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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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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Oral Health Group

MAY 7, 2024

Perhaps I am a bit of a contrarian, but when it comes to leadership today, I feel like I go against the grain – just The post Is Accountability Missing in YOUR Leadership Model? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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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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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 29, 2024

Don’t be the dental assistant who won’t learn new things. Find comfort in the new thing – even if the new things are scary at first. By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was able to effectively mold me into their dream dental assistant.

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Identity Dental

MARCH 12, 2024

Grace Rizza here, CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, coming at you with some insights into the ever-evolving world of online advertising, particularly in the realm of Google Ads. So, remember the good old days when we could peek over our competitors’ shoulders, so to speak, and gauge their ad spend to inform our own budget […] The post Google Hides Competitor Spend, Allowing for Higher Profit Margins… for them!

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 3, 2024

Delta Dental’s 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report underscores a growing understanding of oral health’s significance in overall well-being. With 91% of adults valuing dental visits as crucial as annual physicals, awareness of oral health’s impact on conditions like respiratory illnesses and diabetes is rising, especially among younger generations.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 12, 2024

Recently, Planet DDS Product Marketing Director Tony Ouk sat down with Technical Product Manager Stacie Coates , who leads product initiatives for our patient engagement suite of products. She recently did some industry research on the topic and shared some key findings. Tony: Stacie, can you tell us a little about yourself? Stacie: Absolutely!

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Rosemont Review

MARCH 11, 2024

Rosemont Media CEO Keith Humes announces the dental marketing agency’s attendance at the 2024 AACD Conference, marking the firm’s sixteenth year as an exhibitor. San Diego, CA – Rosemont Media, the premier digital marketing agency specializing in the dental industry, is excited to announce its participation in the 40th Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Scientific Session at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center.

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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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Queen of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 22, 2024

Please join me as I speak with one of my favorite ladies and podcaster Darcie Purcell of “too cool for midlife” as we geek out on the importance of oral health – my favorite topic. Darcie is as passionate about health as I am and she asked some great questions. I hope you get a chance to listen. Warmly, Barbara (also too cool for midlife!

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 1, 2024

I recently had the opportunity to share my perspectives on empowering your practice by thinking like a CEO when I spoke at the annual meeting The post Life Can Throw You a Curve. Be Prepared by Planning Your Transition Now! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Dental Elf

MARCH 25, 2024

Key findings: Cracked teeth syndrome has a high survival rate if diagnosed and managed appropriately. Cracked teeth that underwent root canal treatment (RCT) had slightly lower survival than teeth with vital dental pulp. Full crown coverage of cracked teeth with RCT is crucial for their survival. Introduction Cracked tooth syndrome is a dental condition where [read the full story.

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Off the Cusp

MARCH 22, 2024

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 20 Second When Whitnee Baldwin agreed to come on board as office manager for a dental start-up 6 years ago, she did so with two stipulations. She wanted to be able to hire good people, and she would only work for the start-up if the dentist agreed to use Eaglesoft for the practice management software.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You have a long career ahead of you, setting limits on how much work you bring home with you can prevent you from burning out. By: Savannah Craig Arguably most people entered the dental profession to help people and to make a difference in the lives of those around us, particularly our patients. As members of a caregiving profession, we are trained and praised for taking on the problems of our patients and working to find a solutions for them.

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Identity Dental

MARCH 6, 2024

In today’s digital age, the security of sensitive data is paramount, especially in industries like healthcare where patient confidentiality is mandated by law. Identity Dental Marketing understands the critical nature of safeguarding our clients’ information and has implemented a comprehensive array of measures to ensure the highest level of security.

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The Social Care Elf

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Introduction This paper, from Muir and colleagues (2023), details a systematic review exploring the lived experiences of children and young people whose parents use substances. We know from a wide range of research and policy, that parental drug and alcohol use has wide ranging impacts on young people throughout their lives, and this study, which includes the [read the full story.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 8, 2024

If the tooth in question demonstrates a Class II furcation involvement characterized by such periodontal destruction as to render it non-maintainable, or if a Class III furcation involvement is present, the tooth is extracted and regenerative therapy performed before it is replaced with an implant, abutment and crown. The question then becomes whether to place the implant at the time of tooth removal and perform regenerative therapy in the residual extraction socket defect, or rebuild alveolar b

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

People are now in constant communication, whether it’s by text messages, email, or phone. However, everyone has a preferred way of communicating, which even extends to how someone communicates with a dental provider. As the dental industry becomes more competitive, meeting patients’ expectations in the way they prefer to be contacted can make the difference in attracting new patients or retaining existing ones.

