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Were you aware that 75% of Canadians want their employers to address workplace mental health? There’s no doubt that the world’s views on mental illness have come a long way, but the general workforce still thinks that organizations have further … The post Prioritizing Mental Health Could Improve Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.
By: Savannah Craig. When I started dental school we had one lecture on ergonomics and that was it. I was still trying to figure out where to fulcrum to get my bur on the tooth I was working on. I didn’t have time to think about where my knees were positioned or how the focal distance of my loupes was set. I experienced a lot of back and neck pain throughout dental school.
A little-known but admirable outreach program for dentists, hygienists and dental students is the St. Francis Mission Among The Lakota Dental Clinic in South Dakota. Situated just inside the western border of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, the clinic offers free dental care to the Lakota people. For nine years, the clinic has been serving those in high need of dental care.
Am J Clin Hypn. 2022 Oct 6;1-13. doi: 10.1080/00029157.2022.2123774. Online ahead of print. Abstract The hypnotic turbo-induction technique has been used for more than three decades for various indications in dentistry and medicine. The use of the technique is described step by step using therapeutic communication and hypnotic suggestions in a dento-surgical treatment of a 48-year-old adult man.
It’s no secret that strong teeth are important – they help us eat, speak and smile with confidence. But what can you do if you feel like your teeth could use a little more strengthening? Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do at home to make your teeth stronger and healthier! In this blog post, we will discuss the best ways to care for your teeth so they stay healthy and strong for years to come!
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Have you ever had a patient with a fractured tooth? Here is a case study of my experience with it. Fractured Tooth: Patient Information. 73-year-old female Healthy Extensive dental work in the past, numerous restorations, hx of trigeminal neuralgia controlled by oxcarbazepine CC: I feel I broke a tooth on the lower right, and it is very irritating to my tongue and cheek.
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently approved a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for healthcare providers to receive reimbursement for the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest dental caries lesions without the provision of restorative care such as a filling. Prior to the addition of this CPT code, only dental professionals could receive reimbursement for SDF application.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue. 2022 June Abstract Purpose: To analyze the clinical effect of digital impression combined with all-ceramic denture restoration on patients with dental defects. Methods: A study was conducted on 120 patients with dental defects admitted to Dongfeng Stomatological Hospital from June 2018 to June 2020. The two groups of patients were randomly divided into digital imprinting modules and silicone rubber imprinting modules using a random number table method.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue. 2022 June Abstract Purpose: To analyze the clinical effect of digital impression combined with all-ceramic denture restoration on patients with dental defects. Methods: A study was conducted on 120 patients with dental defects admitted to Dongfeng Stomatological Hospital from June 2018 to June 2020. The two groups of patients were randomly divided into digital imprinting modules and silicone rubber imprinting modules using a random number table method.
The statistics don’t lie. According to industry research, 500 million people are watching Facebook videos every day and video marketing as a means of promotion or reinforcing branding is at an all time high. Perhaps even more astounding, video media currently claims more than 82 percent of all global internet traffic in 2022. Oh, and let’s not forget about millennials.
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Georgia to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Georgia.
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 3 Minute, 31 Second. As we have previously written, 3D printing is the future of digital dentistry. With recent advances in technology, design and materials, 3D printers are not only available in most dental labs but are now becoming a popular tool for individual practices thanks to their versatility, ease of use and ability to bring more services in house.
Dental Research Journal ABSTRACT Background: Pulpotomy is one of the common vital pulp therapy procedures for primary molars. The present trend in pulpotomy materials is to use regenerative materials that promote dentinogenesis. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a very popular pulpotomy material. However, it has some limitations including difficult handling characteristics and long setting time.
A benefit of storing your patient’s dental images in the cloud is being able to significan tly reduce and even eliminate your expenses for servers. Instead of replacing servers which can cost up to $5,000 every few years and paying for maintenance, support, backups, updates, you pay just one monthly subscription fee for cloud. . 1. Device Agnostic.
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Washington, D.C. to see if you are still qualified to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Washington D.C.
According to a new California state law that takes effect on January 1, 2024, employers cannot discriminate against potential hires or employees who engage in off-the-job marijuana use. Many California employers, including dental practices, require drug testing that may detect the presence of cannabis. The law, AB 2188, adds marijuana users to existing employment protections provided under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Published: 28 September 2022 European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry (2022)Cite this article Abstract Purpose To evaluate and compare the wear of selected resin-based fissure sealants with different compositions properties under erosive, abrasive, and erosive/abrasive conditions. Methods Forty-five samples of the following resin-based fissure sealants were prepared: Fissurit (fluoride free), Fissurit F (with fluoride), Fissurit FX (55 wt.% filler content), Grandio Seal (70 wt.% nano-filler con
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 6 Second. Most dental practices are actively engaged in some strategy of digital marketing. It could be sending out patient emails, writing blog posts, website SEO, social media marketing or paid advertising. The HIPAA Privacy Rule states that patients have specific controls over whether their protected health information (PHI) is used for marketing purposes.
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Florida to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Florida.
