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Techniques for Extraction Socket Regeneration for Alveolar Ridge Preservation

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Feb 1;23 Abstract Background: Alveolar bone undergoes volumetric changes after extraction due to physiologic bone remodeling. The amount of alveolar bone available during prosthodontic treatment can affect the esthetic outcome of the treatment and make implant placement challenging. Socket preservation techniques are advocated postextraction to maintain the bone's vertical and horizontal alveolar bone dimensions and prevent its atrophy.

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Penn Dental Medicine Partners With Woods Services to Care for Individuals With Disabilities

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Expanding its outreach within the community, Penn Dental Medicine announces a new partnership with Woods Services to provide dental treatment for Woods’ patients and residents. Woods is a Pennsylvania- and New Jersey-based nonprofit that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Woods’ existing dental care center within its Langhorne, Pennsylvania, campus will undergo extensive renovations and reopen later this summer as Penn Denta

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Dental Product Shopper evaluation: Patterson Disposable Diamond Burs

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 41 Second. Rated as a Dental Product Shopper ‘Best Product,’ the Patterson Disposable Diamond burs are a “durable single-use diamond bur that maintains its cutting efficiency throughout a restorative procedure.” Rating the burs as a 4.9 out of 5 for durability, the review focused on the strength of the burs, as well as the efficiency and speed of substrate removal.

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Full-mouth scaling or full-mouth disinfection (within 24 hours) for treatment of periodontitis

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update comparing full-mouth scaling/disinfection (FMS/D) to conventional quadrant scaling for periodontitis for the treatment of periodontitis included 20 RCTs. However there is still no clear evidence that FMS/D approaches provide additional clinical benefit compared to conventional treatment. The post Full-mouth scaling or full-mouth disinfection (within 24 hours) for treatment of periodontitis appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Fluoride Facts And Myths In Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Fluoride is often referred to as a natural cavity fighter and is one of the prime ingredients used in various dental products. This includes mouthwashes, toothpaste, medical drops, tablets, and even water. But what is fluoride? This is a mineral naturally occurring in water and food. Besides finding used in dental products, it is loaded with various other benefits.

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Federal Government Rolls Out Monkeypox Response

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a nationwide vaccination strategy to combat the growing number of monkeypox cases. The plan will release nearly 300,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine—which is effective at preventing infection with monkeypox as well as smallpox—to areas with the largest outbreaks and to those who are at the highest risk for infection.

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What Every Practice Needs to Know NOW

Coaches Corner

What Every Practice Owner Needs To Do NOW! Let’s face it – too many dentists get caught up in trying to chase the next revenue generating or investment fad when the best source of financial growth is right under their nose. It’s time to grow your practice the right way, reap the rewards now, and sell for maximum profit when the time is right.

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Temporary restoration: The unsung hero

3M

The post Temporary restoration: The unsung hero appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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