Wed.Feb 16, 2022

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Let 2022 be the year of the Infection Control Coordinator

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Infection control (IC) is vital to protect the health and well-being of both patients and staff in any successful dental practice. It should be a priority to appoint at least one infection control coordinator (ICC) responsible for the safe delivery of care. What is an Infection Control Coordinator? The CDC states that an ICC must be well-versed in infection prevention protocols and must be willing to update their knowledge continuously, becoming experts on the su

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Grow Your Practice with Dental Intelligence

Med Rank Interactive

As you go through dental school, your dreams of opening your own dental practice probably don’t include the tiny, yet crucial, details of practice management, marketing, and running a business. You envision treating patients, performing procedures, and doing what you’ve trained for over the last several years. However, owning a dental practice comes with numerous responsibilities to launch and grow your business.

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Motivating the Next Generation to Choose Dentistry as a Professional Career

Oral Health Group

Dentistry as a career choice has often been overlooked by younger generations. On the other hand, however, dentistry is one of the top 10 career options in the US, according to the 2021 US News and World Report. From financial independence, … The post Motivating the Next Generation to Choose Dentistry as a Professional Career appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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New Sesame Street episode highlights importance of children’s oral health

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 21 Second. The importance of oral hygiene and what to expect when visiting the dentist were the focus of a recent episode of Sesame Street, available in full on YouTube. In the episode, Elmo, Charlie, Julia and Alan play pretend dentist with a toy alligator to help remind Julia of what happens at the dentist.

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Vacaville Kid’s Dentistry: Why Dental Sealants Make Sense

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Children’s smiles are the adult smiles of the future, and it’s an important time to stress the importance of good dental hygiene and preventative care. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the 2022 theme is around children’s dental sealants. Our dental team is jumping on board with the theme and spreading awareness about cavity protection treatment with dental sealants in Vacaville.

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International Collaboration Launched to Investigate Long COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

More than 100 million people across the globe have reported enduring symptoms long after their SARS-CoV-2 infections have resolved. Researchers from three countries that have been greatly impacted by the pandemic are collaborating to learn more about long COVID-19. The University of Illinois Chicago, University of Derby and Sheffield Hallam University both in the United Kingdom, and Ramaiah Medical College in India are conducting 16-week trials on patients who have recovered from COVID-19 but st

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11 Facts About Gum Disease You Should Know

Modern Family Dental

Gum disease is one of the most serious and common oral conditions that often go under the radar. This may be due to the spread of misconceptions or lack of awareness of this disease. Alternatively, it could be because more renowned oral ailments such as tooth decay, cavities, and impacted molars have overshadowed it. The lack of knowledge about this disease is a serious issue, especially with your dental health on the line.