Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

J Dent Hyg. 2021 Oct;95(5):32-40. Abstract Purpose: Parental education regarding the importance of toothbrushing and how to brush children's teeth is a key factor influencing pediatric oral health and You Tube videos have become a popular source of health information. The purpose of this study was to examine the descriptive features of the 100 most frequently viewed English-language YouTube toothbrushing videos and evaluate their usefulness relative to professional guidelines.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Just as the world is looking forward to a continuing decline in COVID-19 cases and growing immunity, researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a mutation to the Delta variant that may pose a renewed threat. The AY.4.2, or Delta Plus variant now accounts for 6% of COVID-19 cases reported in the UK. British researchers are concerned that this mutation may increase transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 and reduce the efficacy of vaccines.

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North Suburban Endodontics

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; and 3) Fill any cavities. With millions of diseased teeth rescued, observing these simple steps have proven a rousing success. But as with most things, even this successful protocol isn't perfect.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A dental crown is a restoration that may be recommended when a tooth is moderate to severely damaged. These restorations are designed to restore your smile to optimum health, function, and decay, and at our practice, Dr. Robert Berry can complete your dental restoration treatment in just one day with same day dental crowns. Same day dental crowns are the perfect solution for anyone who wants their dental work done quickly without sacrificing quality.

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Denticle

OCTOBER 21, 2021

At the recently concluded Smilecon that was held October 11-13, I had a chance to meet and speak with a company that I hadn't heard of before. It's a clear aligner company called Candid. One of the things about this company that intrigued me is the way they track progress of patients' treatment. As part of the procedure, they give the patient a device that attaches to their smartphone and allows the patient to take fairly precise pictures of their teeth.

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3M

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The post What is <i>pulpitis</i>? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 21, 2021

By Valerie Yates, RDH. Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist. Shadow in a dental practice. To ensure that dental hygiene is a good fit for you, spend some time shadowing a few different offices.

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