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The Technology of Belief: You Are Capable of Saving “Unsavable” Teeth

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Do you ever stop to reflect that, as dentists, we are living in a truly amazing time? We have incredible technology at our fingertips, and patients are fortunate to have unprecedented access to dental care. But no matter how much shiny, state-of-the-art technology is available, if dentists believe that a tooth can’t be saved, it automatically becomes impossible to save it.

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How You Can Help the Opioid Crisis in Dentistry?

Dentistry Today

Embracing a Drug-Free Approach: The Role of Dentistry in Opioid-Free Practices The ongoing opioid crisis has cast a shadow over the entire healthcare landscape, prompting a reassessment of prescribing practices across various medical fields, including dentistry. Dental professionals play a crucial role in the broader healthcare system, and their significance in addressing the opioid crisis cannot be overstated.

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The Most Common Mistake When Purchasing a Dental Office

Identity Dental

Considering the service mix is crucial when purchasing a practice for several reasons: In summary, considering the service mix when purchasing a practice is critical to ensure patient retention, maintain a good reputation, achieve a smooth transition, and ensure the practice’s financial viability and compliance with regulations. It’s a key factor in the success of […] The post The Most Common Mistake When Purchasing a Dental Office appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Former NFL Player Died Due to Dental Infection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Mike Williams, a former football star at Syracuse University and a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died after suffering a workplace injury in which a steel beam fell onto his head at a Hillsborough County, Florida construction site in September. The initial head injury was not fatal, and the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner released the results of his autopsy on December 21.

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How to Best Protect Your Site from Hacking

Clicc Media

Imagine your website is like a fortress; hackers always look for a way in. You wouldn’t leave your castle’s gate wide open, right? Protecting your site from hacking is like fortifying your defenses. It’s about building solid walls and setting up guards to keep the bad guys out. Think of it as locking your doors, […] The post How to Best Protect Your Site from Hacking appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Vertical Dimension Confusion

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy There is no topic more confusing and more provoking than changing vertical dimension of occlusion. The reason is that every dentist has seen cases where it did not go very well, for the patient or the dentist. Broken crowns, chipped incisal edges, new TMJ issues, muscle pain, and lost bite sensations are problems that can happen when things don’t go right when opening VDO.

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Reflecting on 2023: Dental Start Up Success Depends on Mindset more than Marketing

Identity Dental

Author: Grace Rizza, CEO Identity Dental Marketing In the realm of dental practice growth, the year 2023 proved to be an invaluable learning experience for me. Our rapid ascent in the startup space was primarily driven by word-of-mouth referrals, a testament to the stellar reputation that Identity Dental Marketing has cultivated over the years. Historically, […] The post Reflecting on 2023: Dental Start Up Success Depends on Mindset more than Marketing appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Owandy Launches Ground-Breaking Intraoral Scanner During GNYDM 2023

Dental News and Technology

The AI -Enhanced Owandy-IOS is Affordable , Precise and Robust Roslyn, NY – November 20 , 20 2 3 – Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software , will be launching its AI- enhanced digital intraoral scanner, Owandy-IOS during the 2023 Greater New York Dental Meeting in b ooth # 4015. The Owandy-IOS was designed to reshape dentistry’s digital imaging landscape.

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Splint Therapy: Time Is On Our Side

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Will Kelly DMD Article Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.org My experience with splint therapy was like most dentists prior to developing the skills taught at Pankey. In fact, my appliance was not really therapy at all. Perhaps just a shot in the dark “helmet” that protected teeth against collisions with very little intention. Throughout the years there have been many facets of my experience I value greatly in guiding patients to health using plastic.

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68.5 Million Adults in the US Don’t Have Dental Insurance

Dentistry Today

An estimated 68.5 million adults in the United States do not have dental insurance, according to new data released recently by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. This data, which comes from the third annual State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, also reveals that the number of adults without dental coverage could rise significantly by the end of 2023 due to additional household members losing coverage and the Medicaid redetermination process.

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Top 5 Technological Innovations in Dentistry in 2023

Dentistry Today

As technology continues to advance, so too does the field of dentistry. In 2023, there are many technological breakthroughs that are revolutionizing the way dental treatments are performed, making them more efficient, accurate, and less invasive. Here are the top 5 technological innovations in dentistry in 2023. 3D Printing One of the most significant technological advancements in dentistry in recent years has been 3D printing. 3D printing has already had a significant impact on the dental indus

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The Digital Road to Aesthetic Success

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION There are very few milestones in my career that changed my entire trajectory and method of practice. Designing my own cases in-house digitally would have to be at the top of that list. I can think of numerous reasons why having a full in-house digital workflow will benefit a practitioner, his or her patients, and the lab/ceramist. This article will take you along my path.

