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Renowned Cosmetic Dentist Opens Second Location in Historic Philly Building

Dentistry Today

Dr. Richard Eidelson, DDS, MAGD, a nationally recognized leader in cosmetic dentistry , is thrilled to announce the opening of his second dental practice, Premier Dentist Philadelphia, located in the iconic Medical Arts Building in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia. The new office, designed with cutting-edge technology and modern aesthetics, stands ready to welcome patients seeking transformative smile rehabilitations.

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Unlock Your Dental Education Potential with The Ivoclar Academy

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Nicola Kowal, Ivoclar Education Manager In the dynamic landscape of dentistry, continuous learning is paramount for professionals striving to deliver top-tier care. Enter The Ivoclar Academy, a trailblazing hub for comprehensive dental education, seamlessly blending traditional in-person learning with cutting-edge virtual resources. Easily Register for The Ivolcar Academy Online Gone are the days of cumbersome registration processes and rigid schedules.

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Is Hydroxyapatite FDA Approved?

Ask The Dentist

A common question I get is whether hydroxyapatite is FDA approved. The short answer? No, it’s not. But let’s delve deeper into why that is and what it means for you. Traditional fluoride varnishes, often used in dental offices, have garnered FDA approval as Class II Medical Devices. However, it’s crucial to understand that this approval pertains to their use as cavity liners and tooth desensitizers, not as caries preventive agents.

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The Art of Responding to Patient Reviews and “Why” It Matters

Oral Health Group

Top-rated organizations respond in around one day – there is a direct relationship between response time and overall consumer ratings. The post The Art of Responding to Patient Reviews and “Why” It Matters appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Does One Size Really Fit All? How to Utilize Patient Engagement Channels Effectively

Planet DDS

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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Electric Toothbrush Market Soars: Technavio Predicts $2780 Mn Growth by 2027

Dentistry Today

The global electric toothbrush market size is estimated to grow by USD 2780 million from 2023 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 8.24% during the forecast period. The electric toothbrush market is surging due to rising oral health concerns and the prevalence of diseases like gingivitis and dental plaque.

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Building a Strong Dental Team: Trusting Your Gut and Learning from Mistakes with Dr. Jennifer Bell

Dentistry Gone Digital

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. Jennifer Bell Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH We are back with Dr. Jennifer Bell as we explore the challenges of building a dental team and the importance of trusting your gut. Follow along as Dr. Bell shares her experiences and the valuable lessons she has learned throughout her journey. Trusting Your Gut: The Importance of Intuition One of the biggest mistakes Dr.

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Empowering Optimal Patient Care Through Advanced Equipment and Technology

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 4 Minute, 55 Second Dentistry is living a transformative renaissance propelled by cutting-edge equipment and technology, and like it or not, clear lines between the ultra-successful – and everyone else – are being drawn. The honest question for us all is simply, which side of the line do we want to be on?

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Increasing Diagnostic Accuracy With Artificial Intelligence

Denticle

My teaching/lecturing schedule has been busy lately. It's funny how things like this come in waves. If you are a practicing dentist, like me you probably have days where it seems like almost every patient on the schedule seems to have a problem with tooth #30 or things like that. I've always wondered how the stars align to create these things. Now on to today's post.

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Professional Transition Strategies Facilitates 30 Dental Practice Transitions in Q1 2024

Dentistry Today

Professional Transition Strategies (PTS) , a company that facilitates dental practice purchases and mergers & acquisitions, is ecstatic to report it facilitated 30 practice transitions for dental entrepreneurs around the country in Q1 2024. Professional Transition Strategies As the trusted authority in practice transitions, we are pleased to present the following achievements from the past quarter: 30 Successful Transactions: PTS facilitated 30 dental practice transitions, amounting to an en

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Q&A with Dr. Hess: Patients Who Have More Pain After Wearing a B-Splint

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Question: What can I do with a patient who has more pain after wearing a B-Splint? Answer: The first thing is, take it out. You knew that already. The point is – the pain got worse. Now I don’t know exactly what pain that person had to start with (because that information wasn’t provided with this question) – was it joint pain or muscle pain?

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Simplified Classification System for Periodontally Involved Mandibular Furcations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Numerous authors have proposed furcation classification systems of various complexities. 1-3 We use the following simplified classification system for periodontally involved mandibular furcations, as it offers the advantage of direct applicability with regard to predictable treatment options: Horizontal furcation involvement Class I: Entrance into the furcation proceeds less than half of the horizontal dimension of the tooth (Figure 1).

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Shine a Light on Oral Cancer: Know the Risks & Treatment

Gilreath Dental

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about this serious health concern. Your trusted dentists Marietta, GA prioritize your oral health and well-being. This month, we want to empower you with knowledge about oral cancer, its risks, and treatment options. Understanding Oral Cancer Oral cancer is a general term for… The post Shine a Light on Oral Cancer: Know the Risks & Treatment appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry Marietta.

