Dentistry Today

MARCH 6, 2024

medmix has won a major victory in the German patent infringement litigation against the Kettenbach/Xinial dental mixing system. The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court (OLG Düsseldorf) announced on February 1, 2024, in an appeal judgment, that the Kettenbach/Xinial dental mixing system infringes the German part of medmix’s European Patent EP2485852B1 (docket no.: I-15 U 17/23).

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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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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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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 5, 2024

Dallas, TX; March 2, 2024 – The Denobi Awards, an industry-wide dental awards program celebrating outstanding individuals and dental teams, held its fourth annual red-carpet gala today and named 10 individuals and two dental teams as recipients. The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused on honoring “unsung heroes” from all roles in dentistry – those who’ve made outstanding contributions to the world-wide dental industry.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 4, 2024

This post presents five recommendations. Implementing any or all of these suggestions will enhance your practice performance and increase your production. Work towards creating Five-Star Customer Service in your practice. Nothing impresses patients like a practice that exceeds others. In this case, by “others,” I do not mean only other dental practices.

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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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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 8, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Learn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com If we have a symptomatic TMD patient and are trying to figure out, can we make this patient better or comfortable? How can we stabilize the joints? Go Back to the Complete Examination What does the examination tell you and what do we think is going on?

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 5, 2024

Sonendo, Inc. (OTCQX: SONX) (“Sonendo” or the “Company”), a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave System, announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement for the sale of its Software Segment assets comprised of TDO Software, to Valsoft Corporation Inc. (“Valsoft”), a Quebec company based in Montreal specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses.

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Dental Peers

MARCH 4, 2024

One of the hardest aspects of being the CEO of your practice is holding your team accountable when their performance is not measuring up. Let’s face it, most dentists try to be people pleasers. They want their patients to be happy. They want their team to be happy. Conversations about poor performance can be hard. They can be very emotional and lead to one thing we never like to see in a dental office – unhappy faces!

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 6, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP When patients come to your office, they know who they think you are. They assume you not only have an undergrad degree but continued your education for another four years and graduated from an accredited dental school. You might have even continued further to a GPR or residency program. You have a thorough understanding of oral health and all the factors that impact it.

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Oral Health Group

MARCH 4, 2024

One of the hardest aspects of being the CEO of your practice is holding your team accountable when their performance is not measuring up. Let’s The post The Hard Conversations Around Accountability: (Spoiler) They Do NOT Have to be as Hard as You Think! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 8, 2024

The MDS Foundation , the charitable arm of the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) , recently awarded more than $100,000 in grants to seven organizations serving the oral health needs of Massachusetts residents. “Each year, the Foundation provides grants to champion oral health initiatives throughout the Commonwealth. This year, we are especially proud of the MDS Foundation’s work in providing care to diverse communities across the state,” shared MDS Foundation Chair Robert Lewando, DDS.

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 4, 2024

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Volume 131, ISSUE 3 , P500-507, March 2024 Abstract Statement of problem Infiltrated resin has been widely used as a minimally invasive approach to masking white spot lesions and reinforcing demineralized enamel. Recent evidence confirms its satisfactory effect in the short term, but studies focusing on its long-term performance are lacking.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 4, 2024

By: Dr. Savannah Craig In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is looking for one-stop shopping and dental patients are no exception. One of the reasons I chose to pursue a residency program after dental school, was to have a wider breadth of treatments that I felt comfortable offering my patients. Patients like being able to receive as much treatment as possible in the same office and I am proud to be able to offer a lot of treatment to my patients.

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Planet DDS

MARCH 6, 2024

There are many reasons why people hesitate to find a new dental practice. Often, the reason is that they don’t know who to go to or who to trust. But often, they just feel that it is a hassle. Calling the new dental office to schedule the first appointment can take too much time. Then, there are the endless forms, consent agreements, and insurance information to fill out.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 4, 2024

Productive Dentist Academy (PDA), the nation’s leading dental consulting and marketing firm, is excited to announce its collaboration with Financially Led (formerly Cash Flow Coach USA), a pioneer in personal finance optimization. This collaboration aims to elevate the financial success of dental professionals, which aligns with PDA’s mission to empower dentists to build Investment Grade Practices while enjoying a fulfilling life.

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 7, 2024

BMC Oral Health volume 24 , Article number: 276 ( 2024 Abstract Background There is a blooming trend in the application of robotic surgery in oral and maxillofacial care, and different studies had evaluated the quality of life (QoL) outcomes among patients who underwent robotic surgery in the oral and maxillofacial region. However, empirical evidence on the QoL outcomes from these procedures is yet to be mapped.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 7, 2024

The American Dental Association (ADA) has invested in two innovative companies, Oral Genome and Overjet, which offer cutting-edge technologies to support oral health professionals in diagnosis and patient care. Oral Genome developed a saliva test that detects biomarkers related to caries and periodontitis, providing instant results through a mobile app, while Overjet’s artificial intelligence platform enables real-time detection of dental caries and bone loss from radiographs.

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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 4, 2024

Dr. John West will be leading a FREE CE webinar on March 27 at 1 PM (EST) that expands on the topic of the recently published January/February 2024 cover article of Dentistry Today: “Seeing Endodontics Through a New Lens: Fueling Innovation to See Dentistry’s Darkest Side.” In this FREE CE WEBINAR, the esteemed Dr. John West will describe new and exciting endodontic technologies in combination with tools from the past and how these are used today in his everyday practice.

