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Should I Drop That Insurance Plan?

Dentistry Today

A frequent topic of discussion on social media these days is whether to drop out of dental insurance plans. In the most recent Levin Group national dental survey, we found that only 10% of practices stated that they were completely fee-for-service. This number has been stable for some time, remaining relatively the same even during and after the pandemic.

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Nuggets of News You Can Use

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Readers! I have so many articles and information I want to share with you! So, I am planning something different – for the next 30 days, I will post a daily new blog article with actionable information on all things revolving around biological dental health. “News” you can use immediately. Hope you learn lots and enjoy these shorter snippets of all my favorite topics!

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dentalcorp Announces Presentation at Jefferies Healthcare Conference

Dentistry Today

dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“dentalcorp” or the “company”) (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, announced that senior management will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET. Interested parties can access the presentation by clicking on the following link: [link] The presentation will also be accessible by going to ‘Events and Pre

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Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosis of Oral Diseases: A Systematic Review

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Prac. 2023 Jan 1;24(1):61-68. Abstract Aim: To understand the role of Artificial intelligence (AI) in oral radiology and its applications. Background: Over the last two decades, the field of AI has undergone phenomenal progression and expansion. Artificial intelligence applications have taken up new roles in dentistry like digitized data acquisition and machine learning and diagnostic applications.

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The Game of Tax Reduction — Part 2 — Dentist Retirement Planning and Financial Success

Dentistry Today

As discussed in part 1 of this article relative to dentist retirement planning, the biggest opportunity for financial success is learning to be the orchestrator of your own financial future. You learned the Krebs cycle—you can learn the essentials of finance. There is no one who will care about your finances more than you. This represents a reinvestment in yourself after formal education.

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Oral leukoplakia – malignant transformation rate

The Dental Elf

This review of the rate of malignant transformation (MT) of oral leukoplakia and potential risk factors included 26 mainly retrospective studies. The findings indicate a MT of 7.2% (95%CI; 5.40 to 9.10%) similar to those of another recent review whihc estimated MT as 9.8% (95%CI; 7.9 to 11.7%). The post Oral leukoplakia – malignant transformation rate appeared first on National Elf Service.

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SGA Dental Partners Adds 100th Location

Dentistry Today

SGA Dental Partners (“SGA”), a Thurston Group portfolio company and premier dental service organization , is pleased to announce it has recently partnered with its 100th location and is expanding its footprint across the Southeast. SGA experienced unprecedented growth in 2022 with the addition of 28 acquisitions and 55 total practices. In 2023, SGA has completed 13 new acquisitions, adding 15 locations and 19 new doctors in the company.

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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Names New Board Officers and Trustees at Annual Meeting

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 2023 General Assembly meeting on May 29 in Orlando. Scott W. Cashion — PRESIDENT Dr. Scott Cashion is a 1994 graduate of the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry and finished his Residency and Masters in Pediatric Dentistry there in 1997.

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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants

Your San Antonio Dentists

Our restorative dentistry services can bring back the beauty and functionality of your teeth. Thousand Oaks Dental offers dental implants as one of our therapeutic dentistry treatments to improve oral health and self-confidence. We can’t wait to answer all your questions and concerns about dental implants so that you can feel confident about choosing them to replace missing teeth.

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First Dental Organization to Be Designated as an Age-Friendly Health System

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, have created the “Age-Friendly Health System” designation to highlight those healthcare providers that meet certain evidence-based benchmarks when it comes to caring for older adults.

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Which spice helps against toothache?

3M

The post Which spice helps against toothache? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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The Importance Of Dental Technology In Tooth Decay Treatment

Modern Family Dental

Maintaining good oral health and staying free of dental cavities is vital for a healthy and happy life. Unfortunately, tooth decay, a sneaky disease affecting billions of people worldwide , remains a prevalent oral health issue. However, thanks to advancements in dental technology, dentists now have access to innovative tools and techniques that revolutionize the treatment of tooth decay.

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What are CEREC Crowns, And How Long Do They Last?

Brookside Dental

We live in a world where technological advancements are transforming every sector, including dentistry. One such marvel of modern dentistry is CEREC Crowns. But what are they exactly? And how long do they last? Let’s dive in to find out! What is a CEREC crown? CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. In simple terms, they are dental crowns made using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.

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Boldly Helping Desperate Victims with Dentistry

Go Ask Fred

This week’s Superbold Podcast features Dr. Elona Gaball, one of our amazing Platinum Circle doctors, talking about her charity that helps sex trafficking victims. Check it out! Audio is here: [link] Video is here: [link] The post Boldly Helping Desperate Victims with Dentistry appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.