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5 Things You Can Do to Ride Out the Hiring Crisis in Dentistry

Planet DDS

The job “dental hygienist” has ranked in the top half of best 100 jobs on US News for several years running. And yet, dental practices are finding hiring a hygienist more and more difficult. According to the ADA, as of last month, more than 80% of dentist owners are finding recruiting extremely or very challenging , particularly for dental hygienists and dental assistants.

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The Do’s & Dont’s for Effective Patient Communication

Carestack

Compassionate communication with patients should be considered as part of the cure and plays an important role in practice success. . With dental anxiety being one of the top reasons impacting dental visitations, excellent patient communication becomes crucial. . Establishing good, clear, and structured communication with patients is vital for proper diagnosis, effective treatments, and quality care for your patients. .

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What is Sjögren’s Syndrome?

Ask The Dentist

Sjögren’s is an autoimmune disease that wreaks havoc on your immune system. One of the major symptoms of the disease is a dry mouth, the result of attacks on your saliva glands. As saliva plays a pivotal role in speaking, swallowing, and eating, having a dry mouth can be highly problematic. This issue does not only affect those with Sjögren’s, so today’s episode applies to everyone.

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How to Assess Your Dental Website Quality with Google Lighthouse

Oral Health Group

You know that every dental practice needs a good website, and yours looks fantastic. Yet, appearances can be deceiving. Unless you happen to be a skilled webmaster, you probably have no idea how your website performs or how well optimized … The post How to Assess Your Dental Website Quality with Google Lighthouse appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award Program Launches for 2021

Dental News and Technology

Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award Program Launches for 2021 Washington, DC; July 21 , 2021 – Cellerant Consulting Group is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award Program. “Since 2009, the Cellerant Best of Class T echnology A wards have identified and acknowledged the top technologies in dentistry, ” said Melissa Turner, Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant.

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Avoiding pitfalls in your next dental office lease negotiation

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Dan Gleissner, CARR. More than 80% of healthcare practices lease their office space. The location and impression their office makes on patients is a huge determining factor in patient referrals and return visits, especially in a competitive market. Additionally, the cost of rent is typically a dental practice’s second-highest expense after payroll.

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How to Save Money on Dental Software Subscriptions

Planet DDS

One of the easiest ways an independent practice can save money on dental software is by consolidating. And who doesn’t want to save money for their private practice? Since most practices slowly add third-party subscriptions over time, it’s not always easy to take stock of how many you have currently. This blog will help you identify what software you currently pay for and help you save money by consolidating your tech stack.

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exocad Announces Its Largest Ever Presence At The International Dental Show (IDS) 2021

Dental News and Technology

Presentation of exocad's latest software innovations at the world's leading dental trade show DARMSTADT, Germany, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- exocad GmbH (exocad), an Align Technology, Inc. company, today announced its expanded presence at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2021 taking place between September 22-25 in Cologne, Germany. exocad will showcase its newest software releases and innovations for dental technicians and dentists on 360m² at booth A-020 in hall 3 with a multitude of demo

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Defining ourselves as applicants

ASDA Blog

If you’re like me, you’ve decided to continue your education past dental school. Maybe an introductory course became an interest, which sparked a passion, and now you’ve decided to specialize. Perhaps you want more exposure to the wealth of complex procedures performed by general dentists. Either way, you’ve found yourself at a crossroads. So, you start sifting through programs to pick those that possess traits you believe are valuable to you: kind and experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facil

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ADA Updates Its Guide to Safe Dental Practice During COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Association (ADA) has added new information to its Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 to help oral health professionals make informed decisions regarding the safe practice of dental care during the ongoing pandemic. New guidance is included on the following topics: Occupational Safety and Health Administration-required hazard assessments.

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Dental Local Search Marketing — Shady Grove Pediatric Dentistry Case Study

My Social Practice

Dental Local Search Marketing Case Study — Shady Grove Pediatric Dentistry. Like many dental practices, Dr. Bana Ball and her team at Shady Grove Pediatric Dentistry have been trying to grow their practice with word-of-mouth referrals and rewards for referrals. Without a lot of luck, this team came to understand that there are a few obstacles to overcome when it comes to attracting new patients today.

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Glass Ionomer Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish Application to Prevent Occlusal Caries in Primary Second Molars among Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Dental News and Technology

Caries Res [link] Abstract Fissure sealant is a recommended preventive measure on permanent molars, but its efficacy on primary molars in preschool children is still in doubt. Sodium fluoride varnish (NaFV) enhances remineralization and is effective in preventing caries in smooth surfaces, but limited information is available regarding its use on occlusal surfaces of primary molars.