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CDOCS Welcomes Dr. Dan Butterman as New Faculty Chair, Setting Course for Advanced Innovation in Digital Dentistry Education

Denticle

Scottsdale, AZ (April 16, 2024) — CDOCS, the world’s largest community of digital dentists and the leading provider of digital dentistry education, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Dan Butterman as its new Faculty Chair. With a distinguished career spanning three decades in the dental field, Dr. Butterman brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and vision to his new role at CDOCS, where he has already been serving as an esteemed member of the Resident Faculty since 2019.

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Glidewell Unveils New Glidewell HT Implant System

Dentistry Today

Glidewell recently announced a rebrand of its flagship Hahn Tapered Implant System, now known as the Glidewell HT Implant System. Developed in partnership with renowned implant pioneer Dr. Jack Hahn—creator of the NobelReplace implant—the original Hahn Tapered Implant System has been adopted by thousands of doctors due to its simplified surgical protocol, 99.2% success rate and competitive price point.

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DDS Lab Opens Third Full-Service State-of-the-Art Dental Laboratory

Dentistry Blog

TAMPA, FLORIDA – APRIL 16, 2024 – DDS Lab (DDS), one of the largest full-service dental laboratories in the world, today announced the commencement of operations out of its new state-of-the-art, full-service dental laboratory based in Grecia, Costa Rica. The 100,000-square-foot laboratory doubles the global manufacturing footprint of DDS Lab. In recent years, DDS’ unique business model has driven organizational growth outpacing the market.

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Legislation Suggested to Assert the Value of Dental Insurance Plans

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) has approved model legislation aimed at enhancing the value patients receive from dental insurance plans. Backed by the American Dental Association (ADA), this legislation introduces a dental loss ratio (DLR), ensuring transparency by disclosing the portion of premiums allocated to patient care vs executive salaries and marketing costs.

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What Type Of Doctor Treats TMJ Disorders?

Creekview Dental

Your dentist is the best person to see for relief from TMJ disorders. This is not only because of where the joint is located, but because they are highly trained to treat the things that can cause TMJ pain, such as the teeth, jaw, bite alignments, and the like. And who understands the inner workings of the mouth better than a dentist? If you want to find healing, you are going to need to get to the root cause of the TMJ pain.

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ReGen Bioactive Endo Sealer: A Revolution in Root Canal Treatment

Denticle

I recently returned from teaching a hands-on class on Low Stress Endodontics for the General Practitioner at LVI Global. I absolutely *love* endodontics and I also *love* teaching my peers. If I can help even one doctor provide better treatment, who knows how many patients that can impact? At that recent course, I introduced the doctors to a new endo sealer that I have been using for over a year with amazing results.

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Revolutionizing Dental Care: Insights into the Booming Robotic Dentistry Market

Dentistry Today

The “Robotic Dentistry Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The future of the global robotic dentistry market looks promising with opportunities in the implantology and endodontic markets. The global robotic dentistry market is expected to reach an estimated $1.1 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 16.9% from 2024 to 2030.

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The Patient Acquisition & Retention Playbook with MyAdvice

YapiApp

About this webinar Discover the art and science behind turning prospective leads into active patients. Robbie Antosy, the Director of Sales at MyAdvice provides expert guidance on data preparation, marketing strategies, and media content usage. Dive into the essential journey a patient takes from initial contact to their first visit, as well as the intricacies of patient retention and lifecycle extension.

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Dental Editors University to Commence in May

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal that reconnects practicing dental hygienists with the nation's leading educators and researchers. Dimensions is committed to the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and integrity in our mission of education supporting oral health professionals and those allied with the dental industry.

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The Speedy Smile Revolution: Same-Day Crowns

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The world of dentistry isn’t just about preserving the past—it’s also about perfecting the present and innovating for the future. At the heart of this innovation lies same-day crowns, a technology that has transformed how dental restorations are delivered. Mountain Aire Dentistry is at the forefront of this innovation, empowering patients with a revolutionary way to strengthen and enhance their smiles in mere hours.

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Dentists ask court to certify class action in lawsuit against Delta Dental

Denticle

Here's an interesting bit of news from the industry. For quite sometime this has been discontent from practicing dentists about reimbursement from Delta Dental. Over roughly the last decade, Delta Dental has been working diligently to lower he amounts it pays to dentists for procedures performed on Delta covered patients. Costs for dental offices have increased precipitously since the pandemic.

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DDS Lab Opens Third Full-Service State-of-the-Art Dental Laboratory

Dentistry Today

DDS Lab (DDS), one of the largest full-service dental laboratories in the world, today announced the commencement of operations out of its new state-of-the-art, full-service dental laboratory based in Grecia, Costa Rica. The 100,000-square-foot laboratory doubles the global manufacturing footprint of DDS Lab. In recent years, DDS’ unique business model has driven organizational growth outpacing the market.

