Dentistry Today

JUNE 6, 2023

Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is introducing Jiffy Spin disks, the latest innovative product in its restorative dentistry line-up. This new shaping and finishing disk system offers dental professionals a rapid and efficient solution for high-quality restorations. Jiffy Spin disks feature precise, ultra-thin disks designed for interproximal finishing and shaping.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 6, 2023

Belly Breathing is Proper Breathing Today’s post is an interactive one. Place one hand on your chest, and the other on your belly. Close your eyes and breathe. Which hand moves? The one on your chest or the one on your belly? Are your shoulders rising up as you breathe? Are you trying to hold in your gut? (And of course, you are using your nose ???

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 6, 2023

America’s ToothFairy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to oral health care for children in underserved communities, is pleased to announce the addition of Cherie Le Penske to their esteemed board of directors. Le Penske is the founder and CEO of Armor Dental, a dental manufacturer of a proprietary line of soft retraction and non-reflective instruments for dental and medical procedures.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 6, 2023

Balanced Pharma Expands Patent Portfolio, Fills Need for Less Painful, Fast-Acting, More Reliable Dental Injections CORNELIUS, N.C. , May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted Balanced Pharma, Inc. (BPI) a second patent for its cartridge technology, which enables the long-sought ability to deliver acid-free local anesthetics in a standard dental cartridge.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 6, 2023

The Ivoclar Group, headquartered in Liechtenstein, will extend its corporate management team by appointing Alexandra H. Machnik as chief digital officer. She will drive digital transformation at the family-rooted and internationally active company with her specialist knowledge and expertise in these times of change. Contributing her expertise, Alexandra H.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JUNE 6, 2023

By: Savannah Craig Dentistry is a great career because there are so many ways to practice. There are dentists who focus on esthetics, some who prefer surgery, and others who are successful by sticking to fillings and crowns. Some offices are open long hours and weekends, other dentists only work 2 days a week. The variety of practice models can feel overwhelming for dentists seeking associate positions , but it also means that there are multiple ways to be successful in this profession.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 6, 2023

Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all, is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), who will each receive a 1-year research grant ($30,000.00 USD) to foster the development of their areas of interest in dental , oral and craniofacial research.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 6, 2023

On June 5th, onDiem announced its partnership with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), the national education and advocacy arm for hundreds of thousands of dental hygienists, in a unique effort to help provide additional tangible benefits for the dental hygienist community. Through this partnership, eligible dental hygienists will receive discounted ADHA membership, plus up to $3,000 per year in onDiem Care Benefits to help cover a wide range of health- and wellness-related costs

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 6, 2023

Dental Industry Leader and Advocate for Individuals With IDD, Cherie Le Penske Joins the Esteemed Board of Directors of America’s ToothFairy (Charlotte, NC, June 6, 2023) – America’s ToothFairy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to oral health care for children in underserved communities, is pleased to announce the addition of Cherie Le Penske to their esteemed Board of Directors.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 6, 2023

Dr. Paul sits down with Dr. Nirmala Prabhu and discusses the relationship between dentists and dental insurance industry.

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Rosemont Review

JUNE 6, 2023

As a medical professional, you probably already know social media is a great way to get your name out there and connect with prospective patients. Even if you’re not interested in becoming an “influencer,” per say, using sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to post about your practice can go a long way in building trust. As you share content like before-and-after photos, patient testimonials, and educational posts, however, it’s vital that you remember one thing: respecting patient privac

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The Dental Elf

JUNE 6, 2023

This review and network meta-analysis of seven treatments for white spot lesions (WSLs) included 36 clinical RCTs published since 2007. The findings suggest that self-assembling peptide P11-4 and resin infiltration had a positive effect on WSLs but the findings should be interpreted cautiously. The post White spot lesions – treatment options appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 6, 2023

Porphyromonas gingivalis must penetrate the host’s protective barriers in order to survive and populate. Fimbriae are one of the virulence factors that support P. gingivalis in its mission of destruction (Figure 1). FIGURE 1. Porphyromonas gingivalis structure and major virulence factors. 6,16,19,23 OMVs : Outer membrane vesicles LPS : Lipopolysaccharide HmuY/HmuR : Iron-acquiring transporters (function together with hemagglutinins and gingipains) AI-2/LuxS : Components of quorum-sensing system

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Denticle

JUNE 6, 2023

For years I've been a huge fan of Ultradent's Jiffy Polishing system. They have a wide variety of types and shapes that make polishing things incredibly easy and they work amazingly well. Now comes a word of a new addition to the Jiffy product line. Read on for the details: Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is introducing JiffyTM Spin disks, the latest innovative product in its restorative dentistry line-up.

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Coaches Corner

JUNE 6, 2023

Don’t Do THIS During Your Perio Exam! (It’s a huge mistake that most dentists and hygienists make) There is a huge mistake that most dentists and hygienists make during the perio exam, one that prevents patients from moving forward with treating their periodontal disease. Please put yourselves in the patient’s shoes (or mouth) for a minute.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 6, 2023

Colgate-Palmolive, New York, is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), who will each receive a 1-year research grant ($30,000) to foster the development of their areas of interest in dental, oral, and craniofacial research. The 2023 CARE Program recipients and their research topics are: Heidi Steinkamp, PhD, DDS, MS – The University of Iowa College of Dentistry “Impact of Stress on the Oral Microbiome of Children” Cheryl Paulo Malave, BS

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Dental Peers

JUNE 6, 2023

Congratulations! You have stepped into the world of the great CEOs and committed to delegating some tasks to your manager ( see last months blog )! Now you have to consider: WHAT tasks you will delegate HOW you will ensure you still have the information you need to make your big, CEO decisions Delegation is not about surrendering control of your business.

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