Queen of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 15, 2021
HELLO my fabulous readers. I have so many dental “tidbits” that I thought I would share these nuggets of new information (and a little review) with you. Sometimes you just need news you can use right away. Period. Skip the lengthy wordsy stuff and get to the meat of the matter. I did my best to do that for you. A few entries got away from me.
Dental News and Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Braz Dent J. 2021 Dec 6;32(5):114-128. doi: 10.1590/0103-6440202104742. eCollection 2021. Abstract The objective of this critical review of literature is to discuss relevant clinical factors associated with root fractures (RF) visualized by using a new CBCT software. RF constitutes a common occurrence and a challenge in clinical practice, in which the diagnosis becomes essential for the definition of rapid and precise decision-making.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 15, 2021
As of December 14, 2021, more than 800,000 Americans have died due to COVID-19. This is approximately the same number of Americans who die annually due to heart disease or stroke. The United States has the highest morbidity rate of any country. While comprising only 4% of the world population, the US has 15% of global COVID-19 deaths. More than 200,000 deaths occurred after COVID-19 vaccines were widely available.
Patient News
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Are your savings costing you? I recently read a promotion that stated it “costs” 7x less to retain a patient than to attract a new one. And there’s a pretty standard message for marketers and business owners that acquiring a new customer can “cost” 5x more than retaining an existing customer. Except dentistry is different. The “cost” of NOT acquiring.
Rosemont Review
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Mission Valley cosmetic dentist Landon Libby, DDS reveals a brand new responsive website design to illustrate the many state-of-the-art dental treatments available at Libby Dental. San Diego, CA — At Libby Dental, individuals in San Diego have a “one-stop” shop to address all of their dental needs — from routine evaluations and cleanings to more advanced forms of care.
The Big Brush
DECEMBER 15, 2021
No-show fees are an occasionally controversial topic in private practice dentistry. While some people are in favor of them, others feel it’s unfair to charge a fee to someone for missing an appointment.
ASDA Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Of all the trends that have defined 21st-century education, none are more obvious than the increasing incorporation of technology in the classroom. Many students now in dental school will remember the clumsy introduction of smartboards into their primary school classrooms. Educational technologies have come a long way since the early 2000s, but if one thing has been constant, it is change itself.
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