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Rosemont Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Rich results are a special type of Google result that shows additional details about a website. Designed to make the SERPs more interactive, these results often highlight business details, FAQs, cost numbers, images, and more. A study of 1.4 million search results by Perficient Digital found that the inclusion of rich answers has increased significantly over the years.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 9, 2024

INTRODUCTION: WHAT EVERY DENTIST SHOULD KNOW Even if you don’t place dermal fillers, every dentist should be aware of filler complications that can manifest in the oral cavity. In fact, when a patient presents with unexplained intraoral tissue slough or necrosis with a recent history of dermal filler treatment, vascular compromise should be included as a differential diagnosis.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 4, 2024

Ten years ago this month, I started my dental health blog. The most important part of my patient care is giving my patients information. Appointment times are far too short to scrape tartar, polish teeth, take x-rays or perio probe gums, and get the doctor to do an exam AND do patient education. So, thanks to my lovely daughter and editor, I started writing weekly articles for my patients.

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Oral Health Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Building momentum within your team is one of the greatest challenges you will face as a dental CEO. You will not achieve the success you The post Dental CEO’s and Crossing the Great Divide appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Dental Elf

APRIL 7, 2024

The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals. The post Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Batchelor-Dentistry

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Dental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and the search for effective, non-invasive treatments for dental caries has led to the emergence of innovative solutions. One such breakthrough is Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) , a game-changer in preventive dentistry. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of SDF and why it stands out as the non-invasive go-to treatment for dental caries.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 12, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If we’ve been practicing for any length of time at all, we’re going to see some clinical failures. I think sometimes the perception is if we’re faculty at The Dawson Academy, that it never happens, and you should know that we all see clinical failures.

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Identity Dental

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Author: Grace Rizza, Identity Dental Marketing I started my dental journey March 3, 2008 when I started my a position as a marketing director in a 2 location practice based in the Chicagoland area. I remember the distinct challenges of working on a dental team. The definition of hard includes “not easily broken” and “with […] The post Dentistry is hard. appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Patient News

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s one thing to have a visually appealing dental website you like. It’s another to have a great dental website that performs and converts. To set your practice up for success in 2024 and beyond, your website (and online presence) must hit all the (moving) targets to reach and attract new patients, build credibility, and engage visitors to maximize new.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 2, 2024

A study published in BMC Oral Health underscores the correlation between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor dental health among young people, shedding light on the importance of integrating this knowledge into dental health services. The research highlights how experiences like bullying and abuse are associated with inadequate oral hygiene potentially leading to dental issues such dental caries.

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Planet DDS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Relying on inefficient solutions in patient engagement and marketing can have a large consequence on a dental practice’s overall business. A study showed that the average dental practice in North America misses 20% of their new-patient inbound calls; of the 80% that are answered, less than half are converted to a first appointment ( Dentists stand to gain $150,000 in profits with phone call data , Dentistry IQ).

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Rosemont Review

MARCH 5, 2024

A great way to reach current and potential patients is by having a strong and engaging website. That can be achieved through a tailored website design and marketing strategies that speak to what your practice offers and the environment you create for those coming in for dental care. At Rosemont Media, we work with a variety of dental providers to help them increase their online presence, website traffic, and overall brand exposure.

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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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Queen of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Parents always ask me, “Does my child have any cavities?” What I also want parents to wonder and ask; “Does my child have gum disease?” People – parents – don’t know what they don’t know! Too often, we dismiss a “little bleeding” or tartar buildup in children (never mind adults) as poor oral hygiene and admonish them to brush and floss. Yet, this build up of plaque and bleeding are actually signs of infection and inflammation which cannot resolve on its own with more brushing or different toothp

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Oral Health Group

JANUARY 29, 2024

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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Off the Cusp

MARCH 22, 2024

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 25 Second As a dental practice office manager, you have both a bird’s-eye-view of the practice and a sense of its everyday challenges. You see the gaps in efficiency and productivity, and you’re aware of available solutions for office investment. You constantly think about how to make the practice better, but how do you convince your boss, the dentist, to agree with you?

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YapiApp

JANUARY 10, 2024

Discover How Southern Star Dental Eliminated 7,500 Paper Forms and Transformed Their Practice! In the heart of Allen, Texas, Southern Star Dental faced a common challenge: the inefficiency of paper-based processes. That’s until they discovered Yapi. This case study delves into their remarkable journey towards digital efficiency, significantly enhancing patient engagement and operational workflows.

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