Delivering Wow
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
It can be way too easy to get stuck in your ways of doing things around the office, even if it isn’t necessarily the best, most effective, and productive way. But when things in your practice become stagnant, so does growth.
Carestack
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The core philosophy behind tracking KPIs at a dental practice is simple and straightforward. You get to improve only what you measure. As you continue to grow, you will begin to appreciate the importance of data and metrics that aid you to monitor, track and improve practice performance. Data insights help narrow down and prioritize the areas that require immediate attention. .
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Oral Health Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
After an early summer that seemed so promising, signs of a 4th wave are leaving all of us wondering what is next. How will we end 2021 and how will we begin 2022? Let’s face it…business planning has likely never … The post Your Leadership Mettle is Being Tested! appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Ask The Dentist
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Fillings are very common procedures and while they are preventable, they still happen. So, if you are getting a filling done, should you go with metal or plastic as your material of choice? Today, Dr. B outlines these two materials and weighs up the pros and cons of each. Even though plastic is not good for us, the metal in our mouths is far worse. There are numerous side effects of metal fillings that Dr.
Dental Peers
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
After an early summer that seemed so promising, signs of a 4th wave are leaving all of us wondering what is next. How will we end 2021 and how will we begin 2022? Let’s face it…business planning has likely never been more challenging than it is right now! The impact on dentistry has been a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, we fared better than many businesses which had to remain in complete lockdown well beyond the first wave of Covid.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
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ASDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
With grant funding from Crest + Oral-B, the ADA has spent the last year developing a suite of wellness programs for dentists and their teams. Explore these programs and more that support your financial wellness, your day-to-day clinic work and your overall self-care. Financial wellness. A special issue of Dental Practice Success offers Financial Foundations for the New Dentist to support navigating the financial journey from dental school to career.
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Off the Cusp
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. If you’re concerned about ransomware attacks, your fears aren’t unfounded. We all too often see cybersecurity failures featured in the nightly news, and we know that health care is the No. 1 industry affected by these attacks. Here are a few important facts to consider. In 2020, the number of successful attacks in the health care field more than doubled.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Jadhav AN, Rathod SR, Kolte AP, Bawankar PV. Effect of Aloe vera as a local drug delivery agent in the management of periodontal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2021;25:372-8 Background: Aim of the present meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of Aloe vera in various forms such as gel, mouthwash, and dentifrice on gingival and plaque index (PI) in comparison to various allopathic products such as chlorhexidine, metformin, chlorine dioxide, fluoridated
ASDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Ever since my undergraduate years at NYU, writing has always been a passion of mine. I wrote for news site Odyssey Online and had the opportunity to interview NYU students, singer Luke Wade and even ask a question to Sarah Jessica Parker. I loved the concept of journalism and writing because of how often I got to meet new people and write about their stories.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In December 2020, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States with heart disease and cancer filling the top two spots, respectively. In July 2021, COVID plummeted to the eighth leading cause of death as mass vaccination efforts mobilized across the nation. Unfortunately—with the quick-spreading Delta variant and large numbers of Americans declining vaccination—COVID-19 has once again returned to the third spot in August 2021.
Vacaville Dental Professionals
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Tooth sensitivity is a common condition that our Vacaville dentist sees each week. Depending on the symptoms and extent of your tooth sensitivity, you may or may not need to see someone about it right away. Here are some things to look for if you notice irritation, tenderness, or sensitive teeth from time to time: If Your Tooth is Sensitive to Hot or Sweets.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Metuchen, NJ – September 7 th , 202 1 – MouthWatch, LLC , a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recently published a highly informative and timely whitepaper entitled, “ How Teledentistry is Delivering ROI and Driving Post-Pandemic Practice Success ” Written by CDC c onsultant , infectious disease expert, and teledentistry advocate Margaret Scarlet t , DMD, the white paper explains the value of teledentistry beyond emergenc
Planet DDS
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The fact that we talk about “ managing stress” tells us something about the condition. Bottom-line: stress is part of life so learning how to manage it as a dentist should be a top priority. . Career liability . Frankly, a discussion of stress and dentistry sounds like a song stuck on repeat. Perhaps a reminder that being a dentist is stressful helps normalize it. .
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
With oral health professionals donning extensive personal protective equipment and using respirators while caring for patients during a global pandemic, understanding which agency oversees what is helpful to clinicians who may have questions. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work together to support the availability of and education on proper respiratory pr
3M
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
The post Clinical Case: Reinforcing Esthetics and Structure by Additive Dentistry appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Head & Face Medicine volume 17 , Article number: 39 ( 2021 ) details Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic poses a continued challenge for all parties involved especially for the dentist as routine operation must be resumed. Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are actually recommended to identify and minimize infectious risks. However, there is still no guideline on the implementation of RATs in a dental or medical setting.
Go Ask Fred
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Fred interviews Dr. Hema Patel, a dentist in San Ramon, CA, whose career journey took her from India to NYU to Silicon Valley, practice ownership and then sale, and finally to practice coaching with Fortune Management. She also created an Adventure … Continue reading → The post A Dentist’s Journey from India to California and Back to the Himalayas appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
A large-scale study of more than 1 million participants shows the risk of long-haul COVID-19, or the persistence of symptoms after the infection has resolved, is drastically reduced among those fully vaccinated. The British study, published in Lancet Infectious Diseases , also demonstrates that, among the vaccinated, the likelihood of getting COVID-19 is rare.
