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Successful Sale of Wathen Road Dental Practice Facilitated by Christie & Co

Dentistry Today

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of Wathen Road Dental Practice in Surrey. Wathen Road Dental Practice is a three-surgery, predominantly private practice with circa 1,847 active patients. The business occupies a prime location in a residential area close to the high street in Dorking, Surrey. It has been owned by Neil Douglas for a number of years and was brought to market in 2023.

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Building a Successful Dental Team: Insights from Dr. William Chen

Dentistry Gone Digital

Today, Dr. William Chen, a seasoned dentist and entrepreneur, shares his insights and experiences in scaling his dental practice and building a successful dental team. Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. William Chen Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Let’s explore the challenges of building a successful dental practice and the mistakes that can occur along the way.

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Intraoral Indications of Dermal Filler Adverse Events

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION: WHAT EVERY DENTIST SHOULD KNOW Even if you don’t place dermal fillers, every dentist should be aware of filler complications that can manifest in the oral cavity. In fact, when a patient presents with unexplained intraoral tissue slough or necrosis with a recent history of dermal filler treatment, vascular compromise should be included as a differential diagnosis.

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Untangling the truth: User engagement with misinformation in toothache-related Facebook posts

Dental News and Technology

Community Dent Health. 2024 Apr 9. doi: 10.1922/CDH_00190Menezes06. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: Social media is a platform for sharing views on aspects of life, including oral health. This study aimed to characterize Facebook posts related to toothache information. Methods: Two independent investigators retrieved 500 English-language posts with the highest level of interaction using CrowdTangleTM and analyzed their facticity, motivation, author's profile, content, sentiment, and t

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A Case Study in Creating Fresh, Meaningful Content on the “Latest” Research

Oral Health Group

Research featured in Nature Aging recently noted how Artificial Intelligence was used to sift through a clinical database of more than five million patients to predict their risk of The post A Case Study in Creating Fresh, Meaningful Content on the “Latest” Research appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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How to Get Real-Time Patient Feedback for Your Medical or Dental Practice

Rosemont Review

As our experiences continue to be published and proliferated online, patient feedback has never been more critical in establishing a strong reputation for your services and your business. Reputation management for doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals in particular can be highly influential in swinging consumer choices to your favor (or detriment).

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Ten @ 10 — Guru Nanda

Dentistry Today

Discover GuruNanda, a trailblazer in oral care that combines Ayurvedic traditions with modern science for globally impactful hygiene solutions. Under the guidance of Dr. Fresh, GuruNanda merges traditional ingredients and essential oils with clinically proven vitamins, enhancing oral health effectively. Originating in Los Angeles, California, GuruNanda ensures top-notch quality from manufacturing to your home.

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Financial Mistakes Dentists Should Avoid: Insights from Dr. William Chen

Dentistry Gone Digital

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. William Chen Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Today, we continue our conversation with Dr. William Chen, exploring the realm of digital dentistry and discussing a significant financial mistake he made in his career. Dr. Chen shares valuable insights and advice for dentists, shedding light on avoiding financial pitfalls.

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Root Canal Awareness Week: When Do You Need One?

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Root Canal Awareness Week is an essential time to shed light on this procedure. Despite its critical importance to oral health, it often gets overshadowed by myths and misconceptions. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge and clarity, especially when it comes to procedures like root canals that can significantly impact your well-being.

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Formlabs Dental Announces FDA Clearance for 2 New 3D Printed Mouthguard Resins

Denticle

As we all know, he world of dentistry is constantly evolving, and 3D printing is rapidly changing how dental professionals operate. Now, comes the introduction of two new FDA-cleared resins from Formlabs, which allows for creating comfortable and effective mouthguards directly in-house. This blog post dives into the news of Dental LT Comfort Resin and Dental LT Clear Resin V2, providing a clear (pun intended) picture of the benefits they offer to both dental professionals and patients.

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eClinicalWorks Announces Integration of Sunoh.ai for Dental Clinics Nationwide

Dentistry Today

eClinicalWorks, the largest ambulatory cloud EHR and first AI-driven EHR, introduced Sunoh.ai for dental clinics—a revolutionary AI-powered technology that transforms dental workflows for faster, more efficient, and hands-free clinical documentation and patient care. The EHR-agnostic AI technology integrates seamlessly with eClinicalWorks to assist dentists and hygienists nationwide.

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FBI Warns of Credible Cybersecurity Threat to Dental Practices

Dental News and Technology

May 8, 2024 The American Dental Association (ADA) urges all dental practices to remain vigilant after it was contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with information regarding a credible threat to the practices of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Current Threat Information from the FBI On Tuesday, May 6, 2024, the FBI informed the ADA and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) of a credible cybersecurity threat to the practices of oral and maxillofacia

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Cracking the Case: Understanding Broken Provisionals

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Lee Ann Brady DMD Topic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers Provisionals play a pivotal role, not just in helping the patient adjust through to their final restorations, but they are helpful to us also – to fix our mistakes while we still can. Even though it can seem hard to face, when we find that something is wrong in the design of provisionals delivered to the patient, it’s always better to look at the positive side of t

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Considerations for Medical Residents When Buying Disability Insurance

The Big Brush

As a medical resident, you may already have disability income insurance through your employer or residency program. However, many residents and fellows find it worthwhile to consider an individual policy for comprehensive coverage. Additionally, the coverage you have now is not likely to extend beyond your current position or program.