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Signs Your Practice is Ready for Chairside Dentistry

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 13 Second How to Improve Your Practice Financials with an In-house CAD/CAM Solution In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for the success of any dental practice. The integration of innovative technologies is a strategic move that not only enhances the patient experience but also transforms practice efficiency.

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App Helps Oral Health Professionals Navigate Medical Emergencies

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Checklists, initially adopted by the United States military following a fatal plane crash, have evolved into invaluable tools across various sectors including aviation, nuclear energy, and medicine. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) Professor Emeritus Morton Rosenberg, DMD, led a team to develop the “10 Minutes Saves a Life” app.

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Plastic Surgery Marketing in 2024, Experts Provide 15 Ways to Succeed

Rosemont Review

The expert team at Rosemont Media highlights top marketing strategies to help plastic surgery practices stand out from the rest. San Diego, CA – The digital landscape is vast and ever changing, and to stand out and see success in one’s online presence, it is important to adapt and implement strong marketing strategies. Rosemont Media, a leading plastic surgery marketing agency , recognizes how a comprehensive and creative approach to digital marketing can be beneficial.

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CDOCS Welcomes Dr. Dan Butterman as New Faculty Chair

Dentistry Today

CDOCS, the world’s largest community of digital dentists and the leading provider of digital dentistry education, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Dan Butterman as its new Faculty Chair. With a distinguished career spanning three decades in the dental field, Dr. Butterman brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and vision to his new role at CDOCS, where he has already been serving as an esteemed member of the Resident Faculty since 2019.

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Supercharge Your Practice in Bermuda

Dentistry Today

Are you struggling to increase ‘big cases’ and really grow your practice? “Supercharge Your Practice with More Big Cases” is a 3-day business & marketing bootcamp for dentists, treatment coordinators, and key dental team members looking to elevate their implant and aligner practices to the next level. Change your mindset to achieve explosive growth with big implant and aligner cases this year and learn the secrets to unlocking your practice’s true potential in beautiful Ber

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SilverPlug USA Introduces Certified Sealant with Silver Zeolyte

Dentistry Today

SilverPlug USA is proud to introduce to the United States the only material in the world certified for the specific use as a sealant for the screw tunnel of any type of dental implant. Developed in Switzerland, SilverPlug contains Silver Zeolyte, a natural antibacterial that prevents the formation of biofilm and bacteria. Micro-movement of the implant abutment allows diverse bacteria to form inside the implant tunnel different from that of periodontal disease.

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VideaHealth and Henry Schein One Expand Partnership to Bring Dental AI to Hygiene Schools

Dentistry Today

VideaHealth , the leading dental AI software company, and Henry Schein One, a leader in dental software, today announced an expanded partnership to bring AI to the dental education market through Henry Schein One’s cloud-based academic software, Ascend Academic. Detect AI, powered and manufactured by VideaHealth, is now available to Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, and Ascend Academic customers.

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MB2 Dental Enters 41st State, Announcing Partnership With Vermont Endodontic Practice

Dentistry Today

MB2 Dental, the first-ever and fastest-growing dental partnership organization, announced it has partnered with its first affiliated practice in the state of Vermont. This marks the 41st state in which MB2 Dental operates. The new partnership is with Montshire Endodontics, owned and operated by Dr. Timothy Meyers, Dr. Mikilena Hall, and Dr. Joshua Gailey.

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ABOMS Highlights the Role of Specialized Surgeons in Head and Neck Cancer Care

Dentistry Today

The Executive Board and Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) recognize Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April. Many ABOMS Diplomates are experts in head and neck cancer, which account for about 4 percent of cancer cases in the United States. They see this month as an opportunity to educate the public. The Executive Board and Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) recognize Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in Apr

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Inverness Graham Announces Sale of Vista Apex

Dentistry Today

Inverness Graham (“IGI”), a Philadelphia-based buyout firm that acquires innovative companies where technology is transforming traditional industry, is pleased to announce the sale of Vista Apex. Headquartered in Racine, WI, Vista Apex is a leading manufacturer of advanced dental consumables for endodontic, restorative, and periodontic dentistry. Inverness Graham established the Vista Apex platform in June 2018 through the acquisition of Vista Dental, a leader in endodontic consumables, and expa

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Standard Dental Labs Sets Sights on Expansion Following Strong FYE 2023 Performance

Dentistry Today

Costas, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CSSI) (“CSSI” or “the company”), operating as Standard Dental Labs Inc. (SDL), a renowned name in the dental industry, is pleased to announce the filing of its annual report for the fiscal year ending 2023 on April 10th, 2024. This milestone represents the company’s second annual report reporting revenue and its first full fiscal year of revenue since its inception nearly 25 years ago in 1998.

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Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic Celebrates One Year of Service and Impact Thanks to CITGO

Dentistry Today

CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is proud to continue its long-time community partnership with Mission of Mercy, celebrating one year of service for the organization’s CITGO Dental Clinic. With a $50,000 donation from CITGO last year, the organization was able to expand its no-cost medical care to the uninsured and under-insured in our community.

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