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My Social Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

The Rise of Text-To-Video AI Spend any time online these days, and you’re sure to encounter articles, think pieces, video essays, and forums discussing the meteoric advancement of AI. Touted as an innovative, futuristic miracle by some and a harbinger of disaster by others, the only thing evolving faster than the discourse surrounding AI is the technology itself.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 6, 2024

Implant therapy is considered an integral part of dental treatment for many patients. Since the introduction of implant therapy almost 30 years ago, the field has changed significantly. One change that reshaped the clinical approach to implant treatment planning and therapy was the introduction of digital technologies and workflows. Due to their advantages in accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and executing implant procedures, digital technologies are becoming more widely utilized.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

MARCH 8, 2024

Regular dental checkups are essential for maintaining overall oral health. Here’s why you should see your dentist at least every six months for a dental checkup! Why is a Dental Checkup Important? Dental checkups serve as a preventive measure to catch potential issues early, address any ongoing dental concerns, and ensure your teeth and gums are in good health.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 8, 2024

MouthWatch, LLC, a leader in innovative intraoral imaging and teledentistry solutions, will showcase its intraoral cameras and teledentistry software at booth #418 during the upcoming American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Conference in New Orleans. During the conference, MouthWatch Founder and CEO Brant Herman will deliver a presentation titled, “Unlimited Opportunities Unveiled by Teledentistry.

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Denton Dental Center

MARCH 7, 2024

Dentures are capable of incredible things. For people missing most of their teeth, they’ll be able to give you a smile you can take real pride in, and that you’ll be happy to show off to others. This boost to your self-esteem is absolutely invaluable. However, as well as modern dentures tend to fit, there are some things that people still have trouble eating while wearing them.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 8, 2024

California community colleges are addressing the basic needs of their students, including access to dental care. The administration of Antelope Valley College in Lancaster sees oral health as key to student success. As such, every semester, the school offers all of its students, regardless of immigration status or whether they are insured, a voucher for dental care that can be used at a nearby dental clinic.

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Perio Perio

MARCH 8, 2024

Have a full arch of missing teeth that is making it hard to live life normally? Luckily, when people go to a skilled and trusted periodontist in Leesburg, VA , they can get those missing teeth replaced with All-On-4® dental implants. The periodontist will recommend people replacing their full arch of missing teeth with All-On-4® dental implants for numerous reasons.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Surgically Clean Air (SCA), a leading provider of premium air purification solutions since 2010 for medical professionals, educational institutions, and businesses, recently announced that an investment group led by Tampa-based entrepreneur Dr. Nicholas M. Kavouklis, DMD, known as “Dr. Nick,” has acquired all of the outstanding stock of SCA and the international assets and trademarks of Ecoair Partnership, an affiliate of SCA.

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Polkadot Dental

MARCH 8, 2024

As a parent, you want to make sure your child is healthy and happy. One important aspect of their health is their dental care. But when should you start taking your child to the dentist? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children should have their first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth erupting.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 5, 2024

Researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry conducted a study involving more than 4,000 elementary school students over 4 years that compared silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to traditional dental sealants. The results, published in JAMA Pediatrics , showed that SDF was as effective as sealants in preventing tooth decay. SDF, originally approved for treating dentinal hypersensitivity, is applied to teeth surfaces, effectively killing caries-causing bacteria and remineralizing tee

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Creekview Dental

MARCH 8, 2024

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge that attaches your lower jaw to your skull. It allows you to move your jaw up and down and side to side so that you may speak, laugh, chew, or yawn. In other words, it gets used a lot. For one reason or another, some individuals experience aches and pains with this joint that can be disruptive to everyday tasks and activities.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Benevis , a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 3 through March 9, 2024. In honor of the company’s dental assistants and all of those working in the field who provide quality dental care and support for patients’ oral health needs, Benevis is hosting a week-long celebration of activities across the 13 states, the District of Columbia, and the 120 commu

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Denticle

MARCH 7, 2024

medmix Switzerland Ltd. continues to enforce its rights as Kettenbach/Xinial is legally prevented from manufacturing or offering its infringing mixing system for sale in Germany, as well as to recall and destroy its infringing mixing system German Injunction – Enforceable Now Baar, Switzerland (March 6, 2024) – medmix has won a major victory in the German patent infringement litigation against the Kettenbach/Xinial dental mixing system.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 4, 2024

Tennessee lawmakers have taken steps to improve access to dental care in the state with two bills: Senate Bill 2075 and SB 677. SB 2075 aims to broaden dental care access by allowing a dentist to supervise up to five dental hygienists, up from three. This law only applies to public-health settings, not private practice. The bill’s sponsors suggest the increase in the number of dental hygienists who can work under a dentist will expand the total number of dental providers.

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Healthy Smiles

MARCH 6, 2024

Let’s face it: going to the dentist isn’t always on the top of anyone’s to-do list. For some, dental anxiety can even turn into a dreaded experience. But what if there was a way to alleviate that stress and ensure a calm, comfortable visit? Enter sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry offers various levels of medication to help you relax during your dental procedure.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Today is International Women’s Day. Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, actively advocates for a greater focus on women’s equality, representation, and inclusion in the dental industry. The company also reaffirms its commitment to work towards more diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.

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Planet DDS

MARCH 6, 2024

This article was written by Planet DDS staff and originally published on Group Dentistry Now. Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is all about getting paid for the services your dental practices provide. Historically, it’s been labor intensive, and there’s room for human error at just about every stage. Here is how sophisticated, cloud-based practice management systems are incorporating automation, workflow tools, reporting, and analytics to help DSOs improve their RCM processes and increase collecti

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