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Should I Drop That Insurance Plan?

Dentistry Today

A frequent topic of discussion on social media these days is whether to drop out of dental insurance plans. In the most recent Levin Group national dental survey, we found that only 10% of practices stated that they were completely fee-for-service. This number has been stable for some time, remaining relatively the same even during and after the pandemic.

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10 Key Performance Indicators Your Dental Practice Should Track

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick Measure, monitor, and make go right, but what should you measure? As a dentist, it’s crucial to regularly track your dental practice’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These metrics provide valuable insights into the health and success of your business, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive improvements. Top 10 Key Performance Indicators Every Dentist Should Measure Here are the top 10 KPIs every dentist should measure monthly to ensure optimal performa

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Hong Kong Researchers Use AI to Create Dental Crowns

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a manufacturing process that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to fabricate dental crowns. Computer-aided design and manufacturing is typically used in the creation of dental prostheses, but these researchers suggest that AI provides added benefits, including a reduction in time and cost as well as an increase in accuracy.

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Nuggets of News You Can Use

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Readers! I have so many articles and information I want to share with you! So, I am planning something different – for the next 30 days, I will post a daily new blog article with actionable information on all things revolving around biological dental health. “News” you can use immediately. Hope you learn lots and enjoy these shorter snippets of all my favorite topics!

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Smoking is a Risk to Oral Health – All Forms of Tobacco Are Equally Harmful

Dentistry Today

Smoking is one of the biggest threats to public health, killing more than 8 million people annually. Tobacco’s nicotine is also a significant risk to oral health, making it difficult to treat and detect serious gum diseases at their early stages. All forms of tobacco are equally harmful to health, says Marja Juselius , an oral hygienist who has worked with young patients in Finland for many years.

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New Delta Dental report reveals U.S. adults recognize importance of oral health to overall well-being

Dental News and Technology

Report also finds generational differences in oral care knowledge and habits OAK BROOK, Ill. , May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental released its 2023 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report , a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. The report shows oral health knowledge and habits vary across generational groups, despite a strong understanding of the critical connection between oral health and overall health.

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What Dental Cement Should I Use?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Have a patient and you need to decide which type of dental cement you should use? Here’s how I dealt with it: The post What Dental Cement Should I Use? appeared first on igniteDDS.

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The Power of Omnichannel Marketing: Uniting Direct Mail and Digital Advertising for Dental Practice Success

Dentistry Today

In today’s digital age, it may seem surprising to consider traditional methods like direct mail as part of your dental practice’s marketing strategy. However, direct mail is a powerful tool to engage with your target audience, whether alone or when combined with digital advertising. Let’s explore the concept of omnichannel marketing and the unique benefits and synergies of integrating direct mail and digital advertising strategies.

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Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosis of Oral Diseases: A Systematic Review

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Prac. 2023 Jan 1;24(1):61-68. Abstract Aim: To understand the role of Artificial intelligence (AI) in oral radiology and its applications. Background: Over the last two decades, the field of AI has undergone phenomenal progression and expansion. Artificial intelligence applications have taken up new roles in dentistry like digitized data acquisition and machine learning and diagnostic applications.

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Hidden Pitfalls of Googling Yourself: Dentists & the SEO Performance Mirage

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Sean Hamel In this digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business, including dental practices. Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a vital role in improving a dentist’s visibility in search engine results and attracting potential patients. While it’s natural for dentists to want to assess the effectiveness of their SEO strategies, relying solely on Googling yourself may lead to misconceptions and inaccurate assessments of performance.

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No More Deer in the Headlights:  Speaking Confidently About Fees Chairside

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

Most dental team training programs have a glaring omission: clinical team members are often not trained to answer patients’ questions regarding fees. Administrative team members at the front deal with these questions every day, and many are quite adept at explaining value for the dollar with regard to proposed treatment. However, when patients turn to an assistant or a hygienist chairside and express concern about dental fees, the clinical staff are often unprepared.

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The Power of Telling Your Story Through Video

Dentistry Today

Part of marketing your practice is telling your story to the people you are trying to reach, so they feel like they know you before they ever come through the doors. One of the best and most powerful ways to do that is through video, and these days, there is a wide variety of video styles to choose from. It is easier than ever for a dental practice to take advantage of the video + social media combination to boost the effectiveness of its marketing.

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Autonomous robotic surgery for zygomatic implant placement and immediately loaded implant-supported full-arch prosthesis: a preliminary research

Dental News and Technology

Published: 19 May 2023 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 9 , Article number: 12 ( 2023 ) C Abstract Objectives A patient with extensive atrophy of the alveolar ridge in the posterior portion of the maxilla was selected to complete an experimental and clinical case of the robotic zygomatic implant to investigate the viability of an implant robotic system in clinical use.