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Prosthetic Reconstruction Using Available Bone

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Our modern endosseous dental implants osseointegrate into the available hard tissue and serve as a foundation for fixed and fixed-detachable prostheses. 1 Many advances in dental implant prosthetics are available, including full-arch, implant-retained prostheses and implant-retained overdentures. Conventional dentures serve a viable function for many individuals.

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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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Predictable Approach to Indirect Mixed-Media Cosmetic Dentistry

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION For success with indirect mixed-media cosmetic case preplanning, each case is extremely important to achieve the best results. Using diagnostic records, such as mounted diagnostic cast models, photography, radiography, and diagnostic wax-ups, is important to plan out the case prior to teeth preparation. These cases are much more complex as you are dealing with different types of restorative materials, techniques, and aesthetic protocols.

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IMS Financial Provides Funding to Cover a Variety of Needs

Dentistry Today

If you are a dental professional looking for working capital, you’ve landed on the right page. IMS Financial provides funding to cover a variety of needs, including credit card debt consolidation, equipment finance, practice expansion, and payroll costs. Submissions are taken exclusively by application. There’s no need for tax returns or bank statements.

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Glidewell Partners With LuxCreo to Launch the fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution

Dentistry Today

Glidewell, the nation’s largest dental lab and a leader in dental technology, announced a new partnership with LuxCreo, a leading 3D printing company in dental appliances based in San Francisco, to introduce the fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution. This co-branded dental 3D printing solution is part of Glidewell’s rapidly growing glidewell.io in-office solution platform and expands Glidewell’s portfolio of digital solutions that bring the world’s most innovative dental lab

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Oral Cancer Awareness Month is in April

Dentistry Today

Every hour, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the oral cavity and upper throat). Yet if oral cancer is detected and treated early, treatment-related health problems are reduced, and survival rates may increase. The Oral Cancer Foundation. (PRNewsFoto/Oral Cancer Foundation) (PRNewsFoto/Oral Cancer Foundation) This year an estimated 54,600 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S.

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How to Lead Your Team Through a Big Change

Dentistry Today

Every dentist has faced the challenge of trying to get the team on board with a big change. In the business world, this process is known as managing disruptive organizational change, and it isn’t something taught in dental school. As practice leaders, many dentists encounter the need to make essential changes to practice operations or systems but meet with team resistance.

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Delta Dental of Tennessee Building Opens at UTHSC College of Dentistry

Dentistry Today

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus. The 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building increases space for training Tennessee’s dental workforce and expands facilities to treat patients from across the Mid-South. The building opens as the UTHSC College of Dentistry is undertaking a $53 million project, as a part of the state’s five-year $94 million Healthy Smile

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A-dec Introduces First Digitally Connected Dental Chair and Delivery System

Dentistry Today

Today, A-dec announced a breakthrough in dental equipment with the launch of its first-ever digitally connected delivery systems: the A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro platforms. Marv Nelson, President of A-dec, noted that the company has a long history of innovation and a deeply embedded mission of working for the betterment of dentistry. “We believe that connected dental equipment is the future of dentistry,” he said. “A-dec is leading the way with the introduction of these new

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Talking Tokuyama and OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK with Dr. Carla Cohn

Dentistry Today

Dentistry Today’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein , chats with Dr. Carla Cohn about Tokuyama products and how they have helped in her long, celebrated career as a pediatric dentist. They especially dive into OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK and everything it has to offer. OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK is a low viscosity, light-curing, radiopaque composite that offers infinite shade matching—from A1 to D4 with in-depth curing—a single bulk-fill flowable for all shades.

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Veterinary Dentistry Specialists Adds a Veterinary Cardiologist

Dentistry Today

The Mt. Laurel, NJ, office of Veterinary Dentistry Specialists (VDS), a veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice, has added board-certified veterinary cardiologist Megan King, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), to its roster of dental and anesthesia specialists. Adding comprehensive outpatient veterinary cardiology services makes VDS the first and only veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice in the nation with anesthesiology and cardiology specialists available to care for each patient.

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Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part I

Dentistry Today

Single-Tooth and Extended Edentulous Restorations BACKGROUND Titanium and titanium alloy implants have been the materials of choice in the manufacturing of dental implants for more than 5 decades. They have been thoroughly investigated and have enjoyed great success thanks to improvements in macroscopic and nanoscopic surface improvements and design.

