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Novel Ways To Build Your Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

As the owner of a dental practice, you value your long-term patients. But to grow your practice properly, you’ll need to find ways to simultaneously The post Novel Ways To Build Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Finding Your Perfect Patient Match: Unlocking Your Dental Marketing DNA

Dentistry Today

For the past 25 years, I’ve been helping dental practices grow, thrive, and, most importantly, find the patients who truly understand them. It’s all about finding that perfect patient match—the people who value your time, respect your work, and appreciate your fees without a second thought. Sound a bit far-fetched? It’s not! You can achieve this by tapping into what I like to call your “Dental Marketing DNA.” Why You Need a Perfect Patient Match Let me tell you a secret: attracting j

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The Index Technique: New No-Prep Approach for Worn Dentition

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Riccardo Ammannato, DDS This Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Ammannato granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The goal of treating severely worn teeth is to improve the smile appearance and extend the function of the teeth. To ensure patient comfort and health, achieving stable posterior occlusion and efficient anterior guidance is essential.

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The Power of Oxygen-Ozone Therapy

Queen of Dental Hygiene

As dental professionals, our goal is to help enable our patient to have a healthy oral cavity. One of the very best tools in our dental therapeutic toolbox is unknown to most of the dental profession. It is not a medicine but rather the essence of life itself- oxygen- but even better- super oxygen- in the form of oxygen-ozone therapy. It is the safest medical therapy ever derived, it plays an important role in health, healing, and our wellbeing.

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CYBER SECURITY LEADER SILIGENT AND MASSACHUSETTS DENTAL SOCIETY INTRODUCING “THE TECH HUB” DURING YANKEE DENTAL CONGRESS 2024

Dental News and Technology

Registration Ends Thursday January 11th Georgia, Vermont – January 3 rd, 2024 – Siligent Intelligent Technology, a leading cyber security and IT services provider for dental practices, and the Massachusetts Dental Society will be introducing “The Tech Hub” on January 25 th and 26 th during the 2024 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston. According to Siligent Founder and Chief Technologist Tasha Dickinson, “Dentistry is undergoing a fertile period of innovation and transformation, which is being drive

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How to Scale Your WordPress and WooCommerce Startup: Tips for Growth and Expansion

Clicc Media

Are you ready to take your WordPress and WooCommerce startup to the next level? Scaling your business for growth and expansion can seem daunting, but with the right tips and strategies, it becomes doable. In this guide, we’ll break down some easy-to-follow advice to help you ramp up your business and reach new heights. Whether […] The post How to Scale Your WordPress and WooCommerce Startup: Tips for Growth and Expansion appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Federal Court Rules Fluoridation Poses ‘Unreasonable Risk’ to Children’s IQ

Ask The Dentist

Let’s break it down… What Happened? A federal judge in California just ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordering them to take action on fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water. The ruling is based on growing evidence that fluoride, particularly at certain levels, may harm children’s brain development. Judge Edward Chen found that the EPA has not provided enough assurance that current levels of fluoride in drinking water are safe, especially for pregnant w

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As a Dental CEO, do you ever wonder “what will my epitaph say?”

Dental Peers

One of the greatest assessments we use to measure “a life well lived” comes from the question “what would people want to say on your epitaph?” Would they say you were kind to others? That you were respectful and generous with your time? That you displayed empathy to others? Would they say you truly lived a life of no regret? We are likely all familiar with the expression that nobody ever finds themselves leaving this world wishing they had spent more time at work.

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DentaQuest Selected to Administer Dental Benefits for California’s Medicaid DMC Program

Dentistry Today

DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., announced it was recently awarded dental managed care (DMC) contracts by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through its subsidiary, California Dental Network. Beginning in July 2025, Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties will have the choice of three dental managed care plans.

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2 Ways to Increase Dental Case Acceptance

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Mark Murphy DDS This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. It can take years to gain the experience of increasing your case acceptance. You have to be consistent in doing your job. The fact that a patient’s genuine intentions might not be immediately clear is one of the reasons it can seem so difficult.

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Opioid Addiction Is Hurting Children: Do Your Procedures Promote This Epidemic?

Dentistry Today

Did you see the recent study published by JAMA Psychiatry in May? The results are pretty eye-opening. It found that: “In this cross-sectional study from 2011 to 2021, an estimated 321,566 community-dwelling children in the US lost a parent aged 18 to 64 years to drug overdose, and the rate of children who lost a parent to overdose increased during this period.

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The Opioid Epidemic and the NOPAIN Act

Dentistry Today

What it Means to the Dental Community… The NOPAIN Act , formally known as the “Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act,” is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to address the opioid epidemic in the United States. Signed into law on December 28, 2022, it focuses on promoting alternative pain management methods and reducing the reliance on opioid medications, which have been a major contributor to the widespread addiction crisis.

