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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Names New Board Officers and Trustees

Dentistry Today

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the leading authority on children’s oral health , installed new board officers and trustees during the AAPD 2024 General Assembly meeting on May 26 in Toronto. Smith received his DDS from the University of Michigan in 1986, and his MS in pediatric dentistry in 1988.

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Pediatric dentistry: The importance of the summertime dental checkup

Off the Cusp

– – – The post Pediatric dentistry: The importance of the summertime dental checkup appeared first on Off the Cusp. Your patients will appreciate the reminders and learning the importance of keeping one of their child’s twice-yearly appointments in the summer.

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Planet DDS Invests in Emerging Dental Groups with New Launchpad Program

Denticle

The industry-first Launchpad Program will help growing dental and orthodontic groups scale by democratizing access to cutting-edge cloud solutions Planet DDS, a leading provider of cloud-based dental practice management solutions, is announcing the release of its new Launchpad Program, a first of its kind in the dental industry.

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The Ongoing Growth and Evolution of the Top DSOs in the U.S.

Planet DDS

Cost-effective technology and data management Easy implementation for routine team and dental practice functions Secure updates and scalable usage for organizational growth Leading DSOs in the U.S. are turning to cloud-based dental practice management solution s like Denticon to meet their growing network requirements.

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Where Do We Go From Here With Social, Racial, and Ethnic Diversity in Dentistry?

Planet DDS

Even so, dentistry, according to Steve Perlman, DDS and clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Massachusetts, “…Dentistry is the most unmet health care need for this patient population; however, it is important to consider the context of the problem,” [5].

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Mastering Streamlined Dental Operations for Better Productivity

YapiApp

For instance, dedicating 30 minutes for an initial pediatric dentistry exam, 45 minutes for routine teeth cleaning, and 1 hour for a dental crown procedure ensures consistency for both providers and patients. For those just initiating this transition, scanning or photographing existing dental records serves as a foundational step.

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Mapping the Modern Dental Patient Journey: From Click to Chair

YapiApp

The key to successful social media engagement is consistency and alignment with your practice values. For example, if you specialize in pediatric dentistry, you might share posts about making dental cleanings fun and educational for kids.