February, 2022

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Cancel Your Staff Meeting – Have a Team Huddle Instead!

Oral Health Group

Organizing the Organization A team that performs well is a team that is organized. In a busy dental office, is there time to organize the organization? Professional and personal lives alike, one must make the time. An office with well-polished … The post Cancel Your Staff Meeting – Have a Team Huddle Instead! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene?

Dental Peers

We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists jumping over each other, pushing salaries ever higher to make sure they had someone — anyone — available to treat their patients.

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HIPAA in 2022: What’s on the horizon?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Linda Harvey , MS, RDH. Note to Reader: This blog is an excerpt of an article originally published on DentistryIQ. In case you weren’t aware, there are a number of HIPAA updates on the horizon. That’s because patient rights, data security, and digital transformations are mutating as quickly as the COVID variants. Table of Contents: Interoperability & Open Open Notes Privacy & Patient Rights How to Prepare for HIPAA Updates.

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EXOCAD LAUNCHES COMMUNITY BLOG

Dental News and Technology

Interviews, insights and inspirational content are the focus of exocad's new online resource "exoBlog" DARMSTADT, Germany, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- exocad, an Align Technology, Inc. company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, today announced the launch of "exoBlog," a community-based blog that will feature educational interviews with practitioners, dental technicians and thought leaders in the dental industry.

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Grow Your Practice with Dental Intelligence

Med Rank Interactive

As you go through dental school, your dreams of opening your own dental practice probably don’t include the tiny, yet crucial, details of practice management, marketing, and running a business. You envision treating patients, performing procedures, and doing what you’ve trained for over the last several years. However, owning a dental practice comes with numerous responsibilities to launch and grow your business.

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New Sesame Street episode highlights importance of children’s oral health

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 21 Second. The importance of oral hygiene and what to expect when visiting the dentist were the focus of a recent episode of Sesame Street, available in full on YouTube. In the episode, Elmo, Charlie, Julia and Alan play pretend dentist with a toy alligator to help remind Julia of what happens at the dentist.

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Where to Find an Audience and Build Your Dental Brand

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Where to Find an Audience and Build Your Dental Brand appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Having an Infection Control Coordinator can save you money!

Dentistry Gone Digital

We already know that infection control is paramount for creating safe dental visits by ensuring the safety of patients and staff. Both OSHA and the CDC also support the role of the ICC, with recommendations that every office should have one on-site. But aside from dental office safety, having an Infection Control Coordinator (ICC) to implement and manage your office infection control prevention plan can bring a multitude of benefits to your practice.

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Midmark and Bien-Air Announce Partnership

Dental News and Technology

Midmark and Bien-Air will partner up to combine Midmark’s care delivery units with Bien-Air’s micromotor and contra-angle handpieces. Midmark and Bien-Air Announce Partnership Midmark has announced a new strategic partnership with Bien-Air Dental SA. This partnership aims to enhance patient experience through the combination of Bien-Air’s electric handpiece solutions and Midmark’s dental delivery equipment.

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Time to Schedule Your Spring Teeth Cleaning

Gilreath Dental

Spring is just around the corner. As you prepare to clean out closets or wipe off the patio furniture, ask yourself what you will do for your smile. Gilreath Family Dentistry recommends a spring cleaning for your teeth and gums! Professional dental cleanings are suggested at least twice a year to improve your oral health,… The post Time to Schedule Your Spring Teeth Cleaning appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Do you know a bad dentist?

Patient News

Because we deal with such great dentists and dental teams, and we’re managing print and digital dental marketing campaigns that feature stories about your great work and great results, we forget that there are not-so-great dentists out there. It was a surprising reminder this week to hear from one of our awesome clients about why they had to terminate a.

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Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene?

Oral Health Group

We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists … The post Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Bye-Bye Masks!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On Friday, February 25, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its recommendation that Americans wear masks while in public indoor spaces in order to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, suggesting they are only necessary when a high level of novel coronavirus is circulating. After a winter COVID-19 surge due to the easily spread Omicron variant, the number of new COVID-19 cases has dropped dramatically over the past 2 weeks.

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Infection Control Coordinator Training

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. There has been a great deal of development in the subject of infection control (IC) over the last century as we have grown to understand the concept. We know how it affects the quality of treatment and overall dental office safety. Over time, research on infection control prevention and management has yielded insights that have been gradually integrated into the curriculum and training courses.