3M
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The post Does Your Curing Light Pass the Test? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
BMC Oral Health volume 21 , Article number: 427 ( 2021 ) details Abstract Background Dental radiographs are essential tools for diagnosis. However, there are significant concerns about the dangerous effect of radiation especially on children. The aim of this study was to evaluate genotoxicity and cytotoxicity in the exfoliated cells of buccal mucosa of children subjected to Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).
Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
In our last article, “ Building Your Dental Practice’s 2022 Marketing Plan: How to Set Goals ,” we began the conversation about the importance of planning next year’s marketing strategy. In the second installment of our four-part series, we are assessing the next step in your marketing planning… how to close your dental practice’s “back door” and manage attrition.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Visits from the Tooth Fairy motivate children to practice good oral hygiene habits, according to Delta Dental’s Original Tooth Fairy Poll. Conducted between Dec. 28, 2020, and Jan. 8, 2021, the poll found one in three patients reported Tooth Fairy visits to instill good oral habits in their children. The Tooth Fairy must have some deep pockets as the poll reports the value of a lost tooth hit its highest in the poll’s 23-year history.
YapiApp
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Exciting New Things Are on the Horizon for YAPI. More new services such as online payments are coming soon! With recent enhancements like mass texting to fill last-minute openings and electronic forms that automatically import to Dentrix, we are ready to reveal that more new products and services are just around the corner! A Little Backstory… The trends in healthcare payments study published this year revealed 78% of consumers want contactless payment options to stick around, which is not
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Planmeca Oy, one of the largest privately held manufacturers in the dental field, has entered into a binding contract to acquire the KaVo Treatment Unit & Instrument business from Envista Holdings Corporation. The acquisition will strengthen Planmeca’s and KaVo’s positions as leading providers of innovative dental solutions and increase Planmeca Group’s annual revenue to more than EUR 1,1 billion.
Healthy Smiles
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Many people are worried about Gummy Smile. They want to get rid of it, however, they don’t know how. Some people have the Gummy Smile, but they don’t notice it by themselves because they don’t know what a gummy smile is. Either they don’t have any idea about the gummy smile or they don’t bother about it. But the others do. The other people notice your gummy smile and they notice most of your things that you don’t.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry have identified a third type of oral inflammatory phenotype that exhibits a delayed response to bacterial accumulation. The study, “ Human Variation in Gingival Inflammation ,” is available in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS. . The team, which includes Richard Darveau, PhD, and Jeffrey McLean, PhD, of the UW School of Dentistry, studied individual responses to bioburden associated with periodontal disease
Denticle
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recently published a highly informative and timely whitepaper entitled, “How Teledentistry is Delivering ROI and Driving Post-Pandemic Practice Success” Written by CDC consultant, infectious disease expert, and teledentistry advocate Margaret Scarlett, DMD, the white paper explains the value of teledentistry beyond emergency care and specifically demonstrates how it can
Dental News and Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract Objective This randomized controlled clinical trial assessed the analgesic and anesthetic effects of precooling the injection site and administration of refrigerated 2% lignocaine HCl with 1:100,000 epinephrine (LE) in maxillary molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP).
Coshocton Dental
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it occur. In either case, the objective is the same: to remove all plaque from dental surfaces. Dental plaque (and its hardened form, tartar) is a thin buildup of bacteria and food particles on tooth surfaces.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
During the first week of September, more than 250,000 children contracted COVID-19 in the United States, representing the highest number of weekly pediatric cases ever reported since the global pandemic commenced in March 2020. Approximately 2,400 of those cases required hospitalization, which illustrates that most child cases are more mild than seen in adults.
Friendswood Dental Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs can be found in roughly one-third of homes in the United States. That means it’s very likely that you have a furry friend at home! Do you allow them to snuggle up with you in bed? Most people do. However, research has found that it can have some surprising effects on your quality of sleep, especially if you have sleep apnea.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
In America, diabetes is incredibly common. Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. While many people know that diabetes has to do with blood sugar, people don’t often know the oral health connection. Read on to learn about how your oral health can be affected by diabetes. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way your body turns food into energy.
Hardin Dental
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Choosing a dentist is an important step when it comes to your healthy, beautiful smile. Your dentist will be with you for many years, caring for your teeth and oral health and helping you keep up with oral care. You want a dentist you can trust for the long term who makes you feel confident and comfortable. Understanding of and awareness of your needs.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) v-safe program enables Americans who have received their first COVID-19 vaccination to provide valuable information on their experience with the swipe of their smartphones. Individuals opt into v-safe, which is an addition to the CDC’s ongoing vaccine safety programs. The CDC will then send daily text messages for the first week post-vaccination and then weekly for another 6 weeks asking how the participant is feeling.
My Social Practice
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Suppose you’re a dentist considering a new website, rebuilding one that you’ve had for a while, or possibly rebranding. In that case, be aware that the most critical aspect of a great converting website is the psychological phenomenon called social proof. Before we expand on dental social proof, let’s mention that My Social Practice recently wrote a blog article about the must-have features of dental websites , which is an excellent list of items that every website should inclu
Denticle
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Over the past few years we've seen A.I. make some impressive inroads in our world. The funny thing about it is we often don't even see it. Google and Apple have both done an amazing job of creating A.I. engines that can help you find that particular photo you are looking for. Here's an experiment for you to try. If you have a favorite pet, go to your images on your phone and in the search box, simply type in the type of animal it is.
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