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Dental Assistant Requirements in California

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in California to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in California.

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Artificial intelligence system for training diagnosis and differentiation with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and similar pathologies

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations (2022)Cite this article Abstract Objectives Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a difficult-to-diagnose developmental disorder of the teeth, mainly in children and adolescents. Due to the young age of the patients, problems typically occur with the diagnosis of MIH. The aim of the present technical note was to investigate whether a successful application of a neural network for diagnosis of MIH and other different pathologies in dentistry is still feasible.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Colorado

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Colorado to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Colorado.

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Dentsply Sirona Extends Its Digital Universe with Primescan Connect

Dental News and Technology

Dentsply Sirona launches new digital dentistry solutions at DS World 2022 in Las Vegas that enable long-term practice growth by increasing efficiency, introducing new procedures and treatment workflows, and improving patient outcomes. Superior intraoral scanner Primescan now available as laptop-based solution, Primescan Connect – an easy starting point in digital dentistry.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Connecticut

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Connecticut to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Connecticut.

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5 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do you suffer from bad breath? Are you embarrassed to speak up in meetings or social situations because of it? If so, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Bad breath is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor oral hygiene, diet, and even certain medical conditions. In this blog post, we will discuss five ways to get rid of bad breath and improve your oral health!

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Delaware

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Delaware to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Delaware.

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What to Expect While Recovering from All-on-4 Surgery

Friendswood Dental Blog

Thanks to All-on-4 , your dentist can replace all of your teeth at once with a minimal number of implant posts. Placing implants does involve surgery, but fortunately, the healing process won’t be nearly as uncomfortable as you might think. That said, being prepared can help ensure that All-on-4 recovery goes smoothly so that you’re ultimately able to enjoy your new smile.

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Canada Implements Dental Benefit to Help Citizens Deal With Rising Inflation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Canadian government announced it will provide tax-free funds to families earning $90,000 or less to help them pay for dental care for minor dependents under the age of 12. The 2-year program will begin October 1, 2022. The dental benefit is part of a larger relief plan that includes housing assistance and tax credits designed to help Canadians manage rising costs due to inflation.

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Five Reasons Patients Don’t Get Scaling and Root Planing

Coaches Corner

Do you have a supercharged perio therapy department, or a glorified “cleaning lady” doing bloody prophys? If you’re like most dental practices, unfortunately it’s the latter. On this week’s podcast we give five reasons why, and simple solutions to get your patients healthy and increase practice revenues. The theme continues on the mystery shopper calls, and the results were pretty dismal.

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How did the ancient Romans whiten their teeth?

3M

The post How did the ancient Romans whiten their teeth? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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How To Find, Hire, and KEEP the Best Dental Team

Coaches Corner

How To Find, Hire, and KEEP the Best Dental Team. One of the biggest issues facing practice owners today is finding top-notch team members. No doubt about it – the great resignation is real! In many areas staff compensation has reached record heights, and dentists are even paying bonuses just to get someone to sign on! Others report that they walk on eggshells, fearful of upsetting even a mediocre team member as there are simply no replacements in sight.

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Clinical Case: First molar failing restoration

3M

The post Clinical Case: First molar failing restoration appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Innovative Patented Appliances Allow Oral Care for NIV Patients without Mask Removal

Dental News and Technology

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReddyPort, a NIV-focused medical technology company, announced today that US Patent No 11,324,910 has been issued by the US Patent Office covering Positive Pressure Ventilation Appliance Modules and Related Systems and Methods. ReddyPortÃ’ products promote NIV success by empowering clinicians with efficient access to provide standardized oral care without removing the mask or loss of therapeutic pressures.

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Effects of fixed retainers on gingival recession - a 10-year retrospective study

Dental News and Technology

Acta Odontol Scand. 2022 Sep 6;1-5. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2022.2118164. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: The aetiology of gingival recessions is not fully understood, and no evidence has yet emerged of a single predisposing factor that instigates this apical shift of the gingival margin. Nonetheless, both fixed retainers and orthodontic treatment have been cited as potential risk factors.

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