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Delta Dental Awards $980,000 to Initiatives Promoting Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce

Dentistry Today

Today, as part of its Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign, the Delta Dental Institute announced $980,000 in funding to the newest class of awardees of the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund, the first national fund aimed at encouraging underrepresented school-aged children to pursue a career in oral health. The six awardees are: American Dental Education Association, Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships, Inc., NAF, National Dental Association, Planet Smilez, Inc.,

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Think Email Marketing is Dead? Think Again

Dentistry Today

The digital marketing world evolves so quickly that it can be hard to keep up (even for us digital marketers). While there are now more social media and digital platforms to consider than ever before, that doesn’t mean “older” marketing strategies have lost their edge. Take email marketing, for example. Although some believe email marketing is dead, nothing could be further from the truth.

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How Dental Offices Can Support Oral Health Education in Their Communities

Dentistry Today

A great number of kids in the United States don’t know what causes dental disease and how they can prevent tooth decay. The result is often a lifetime of poor oral health, contributing to lower grades and self-image, limited job opportunities, and poorer overall health. Family Promise of Las Vegas provides displaced families the opportunity to achieve housing stability by providing short term transitional shelter, case management and essential needs.

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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners Announce New York Expansion

Dentistry Today

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners (Vitana), a dentist-led dental partnership organization (DPO) focused exclusively on elite pediatric dental and orthodontic practices with operations in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, is excited to announce its expansion into New York. We are proud to introduce Dr. Marc Lemchen, Dr.

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Dentists Reveal Natural Ways to Brighten Your Smile in the New Year

Dentistry Today

January marks the ideal time to set resolutions for dental health , get in habits for healthy teeth and gums. Simple yet effective resolutions can motivate a healthier you. Remember, it’s about taking small, achievable steps. Experts from Aesthetique share key tips for revitalising oral health. Floss Daily : “Regular flossing is a simple step towards fighting gum disease.

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Do You Have 100% Collections?

Dentistry Today

The dilemma of collecting balances from patients has troubled dental practice owners for decades. Fifty years ago, it was commonplace to simply bill patients for treatment. Bills went out, and people generally paid. The truth is, fifty years ago, dentists were far less concerned with collections. If they encountered problems, it didn’t affect them significantly as they still had sufficient income.

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Bridging Gaps: Collaborative Effort Transforms Rural West Virginia’s Dental Landscape

Dentistry Today

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the West Virginia Oral Health Coalition and Harmony Health Foundation have joined forces to revolutionize oral health care accessibility in rural West Virginia. With generous grant funding support from the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC), this initiative aims to harness the power of technology to overcome barriers to dental care access.

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Bola AI and Open Dental Partner to Enhance Efficiency in Dental Clinics

Dentistry Today

Bola Technologies, Inc. (Bola AI), the leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based voice solutions for dental practices, has announced a new partnership with Open Dental Software. This partnership will integrate Bola AI’s cutting-edge Voice Perio software directly into Open Dental’s practice management software. Dental practices using Bola Voice will benefit from streamlined clinical workflows, reducing the documentation burden on their staff.

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Active Listening Tips For Patient-Centered Care

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Bill Gregg DDS This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Gregg granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The first step towards becoming a great clinician, who can diagnose and treat diseases is becoming an active listener. Usually, the most important things you need to know for an effective treatment come from the patient themselves, since they know their body better than anybody else.

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Cyber Attacks and Your Practice: Insights to Avoid Irreversible Damage

Dentistry Today

This past February, a major cyberattack disrupted hundreds of thousands of pharmacies and healthcare providers connected to Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group. The breach caused havoc on processing payments, authorizations, prescription refills, and other operations for weeks, and some services are still being restored. According to the Money Watch story on CBS News, “UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor authentication, CEO says, “Hackers breached the computer system

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Dental Expert Reveals the Worst Pancake Toppings for Your Teeth

Dentistry Today

With Pancake Day approaching, dental expert Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the worst pancake toppings for your teeth and how to prevent potential dental issues. Pancake Toppings “Being mindful of the toppings we choose on Pancake Day is crucial for maintaining optimal dental health. High sugar content in toppings like fruit jam, treacle, and caramel can contribute to tooth decay and cavities, emphasising the need for informed choices.” R

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What They Didn’t Tell You About the TMJ in Dental School

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Let’s face it. Most of us have had some exposure to the TMJ in dental school, but it was just too complicated or too abstract that we just didn’t pay attention. How can this joint so far away from the teeth affect our dental work? We focused on the details and the techniques of cavity and crown prep, did the lab work necessary for our prosthodontics courses, and paid lip service to the diagnostic sciences.

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FOCUS ON: Embracing AI in Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Alex Sanders, DDS, PhD, founder of Diagnocat AI, explores the profound impact of AI on dentistry and advocates for its adoption to enhance patient care. Q: Will AI replace dentists? A: During a practical course about our AI software at a leading dental clinic, a radiology technician expressed concerns about losing her job to AI. And she’s not alone in that feeling.

