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3 Simple Steps to Bring in New Patients With Dental Office Social Media

My Social Practice

Dental Office Social Media Will Help Find Patients. Dental office social media is an excellent way to break the ice with new patients and help them overcome dental anxiety. Your practice’s dental office social media presence is an integral part of how new and potential patients get to know you. Social media for dentists is a great way to spark a connection with them online.

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ADA TV – Your Waiting Room Superhero!

We Speak Dental

Your New Superhero! – ADA TV, the Greatest in Waiting Room Tech. What if the dental patients in your waiting room did more than just wait? What if they could be entertained, educated, and enabled to learn more about your top procedures, and all you had to do was plug a tiny, hi-tech computer stick into your HDTV? That’s all it takes. PBHS will configure and test the system, and voila!

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How to become a dental hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA. Becoming a dental hygienist is a rewarding, challenging, and exciting adventure. If you’re considering a career in dental hygiene, keep reading my guide on how to become a dental hygienist or forward it to a friend who is considering a career change! 5 Tips on How to Become a Dental Hygienist. Here are some tips, you didn’t know you needed, on becoming a dental hygienist.

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Quality Takes Time: Corners You Should Never Cut When Launching a New Website

Oral Health Group

You have seen advertisements for template-based website builders that promise you can create and publish a site in minutes. Maybe you found a designer or marketing company that promises an online presence within a week or two. Are these claims … The post Quality Takes Time: Corners You Should Never Cut When Launching a New Website appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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onDiem’s Digital ID Service Helps Practices and Employees Maintain Compliance With New State COVID-19 Mandates

Dental News and Technology

PORTLAND, Oregon — As the federal government debates COVID-19 vaccination mandates on a national level, six states have forged ahead with their own complex mandates, leaving health care facility owners, employers, and workers scrambling to understand how to both verify and track necessary documents to maintain compliance. onDiem, a national dental staffing platform known for its automated staffing compliance innovations, has introduced a solution.

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Cosmetic Dentistry: Why More Patients Are Investing in Oral Health Esthetics

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. There are many reasons why cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity, from the very real pressure to look one’s best in the age of social media to increased awareness about the importance of oral health for overall health. For practices, knowing why patients are seeking cosmetic treatment is just as important as the treatment itself.

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Reasons to become a dental hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA. Narrowing down just 5 reasons to be a dental hygienist was a challenge, the field of dental hygiene is so rewarding for so many unique reasons. Relationships are a big part of what we do, relationships with our team and our patients are at the forefront of daily life in the clinical setting and can create an atmosphere for growth and recharge the passionate feeling we have for the profession. 5 Reasons To Become a Dental Hygienist.

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Clinical and microbiological effects of ultrasonically activated irrigation versus syringe irrigation during endodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Dental News and Technology

Odontology ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract This study aimed to systematically review clinical and microbiology-related effects of ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI) compared to syringe irrigation (SI) during endodontic treatment. Electronic databases searching and manual searching were conducted. Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were included comparing UAI to SI.

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5 Dental Imaging Best Practices to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy

Planet DDS

Some patients may wonder how one dentist could recommend one procedure, while another might recommend a different one or maybe none at all. How could there be such differences? As a dentist, you understand that you and your peers have varying degrees of experience and treatment philosophies. And each office has different imaging devices and software that provide greater or lesser detail in radiographs.

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Dental Providers in Medicare/Medicaid Settings Must Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that all employees of healthcare facilities that accept payment from Medicare and/or Medicaid—including oral health professionals—must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. There is no option for testing. The new ruling is expected to impact more than 76,000 healthcare facilities.

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Extraordinary Social Media Content For Dentists Is About Connection

My Social Practice

Caption Ideas: Social Media Content For Dentists. When you’re thinking about finding new patients using social media for dentists it’s important to remember that the result should build relationships with your community online. It’s not a sales medium. Of course you can run ads in Facebook and Instagram but when it comes to connecting with your community you’ll want to use caption ideas that are super clever.

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Comparison of the bleaching efficacy of different agents used for internal bleaching – a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Endodontics Published: November 08, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction Aim was to analyze and compare the efficacy of different bleaching agents typically used for internal bleaching of endodontically-treated discolored teeth. Methods Electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library) were searched by two reviewers for clinical trials in which the color of endodontically-treated discolored teeth, before and after internal bleaching, was examined using shade guide unit

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Social media’s impact on dental inequality

ASDA Blog

Long before Photoshop and Instagram filters, ancient civilizations enhanced their smiles the old-fashioned way. The Mayans filled holes in their teeth with jade, Etruscans perfected rudimentary golden grills, and Egyptians crushed rock, mint and dried iris flower to create the world’s oldest identified toothpaste. A growing number of Americans now turn to social media for the latest dental trends and cosmetic treatments.

