Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 19, 2022

By: Tara Abouhmahboub. When you become a dentist, navigating the job market can be a challenge, and you certainly don’t want to do it on your own. Top 5 People To Know When Starting Your Dental Career. Here are the five people you’ll definitely want to know when starting your career! 1. Accountant. This one is pretty much just brass tacks. Between school debt, investments, retirement accounts, and normal spending, you can quickly lose track of your finances.

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Oral Health Group

JULY 18, 2022

The post Top 5 Google Ranking Factors for Your Dental Website in 2022 appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 22, 2022

New release saves design time and offers more intuitive workflows from CAD to CAM DARMSTADT, Germany , July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- exocad, an Align Technology, Inc. company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, today announced the release of DentalCAD 3.1 Rijeka , the next generation of its powerful CAD software for labs and full-service clinics.

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Clicc Media

JULY 19, 2022

It’s incredible to see just how effective social media has become in growing traffic to commercial websites. Sometimes all it takes is a group of followers with a large number of followers to begin seeing a huge increase in traffic to your site. This is often due to web content you’ve posted that begins being […]. The post 3 Types of Web Content Most Likely to Be Shared on Social Media appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 18, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice. The great resignation , team-turnover, call it what you will, is dentistry’s single greatest problem today and will continue to be for the next 1 to 1.5 years. With that, many practices have turned to sign-on bonuses in an attempt to attract top talent. The problem is, that it’s not helping retain them. STOP Rewarding Bad Behavior!

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Med Rank Interactive

JULY 17, 2022

Anytime you choose a restaurant, healthcare provider, or service, there are factors that play into your decision. The practice’s reputation, signs, ads, and more entice you to choose their services. Marketing helps you decide “what’s in it for me” as you choose a product or service. Dental practice marketing is no different. If you want patients, you need to strategize how to get (and keep) them.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 21, 2022

BMC Oral Health volume 22 , Article number: 277 ( 2022 ) Cite this article 60 Accesses Metrics details Abstract Background Facial symmetry is becoming increasingly important in today's orthodontic treatment. But the asymmetrical boundary is not clearly demarcated. Stereophotogrammetry has a clear advantage in measuring facial asymmetry. The aim of this study was to quantify the facial asymmetry by three-dimensional (3D) technology as well as to study whether the evaluation by non-experts about f

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 17, 2022

Researchers at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have discovered a link between Fusobacterium nucleatum , a periodontal pathogen, and the progression of Alzheimer disease. They found that the pro-inflammatory F. nucleatum exacerbates the signs of the neurodegenerative disease. After publishing the research in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience , the study authors hope to prove that by targeting F. nucleatum the progression of Alzheimer disease can be slowed.

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Rosemont Review

JULY 19, 2022

Have you ever posted a positive review on your own business’ Facebook page? Or maybe paid to get more Twitter followers? While these tactics may seem beneficial to your company and harmless to your online reputation , the truth is they are considered “black hat” social media tactics and are not as helpful as you might think. What Is Black Hat Social Media?

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 20, 2022

WASHINGTON , July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced two new Oral Health Equity Awards to support research that advances recommendations for greater oral health equity in populations that lack access to dental care and improves oral health literacy for underserved populations.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

JULY 22, 2022

Did you know that gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? 47% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. It’s a serious condition that can affect your oral health and overall wellbeing if left untreated. In this blog post, we will discuss the three stages of gum disease and what you can do to protect yourself from this harmful condition.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 18, 2022

The proposed Healthcare for our Troops Act (HR 3512) would expand both medical and dental benefits to reserve component members of the United States Armed Forces, which includes the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve. Approximately 130,000 of these service members are currently uninsured.

