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Fall Forward

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Mohammed Hammoud. There is only one way to know if your purpose aligns with your career , and that is to pursue it. I often pondered beforehand if I was making the right decision in pursuing dentistry. I shadowed hundreds of hours and volunteered my time to be positive I was making the right decision. I will say I was never the same after I sat in the chair for the first time and performed my first cleaning.

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Three Social Media Strategies to Give Your Dental Practice an Edge in 2022

Oral Health Group

Before the pandemic, it seemed like everyone was on social media. Now, that perception is very close to reality, with experts predicting that 96 percent of Canadians will be on social media by 2026. While this marketing channel is more important than … The post Three Social Media Strategies to Give Your Dental Practice an Edge in 2022 appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Comparison of Maxillary Lateral Incisor Infiltration Pain Using the Dentapen and a Traditional Syringe: A Prospective Randomized Study

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Endodontics Published: April 11, 2022 Abstract Introduction The anterior maxillary infiltration is one of the more painful dental injections. The Dentapen is an electronic syringe that utilizes computer-controlled delivery technology to administer dental local anesthesia at a slow controlled rate. The purpose of this prospective, randomized, single-blind study was to evaluate solution deposition pain of a maxillary lateral incisor infiltration using the Dentapen with the slow flow rat

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Maryland Exempts Oral Hygiene Products From Sales Tax

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In an effort to support families amid rising consumer prices, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill exempting oral hygiene products from sales tax. Beginning on July 1, 2022, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tooth powders, mouthwash, dental floss, and other dental hygiene products will no longer incur sales tax. The legislation also excludes baby-care products, such as diapers and car seats, from sales tax.

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How to calm patients with dental anxiety

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Jamie Finch. If a patient is feeling too anxious before a procedure, it can make the dentist’s job much harder. While it’s important that you calm patients with dental anxiety as much as possible, doing so can be easier said than done. However, there are effective methods of soothing patients that you can easily incorporate into your practice.

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Its not magic. It’s training.

Patient News

Easy way to get more new dental patients So you’ve got a great dental clinic, great doctors, a great hygiene team, and great support staff. But you’re just not scheduling as many new patients as you’d like. You’re scratching your head. Every patient you see says they love you. What’s up? A couple of things… You’re not using direct mail. The post Its not magic.

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Prevalence of Bruxism and Associated Occupational Stress in Saudi Arabian Fighter Pilots

Dental News and Technology

Oman Med J 2022 Mar 22;37(2):e351. Abstract Objectives: To assess the prevalence of bruxism and occupational stress among Saudi Arabian fighter pilots. Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study where 110 fighter pilots were compared with 110 control non-pilots. The data collection was carried out by two dentists between February 2018 and May 2019.

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Bill Supporting Coverage of Dental Care for Those With Birth Defects Passes the House

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On April 4, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was passed by the House of Representatives and is now awaiting review by the Senate. The bill requires that private and individual healthcare insurers cover dental treatment for those born with congenital anomalies, including oral and facial defects, which frequently impact the ability to speak, chew, and breathe.

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AACD 2022: Rosemont Media Brings Top Dental Marketing Strategies to Annual Scientific Session in Orlando

Rosemont Review

Rosemont Media, a San Diego-based dental marketing agency, will be exhibitors and panelists at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 38th Annual Scientific Session in Orlando — the organization’s first in-person conference in two years. San Diego, CA — With 2022 seeing the long-awaited return of an in-person gathering, leading dental marketing firm Rosemont Media, LLC will join top dentists from all over the country in Orlando, Florida at the AACD’s 38th Annual Scientific Session.

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Financial, psychological, or cultural reasons for extracting healthy or restorable teeth

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Asso. 2022 Mar 30;S0002-8177(22)00073-3. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to determine how often dental patients request extraction for nondental reasons and how dentists handle such requests. Methods: The authors conducted a survey among 800 Dutch dentists from November 17, 2019, through January 5, 2020.

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Preparing for success: Cavity preps and the best tools for long-lasting restorations

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 52 Second. The secret to any restoration is operator technique – from correct diagnosis and proper preparation to material choice. Whether a restoration is temporary or permanent, it must be designed to allow proper cleaning, to support periodontal health, and to function like the natural tooth it replaces.

