Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 19, 2022

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Have you ever had a patient with a fractured tooth? Here is a case study of my experience with it. Fractured Tooth: Patient Information. 73-year-old female Healthy Extensive dental work in the past, numerous restorations, hx of trigeminal neuralgia controlled by oxcarbazepine CC: I feel I broke a tooth on the lower right, and it is very irritating to my tongue and cheek.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue. 2022 June Abstract Purpose: To analyze the clinical effect of digital impression combined with all-ceramic denture restoration on patients with dental defects. Methods: A study was conducted on 120 patients with dental defects admitted to Dongfeng Stomatological Hospital from June 2018 to June 2020. The two groups of patients were randomly divided into digital imprinting modules and silicone rubber imprinting modules using a random number table method.

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ASDA Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A little-known but admirable outreach program for dentists, hygienists and dental students is the St. Francis Mission Among The Lakota Dental Clinic in South Dakota. Situated just inside the western border of the Rosebud Indian Reservation, the clinic offers free dental care to the Lakota people. For nine years, the clinic has been serving those in high need of dental care.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently approved a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for healthcare providers to receive reimbursement for the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest dental caries lesions without the provision of restorative care such as a filling. Prior to the addition of this CPT code, only dental professionals could receive reimbursement for SDF application.

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Denticle

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a reminder to all the dentists out there who read this blog every day, you have to be vigilant and take cyber security seriously. Attacks are happening all too frequently and can be devastating. Here is the statement from hospital system CommonSpirit Health. For the full response, follow this link. We have been managing a response to a cyberattack that has impacted some of our facilities.

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