Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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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Oral Health Group

MAY 29, 2024

Although dental care typically aims to keep teeth and gums healthy, current research continues to show a deep connection between oral health and overall wellness. The post The Link Between Oral Health And Overall Wellness: Exploring The Latest Research appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 7, 2024

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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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 3, 2024

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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Clicc Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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Identity Dental

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Here is a sample form for dental patients to acknowledge the risks associated with not accepting the recommended treatment plan: Acknowledgement of Risk FormRegarding Non-Acceptance of Recommended Treatment Plan Patient Name: Date of Birth: _Dentist’s Name: Date: __ Our goal is to provide you with the best possible dental care, and as part of that […] The post Educating a Patient Who Doesn’t Choose to Accept Needed Treatment appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Dental Peers

OCTOBER 6, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JULY 1, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JULY 25, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

MARCH 27, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JULY 15, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JUNE 24, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JUNE 13, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

MAY 1, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

MAY 20, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

MARCH 14, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

MARCH 28, 2024

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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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

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.

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Dentistry Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

A NEW YEAR The usual social media scrolling at the end of the year, and at the beginning of the next, is filled with memes cursing the months prior and reliving hardships of moments past. Quotes with quirky photos challenge us to set new standards, to become hopeful and open to all the good a reset will bring. I have never understood the importance of breaks in years.

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