Oral Health Group

APRIL 4, 2022

I was recently asked by a dentist to look into my crystal ball and tell them what I see for the future of dentistry. We know that when one is trying to predict the future, one must be prepared to … The post Are You Ready to be Creative? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental Peers

APRIL 4, 2022

I was recently asked by a dentist to look into my crystal ball and tell them what I see for the future of dentistry. We know that when one is trying to predict the future, one must be prepared to be wrong more often than they are right! Still, it is always fun to play a bit of a guessing game, so I gave it my best shot. Regardless of which of my predictions may come to pass or not, the one aspect I am quite confident in is that dentistry will reward those who are creative.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 4, 2022

Disparities were diminished, but not eliminated, after expansions in public dental coverage In Brief: Expanding eligibility for public coverage of dental care was linked to reductions in racial and ethnic disparities in use of dental services, according to a recent analysis. Despite lessened disparities, overall use of dental care remained low across racial and ethnic groups, indicating that insurance coverage is one of multiple factors that could improve access to care.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 4, 2022

While we all know that indulging in lots of sugary treats, drinking soda, and eating bread can negatively impact our health, the oral microbiome of post-menopausal women really takes a hit. New research out of the University at Buffalo investigated the subgingival plaque of more than 1,200 post-menopausal women. Scientists found that carbohydrate and sucrose consumption and glycemic load were associated with “bad” oral bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans and Leptotrichia spp , increasing th

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Best Dentist in Houston

APRIL 4, 2022

Not all wisdom teeth need to be extracted. But if you have an impacted wisdom tooth, you will likely need to have it removed. Otherwise, it may promote tooth decay, harbor diseases, damage surrounding bone, and cause many other oral health issues. If you are not sure whether to remove the wisdom teeth or keep them, you’ll want to set up an appointment with an oral surgeon.

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The Big Brush

APRIL 4, 2022

Business plans are an essential part of starting a new business — and dental practices are no exception.

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Denticle

APRIL 4, 2022

There is a quote from Shakespeare that I really like. This is modernized version of the original, but it basically says "Discretion is the better part of valor." It's a great quote because it can apply to so many of the situations we find ourselves immersed in. Basically the idea is that many times it is just better to say nothing. This is especially true in healthcare.

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