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Austin Oral Surgery Empowers Women in Dentistry through 3rd Annual Lucy Hobbs Project

Dentistry Today

In honor of women’s history month, Austin Oral Surgery hosted its third annual Lucy Hobbs Project , “Nourish, Move, Love,” March 24, at The Norris Center in Austin. Named for Lucy Hobbs Taylor – the first woman to earn a dental degree – the annual event was designed to empower and inspire all women who work in dentistry and related fields. In addition, the one-day event raised nearly $6,000 for Unbound Now Austin, a 501c3 nonprofit that is dedicated to extinguishing human trafficking and ignitin

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Dozens Of U.K. Dental Practices To Close Amid Staff Shortages

Dental News and Technology

One of the U.K.’s biggest private dental providers will close, merge or sell 85 of its branches after struggling to recruit enough dentists. This is nearly a fifth of the firm — Bupa’s — practices, and represents a significant blow to an already-struggling sector. The British Dental Association says the mass closures could leave 500,000 patients without access to care.

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During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care

Dentistry Today

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral cancer is early detection. Also, of critical importance is ensuring patients have access to safe anesthesia care when treatments including surgery are used for oral cancer. According to the American Cancer Society , approximately 54,540 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer that develops in the back of the throat) are estimated in 2023.

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Developing a Comprehensive Care Plan for Patients

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The beginning of an appointment should start with a patient assessment, which includes a patient interview. 1 The interview is used to determine if the patient has a chief complaint or any perceived changes since his or her last dental visit. The information provided by the patient can initiate the assessment of a selected area of the oral cavity. A thorough examination is still essential because early dental problems may be symptom free and clinically undetectable. 2,3 Case Study A 90-year-old

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Attend the Diagnocat Webinar on Artificial Intelligence [FREE]

Dentistry Today

Can artificial intelligence help with patient communication and case acceptance? Artificial Intelligence sees what you see… and more. The findings provided by AI imaging software are clinically-significant and a useful tool in every practice (seasoned clinicians and new associates alike). AI is a decision support system, that provides a detailed review of findings, enhanced visualization, automated cross-sectional reports, and digital models created at the touch of a button.

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The 4 Types of Keyword Matches on Google Ads

Rosemont Review

Google Ads—formerly called AdWords—can be a valuable tool for directing people’s attention to your practice and at the most opportune time: when they’re searching for the services you offer. To make your Google Ads campaigns as effective as possible, you must first understand the nature of keywords and the different match types you can assign to them.

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Easter Break

The Dental Elf

The Dental Elves will be taking a short break over Easter. Our next blog will appear on the 17th April. The post Easter Break appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Problems with Dental Bridges

Best Dentist in Houston

Dental bridges are a common dental restoration option used to replace missing teeth. While they can be effective, there are some potential problems that can arise: Decay: The teeth adjacent to the bridge may be susceptible to decay if oral hygiene is not maintained properly, as they are connected to the bridge and can be difficult to clean properly.

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A Classification System of tooth colour restoration

Gilreath Dental

Introduction Welcome to the world of tooth colour restoration! In today’s modern age, where beauty and aesthetics are highly valued, having a perfect set of pearly whites is no longer just a dream. With numerous restorative options available, dental professionals can now offer their patients a complete smile makeover. However, it’s important to understand that… The post A Classification System of tooth colour restoration appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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My Molar Broke in Half

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A broken molar (especially one that broke in half) can be painful and may require immediate attention from a dentist. Here are a few steps you can take as home remedies until you can see a dental professional: Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. If you are experiencing pain or swelling, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

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Choosing the right Marketing Partner for your Practice - Part 1

Firegang

Listen. Your marketing partner is essential to your success, but finding the right one is tricky. You want someone who will keep your success in mind as they deliver results and won't leave you high and dry when it gets tough. And you want a balance of practicality and strategy with creativity to get what you need from your company. The best thing you can do is to talk to other dentists who've had success working with a marketing agency.

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Missing Teeth & Your Health: What You Need to Know

Batchelor-Dentistry

Did you know that missing teeth can have a significant impact not only on your oral health but on your overall well-being? Missing one or more teeth can make it difficult to eat and speak properly and also lead to several other issues, such as bone loss, gum disease, and even low self-esteem. However, many people are unaware of the potential health consequences of missing teeth.

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Lichtpolymerisation – Update zum Update

3M

Am 31. März 2022 hat Professor Krejci ein sehr erfolgreiches Webinar zum Thema „Lichtpolymerisation – ein Update“ durchgeführt. Viele der begeisterten Teilnehmer haben uns darauf hin gebeten, dieses Thema noch weiter zu vertiefen. Herr Professor Krejci hat sich sofort bereit erklärt, in der Form des vorliegenden „Updates zum Update“ diesem Wunsch nachzukommen.

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EHPC identifies lack of targeted funding for interprofessional health care team

Denticle

Interesting Info from Canada. The Extended Healthcare Professionals Coalition (EHPC) is encouraged by federal investments that are a step in the right direction to deliver equitable, accessible healthcare services to Canadians. These investments will support healthcare workers who have been stretched beyond capacity and have been experiencing high rates of burnout; many of whom have left, or are leaving, their healthcare professions.

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A-HA! Expert insights for creative solutions – Part 1

3M

The post A-HA! Expert insights for creative solutions – Part 1 appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Midmark Announces Complimentary Design Consultations at THRIVELIVE 2023

Dentistry Today

Midmark is proud to be a Diamond-level sponsor of the upcoming THRIVELIVE dentistry event. As a premier sponsor, Midmark is pleased to offer complimentary in-booth design consultations with experts Jeff Carter, DDS, and Pat Carter, IIDA, of Practice Design Group, who will also be leading the Midmark-sponsored workshop, “Practice Design Impacts More Than You Think: Project Planning for Success,” on Thursday, May 4, at 11:00 AM.

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