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More Than 90 Organizations Call for Funding of Federal Workforce Program That Includes Dental Therapy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a non-partisan effort, more than 90 health organizations signed a letter to the United States Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies House Committee on Appropriations, asking for an end to the ban on funding health workforce grants for dental therapy programs. The organizations—including the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, American Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Public Health Association, National Indian He

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Practice of Excellence: Creative Smiles Dentistry

Firegang

Dr. Jeannie Ju: “I guess we’re killing it!”. Congratulations to our Practice of Excellence! We’re proud to share with you the story of Dr. Jeannie Ju and her family dental practice near Tuscon, Arizona. Congratulations to Dr. Ju for the massive growth in AZ! She was looking for a way to battle the pivot that WAS 2020…(as we all were). She chose to reach out to Firegang based upon the recommendations of her coaches.

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A two-stage deep learning architecture for radiographic staging of periodontal bone loss

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 22 , Article number: 106 ( 2022 ) Cite this article details Abstract Background Radiographic periodontal bone loss is one of the most important basis for periodontitis staging, with problems such as limited accuracy, inconsistency, and low efficiency in imaging diagnosis. Deep learning network may be a solution to improve the accuracy and efficiency of periodontitis imaging staging diagnosis.

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Dental Product Shopper case study: Patterson LC Monoshade Composite

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 33 Second. Andrew S. Lazaris, DDS, FAGD, the founder and co-owner of a technologically advanced multispecialty dental practice in Plano, Texas, recently published a case study for our Patterson LC Monoshade Composite in Dental Product Shopper. Patterson LC Monoshade Composite is a radiopaque light cure composite for anterior and posterior restorations.

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Covering Dental Care for Individuals With Disabilities Provides Positive Long-Term Outcomes

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A report conducted by the National Commission on Disability finds that providing coverage for oral healthcare services to individuals with both intellectual and physical disabilities covered by Medicaid offers positive results in the long term on both systemic health and indicators of well-being. The report notes that the cost of providing such benefits on an annual basis is more than $19 million, but that this cost is offset via the savings gained by preventing the need for emergency dental car

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3 Important Facts About Dental Implant Recovery Process in Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Planning to opt for a dental implant service but worried about the recovery period? While a dental implant surgery can scare you, it is something absolutely worth going for if you want to have good dental health. Also, the dental implant recovery process in Blackburn is not that long and there are no such complications patients usually encounter. The recovery time, however, is subject to vary from person to person.

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Image quality assessment of three cone beam computed tomography scanners-an analysis of the visibility of anatomical landmarks

Dental News and Technology

Eur J Orthod. 2022 Apr 2;cjac004. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjac004. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background/objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate large field of view (FoV) subjective image quality of three cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines to assess the threshold for reliable diagnostic perceptibility when lowering exposure settings.

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Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it is possible that you need a root canal. Don’t panic – we will go over each symptom and what it could mean. Keep in mind that these symptoms do not necessarily mean that you need a root canal. However, if you are experiencing multiple symptoms or they are particularly severe, then make an appointment with Mountain Aire Dentistry. .

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Thirty-Second COVID-19 Test Is in Development at University of Florida

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers at the University of Florida in collaboration with Taiwan’s National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University are developing a highly accurate COVID-19 test that provides results in 30 seconds. The test uses a special device that researchers suggest will provide results as accurate as the current gold standard, the polymerase chain reaction, or PCR test.

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Bioclear Method – A Predictable Solution for Deep Marginal Adaption and Crack/Cuspal Protection with Direct Composite Cuspal Overlays

3M

This second of the two Bioclear webinars reviews some relevant points from the 2021 Posterior Composite webinar, and addresses some more complex points relating to direct posterior composite restorations. It reviews modern compressive cavity design, and the selection of the posterior anatomic Biofit matrices. It introduces the new Evolve posterior Mylar matrices and techniques which help to enable predictable marginal adaption for deep cavities.

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The Dental Compliance Institute Publishes Free Guide “5 Ways to Survive a Ransomware Attack”

Denticle

The Dental Compliance Institute (DCI), a leading provider of compliance training and certification programs for dental professionals, recently published “5 Ways to Survive a Ransomware Attack.” This “survival guide” is the second in a series that examines crucial regulatory topics such as OSHA, HIPAA, and dental risk management. “The best way to survive a ransomware attack is to prevent one in the first place,” says DCI founder, Linda Harvey, MS, RDH.

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Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies

Best Dentist in Houston

Are you suffering from unbearable wisdom tooth pain? Unfortunately, there are many causes of wisdom tooth discomfort, and in this article we will go over them, along with some remedies that might help you along the way. We will also be addressing some commonly asked questions about wisdom teeth. If your wisdom teeth are hurting, most dentists and oral surgeons will recommend that you get your wisdom teeth removed.