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Effect of tapered-end and round-end bristles on the abrasive dentine wear applying increasing brushing forces

Dental News and Technology

Acta Odontol Scand. 2022 Feb 11;1-5. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2022.2035816. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: To investigate the effect of toothbrush bristles end configuration on the abrasive dentine wear at different brushing forces. Material and methods: One hundred and sixty bovine dentine samples were randomized into eight groups ( n = 20).

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Surprising Causes of Jaw Pain Disorder

Gilreath Dental

Did you know that nearly 36 million adults in the United States suffer from some form of chronic jaw pain? We rely on our jaw joint to eat, speak and yawn. If these daily actions become painful, it is time to let a dentist evaluate you for TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. It is easy… The post Surprising Causes of Jaw Pain Disorder appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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MI Paste ONE Kids: A treatment solution for molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH)

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 2 Second. Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a common developmental condition affecting primarily one or more first permanent molars. The central incisors may be affected as well, but this usually occurs to a lesser extent. Great varieties in severity exist, ranging from mild opacities to post eruptive enamel breakdown.

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An Idiot’s Guide to Occlusion

Oral Health Group

Dawson has 5 requirements for occlusal stability. The first is that there are stable contacts on all teeth of equal intensity in centric relation. So what is centric relation. It is relationship of the mandible to the maxilla when the … The post An Idiot’s Guide to Occlusion appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Survey of Dentists Finds Increase in Anxiety, COVID-19 May Be to Blame

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A survey of American dentists regarding their health found a steep increase in anxiety compared to 2003, with concerns regarding COVID-19 cited as a likely contributor. The stress of practicing during a global pandemic and the resultant shortage in available dental team staff members were noted as possible factors. Conducted by the American Dental Association, the survey included 20,000 dentists (both members and nonmembers) across the United States.

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Let 2022 be the year of the Infection Control Coordinator

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Infection control (IC) is vital to protect the health and well-being of both patients and staff in any successful dental practice. It should be a priority to appoint at least one infection control coordinator (ICC) responsible for the safe delivery of care. What is an Infection Control Coordinator? The CDC states that an ICC must be well-versed in infection prevention protocols and must be willing to update their knowledge continuously, becoming experts on the su

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PATTERSON DENTAL CONTINUES DIAMOND LEVEL SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DENTAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Dental News and Technology

Red Bank, NJ February 1, 2022 - The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) is proud to announce continued support and sponsorship by Patterson Dental. Over the years these two companies have supported dental office managers and practice administrators across the country by providing educational and networking opportunities. Their combined resources have provided teams with learning opportunities customized for successful dental practice leaders and have helped support the growt

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Create the Perfect Dental Recall Email

YapiApp

Learn How to Reactivate Inactive Patients and Download Free Dental Recall Email Templates! Grab a Copy! Let’s face it, most people don’t like to go to the dentist. Research from the CDC shows that even before the pandemic, more than one-third of adults hadn’t visited the dentist in the past year. Such a large pool of inactive patients also represents missed production opportunities for dentists.

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How do CEREC Tessera blocks optimize single-visit dentistry?

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 4 Second. This is a sponsored post by Dentsply Sirona. Dental workflows are becoming more and more efficient due to advances in technology and materials. Dental professionals have more time than ever before, and patients are in and out quickly with beautiful restorations. As a result, single-visit dentistry is becoming the standard of care, and new products, materials and technologies are evaluated by how they improve workflow efficiency

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Motivating the Next Generation to Choose Dentistry as a Professional Career

Oral Health Group

Dentistry as a career choice has often been overlooked by younger generations. On the other hand, however, dentistry is one of the top 10 career options in the US, according to the 2021 US News and World Report. From financial independence, … The post Motivating the Next Generation to Choose Dentistry as a Professional Career appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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New COVID-19 Vaccine to Seek Emergency Use Authorization from FDA

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Sanofi and GSK are expected to request Emergency Use Authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine that uses traditional immunization technology rather than the new mRNA approach implemented by the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 shots. The new vaccine regimen demonstrated 100% efficacy against severe COVID-19 illness and hospitalization and 75% effectiveness against moderate to severe disease.

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This Will Supercharge Your Impact In Dentistry – It Did Mine!