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The Dental Elf

JULY 17, 2022

This review of the evidence on possible association between locally delivered nicotine replacement therapy(NRT) and oral side effects included 28 RCTs. Most of the RCTs were at high risk of bias mainly because of allocation concealment concerns. Reported oral side effects including oral soreness, gastric reflux or vomiting, and mouth or throat irritation.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 19, 2022

Imaging Sci Dent. 2022 Jun;52(2):225-230. doi: 10.5624/isd.20210256. Epub 2022 Mar 15. Abstract Purpose: This report presents the first known use of a rigid endoscope with augmented reality technology for the removal of an odontogenic cyst that penetrated the maxillary sinus and illustrates its practical use in a patient. Materials and methods: In the preoperative period, cone-beam computed tomography was performed in a specially designed marker holder frame, and the contours of the cyst and the

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ASDA Blog

JULY 20, 2022

Around family and friends, people tend to be comfortable and relaxed. However, around doctors or anyone wearing a white coat, some patients experience a slight spike in their blood pressure, displaying the phenomenon known as white coat syndrome. Whether it’s a patient’s first time with a medical professional or an unpleasant memory of a previous visit, there is a vast range of causes for and risks to white coat syndrome.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 21, 2022

Head and neck cancer stem cells (red) expressing the CD276 gene (green) are found in high proportions at the periphery of tumors; CD276 helps protect stem cells and interior tumor cells (blue) from the immune system’s cancer-fighting T cells. The discovery of a molecule that allows cancer stem cells to bypass natural immune defenses may lead to new approaches to prevent the growth and spread of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

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The Dental Elf

JULY 19, 2022

This review of clinical outcomes for immediate and non-immediate (early or conventional) loading in single-implant restorations included 10 RCTs. All the included studies had follow up periods of 2 years or more although the number of implant failures was very low overall (11 out of 522) in both goups. The post Single implant restorations – Immediate v non-immediate loading appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dentistry Blog

JULY 20, 2022

DDS Lab is proud to announce that Justin Shaw joined our team as Production Manager in April 2022. He oversees production at our Tampa facility — including the implant, porcelain, ortho, and removable departments and our digital scan and design team.

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Phoenix Endodontist

JULY 20, 2022

Popular culture often associates lasers with science-fiction weapons or real-life space exploration, but the technology can also be used inside the human body. At the Phoenix Endodontic Group, our endodontists frequently use laser-based tools to assist in root canal treatments. The practice uses laser technology manufactured by Fontana (SSP and SWEEPS®) and Biolase (Waterlase) at its Phoenix office location.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 21, 2022

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement on July 20 recommending the addition of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine series to the current armamentarium of immunizations against SARS-CoV-2 among individuals ages 18 and older. The Novavax currently has Emergency Use Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration.

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The Dental Elf

JULY 21, 2022

In her first Dental Elf blog Iris Vaid looks at a review of salivary lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as a potential diagnostic marker for oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. The post Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in oral and potential malignant disorders appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Big Brush

JULY 20, 2022

Insurance for dental practitioners is a top priority on the path to a successful, headache-free career. But what kind of insurance do dentists need, and what coverage levels should be considered?

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Firegang

JULY 20, 2022

A Valuable and Unbiased Perspective. A few years ago, researchers asked the 75 members of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council to name the most important capability for leaders to develop. They all agreed the answer was self-awareness. Most likely, you are extremely self-aware when it comes to your role as a dentist. You have spent years studying, nurturing your craft, identifying your weaknesses and meticulously finding ways to improve them, constantly gaining more knowledg

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 20, 2022

A clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows that while COVID-19 vaccines initially enable the body to produce high levels of antibodies to the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, this response decreases rapidly within 3 months. The trial included adults who had completed the initial recommended dosing schedule for any of the vaccines with Emergency Use Authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration and who also had received a booster s

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3M

JULY 20, 2022

We’ll review the tools at our disposal, and share clinical tips and tricks to make sure we are not victims of statistics in less than optimal color matching. November 10th at 05:30 pm CET, Czech language, Czech Republic. Our speaker: Michael Stiksa, 3M Clinical Specialist. The Registration link for the Webinar Shade selection will follow soon. The post Shade selection appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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My Social Practice

JULY 19, 2022

Dental SEO Update: You Now Use Google Maps & Search To Update Your Google Listing. What Happened To The GMB App? The Google My Business mobile app, which up until this week has been the way to update your Google business listing on your phone, has been removed and tossed into the garbage. This is a BIG deal when it comes to local SEO for dentists.