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How to Outwit a Bad Real Estate Market

Dentistry Today

Building Wealth with Less Risk in a Threatening Economy Since the 2008 crisis, the economy has been on a drug fueled rager. Congress and the Fed were supposed to be the adults in the room. Instead, they supplied the kegs and the cocaine, in the form of artificially low rates, economic stimulus, cheap debt, and a subsidized economy. The question we should all be asking… What happens when the party’s over?

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Reflections: Some Thoughts on Authenticity

Dentistry Today

ANNOUNCEMENT Our editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, is pleased to announce a new column on our website. Dr. Alan Stern, a well-known writer, lecturer, consultant, and coach, will begin his column titled “Reflections Past and Future.” Dr. Stern’s coaching business (and Facebook group), Better, Richer, Stronger , reaches a vast dental audience, and we aim to expand that reach here.

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Register NOW for a FREE WEBINAR on October 30

Dentistry Today

Click here and register NOW for a FREE WEBINAR happening on October 30 at 7 PM (EST). It is being brought to you by LQpay, where innovation meets seamless healthcare payments. “Breaking Barriers in Payments – Future of Integration Through Automation” DESCRIPTION: Discover how automation is revolutionizing payment systems and breaking down barriers.

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Heading Toward Servant Leadership: A Transformation in Overcoming Toxic Leadership

Dentistry Today

I heard Dr. Bruce Baird use the term “boss-hole” while lecturing at the Productive Dentist Academy workshop a few years ago. I immediately understood its meaning, though his gentle and cultured Texan drawl toned it down significantly: “I would have used a different term”… I thought to myself. I understood “boss-hole” because for most of my career I’d been a boss-hole.

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Dusting off the Skeletons in my Closet

Dentistry Today

There are moments in my life that I’d rather forget; I’d prefer to pretend that the mistakes I made never saw the light of day. But I realize that when we push the past into nonexistence, we also fail to see our own growth. The lack of reflection keeps us static. And as humans, we are not designed to be static. We are eternally progressing, changing, and evolving.

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Cellerant and Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation in Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Cellerant Consulting Group and Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that unites two of the most forward-thinking organizations in the dental industry. This collaboration reflects a shared vision to improve the patient’s quality of life through cutting-edge innovation. The Cellerant-DIA partnership is a natural evolution of an ongoing relationship, solidifying their commitment to advancing the dental profession.

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May 2024

Dentistry Today

Resolving Long-Standing Problems in a Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Case Dr. Dimple Desai shares a restorative approach to an older patient who had all but given up on addressing her primary complaint of jaw pain after a variety of treatment modalities meant to treat it had failed. The use of diagnostic modalities and careful use of prosthetics created a successful result.

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VIEWPOINT: The True Power of Dentistry is an Untold Story

Dentistry Today

The true power of dentistry is an untold story, and so is the devastation caused by chronic oral disease. In 2017, standing before a panel of industry leaders and dental professionals at Speaking/Consulting Network Conference’s Spotlight on Speaking (SOS) competition, I recounted my brother Tony’s tragic story of oral neglect, disease, and eventual death.

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Proclaim is Now Shipping

Dentistry Today

Proclaim is now shipping, and user feedback has been great! Proclaim users are loving the automated and personalized, 7 second, 360 degree deep cleaning. Proclaim now has a dental industry special discount of $300 off the $899 list price. This is a limited time offer and a great way to get Proclaim for yourself at a steep discount. If you want the discount code, please send an email to david@proclaimhealth.com.

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Top 5 Reasons “Why I Dental”

Dentistry Today

Dental Lifeline Network Volunteers From Across the Country Share Their ‘Why’ Oral health care is not always easily accessible to those facing health challenges or that have disabilities. Dental Lifeline Network’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program helps individuals who are unable to afford treatment receive the dental care they need. Their new campaign “Why I Dental” encourages dentists to live their ‘Why’ and do good together through volunteering with Dental Lifeline Network.

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Dugoni School Students Take First-Ever “Dentist-Scientist Oath” to Ethics and Professionalism in Research

Dentistry Today

Students at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry , expressed their commitment to the highest ideals of ethics and professionalism in research when they took the “Dentist-Scientist Oath” during a recent ceremony held at the school. Dugoni School Students Commit to Ethics and Professionalism in Research The August 20 event was the first of its kind at the Dugoni School and possibly the first research-specific oath ceremony ever held at a dental school in the world, a

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The Integral Role of Diet in Dentistry: Implications for Practice and Patient Health

Dentistry Today

Diet plays a critical role in overall health, and its impact on oral health is profound. As dentists, understanding the connection between nutrition and oral health can enhance patient care and outcomes. This article draws on recent research and guidelines to clarify how diet affects dental health and how dental professionals can integrate nutritional counseling into their practice.