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3 Ways CarePay+ Can Help Patients Get the Care They Need

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 20 Second The cost of dental care and loss of dental insurance are having a considerable impact on patients’ decisions about their oral care. This poses a significant financial barrier for patients to receive the care they need at the time they need it. According to a study by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in 2022, 43% of American adults claim they avoid dental care because of the cost.

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Dr. Ross Nash Full Mouth Reconstruction Course Coming to New Jersey for the First Time July 19th – 20th

Dental News and Technology

Two-Day, 16 CEU Program Hosted by the Institute of Advanced Dental Education – A Newly Authorized Nash Institute Affiliate Charlotte, NC and Colts Neck, NJ – May 10, 2024 – World renown cosmetic dentist Dr. Ross Nash will be partnering with New Jersey’s top cosmetic dentist Dr. Anthony Vocaturo to present the comprehensive two-day, program “Full Mouth Reconstruction: High-Tech, High-Touch.

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Richmond Plastic Surgeon Revamps Breast Reduction Website with New Design

Rosemont Review

Dr. Neil Zemmel announces the launch of his newly redesigned specialty website focused on breast reduction surgery. Richmond, VA — Richmond Aesthetic Surgery, a leader in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly redesigned breast reduction website. This state-of-the-art website features a more modern look with a visually appealing layout that aligns with the practice’s primary website branding, enhancing the overall patient experience. &

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Business Experts Predict Amazing Growth in the Field of Orthodontics in the Coming Years

Denticle

As I've probably mentioned before, this year I was honored to become a Candid Academy Faculty member. My good friend, Dr. David Little and I both joined in February/March time frame. I love providing orthodontic treatment and I follow that part of the industry pretty closely. Because of my fascination with all things ortho, I was excited to see a recent report on PR Newswire that stated experts are expecting the market for orthodontic services to be a record breaking $8.39 billion by 2027.

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Welcome to Harmony Dental Care, Dr. Austin Rogers!

Harmony Dental Care

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our dental team at Harmony Dental Care in Ridgeland, MS— Dr. Austin Rogers ! As a recent graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Dr. Rogers brings fresh expertise and enthusiasm to our clinic, and he is excited to continue learning under Dr. Kalil Abide. Dr. Rogers’s innovative approach and dedication to patient care fit perfectly with Harmony Dental Care’s mission to ensure every patient leaves our clinic with a healthier,

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Vyne Dental Continues to Innovate in Wake of Change Healthcare Cyber Attack

Dentistry Today

Vyne Dental, a leading provider of dental revenue technologies, claims processing, and electronic health information exchange for all-sized dental practices, emerged from the recent Change Healthcare data breach as a vital lifeline for the dental industry. The company expedited the launch of its new digital, self-service experience to onboard upwards of 10,000 new customers within three weeks, enabling them to continue serving patients with minimal cash-flow disruption.

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Unraveling the Relationship Between Dental Implants and Bone Health

Perio Perio

The modern world of dentistry has come a long way. Oral health has been revolutionized by advancements in dentistry that provide aesthetic and functional solutions, such as dental implants. When a dental implant in Sterling, VA is placed, it’s not just sitting there. It’s becoming a part of your jawbone. This process is called osseointegration.

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Veterans With PTSD Are Also at High Risk of Poor Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience poor oral health as well. Unfortunately, these veterans do not always have access to professional dental care services. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) limitations on dental coverage, governed by legislative constraints, leave many veterans without essential services. Despite well-established correlations between oral and mental health, a staggering 85% of American veterans lack dental coverage through the VA.

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Another Hacking Trick used against Healthcare Offices.

Denticle

As almost everyone now knows, you should *never* click on a file emailed to you without first making sure it is authentic. Even then there are risks, but by contacting the people or organization that supposedly sent the file, you can eliminate the majority of that risk. Generally speaking, in the chain of security, the human element is the weakest link.

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Digital Dentistry Starts with a Scan, Powered by DS Core

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 33 Second Go Digital to Grow Your Practice Digital dentistry is perfect for the innovative and forward- thinking dentist who’s looking to expand their business. Primescan, an intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona, allows you to confidently step into digital dentistry with an open and versatile approach, allowing for growth and expansion.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops New Denture Design

Dentistry Today

“I have had dentures since 2006, and I know how hard and aggravating it is to keep them fitting right. I remembered the equipment we used when I played sports and came up with this idea,” said an InventHelp inventor from Tazewell, VA. “AFFORD A DENT could eliminate the time, energy, and money expended on numerous visits to a dentist to have dentures refit.” AFFORD A DENT, patent-pending, offers users an alternative to traditional dentures.