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Bridge the Gap of Missing Teeth with a Dental Bridge

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

When you lose one or more teeth, your smile will begin to decline in function and your appearance will change. It can become more difficult to talk to others and eat like normal. However, that’s where a dental bridge comes in. To replace your missing teeth and renew your smile, a dental bridge can be used. . Risks of Missing Teeth. We need all of our teeth to be able to eat, chew, and speak like we’re meant to.

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Study Suggesting Mask Wearing for Children Is Harmful Gets Retracted

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JAMA Pediatrics recently retracted a research letter it published that concluded mask wearing among children was dangerous to their health. The study suggested that mask wearing exposed children to dangerous levels of carbon dioxide. JAMA Pediatrics cited issues with the device used to measure carbon dioxide as well as the study’s failure to account for the fresh air that children were inhaling with each breath.

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Dentsply Sirona World 2021: Back in Vegas!

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The Ultimate Dental Meeting is back in Las Vegas! Taking place Sept. 23-25, 2021, at the all new Caesar’s Forum Conference Center, Dentsply Sirona World 2021 is an event you won’t want to miss. The perfect dental meeting for dentists, hygienists, dental technicians, office managers and more, Dentsply Sirona World has something for everyone.

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EMS Dental and Coastal Carolina Community College Team Up to Train the Next Generation of Biofilm Warriors

Dental News and Technology

Progressive Hygiene School Purchases Seven AIRFLOW ® Prophylaxis Master Units to Teach its Students EMS Dental’s Guided Biofilm Therapy Protocol Nyon , Switzerland – Ju ly 2 , 202 1 – EMS Dental, the inventor and manufacturer of the synergistic compone n ts of the Guided Biofilm T herapy protocol (GBT ® ) recently installed seven AIRFLOW ® Prophylaxis Master units at Coastal Carolina Community College in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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What You Should Know About Your Child’s Teeth Grinding – Assessing Bruxism in 2021

Polkadot Dental

Alpharetta, GA – Tooth grinding, also called bruxism, is a common problem that rightfully keeps parents worried. Statistics vary on the subject; some sources say one in four people grind their teeth, placing the number anywhere from 6% to around 50% of children experiencing nighttime bruxism, whereas other sources say 95% of people grind their teeth at some point in their lives.

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Kids 6 to 11 May Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination by Early to Midwinter

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Pfizer and Moderna have been testing their COVID-19 vaccines on children younger than 12 since March, and data should be available in September. The first data set will be on children ages 6 to 11. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring 4 months to 6 months of safety data post-vaccine for children younger than 12, as opposed to the 2 months required for those ages 12 and older.

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Practice Builder: How to Shift Dental Patient Perspective and Increase Oral Health Awareness

Planet DDS

“Oral health literacy.” Yes, that’s a thing according to the American Dental Association (ADA). And it could be a key factor for increasing awareness and education about the value of oral health. Here’s the ADA’s specific definition of oral health literacy: ”…the ability for patients to “obtain, process, and understand basic oral health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” [1].

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Introducing Renamel® Bulkfill™ - The Amalgam of Composites

Dental News and Technology

Cosmedent introduces Renamel Bulkfill , an advanced posterior composite bulkfill that is packable, sculptable and polishable. Designed for rapid one-step placement, this material is even faster than amalgam. Renamel Bulkfill has 5 natural shades that are not overly translucent like most other bulkfills, but provide an esthetic match to the tooth surface.

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Should We Ever Do This At The First Visit?

Coaches Corner

In this episode, Dr. Rich shares a question he got from an attendee at a recent seminar – is it ethical to do a prophy on the first visit? To answer, Rich shares an interesting event from The Madow Brothers history. Then the theme continues on the secret shopper calls. A patient is trying to find an office that will do a cleaning on the first visit.

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Deadlines to Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness Loom

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The deadlines for dental practices that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to apply for loan forgiveness range from July to September 2021. Deadlines are assigned based on when the practice initially received the funds. For example, the deadline for a practice that received a loan payment in April 2020 may be at the end of July. Borrowers should contact their loan provider to ensure they understand the application process and deadlines for seeking loan forgiveness.

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Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities

North Suburban Endodontics

Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more rapidly than a cavity occurring in the tooth's crown surfaces. Our teeth are basically composed of two parts: the crown , the visible tooth above the gum line, and the roots , the hidden portion beneath the gums.

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Owandy Radiology Adds Cephalometric Radiography Options to its I-Max 2D and I-Max 3D Units

Dental News and Technology

Roslyn, NY – June 28, 2021 – Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software recently added two cephalometric radiography options to its popular I-Max wall-mounted product line. The two new offerings are the I-Max Ceph 2D Panoramic Unit and the I-Max Ceph 3D Panoramic Unit, which can easily switch between 3D and 2D modes at the touch of a button.