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Taking the Fear Out of Dental Appointments

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Alyssa Assante, RDH, knew she wanted to become a dental hygienist in the 5th grade. With a dentist father, she spent her summers helping out at her dad’s practice in Carlsbad, California. She was even nominated for the “Colgate Smile Award” her senior year in high school. She completed dental hygiene school at Utah Tech University in St. George in 2011.

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How to Become a Paperless Dental Office?

YapiApp

Dental offices must go paperless to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and stay up-to-date with the latest compliance needs. Additionally, a paperless office helps minimize patient wait times and allows you to deliver a better patient experience. According to Wendy Aldhamen of Forever Green Consulting , dental practices can save up to $10,000 annually by going paperless.

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Union Drive Proceeds at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium

Dentistry Today

Frontline doctors at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium (LLUHEC) will call on one of Southern California’s largest hospitals to cease its fight against the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision that cleared the way for more than 800 residents and fellows to hold a union election in June. “Loma Linda has shown that they will stop at nothing to prevent residents and fellows from organizing for better working conditions, wages, and giving us a voice in ca

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Application of Real-Time Augmented Reality-Guided Osteotomy and Apex Location in Endodontic Microsurgery: A Surgical Simulation Study Based on 3D-Printed Alveolar Bone Model

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Endodontics Published: May 19, 2023 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction Augmented reality (AR) is a novel visualization technique in which pre-generated virtual 3D content is superimposed on surgical sites. This study aimed to validate the viability of AR-guided endodontic microsurgery (ARG) and compare the changes in objective and subjective outcomes of surgical simulation using ARG and freehand endodontic microsurgery (FH) on customized 3D-printed models.

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The Role of Gingipains in the Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Porphyromonas gingivalis obtains iron using specific outer membrane receptors, proteases known as gingipains and lipoproteins. The bacterium is also capable of evading the host immune response without inflammatory response suppression. Actually, P. gingivalis and other pathogenic bacteria may take advantage of inflammation -deriving nutrients and iron from the inflammatory exudate. 1 Twenty-two strains of P. gingivalis with varying degrees of invasiveness and virulence have been identified.

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What Your Gums and Teeth are Trying to Tell You About Your Health

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do your gums seem to be receding or feeling tender? You may be surprised to learn that your gums could be giving you signals about the state of your oral health. From cavities and plaque buildup to gingivitis, there are many telltale signs that can reveal important insights about the condition of your teeth and gums. In this article, we’ll explore what your gums are trying to tell you about your health!

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Identity Dental Marketing Launches New Dental Practice Acquisition Strategy

Dentistry Today

Identity Dental Marketing and CEO Grace Rizza is taking a bold step by recommending a new marketing protocol for dentists acquiring a dental practice. Grace Rizza from Identity Dental Marketing Announces New Dental Practice Acquisition Strategy “For years practice management consultants, financial advisors and marketing professionals have recommended that a new owner ‘make no significant changes for 6 months.’ We know this advice is severely lacking and it’s time new owne

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Virtual reality distraction interventions for dental anxiety in paediatric patients

The Dental Elf

This review of virtual reality (VR) distraction interventions in alleviating dental anxiety in paediatric patients included 12 RCTs. The findings suggest VR could be an effective approach to alleviating dental anxiety in paediatric patients. The post Virtual reality distraction interventions for dental anxiety in paediatric patients appeared first on National Elf Service.

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What is a dental deep cleaning?

Implantation Dental Center

In dentistry, a deep cleaning is also known as scaling and root planing. It is a non-surgical procedure that is performed by a dental hygienist or dentist to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from below the gumline and smooth out rough spots on the roots of teeth. A deep cleaning is typically recommended for patients … What is a dental deep cleaning?

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The Importance of High-Quality Landing Pages

Rosemont Review

A landing page is kind of like a table of contents, offering viewers an easy portal into pages and topics belonging to a specific area of your website. While they may seem pretty basic website design elements, landing pages are actually much more than meets the eye. For one: they can provide a hotbed of search engine optimization value. For another: they make the entire experience more user-friendly for the viewer.

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Sonendo to Participate at the Goldman Sachs 44th Annual Global Healthcare Conference

Dentistry Today

Sonendo announced that management will participate in the upcoming Goldman Sachs 44 th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. Management is scheduled to present on Monday, June 12 th at 8:40 AM Pacific Time/11:40 AM Eastern Time. An audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the “investors” section of the company’s website at investor.sonendo.com.