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Using sequential applications of a novel silver diamine fluoride gel and sodium fluoride varnish to arrest severe early childhood caries lesions: A clinical trial with single group assignment

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2024 Apr 25:S0002-8177(24)00115-6. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2024.02.013. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) gel was developed to overcome the clinical limitations of liquids with children. The authors conducted a clinical trial to determine caries lesion arrest in primary teeth at 1-year follow-up when 38% SDF gel and 2.5% sodium fluoride varnish were applied sequentially at the same appointment.

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University of Missouri-Kansas City Offers a Pathway for International Dentists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry has initiated an advanced standing dental education program, offering a pathway for international dentists to practice in the United States. This program, launched in January, condenses the dental degree into 2.5 years compared to the traditional 4-year program, enabling students to graduate by May 2027.

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Medit Announces Launch of the New i900 Intraoral Scanner

Denticle

The Medit i900 The dental industry is abuzz with the release of the Medit i900, the latest intraoral scanner from the innovative company Medit. Medit has a history of disrupting the market with user-friendly and high-precision scanners at a good price point, and the i900 promises to be another game-changer. Today's blog post dives into the features of the i900 and explores how it might impact the future of digital dentistry.

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Affordable Dentures & Implants Opens in Kearny Mesa, California

Dentistry Today

The new Affordable Dentures & Implants practice in Kearny Mesa , California , located in The Shops At Spectrum, 9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 4, is now open. The practice joins the nation’s largest provider network of dental practices—supported by Affordable Care —that provide tooth replacement services. From extractions and partial dentures to full dentures and dental implants , including implant-secured dentures , Affordable Dentures & Implants in Kearny Mesa offers quality,

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Andrea Cook Consulting Partners with Gaidge 360 Consulting

Dentistry Today

Gaidge 360 Consulting, a leading provider of orthodontic practice consulting services, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Andrea Cook , a distinguished expert with over 20 years of chairside experience in clinical procedures. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in Gaidge 360 Consulting’s mission to empower orthodontic practices with innovative solutions and enhance clinical efficiency through the power of data and experience.

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Panacea Financial Announces Partnership with American Student Dental Association

Dentistry Today

Panacea Financial and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) announced that they are partnering to provide ASDA dental student members with financial services, including personal loans and checking and savings accounts designed for the needs of dental students. ASDA has 23,000 student members located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. “This partnership with the American Student Dental Association will help support dentists-in-training across the country with access to concierge-level ban

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PDS Health Named Among The Civic 50 National Honorees by Points of Light

Dentistry Today

PDS Health, a leading U.S. provider of integrated healthcare support services, proudly announces its recognition as one of The Civic 50 honorees of 2024 by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. Each year, The Civic 50 program recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the nation and has established itself as the premier recognition program for corporate citizenship, social impact, and community engagement.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: Transcend Universal Composite

Dentistry Today

Transcend universal composite is an innovative dental composite material used for direct and indirect restorations in both the anterior and posterior regions. It provides unprecedented shade matching with just one Universal Body shade due to its Resin Particle Match technology that eliminates the need for a blocker or opaquer to hide darker underlying colors.

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NiTime Clear Aligners: Transforming Orthodontics with 9-12 Hour Wear Time

Dentistry Today

OrthoFX has announced the new generation of advanced clear aligner polymer, NiTime Clear Aligners. NiTime is the first and only clear aligner system explicitly designed for shorter wear time and cleared by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k), and is now available nationwide for doctors to treat all classes of dental malocclusions. OrthoFX will showcase the new breakthrough material May 16-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center as the CDA (California Dental Association) presents The Ar

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Inspiring the Next Generation: Dr. Paul Carey Scholarship Empowers Future Medical Leaders

Dentistry Today

Dr. Paul Carey, DDS , a distinguished figure in the medical community, is proud to announce the continuation of the Dr. Paul Carey Scholarship for Medical Students, an esteemed scholarship program aimed at supporting aspiring medical professionals in their academic pursuits. With a one-time award of $1,000, this scholarship is open to undergraduate students across the nation.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Means of Flossing

Dentistry Today

“I thought there should be a way to floss between all the upper or lower teeth at the same time,” said an InventHelp inventor from Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. “So, I invented the FLOSS BITE. My design eliminates the hassle of wrapping floss around the fingers and continually unwinding it when moving from tooth to tooth.” The patent-pending invention offers a simpler method for flossing, providing an alternative to traditional floss and resulting in time and effort saving

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Align Technology to Speak at Upcoming Financial Conferences

Dentistry Today

Align Technology has announced that the company is scheduled to speak at multiple upcoming financial conferences. The presentations, as noted below, will be webcast live via the investor relations section of Align Technology’s website at [link]. An archived replay will remain on the website for approximately three months.

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