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Dental Creations Ltd. Announces Perfect Touch Micro Applicator Brushes

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Perfect Touch micro applicator brushes from Dental Creations Ltd (254-772-4661; dentalcreationsltd.com ) are used for placing etchants, sealants, and bonding agents. Perfect Touch brushes are bendable in any direction to allow precise application in hard-to-reach areas. The fibers hold solutions, so there is no spilling, dripping, or waste. Featuring a lint-free brush tip, the applicators are disposable and intended for single use only, which eliminates cross-contamination risks.

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StyleItaliano – Essential Lines, improve your direct posterior restorations

3M

Dr. Carlos Fernandez Villares will talk about how to complete direct posterior restorations quickly without sacrificing quality. You will be introduced to the Essential Lines technique from StyleItaliano which works by controlling the composite as a single mass and so allowing simple line placement. Optimal indications and fields of use for new materials will discussed.

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Acquiring your dental license

ASDA Blog

Acquiring your dental license to practice can seem complicated, especially figuring out which exams you need to take. This article details initial licensure requirements and how those impact where dentists can practice. To obtain your initial dental license, there are three basic requirements. 1. Students must graduate from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-accredited dental school.

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Bone Grafting For Dental Implants – Do They Need To Be Done?

Best Dentist in Houston

Bone grafting is a medical process in which resorbed or injured bones are repaired and rebuilt using grafted bone. If you have a missing tooth or need a tooth extracted, then your dentist may have mentioned that you need a bone grafting procedure prior to dental implant placement. In regions of the jaw where bone resorption has occurred, a dental bone graft provides volume and solidity to those areas.

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Museum of Dentistry Seeks to Boost Interest in Dental Careers Among Indigenous Youth in the US

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Today, there are approximately 300 Native American dentists in the United States. The Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor would like to see more indigenous people pursue careers in the dental profession. As such, the museum has partnered with the first Native American female dentist (and only the second Native American dentist ever in the US) Jessica Rickert, DDS, to create a coloring activity featuring Rickert that will be available free of charge to

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Let’s Bond Universal

3M

In the field of aesthetic dentistry, resin cements have been widely used. According to the polymerization mechanism, they are divided into self-cure, dual-cure and light-cure resin cements. The chemical bonding of resin cement with the tooth is achieved by applying a total-etch or self-etch system, which requires a number of steps in the preparation of teeth for cementation.

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Here’s How To Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Cavity-Free, Because.

The Super Dentists

Here’s How To Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Cavity-Free, Because The Easter Bunny Is Coming. The post Here’s How To Keep Your Kid’s Teeth Cavity-Free, Because. appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?

Best Dentist in Houston

Do you have a missing tooth and are wondering about different tooth replacement options ? If yes, dental bridges might be the right choice for you. Dental bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are made of natural-looking materials, such as porcelain, which blends in with your surrounding teeth. Dental bridges are usually supported by natural teeth or implants.

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CDC Mask Order Remains in Effect and CDC Realigns Travel Health Notice System

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on close-monitoring of the COVID-19 landscape in the United States and internationally. The agency continues to monitor the spread of the Omicron variant, especially the BA.2 subvariant that now makes up more than 85% of US cases. Since early April, there have been increases in the 7-day moving average of cases in the US.

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Easter Break

The Dental Elf

The Dental Elves are taking a break over the Easter holiday period and will be back on the 25th April. The post Easter Break appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dentsply Sirona’s digital solutions powered by Google Cloud

Denticle

As dentistry continues to embrace a totally digital future, the profession is going to need more online accessibility to move all of this digital data around. Providing patients the best possible outcomes will depend on good information management strategies. I'm excited to see this announcement from Dentsply Sirona as working with a digital leader like Google shows their commitment to helping to bring about easier data migration strategies.

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Front Dental Bridges – A Comprehensive Guide

Best Dentist in Houston

A dental bridge is a fixed dental device used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between two healthy teeth. The procedure involves placing crowns on the two abutment teeth (the supporting teeth on either side of the gap) with a pontic (false or artificial tooth) in between. Dental bridges are usually made from porcelain, metal, or a combination of both and are an effective way to restore your look and smile.

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Hemophilia A Diagnosed After Excessive Bleeding Related to Oral Surgery

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Two men in China ended up receiving a diagnosis of hemophilia A after experiencing heavy bleeding post-oral surgery. Published in BMC Oral Health , the two case reports detail how both patients presented with normal preoperative blood clotting tests, but who then had uncontrollable bleeding following completion of oral surgery. Mild hemophilia A can be missed by traditional blood clotting tests and may cause severe health consequences if not treated properly.

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Do it right the first time – every time!

3M

The post Do it right the first time – every time! appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.