This review of adjunctive therapies during supportive periodontal care (SPC) in patients with residual/relapsing pockets included 12 studies that currently provide insufficient/poor evidence to determine the efficacy of adjunctive strategies to improve SPC. The post Adjunctive therapies during supportive periodontal care appeared first on National Elf Service.
Americans have been receiving COVID-19 immunizations—from the first dose to booster shots—without having to pay since they first became available. Now that the federal government’s agreement with Pfizer, the manufacturer of one of the most widely used COVID-19 vaccines, is set to expire, the drug company will quadruple the price to $110 to $130 per dose.
While endodontists excel at performing root canal therapy on teeth compromised by injury or infection, they also have other effective techniques for saving natural teeth. One procedure that can provide excellent results is vital pulp therapy, or VPT. Once considered something that could only be performed on younger patients with still-developing adult teeth, today VPT has been proven even more broadly effective when patients meet a select set of circumstances related to the state of their pulp —
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Hawaii to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Hawaii.
This review of the surgical treatment of peri-implantitis alone or in combination with adjunctive graft material included 5 small RCTs. The findings suggest improvements in marginal bone level (MBL) with graft material but the findings should be interpreted very cautiously because of the limited amount and quality of the evidence. The post Peri-implantitis – Surgical treatment with or without adjunctive graft material appeared first on National Elf Service.
Forward Science, a Houston-based MedTech company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For the past 10 years, Forward Science has developed and manufactured several oral healthcare products and devices, including OralID, SalivaMAX, BioSt?m, TheraSt?m, OxiSt?m, and GelGauze. Forward Science was founded in 2012 by two biomedical engineers, Brian Pikkula and Robert Whitman, with the goal to change lives.
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Idaho to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Idaho.
This review of all treatments for the relief of pain associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) as compared with no intervention or placebo included 44 RCTs. There was moderate certainty evidence that clonazepam is likely to reduce the pain of BMS compared with placebo. The post Burning mouth syndrome treatments – network meta-analysis appeared first on National Elf Service.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported on an emergency department nurse who was infected with monkeypox after a needlestick injury that occurred while treating a patient with monkeypox. Published in the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report , the article notes that occupational transmission of monkeypox is very rare, and this case, out of Florida, is the first known case of occupational transmission in the US.
Taking perfect impressions is a huge challenge and the key to success for indirect Restorations. 3M shows methods of standardization and simplification of impressioning to help the dentist to identify common impression problems, determine potential causes and provide solutions to get the impression procedure under control. October 27th at 07:00 pm CEST, Hebrew language, Israel.
Throughout my time in dentistry, I have relied on the power of visual communication. I purchased an intraoral cameral system in the very early 90s when the price was $15,000. The reason for that was simple. My undergraduate degree in psychology had taught me that well over 80% of what humans perceive about their environment comes from the eyes. Patients understand their conditions better when they can see them and informed patients make better decisions regarding their overall health.
Everyone wants a beautiful shiny white smile, and porcelain veneers offer an ultimate smile makeover. The hand-crafted veneers transform your teeth’ colour, alignment and shape to provide you with the lovely smile you deserve. What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are a restorative dental treatment that effectively improves your teeth’ shade, shape, and size.
While implant therapy offers a high rate of success, it is not without potential pitfalls. This Perio Update will review the key points to hit while in the treatment planning phase to ensure the success of implant therapy. Oral reconstruction and rehabilitation using dental implants in patients with partial and complete edentulism have become extremely common in clinical practice.
I thought this was a fun idea and a great way to honor the hardworking dental hygienists in Canada. Read on for the details! From an impressive field of 685 deserving nominees from across Canada, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) was thrilled to reveal the winners of its fifth Dental Hygiene Superhero Competition at our recent conference in the Yukon.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 Oct 4;10(10):CD009197. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009197.pub5 Abstract Background: There may be an association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the evidence so far has been uncertain about whether periodontal therapy can help prevent CVD in people diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. This is the third update of a review originally published in 2014, and most recently updated in 2019.
Dental care is critical to patients with diabetes, and research has revealed a bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontal diseases, with poor management of blood sugar leading to increased risk of periodontitis and poor oral health increasing the difficulty of managing blood sugar levels among those with this common metabolic disorder. As such, the American Diabetes Association has partnered with Pacific Dental Services to educate its members on the importance of maintaining their oral
Your tooth’s canals, tiny apertures in the roots of your teeth that contain nerve fibres and blood vessels, supply your teeth with nutrition and sensation. These blood vessels and nerves are crucial for maintaining the health of your teeth, and they might start to hurt if they get damaged or diseased. A root canal removes the pulp from a damaged tooth and fills the canal to close the opening.
I've mentioned him here before, but I want to give him one more round of applause. My good friend and classmate Dr. Cesar Sabates is wrapping up his term as president of the ADA and I am so proud of him! He has worked tirelessly for the profession over his career and it is amazing to think that he made it to the pinnacle of organized dentistry. He took over the job when the world was still rapidly changing due to the pandemic and he's managed to steer the profession into better times.
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