living in this rural area of Western Alaska had high rates of dental disease due to very limited availability of professional dental care.
I had an interesting experience last week that I'd like to tell you all about since it could potentially happen to you as well. The good thing is that my installed security stopped the potential problem, but I should have caught it myself. Since we run a pretty busy practice, we order a lot of supplies. Every day our UPS driver brings in several boxes.
Two Austin-based cyber companies partner to mitigate the effects of security hygiene on enterprise risk AUSTIN, TX - Nov. 9, 2022 - Living Security, the leader in Human Risk Management, today announced a partnership with SpyCloud, the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, to better identify segments of human risk inside organizations and help security leaders create a proactive plan to mitigate attacks.
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