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Quick Take: Elevating Common DentalĀ  Procedures with the Solea

Dentistry Gone Digital

Labial Frenectomy 3-Weeks-Old: Immediate Post-Op Images by Jared Poplin, DMD The Solea laser elevates many common dental procedures in both hard- and soft tissue, serving as a tool that amplifies practice capabilities. Reduced trauma promotes long-term patient and parent preference, which results in loyal patients.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Cotton Product for Dental Procedures

Dentistry Today

My design would remain securely in place during dental examinations, cleanings, or various procedures.” ” The patent-pending invention provides an improved cotton product to retract the cheek or tongue from the teeth during various dental procedures. As a result, it increases comfort and efficiency.

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Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?

The Dental Elf

The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals. The post Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures?

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Which Insurance Plans Cover the Most Expensive Dental Procedures?

Dentistry Today

For the full findings of the study as well as examples of dental plans covering each procedure, see Which Dental Plans Cover the Three Most Costly Dental Procedures? Launched in 2001 by Mark Kelsey, DentalInsurance.com is the pioneer of the online dental insurance marketplaces.

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Antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures for patients at high risk of infective endocarditis - A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: Clinical use of antibiotics prophylaxis (AP) for preventing infective endocarditis (IE) after invasive dental procedures is controversial. Objectives: To determine whether there is a genuine need for AP to prevent IE in high-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures. to 0.58; P = 0.0001).

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Comparative analysis of dental procedure mix in public and private dental benefits programs

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: There is little published research on whether public and private dental benefits plans affect the types of oral health care procedures patients receive. To compare procedure mix with beneficiaries who had private dental benefits, the authors used claims data from the 2018 IBM MarketScan dental database.

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Colorado Dental Succeeds in Increasing Medicaid Reimbursement for Some Dental Procedures

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Colorado Dental Association lobbied hard to get state legislators to increase Medicaid reimbursement for dental procedures and those efforts recently came to fruition. Notably, the budget allocates more than $78 million toward substantial reimbursement rate increases for Medicaid dental providers.