Dental News and Technology

MAY 14, 2024

Community Dent Health. 2024 Apr 9. doi: 10.1922/CDH_00190Menezes06. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: Social media is a platform for sharing views on aspects of life, including oral health. This study aimed to characterize Facebook posts related to toothache information. Methods: Two independent investigators retrieved 500 English-language posts with the highest level of interaction using CrowdTangleTM and analyzed their facticity, motivation, author's profile, content, sentiment, and t

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Dentistry Today

MAY 14, 2024

“I thought there should be a way to floss between all the upper or lower teeth at the same time,” said an InventHelp inventor from Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. “So, I invented the FLOSS BITE. My design eliminates the hassle of wrapping floss around the fingers and continually unwinding it when moving from tooth to tooth.” The patent-pending invention offers a simpler method for flossing, providing an alternative to traditional floss and resulting in time and effort saving

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Oral Health Group

MAY 13, 2024

Research featured in Nature Aging recently noted how Artificial Intelligence was used to sift through a clinical database of more than five million patients to predict their risk of The post A Case Study in Creating Fresh, Meaningful Content on the “Latest” Research appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 13, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. William Chen Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Today, we continue our conversation with Dr. William Chen, exploring the realm of digital dentistry and discussing a significant financial mistake he made in his career. Dr. Chen shares valuable insights and advice for dentists, shedding light on avoiding financial pitfalls.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 13, 2024

BMC Oral Health volume 24 , Article number: 480 ( 2024 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect orthodontists’ use of remote monitoring platforms? The goal of this research was to examine orthodontists’ experiences implementing remote monitoring platforms before, during, and after the initial COVID-19 lockdown. Methods In this descriptive cross-sectional survey study, an electronic, anonymous questionnaire consisting of a series of 31 short-answer and multiple-cho

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

Dental Care Alliance (DCA), a leading dental support organization, humbly announces the launch of its SkillBridge Military Fellowship program with the hiring of two exceptional Fellows. These efforts mark a pivotal moment in DCA’s history, supporting our US service members and nurturing the futures of the next generation of dental professionals.

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Rosemont Review

MAY 14, 2024

As our experiences continue to be published and proliferated online, patient feedback has never been more critical in establishing a strong reputation for your services and your business. Reputation management for doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals in particular can be highly influential in swinging consumer choices to your favor (or detriment).

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Denticle

MAY 14, 2024

As almost everyone now knows, you should *never* click on a file emailed to you without first making sure it is authentic. Even then there are risks, but by contacting the people or organization that supposedly sent the file, you can eliminate the majority of that risk. Generally speaking, in the chain of security, the human element is the weakest link.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

The Ricco Dental Group is pleased to announce that it has added a new location in Massapequa, NY. The practice offers comprehensive family dental care under Dr. Steven Ricco and Dr. Jay B. Lubliner. Visit the practice’s website at [link]. The Ricco Dental Group Two dental experts, Dr. Ricco and Dr. Lubliner, have combined their practices in two convenient locations in Plainview and Massapequa, New York.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 14, 2024

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience poor oral health as well. Unfortunately, these veterans do not always have access to professional dental care services. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) limitations on dental coverage, governed by legislative constraints, leave many veterans without essential services. Despite well-established correlations between oral and mental health, a staggering 85% of American veterans lack dental coverage through the VA.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

Hi-Fi Dental, a privately owned, all-ages, technologically advanced dental practice providing comprehensive preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care, has launched a new in-office dental membership program and a new website at [link]. Hi-Fi Dental of Phoenix, AZ Dr. Napoleon Gaither IV, owner of Hi-Fi Dental in Phoenix, AZ, has announced that his all-ages dental practice has unveiled a new website and an in-office dental membership program to best provide patients of all ages with vital,

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

In response to the growing need for enhanced communication skills in the dental industry , Call Box is pleased to announce the launch of Phone Skills Training. Call Box’s Phone Skills Training is a comprehensive solution for dental practices that includes specialized phone handling training videos and an AI-fueled Call Coaching solution. Effective communication over the phone is vital to delivering a quality patient experience.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

Dr. Paul Carey, DDS , a distinguished figure in the medical community, is proud to announce the continuation of the Dr. Paul Carey Scholarship for Medical Students, an esteemed scholarship program aimed at supporting aspiring medical professionals in their academic pursuits. With a one-time award of $1,000, this scholarship is open to undergraduate students across the nation.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 14, 2024

Align Technology has announced that the company is scheduled to speak at multiple upcoming financial conferences. The presentations, as noted below, will be webcast live via the investor relations section of Align Technology’s website at [link]. An archived replay will remain on the website for approximately three months.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 14, 2024

Endodontic Practice Partners (EPP), a Nashville-based specialty partnership organization exclusively focused on supporting endodontics, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Phil Wenk to its board of directors. Dr. Wenk, who recently retired as the chief executive officer of Delta Dental of Tennessee, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the board.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 14, 2024

Ease-In-Shields protective loupe inserts were developed by dentists to provide comfortable, hands-free laser eye protection. You don’t need to hold protective glasses in front of your loupes anymore—Ease-In-Shields inserts easily slide behind your loupes and fit close to the eyes to provide optimal vision protection and hands-free use. The lightweight polycarbonate construction will not put any additional strain on your loupes so you can continue to concentrate on the procedure, not your loupes.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

Discover GuruNanda, a trailblazer in oral care that combines Ayurvedic traditions with modern science for globally impactful hygiene solutions. Under the guidance of Dr. Fresh, GuruNanda merges traditional ingredients and essential oils with clinically proven vitamins, enhancing oral health effectively. Originating in Los Angeles, California, GuruNanda ensures top-notch quality from manufacturing to your home.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 13, 2024

Press play to embark on the roller coaster ride of adhesive dentistry’s true potential. When used properly, it breaks every rule, making dentistry more minimally invasive, healthier, faster, and easier than ever before. Every operative and restorative procedure benefits from using Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive adhesive dentistry techniques.

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Denticle

MAY 13, 2024

The Medit i900 The dental industry is abuzz with the release of the Medit i900, the latest intraoral scanner from the innovative company Medit. Medit has a history of disrupting the market with user-friendly and high-precision scanners at a good price point, and the i900 promises to be another game-changer. Today's blog post dives into the features of the i900 and explores how it might impact the future of digital dentistry.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 13, 2024

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry has initiated an advanced standing dental education program, offering a pathway for international dentists to practice in the United States. This program, launched in January, condenses the dental degree into 2.5 years compared to the traditional 4-year program, enabling students to graduate by May 2027.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 12, 2024

The Colorado Dental Association lobbied hard to get state legislators to increase Medicaid reimbursement for dental procedures and those efforts recently came to fruition. Colorado Governor Polis signed off on the state’s fiscal year 2024/2025 budget, set to take effect from July 1, 2024. Notably, the budget allocates more than $78 million toward substantial reimbursement rate increases for Medicaid dental providers.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 14, 2024

INTRODUCTION From early childhood to later stages of life, many dental patients experience a variety of treatments, ranging from basic fillings for cavities, to more complex procedures like crowns and bridges. Throughout their lives, they may also require specialized care from endodontists, orthodontists, or periodontists to maintain their oral health as they age.

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