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Why Dentists Should Consider an Individual Pension Plan (IPP)

Oral Health Group

From greater savings to protection, an IPP offers more for Canada’s high-income professionals Most people are familiar with an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). While an RRSP is ideal for many, an IPP offers unique advantages for dentists. The IPP … The post Why Dentists Should Consider an Individual Pension Plan (IPP) appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Infection Control: How NOT to Get Sued … and a Whole Lot More

Dentistry Gone Digital

The last time patients cared this much about our infection control procedures was the early 1980s when the news of HIV went mainstream. COVID-19 translation? Your patients really care right now! So if you’re anything like me, and you want your practice to be on its A+ game, answer these three simple questions. .

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A systematic review of population-based gingival health studies among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Dental News and Technology

The Saudi Dental Journal Available online 14 March 2021 Abstract The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is close to 1% in the United States of America and other countries. Special attention should be given to oral health in individuals with ASD as they are often affected by oral diseases. However, gingival health in children with ASD and adolescents is controversial in terms of the severity of disease and number of people affected.

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How specialties receive ADA recognition

ASDA Blog

The ADA started with seven recognized specialties and has only added five specialties in the past 160 years. Three of the specialties, dental anesthesiology, oral medicine and orofacial pain, were recognized in the last three years. Ever wonder why more specialties aren’t recognized? Why it took so long for these specialties to receive recognition? What recognition means for a dental specialty and dentistry as a whole?

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Keep the Operating Costs of Your Private Dental Practice Healthy

Planet DDS

“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.”. Benjamin Franklin’s wisdom has bold application for how you monitor the operating costs for your private dental practice. Overhead expenses can force you, on occasion, to run a “tight ship.” And yet doing so can have an impact on employee salaries, benefits, investments in marketing, facility, and technology upgrades, and more.

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Is Your Child Susceptible to Cavities?

Gilreath Dental

Did you know that tooth decay is the primary reason for missed school days in the United States? While cavities can develop on teeth at any stage of life, children are most susceptible. It is important to realize that cavities on baby teeth demand treatment just like they do on adult teeth. Untreated decay on… The post Is Your Child Susceptible to Cavities?

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More Good News on the COVID-19 Vaccine Front

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are highly effective at preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. The CDC has found that both vaccinations offer 90% efficacy 2 weeks after the second shot is given, and 80% efficacy 2 weeks after the first shot is given.

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CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Will Battle Inequity in Healthcare

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On March 29, a new national nonprofit organization, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health , launched with a commitment to creating a health system that is more accessible, equitable, and connected. This national nonprofit will serve as a national champion of oral health transformation, because good overall health depends on good oral health. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health will amplify and expand the programming, resources, and strengths of past organizations — including the DentaQuest Partne

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Dental care tips you need to know

Perfect White Smile

Everyone knows that maintain a healthy smile includes three main components, including brushing the teeth, flossing the smile, and visiting the dentist regularly for cleanings and examinations. But do you know WHY this is important? Do you know that preventative care can set the foundation for a healthier smile—and body—for life? Dr. David Frey and his team in Beverly Hills, California can educate patients in the area learn about the importance of good oral health care habits.

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Foods That Will Keep Your Teeth White

Denton Dental Center

Heavy stains and stubborn discoloration can take a serious toll on your self-confidence. So, it makes sense that after undergoing a professional teeth whitening treatment you want to maintain your bright, beautiful results for as long as possible! While implementing a solid oral hygiene routine and avoiding poor dental habits, like smoking, is important, so is eating the right foods.

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Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now

Jeannie Chung DDS

If you've suddenly noticed your smile looking more “toothy,” you may have a problem with your gums. They may have lost their normal attachment to your tooth and begun to shrink back — or recede. Millions of people have some form of gum recession. The most common cause is periodontal (gum) disease, but it's not the only one. You may be more susceptible to gum recession because of heredity — you have thin gum tissues passed down to you from your parents.

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Clinical Case: Lower Molar Crown Replacement

3M

The post Clinical Case: Lower Molar Crown Replacement appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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