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Oral leukoplakia – malignant transformation rate

The Dental Elf

This review of the rate of malignant transformation (MT) of oral leukoplakia and potential risk factors included 26 mainly retrospective studies. The findings indicate a MT of 7.2% (95%CI; 5.40 to 9.10%) similar to those of another recent review whihc estimated MT as 9.8% (95%CI; 7.9 to 11.7%). The post Oral leukoplakia – malignant transformation rate appeared first on National Elf Service.

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New approach: Functionalized Tri-calcium Phosphate (fTCP)

3M

The post New approach: Functionalized Tri-calcium Phosphate (fTCP) appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Ransomware Gang Targets Dental Insurer in Latest Attack

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The infamous ransomware gang LockBit recently launched a cyberattack on Atlanta-based dental insurer Managed Care of North America (MCNA) with devastating results — 8.9 million patient records were compromised. Members of LockBit were able to capture patient information such as social security numbers, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers. The gang then tried to extort $10 million from MCNA to prevent the sharing of these data.

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Daytime TV Highlights Pop On Veneers to Celebrate National Smile Day 2023

Dentistry Today

One of the best things about National Smile Day is that it’s a reminder to take a moment to appreciate the small things in life. Whether you’re smiling at a stranger on the street, or sharing a laugh with a friend, a confident smile can brighten up the world around you. But if you hide behind yours — gain your confidence back with Pop On Veneers!

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Peri-implantitis – adjunctive measures to non-surgical peri-implant therapy

The Dental Elf

This review of the effectiveness of patient-performed or administered adjunctive measures to non-surgical peri-implantitis therapy included 9 RCTs. A wide range of interventions were tested but the studies were mainly small with only one being at low risk of bias. Consequently addition high quality well conducted studies are needed on both the prevention and treatment of peri-implant disease.

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To Have A Beneficial Osseous Surgery, Should I Go To A Periodontist In Gainesville, VA?

Perio Perio

Have moderate or advanced periodontal disease? When people have moderate or advanced periodontal disease, and a scaling and root planing procedure has not worked, they should go to a trusted and proven periodontist in Gainesville, VA , for osseous surgery. People should go to a periodontist to treat their gum disease with osseous surgery for numerous reasons.

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First Dental Organization to Be Designated as an Age-Friendly Health System

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, have created the “Age-Friendly Health System” designation to highlight those healthcare providers that meet certain evidence-based benchmarks when it comes to caring for older adults.

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OraPharma and Alex Rodriguez Team Up to Raise Awareness About the Importance of Managing Gum Disease

Dentistry Today

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) and its oral health care business, OraPharma, announced its collaboration with World Series Champion, Alex Rodriguez, to launch a national awareness campaign about the prevalence and impact of gum disease. The Cover Your Bases campaign includes educational content about the disease and encourages patients to talk to their dentist about comprehensive treatment options.

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Tips for Maintaining the Results of Your Smile Makeover

Hardin Dental

A smile makeover is a process in which several cosmetic and/or reconstructive dental procedures are performed to greatly improve an individual’s smile. These treatments often include teeth whitening , dental bonding , implants , crowns , and teeth straightening. When a smile makeover is performed by a skilled dental professional, it can yield extraordinary results.

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Want Cost Effective Dental Implants In Sterling, VA? You Should Come To Our Office!

Perio Perio

While dental implants in Sterling, VA may appear to be the more costly tooth replacement option to replace missing teeth with, they are actually cost effective. Dental implants are able to save patients money over the years because of the way they benefit the look, health, and function of their smiles long-term. With so many reasons why dental implants are a cost effective tooth replacement option, people should replace their missing teeth with them.

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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants

Your San Antonio Dentists

Our restorative dentistry services can bring back the beauty and functionality of your teeth. Thousand Oaks Dental offers dental implants as one of our therapeutic dentistry treatments to improve oral health and self-confidence. We can’t wait to answer all your questions and concerns about dental implants so that you can feel confident about choosing them to replace missing teeth.

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The Game of Tax Reduction — Part 2 — Dentist Retirement Planning and Financial Success

Dentistry Today

As discussed in part 1 of this article relative to dentist retirement planning, the biggest opportunity for financial success is learning to be the orchestrator of your own financial future. You learned the Krebs cycle—you can learn the essentials of finance. There is no one who will care about your finances more than you. This represents a reinvestment in yourself after formal education.

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What are CEREC Crowns, And How Long Do They Last?

Brookside Dental

We live in a world where technological advancements are transforming every sector, including dentistry. One such marvel of modern dentistry is CEREC Crowns. But what are they exactly? And how long do they last? Let’s dive in to find out! What is a CEREC crown? CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. In simple terms, they are dental crowns made using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.