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US Increases Its Order of the Merck COVID-19 Antiviral Pill

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States government committed to purchasing 1.7 million doses of molnupiravir—the Merck antiviral medication for COVID-19—in June, and has since increased its order by 1.4 million doses. Molnupiravir has been shown to decrease hospitalizations and deaths by 50% among individuals with COVID-19. The pill, which is taken twice daily for 5 days, would be the first exclusively designed to fight COVID-19.

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Smart Dental Social Media Marketing in 2022

My Social Practice

Dental Social Media Marketing in 2022. Here’s something you hear a lot now-a-days: “You need to be using dental social media marketing in your practice.”. What does that really mean? Why are dentists supposed to rely so much on dental social media marketing? Discover what it takes to truly be a successful social practice in 2022, and how dental social media marketing strategies will bring in new dental patients and grow your practice.

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Wearability and preference of mouthguard during sport in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances: a randomized clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Eur J Orthod. 2021 Nov 8;cjab062. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjab062. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances are susceptible to traumatic dental injuries during a wide range of sporting activities. This randomized clinical trial investigated wearability and preference of mouthguards during sporting activities in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.

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Help Your Patients Maximize Their Dental Insurance Benefits Before 2022

Planet DDS

Now is the perfect time to help your patients take full advantage of their end-of-year dental benefits. With many insurance plans having a “use it or lose it” policy, you can help your patients by reminding them of expiring benefits as we approach the end of the year. Surprisingly, only a small percentage of people maximize their annual dental insurance plans each year. .

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Presence of Gene Increases Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

One of the most significant unanswered questions of the global pandemic is why some people experience mild symptoms while others become seriously ill and even die. The answer may be in our genes. Researchers from the United Kingdom have found the presence of a particular gene doubles the risk for severe lung illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. The gene oversees the behavior of other genes, and is most commonly found among people of South Asian descent.

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3 Fun Dental Facebook Posts For Dentists

My Social Practice

3 Creative Ideas For Fun Dental Facebook Posts. “Why would anyone follow their dentist on Facebook?”. For practices approaching dental Facebook post ideas for the first time, this is a question that often comes up. At first glance, teeth might not seem like the most interesting topic. But the rules for creating engaging Facebook content apply to dentistry as much as anywhere else: make it relevant, personal, useful and fun!

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Association between primary headaches and temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Oct 11;S0002-8177(21)00479-7. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: The primary objective of this systematic review was to answer the following question systematically: Is there any association between primary headaches (PHs) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in adults? Types of studies reviewed: The protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews.

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Considerations in Impressioning Methods and Material Selection

3M

The post Considerations in Impressioning Methods and Material Selection appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Federal Safety Standard Closes the Gap in Eyewear Protection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,000 US workers sustain a job-related eye injury each day that requires medical treatment. This includes oral health professionals, who are subject to spatter, aerosols, and debris generated during routine dental procedures. After experiencing an eye injury from amalgam debris during restorative care, Peter Arsenault, DMD, a professor and division head of operative dentistry in the Department of Comprehensive Care

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Pay Attention To These Brilliant Social Media Dental Marketing Trends

My Social Practice

Social Media Dental Marketing Trends To Pay Attention To. Whether you are an orthodontist, dentist, endodontist, or periodontist, it is vital that you stay up-to-date on the latest social media dental marketing trends of 2020 in order to grow your practice. In the dental marketing world, there has been a shift to almost exclusively digital marketing.

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Got Questions About Root Canals? We Have Answers

North Suburban Endodontics

You might have a few questions should you find out you need a root canal for a tooth infected with advanced decay. Most will be about what you should expect before, during and after a procedure. But first, let's deal with a couple of your obvious concerns right upfront: No, contrary to your Uncle Bill, it won't be painful (if the infected tooth is throbbing, though, the procedure will relieve your pain); Yes, based on outcomes for millions of treated teeth over several decades, the odds are high

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The Complete Guide: What to Know in a Dental Emergency

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

It is a scary experience when you a dental emergency. But don’t fret! There are many things you can do to save knocked-out teeth and maintain good oral health. Here, we will discuss the most common and effective ways of saving knocked-out teeth. What is a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency is any accident that causes damage to the teeth, jaw, or gums.