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Mosaic Dental Collective Partners With Audax Private Equity

Dentistry Today

Mosaic Dental Collective, LLC (“Mosaic”) announced a partnership with Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a leading alternative investment manager and capital partner for North American middle market companies. Mosaic is a leading dental services organization (DSO) supporting 49 affiliated dental offices in California and Washington, with a differentiated dentist-led DSO model.

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Gingi-Pak Launches Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel

Dentistry Today

Gingi-Pak is proud to announce the launch of Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel. The introduction of Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel expands Gingi-Pak’s growing preventive portfolio, further solidifying Gingi-Pak as a leading force in the dental industry. Gingi-Pak’s Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel helps eliminate infection causing bacteria and intra-oral wounds commonly associated with periodontitis and gingivitis when used with per

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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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4 Tips to Inject Some Life into Your Marketing

Dentistry Today

Is your practice the victim of boring marketing? Marketing can be a daunting task for dental practice owners , especially because most dentists have never been specifically trained on the dos and don’ts. Most of the practice owners we meet are accustomed to relying solely on word of mouth to attract new patients. Unfortunately, that approach just doesn’t work like it used to.

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Demystifying Computer-Assisted Design

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Accurate recording of physical data is a critical task that dentists perform daily. The restorative workflow begins with preparing the area to be restored. This area, and the surrounding teeth and tissue, must be precisely captured. The definitive restorations are then designed and created. In the analog world, the data is captured with physical impressions, bite records, and face-bows.

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Improving Patient Retention: It’s a Team Effort

Dentistry Today

Improving Patient Retention: It’s a Team Effort Be More Productive With The Patients You Have “If only I had more new patients, I’d have a successful practice.” At some point in your career, have you had this thought? Yes, more new patients would be great, but what about the patients you already have? If you were to review your practice’s data, there are likely several adjustments you and your team could make to retain your existing patients and become more productive without needing a higher vo

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Did You Just Prescribe a Teenager’s Death?

Dentistry Today

In my years of practice and teaching residents at one of the busiest residency programs in the country, I have encountered over 20 doctors who have struggled with opioid addiction. Among them, ten faced license suspensions or revocations, and two served time in prison. Most tragically, two have succumbed to lethal overdoses. In my opinion, it’s crucial to bear in mind that, apart from our career paths, there is fundamentally no difference between our patients and ourselves.

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University of the Pacific Collaborating With Stanford

Dentistry Today

The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University on an ambitious program aimed at bridging the gap between biomedical research and clinical practice. University of the Pacific Collaborating With Stanford A $3.8 million grant was recently awarded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to fund the Pacific-Stanford PRIMED Program.

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Dental Offices Can Help Kids Access Dental Care Through Scrap-4-Smiles Campaign

Dentistry Today

Millions of children across the United States face challenges in accessing the necessary dental services for maintaining good health, resulting in a higher prevalence of tooth decay and potentially serious infections with long-term consequences. A child receives dental services at school from Children’s Dental Services, a nonprofit clinic that increases access to dental care for thousands of children living in under-resourced communities throughout Minnesota with support from America’s ToothFair

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SoftSmile Honored as 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award Winner

Dentistry Today

SoftSmile , a technology company focused on delivering best in class software to the dental and orthodontic industry, was named a winner of the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program. The award program recognizes superior AI capabilities and is judged by a prestigious group of business veterans including experts from around the globe from some of the world’s largest tech companies.

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Do You Have the “Right Stuff” to Grow Your Practice?

Dentistry Today

There’s an old adage in business that says, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” To some extent, this rings true, as without growth, others may seize opportunities that rightfully belong to you. So, logically, you should always be in pursuit of growth, right? At least that’s what you’ve come to believe. You think about bringing on an associate to your practice, adding more new patients to the schedule, and hiring additional team members, and you’

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Busting Dental Myths: Your Dentist’s Guide to Separating Fact from Fiction

Dentistry Today

Misinformation can not only be misleading, but it can also be detrimental to one’s health, especially when it comes to oral hygiene. Renowned dentist Dr. Vini Bhandari, a respected member of the Canadian Dental Association with over 30 years of experience, seeks to clarify these misunderstandings and debunk common myths about oral health in his latest public guidance.

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Dentist-Approved Foods for Healthier Teeth

Dentistry Today

In the pursuit of maintaining optimal oral health, Bhandari Dental is pleased to share valuable insights on dentist-approved foods that contribute to healthier teeth and gums. A radiant smile goes beyond regular dental check-ups; it also involves making mindful dietary choices. This article aims to highlight recommended tips from dentists on the best foods and drinks for maintaining strong teeth and offers guidance on what to avoid to safeguard dental health.

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