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Dental technology success story: From zero patients to full capacity in two years

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. As part of his investigations into the profession, Dr. Ali met other Somali dental students. For example, I did a lot of extractions and surgery for patients because there’s not a lot of dental care in rural Minnesota.

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Navigating Your New Dental Technology Investment

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. With the right approach, advice and assistance, expanding your practice with intelligent technology choices might be less painful than you think. Do you aspire to the surgical standard of care afforded by a dental laser? Dental Economics.

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Invest in Dental Technology with an Eye on the Future

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. For decades, dentists faced two barriers to implementing state-of-the-art technologies: purchase cost and team training. Technology played a key role in achieving his goals. Share. Tweet. Share.

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Using AI in dental technology: WebCeph

ASDA Blog

The technology we use in the dental field is evolving and changing every day. One such technology is WebCeph, an online-based orthodontic diagnostic platform for dental clinicians. technology.

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How many plaster type classes does dental technology distinguish?

3M

The post How many plaster type classes does dental technology distinguish? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog. EMEA (ONLY) Why Science Matters Brain Of The Week

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How AI is Transforming Dental Technology in 2023

Planet DDS

New advancements in dental imaging and AI have improved the accuracy and speed of diagnoses, streamlined treatment planning, and enhanced overall patient care. The global dental AI market is expected to reach 36 billion by 2026 making it a smart investment for dental practices today.

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Starting Out On The Next Level

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 4 Minute, 51 Second Sometimes a “problem” is really a chance to think big. In one practice, this led to including CAD/CAM technology from the start. CAD/CAM Dental Equipment Dental Technology dental equipment dental technology

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The Key To Confident Diagnoses And Improved Case Acceptance

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 4 Minute, 22 Second All content provided by DEXIS The challenge: If I could see more, I could treat more. Dental Equipment Dental Technology dental equipment dental technology

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PLUMBED VERSUS PORTABLE NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN SEDATION: WHICH IS BEST?

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Want to offer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to your dental patients? For many dental professionals, the question comes down to which solution makes the most sense. Plumbed systems cost a dental practice around $2 per hour at typical dosages.

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Anatomage Spins Out its 3D Dental Technology Business As Osteoid

Denticle

Now, as it continues to evolve, the company is creating a 3D Dental Division that is is calling Osteoid. Here are the details: Anatomage, a market leader in medical visualization technology, announced that the company has spun out its 3D dental business as a wholly owned subsidiary called Osteoid. With the dental imaging market projected to grow to $4.1 For more information on Osteoid’s family of 3D dental imaging solutions visit www.osteoidinc.com.

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3D printing: Added services, higher productivity, increased patient satisfaction

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. The latest 3D printing technologies allow for seamless integration with digital dentistry workflows to create more opportunities to produce implants, orthodontics and restorations. Read Time: 3 Minute, 31 Second.

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3D printing: The future of digital dentistry

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Technologies such as CAD/CAM and intraoral scanners have revolutionized the way clinicians treat patients and can streamline processes, improve treatment outcomes and increase production. Read Time: 4 Minute, 7 Second.

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Zirconia crowns preparation guidelines

Dentistry Blog

Since its emergence into the dental arena, Zirconia has increasingly become the material of choice for clinicians who wish to provide their patients with the most technologically advanced metal-free restorations. Dental Technology Tips & Tricks Zirconia

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3 Reasons To Explore Tech-Savvy Cavity Prep

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 44 Second When it comes to run-of-the-mill procedures performed in offices across the world, it can be easy to stick to what you know. Dental Equipment Dental Technology dental equipment dental technology

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3D printing in dentistry: Resins and applications

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. From nightguards and bonding trays to permanent crowns and denture teeth, 3D printers today are changing the way dental practices deliver care by making essential items accessible, affordable, and, most especially, on the spot.

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Benefits of guided implant placement

Implantation Dental Center

Guided implant placement is a technique used by dental professionals to plan and place dental implants using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. … Benefits of guided implant placement Read More » The post Benefits of guided implant placement appeared first on Implantation Dental Center. All On 4 All On Four Dental Technology Digital Dentistry

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NIGHT GUARD MATERIAL & SAFETY: Acrylic, BPA, and Phthalates

Dentistry Blog

Chronic teeth grinding and clenching is a problem for many dental patients and is well known for causing significant damage to teeth. However, it can be treated by providing patients with a custom-made dental night guard. Dental Technology Tips & Tricks

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IMPLANT RETAINED VERSUS IMPLANT SUPPORTED DENTURES

Dentistry Blog

Because of this, using dental implants to retain or support ill-fitting dentures is becoming increasingly popular. Dental Technology Tips & Tricks Dental ImplantsEdentulous patients frequently find conventional dentures uncomfortable and unsatisfactory.

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5 signs you should use zirconia dental crowns instead of PFM

Dentistry Blog

Dental Technology ZirconiaToday’s patients request zirconia and porcelain crowns over metal-based crowns because both zirconia and porcelain restorations provide strength and natural aesthetics.

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Single-Visit Dentistry: There’s No Time To Waste

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 30 Second Dental teams have faced many challenges over the past several years – in particular, how to care for patients and keep their office doors open amid a global pandemic.

