Wed.Sep 08, 2021

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Metal or Plastic Fillings?

Ask The Dentist

Fillings are very common procedures and while they are preventable, they still happen. So, if you are getting a filling done, should you go with metal or plastic as your material of choice? Today, Dr. B outlines these two materials and weighs up the pros and cons of each. Even though plastic is not good for us, the metal in our mouths is far worse. There are numerous side effects of metal fillings that Dr.

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3 Systems You NEED to Put in Place to Grow Your Dental Practice

Delivering Wow

It can be way too easy to get stuck in your ways of doing things around the office, even if it isn’t necessarily the best, most effective, and productive way. But when things in your practice become stagnant, so does growth.

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SARS-CoV-2 and regular patient treatment – from the use of rapid antigen testing up to treatment specific precaution measures

Dental News and Technology

Head & Face Medicine volume 17 , Article number: 39 ( 2021 ) details Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic poses a continued challenge for all parties involved especially for the dentist as routine operation must be resumed. Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are actually recommended to identify and minimize infectious risks. However, there is still no guideline on the implementation of RATs in a dental or medical setting.

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Starting a writing club during the pandemic

ASDA Blog

Ever since my undergraduate years at NYU, writing has always been a passion of mine. I wrote for news site Odyssey Online and had the opportunity to interview NYU students, singer Luke Wade and even ask a question to Sarah Jessica Parker. I loved the concept of journalism and writing because of how often I got to meet new people and write about their stories.

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A Dentist’s Journey from India to California and Back to the Himalayas

Go Ask Fred

Fred interviews Dr. Hema Patel, a dentist in San Ramon, CA, whose career journey took her from India to NYU to Silicon Valley, practice ownership and then sale, and finally to practice coaching with Fortune Management. She also created an Adventure … Continue reading → The post A Dentist’s Journey from India to California and Back to the Himalayas appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Does Sharing a Bed with Your Pet Affect Sleep Apnea?

Friendswood Dental Blog

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs can be found in roughly one-third of homes in the United States. That means it’s very likely that you have a furry friend at home! Do you allow them to snuggle up with you in bed? Most people do. However, research has found that it can have some surprising effects on your quality of sleep, especially if you have sleep apnea.

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Number of US Children With COVID-19 Skyrockets

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

During the first week of September, more than 250,000 children contracted COVID-19 in the United States, representing the highest number of weekly pediatric cases ever reported since the global pandemic commenced in March 2020. Approximately 2,400 of those cases required hospitalization, which illustrates that most child cases are more mild than seen in adults.

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What You Should Look for When Searching for a Dentist

Hardin Dental

Choosing a dentist is an important step when it comes to your healthy, beautiful smile. Your dentist will be with you for many years, caring for your teeth and oral health and helping you keep up with oral care. You want a dentist you can trust for the long term who makes you feel confident and comfortable. Understanding of and awareness of your needs.

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Why Digital Marketing Is Important For Dentists

The Big Brush

Has your dental practice hopped on the digital marketing bandwagon? If not, here's what you could be missing out on.

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Planmeca Oy Announces Intended Acquisition of KaVo Treatment Unit & Instrument Business

Denticle

Here's an interesting bit of news from a press release of September 7th. Planmeca Oy is a company with a strong presence in the dental market. Envista is a behemoth in the industry with ownership of several companies within the dental space. I have always referred to Kavo as "the Lamborghini of the Dental Market" and Planmeca has always had reputation for quality and innovation as well.

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Coaches Corner

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