Dentistry Gone Digital

This post originally appeared on Dew.life. By: Julie Friesen. What does making an impact in dentistry look like to you? Who do you want to influence the most? How can you make a difference in the work that you do? These are tough questions to ponder but I know if you are reading this, you want to leave your mark. How can I make a positive impact in dentistry?

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Jacksonville University to launch Florida's first Certificate in Comprehensive Oral Implantology with M.S. in Dentistry

Dental News and Technology

Beginning in the summer of 2022, the University will train dental residents to earn a master of science degree in dentistry with a certificate in comprehensive oral implantology. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the evolving needs of patients , Jacksonville University today announced a three-year Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Comprehensive Oral Implantology, supported by the Comprehensive Oral Implantology Residency Foundation (COIRF) and using

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IMPLANT RETAINED VERSUS IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

Dentistry Blog

Edentulous patients frequently find conventional dentures uncomfortable and unsatisfactory. Because of this, using dental implants to retain or support ill-fitting dentures is becoming increasingly popular.

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Want to rank higher on Google Maps? Follow this local dental SEO guide

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 10 Minute, 11 Second. How do potential patients find my dental practice on Google Maps? Is there a way to improve how I rank in search engine results? How do I get into the Google Map 3-Pack? Dentists and dental marketing managers looking for new patients are asking these questions. This local dental search engine optimization (SEO) guide contains valuable information, videos, tips, strategies and directions on optimizing your Google My Business a

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10-Questions to Ask BEFORE You Sign a Marketing Contract

Oral Health Group

Have you ever regretted signing a contract? If so, you probably found yourself thinking, “if only I had known about that in advance.” You certainly do not want to experience contract regret when hiring a third-party individual or firm to market your … The post 10-Questions to Ask BEFORE You Sign a Marketing Contract appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Need to Get Through to Your Pediatric Patients? Try the Oreo Test

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Michael Burrell / iStock / Getty Images Plus. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on caries, which is one of the most prevalent childhood diseases in the United States. Caries can severely impact childhood development in multiple ways. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in five children ages 5 to 11 have at least one untreated decayed tooth.

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“Google it”

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Katie Klaes. Once a company’s name becomes a verb, you know they have made a huge impact on daily life and culture. Google receives about 3 million applications per year with an acceptance rate somewhere in the 0.2% to 0.67% range. The company was ranked #7 on Glassdoor’s 2022 list of Best Places to Work. While there are numerous and varied reasons so many people want to work for Google, the company’s benefits and perks are widely known to be some of the best in the business.

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MouthWatch Announces Integration of Its TeleDent™ Teledentistry Platform with Open Dental’s Practice Management System

Dental News and Technology

Metuchen, NJ – February 1 4 , 2022 – MouthWatch, LLC recently announced the integration of its award-winning, market leading TeleDent teledentistry platform with Open Dental Software’s open-source practice management system. TeleDent users now have the ability to utilize Open Dental’s powerful, flexible, and affordable practice management software that delivers a host of benefits to small and large practices alike According to MouthWatch LLC founder and CEO Brant Herman.

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Wordle for dentists!

Patient News

Wordle is the talk of the world, so this blog is just for dental marketing fun. Have you gotten caught up in the new online sensation “Wordle”? There’s no app, you simply go to the URL (link below) and with zero clues, determine the 5-letter word of the day. The entire world must figure out the same word and it’s. The post Wordle for dentists! appeared first on Patient News.

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Streamline and simplify your processes so you can focus on patient care

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 24 Second. Running a dental practice requires many critical functions, including ensuring patients return for preventive care, that they follow through on recommended treatment and that the practice gets paid — by patients and insurance companies — in a timely manner. Many of these functions require constant attention, such as calling patients who missed appointments, checking on available insurance benefits or following up on unpaid cla

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Building a Result-Oriented Content Marketing Strategy for Dentists

Oral Health Group

We all know how important dental hygiene is—but we don’t always know which clinic is best suited for us. So what do we do? We Google it and book an appointment with the clinic that appears at the top of … The post Building a Result-Oriented Content Marketing Strategy for Dentists appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Keeping All the Balls in the Air

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Olivia Morzenti, BS, RDH, CDHC, MS(c). Olivia Morzenti, BS, RDH, CDHC, MS(c), does not have time to waste. If she is not working on coursework as a gradate student in the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Program at Idaho State University, then she is in clinical practice at a private dental office in Green Bay, Wisconsin, or as public health hygienist at Oral Health Partnership.