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Pros and cons of same-day dental implants

Dentistry Blog

Dental implants often provide a suitable solution. Many dentists offer same-day dental implants using advanced techniques to place and, almost immediately, load the implants. Dental Technology Tips & Tricks Dental Implants

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ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS: Advantages and Disadvantages

Dentistry Blog

Clinicians who wish to provide patients with aesthetic dental restorations often choose zirconia crowns. Dental Technology Tips & Tricks Zirconia

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Integrating CAD/CAM dentistry into your practice with advanced materials

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. In the early days of CAD/CAM dentistry, there weren’t many material choices, limiting what clinicians could do with the technology. The technology just keeps getting better, further expanding the single-visit possibilities.

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Too Noisy? Try This Vacuum and Compressor Duo

Off the Cusp

Particularly in dental offices, noise can even provoke anxiety in certain patients, such as the very young or elderly. Just ask Emily Svetanoff, DMD, who owns Restoration Dental Studio in Valparaiso, IN.

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Green dentistry: 3 high-tech solutions for a sustainable practice

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. With Earth Day coming up on April 22, we’re bringing you a series of blog posts to provide you and your team ideas for making your dental practice more sustainable. These are only a few technologies to consider on your journey to going green.

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How Modern Technology Has Changed Your Dentist Office

Oral Health Group

Times have changed and dental clinics have too. Long gone are the days when a dental office was equipped with giant needles, foot-powered dental drills and disappointing results with increased pain and discomfort for patients.

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Optimal clinical margins and digital dental scans

Dentistry Blog

Dental Technology Tips & Tricks The DDS DispatchWell-defined margins are essential for achieving well-fitting restorations. It is crucial to ensure that the margins are designed and prepared correctly.

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3D-printed model with ditched dies for anterior tooth renewal

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. As with many dental laboratories, dental practices have adopted the 3D printing process for the production of dental applications. Technology – like 3D printing – is rapidly changing the way dentists work.

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Dentsply Sirona World returns to Caesar’s Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Expand your practice with Dentsply Sirona CBCT imaging technology. Grow your practice with Dentsply Sirona CAD/CAM technology. Read Time: 3 Minute, 5 Second. Dentsply Sirona World returns to fabulous Las Vegas Sept. 15–17, 2022!

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Taking the Technology Step

Oral Health Group

The topic: technology that many experts predicted would become commonplace … The post Taking the Technology Step appeared first on Oral Health Group. Blogs Dental Technology New Technologies Practice management blog COVID-19 Practice Management

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3 Ways Technology Can Help Alleviate Anxiety in Dental Patients

Oral Health Group

Fear of visiting the dental office is a problem faced by people all over the world. In a recent worldwide survey of 18,000 people, close to 61% of respondents said that they suffer from dental anxiety and fear.

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Is technology making dental impressions better or worse? | Dispatch #4

Dentistry Blog

It’s no surprise that today’s technological revolution is changing the way our patients make decisions, including decisions regarding their oral health. The advancements in dentistry include: Dental Technology The DDS Dispatch

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LEARN HOW NERVE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ENHANCES OSSEOINTEGRATION OF IMPLANTS

Dentistry Blog

Thanks to advancements in dental technology, you and your technicians can provide quicker and more precise implant treatment to your patients. For dental implant treatment, three to sixth months is the general recovery time. Dental Technology Dental Implants

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TOOTH PREPARATION GUIDELINES FOR PFM CROWNS

Dentistry Blog

Dental Technology Tips & TricksPorcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns are among the most popular and reliable restorations because of its durability and natural esthetics.

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3D-Printed Splint Against Noctural Bruxism

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 42 Second Case study courtesy of Dentsply Sirona. Dental Office Education Dental Technology Dentsply Sirona 3D printers 3D printing case study dental education dentsply sirona education Primeprint

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The Power of Using CBCT With CAD/CAM Solutions To Elevate Implant Procedures

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. has experienced firsthand how the technology comes together to significantly improve these procedures at her practice. “I I honestly can’t imagine planning an implant without the technology. Share. Tweet. Share.

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Tech Insights: 3 Winning Technologies for Dentists During COVID-19

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. The pandemic has brought many challenges to the dental world, but along with those challenges have come huge improvements to patient care, practice workflow, patient safety and new efficiencies. CAD/CAM technology.

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Going Virtual: The Patterson Ultimate Education Experience at Dentsply Sirona World 2020

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. This year, Dentsply Sirona is bringing the Ultimate Dental Meeting online. Dr. Skramstad is a certified Advanced CEREC Trainer and has lectured internationally on technology and digital dentistry. Share. Tweet. Share.

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Dental Tech Trend: The Rising Value of Convenience

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. That is, when it comes to their time at a dental appointment, patients prioritize two concerns above all others: safety and convenience. Dental practices have always worked to maintain a safe, infection-free environment.

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DEXIS Days is here: Month-long series of free virtual educational events begins Sept. 6

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Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. DEXIS Solutions, a dental product manufacturer specializing in imaging technologies, sensors and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems, kicks off DEXIS Days on Sept. Read Time: 1 Minute, 19 Second.

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Solea All-Tissue Laser: A Key Technology for an Airway-Only Treatment Center

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. During his 20-year general dentistry career, Ryan Henrichsen, DDS, MAGD, saw hundreds of patients who were suffering from issues that had more to do with the structure of their mouths and throats than dental problems. “I

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One Dentist’s Journey from Chairside to the Stage to the Classroom

Go Ask Fred

He still speaks on how to create a high-powered dental … Continue reading → The post One Dentist’s Journey from Chairside to the Stage to the Classroom appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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The Happiest Dentist in America–Dr. Wayne Kerr

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