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Therapeutic Rinses May Help Curb Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While therapeutic mouthrinse is often prescribed to help control oral biofilm and for other preventive uses, researchers continue to investigate whether such rinses may reduce or help neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in the oral cavity. A study by O’Donnell et al, 1 for example, focused on the coronavirus’ lipid membrane to determine if these agents—including chlorhexidine, ethanol, povidone-iodine, cetylpyridinium chloride, and hydrogen peroxide—could disturb the pathogen’s lipid envelope.

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5 Awesome Olympic Dental Contest Ideas To Increase Followers

My Social Practice

5 Awesome Olympic Dental Contest Ideas To Increase Followers. We’re celebrating the Olympics by suggesting little in-practice dental contests that make for fun videos to post to your dental social media accounts! We’ve come up with 5 dental office Facebook contest ideas to get you started and some free materials to download: 1. The Brushing Challenge Dental Contest: Every team member pairs up.

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Success Simplified – When clinical & science facts meet simplicity, precision & efficiency

3M

Aesthetics in dentistry today is an all-encompassing multidisciplinary treatment process that dentists provide for patients. While some cases may have obvious solutions, many can leave us indecisive on the best treatment options, especially when we are faced with a numerous possibility of restorative materials. Having a working protocol is vital in equipping both practitioners and patients to make important informed decisions.

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3 Possible New Revenue Streams for Your Practice

The Big Brush

Dental practices are continuously looking for ways to earn new patients, along with retaining and cultivating their current patient lists. After all, patients are the lifeblood of any dental practice.

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COVID-19 Treatment Once Administered Via Infusion Is Now Available as Injection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

An antibody COVID-19 medication, Sotrovimab—created by GSK and Vir—that originally required administration via infusion can now be given as an intramuscular injection, significantly improving its ease of use. Data from a new study show the drug works just as well at reducing morbidity and mortality among those with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in the shot form as it did when administered via infusion.

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Prime Example Of Effective Dental Social Media Advertising From Contemporary Dentistry

My Social Practice

Prime Example Of Effective Dental Social Media Advertising From Contemporary Dentistry. Becoming a true social practice requires a change in your team’s mindset. Some dental practices think that dental social media advertising is about selling, but it’s not. It’s a shift from just “selling treatment” to “building lifelong healthcare relationships.

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Adhesive and cementation protocols: clinic step-by step for a correct adhesive restoration

3M

The aim of the lecture will be to classify the adhesive systems and cements currently on the market and then to propose a clinical step-by-step which will allow a simple but correct the qualities of adhesive systems and cements in relation to the different clinical conditions of direct and indirect restorations. November 27th at 09:00 am (CET), Italy (Italian language).

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Facts About Dental Implant Recovery Process in Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Most people as a more stable solution for their smiles. The process of acquiring dental implants takes several months, but the results will be well worth it! There are four facts, including the recovery time, bone grafting, changing your diet, and integrating a good oral hygiene routine, that you should consider about the dental implant recovery process in order to prepare for this procedure.

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How Medications Affect Gum Health

Modern Family Dental

Gum health is usually not the first thing we think of when we take a pill. However, medications pose some effects that silently wreak havoc on our oral health. Most patients only realize the impact that taking their medications can have on their teeth and gums when dealing with the consequences. In this post, we will share the link between medications and gum health.

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Leverage Dental Influencer Marketing To Increase Referrals

My Social Practice

? ? ? ? ? ?. Grow Your Practice With A Dental Influencer. In this clip from DDMC , dental influencer marketing expert Jennilyn Talbot reveals the best way to utilize dental Instagram marketing to grow word of mouth for your dental business! Getting through to your potential dental patients online is more difficult than ever before. Building trust with them through dental social media marketing is a start, but they still don’t totally believe what YOU say about your practice until they trust you.

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3 Ways to Grow Your Practice with Teledentistry Post-Pandemic

The Big Brush

Teledentistry rose in popularity during the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020. Telehealth usage has stabilized throughout 2021 indicating virtual checkups may be here to stay.

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A Closer Look at the Trajectory of COVID-19’s Delta Surge

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As the consistent growth in COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant seems to have abated, an analysis of this deadly surge is now possible. The most significant takeaway is that the unvaccinated faced the highest rates of morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19 illness, regardless of region. Data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that unvaccinated individuals were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 than their vaccinated counterparts.

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