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Small Cosmetic Dental Enhancements in Beverly Hills That Make a Big Difference

Secure Smiles

Health and symmetry are two of the core components of an attractive smile. While some of us may take excellent care of our teeth and gums, we may feel our smile is still lacking due to things like atypical enamel, stains, or tooth alignment. If this sounds like you, schedule a consultation with our Beverly Hills Prosthodontist , and he’ll guide you through the best treatments to get you to the smile of your dreams.

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Clinicians Should Consider Medication Histories, Regardless of Patient Age

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Younger adult dental patients are taking medications that could affect their long-term oral health, according to a study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University of Dentistry. These findings highlight the importance of dental providers reviewing patients’ medication histories, regardless of age. After analyzing the dental records of 11,220 dental patients over the age of 18, researchers found 53% of all patients reported taking at least one medication.

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The New Phone System for Your Dental Practice by RevenueWell

We Speak Dental

Best VoIP Dental Phone System for Your Practice by RevenueWell. The Best Dental Phone Solution for Your Growing Practice. Imagine the following. A patient calls the office, and before you pick up the phone, your computer shows you who they are, when their appointment is scheduled, amounts due as well as a direct link to the record in your PMS system.

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Small Cosmetic Dental Enhancements in Vacaville That Make a Big Difference

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Health and symmetry are two of the core components of an attractive smile. While some of us may take excellent care of our teeth and gums, we may feel our smile is still lacking due to things like atypical enamel, stains, or tooth alignment. If this sounds like you, schedule a consultation with the best Vacaville cosmetic dentist , Dr. Tapaltsyan, and he’ll guide you through the best treatments to get you to the smile of your dreams.

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6 Facts About Same-Day Dental Crowns

Friendswood Dental Blog

Dental crowns are great for protecting teeth that have been structurally compromised due to decay, an injury, or an accident. However, it isn’t always easy to make time in your schedule for multiple dental appointments. After all, you have so many things to do when it comes to your career, family, and more. Fortunately, same-day dental crowns are available and can save you the hassle of driving across town multiple times.

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America’s ToothFairy Smile Drive Program Receives a Boost from Crest and Oral-B

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

America’s ToothFairy has teamed up with Crest and Oral-B to help kids in underprivileged communities access the oral hygiene products they need to keep their smiles healthy. Crest and Oral-B are this year’s sponsors of America’s ToothFairy’s Smile Drive program, which has distributed more than 2 million oral care products to families in need since 2014.

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FDA Looking at Early to MidWinter Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine for Six to Twelve Year Olds

Denticle

Good news for parents with younger children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a Covid-19 vaccine safe to administer to children under 12 may be available midwinter of 2021-2022. As you might know, the current recommendations are for children 12 and over. That leaves younger children reliant on masks for safety and if you are a paren't, you know how easy it is to get a youngster to keep a mask on.

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This Just Happened To Dr. Rich (A Dental Office Parable)…

Coaches Corner

A Dental Office Parable. Dr. Rich ‘s dishwasher just stopped working (or as we say here in Baltimore, it “went up”). Even though they wash the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, Rich and his wife don’t like not having a dishwasher, so this felt like a bit of an emergency. They originally purchased the dishwasher (and many other things) from a mom-and-pop appliance store that is owned by a friend they have known for many years.

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Tips to Get a Perfect Smile and Restore Your Confidence

Modern Family Dental

Everybody loves good-looking teeth, nice occlusions, and matching midlines. Without a doubt, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, and that influences their degree of interaction with you. Increasingly, people are becoming more mindful of not just their dental health, but also most importantly, the state of their smiles. There’s.

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CDC Says 83% of COVID-19 Cases Are Caused by the Delta Variant

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

After a period of decreasing cases and growing hope for the end of the global pandemic, the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is now spreading quickly across the globe, including the United States. Officials from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 that 83% of the nation’s new cases are from the Delta variant.

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4 Steps to Add a New Dentist to Your Practice

The Big Brush

When you’re ready to add a new dentist to your practice, there's a lot to think about. But once you've determined how to hire a dentist and found the person you want, the next step is to help them acclimate and get settled in.

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Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain

Coshocton Dental

There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require some experimentation to find what works for each individual patient. Most TMD therapies are relatively conservative: eating softer foods, taking anti-inflammatory pain relievers or undergoing physical therapy.

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Do I Need to Have a Root Canal if There is No Pain?

Phoenix Endodontist

While persistent pain is a common sign that a tooth is in trouble and may need root canal treatment, it isn’t the only indicator. If your tooth doesn’t hurt but you have other symptoms, you shouldn’t ignore the problem until it DOES. To understand why pain should not be your only indicator to check with your endodontist to see if you need a root canal, let’s look at how dental professionals assess a potential root canal case.