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The Big Brush

JULY 18, 2022

Dental school may not have taught you everything you need to know before opening your own practice: there are some essential business concepts to master before you start seeing patients and addressing their dental issues.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 19, 2022

Officials in Dover, New Hampshire, had to cease the community’s water fluoridation program due to the lack of available sodium fluoride. While oral health professionals do not expect a short blip in the fluoridation of the area’s water to exert serious oral health effects, the reinstatement date remains unknown due to supply chain issues. And Dover is not alone.

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3M

JULY 20, 2022

Obtaining a beautiful finish is not a matter of doing it quickly, in order to obtain long-lasting results, we need to have a systematic approach, and realize that the finishing and polishing can take us as much time as creating the restoration. December 8th at 05:30 pm CET, Czech language, Czech Republic. Our speaker: Michael Stiksa, 3M Clinical Specialist.

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Denticle

JULY 18, 2022

I am extremely enthusiastic about the next 3-5 years of dentistry! The research and development part of the profession goes through a development cycle of what Darwin referred to as "punctuated equilibrium". Basically meaning that changes go through peaks and valleys. Sometimes great ideas come down like a spring rainstorm and sometimes there are droughts.

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Best Dentist in Houston

JULY 16, 2022

Having one’s wisdom teeth removed is not on anyone’s wishlist. However, the thought of your dental team using instruments to pull your third molars tends to bring about dental anxiety. If you have an upcoming wisdom tooth removal surgery, you should know that the feeling of fear is perfectly normal. This article will provide some tips to curb that anxiety to help you prepare for your surgery.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 16, 2022

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Case Western University School of Dental Medicine $3.25 million to investigate the oral health effects of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). More than 30% of those with HIV develop oral complications, ranging from oral lesions to oral cancer. The 5-year study will take a close look at the malfunction of regulatory T-cells, which provide signals in a properly functioning immune system, and how this leads to negative oral effects among patients

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3M

JULY 20, 2022

Errors during impressioning can compromise the quality of the resulting impression, which has a major impact on the accuracy of prosthetic work. Therefore, it is important to know how to avoid mistakes. September 22nd at 05:30 pm CET, Czech language, Czech Republic. The Registration link for the Webinar Impression Troubleshooting Guide will follow soon.

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Vacaville Dental Professionals

JULY 22, 2022

There are many foods out there that have been said to whiten teeth, but most of them contain acids that can wear away tooth enamel and make your teeth more sensitive in the long run, thus weakening your teeth and actually making them darker instead of whiter. Instead of those acidic foods for whiter tooth enamel, focus on eating foods that won’t stain your teeth so that you can keep your teeth whiter, longer.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 18, 2022

Imaging Sci Dent. 2022 Jun;52(2):141-153. doi: 10.5624/isd.20220001. Epub 2022 Apr 28. Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and extension of the anterior loop (AL) of the mental nerve in different populations and according to different cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging settings. Materials and methods: Medline/PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest were searched.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 22, 2022

When monkeypox began to pop up outside of its native Africa—where it is typically transmitted via animal bites—public health officials in both the United States and Europe seemed confident the viral disease could be contained. Unfortunately, what began as an outbreak of a few hundred cases in May has turned into more than 2,400 cases reported in the US.

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3M

JULY 20, 2022

Nowadays various composite materials are available on the market, highly aesthetic with a large selection of shades, and very simple systems which we can use to restore natural aesthetics of the teeth. Different systems require different approaches in restoring natural aesthetics, from multi-layer technique to single-shade technique. In recent years, there has been a trend of simplification of composite systems.

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