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Amalgam Fillings and Your Brain

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Amalgams Fillings are 50%, Mercury Mercury-silver fillings, also called “amalgams,” have been the standard of dental care since the 1800s. These fillings are still done in many dental offices today. Mercury is damaging and toxic to our brains. Amalgam fillings are made up of silver, mercury, copper, zinc, tin, and other trace metals. Mercury makes up 50% of the filling.

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Glidewell Acquires ORB Innovations for Development of Smart Oral Devices

Dentistry Today

California-based Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions , has announced the acquisition of ORB Innovations Limited, a U.K. company that has developed patented technology to measure a wearer’s physiological and biomechanical activities within an oral appliance. Glidewell has a formidable record of technological innovation over its 53-year history, with 94 U.S. patents awarded and 68 more pending.

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The Key to Building Relationships with Patients & Practice Growth

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, one thing remains constant: the importance of building relationships with patients. While providing quality dental care is essential, fostering a connection with patients goes beyond clinical expertise. A relationship-based dental practice cultivates patient loyalty and paves the way for practice growth and success.

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Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago

Dentistry Today

Announcing New Fall 2023 Continuing Education Lectures and Hands-on Workshops Cosmedent’s Center for Esthetic Excellence, (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “ Composite Bonding for Smile Makeovers: Designed for Accreditation Case Type 5 ,” presented by Dr. Corky Willhite, on October 5-7, 2023, Thursday through Friday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM through 3:00 PM.

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Move Your Practice Forward with Industry-defining Trends: Leverage Lessons from the International Dental Show

Oral Health Group

Did you attend what is billed as the world’s largest trade show for dental offices, labs, and specialty trades earlier this spring? If not, never. more The post Move Your Practice Forward with Industry-defining Trends: Leverage Lessons from the International Dental Show appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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U.S. Oral Surgery Management Announces New Partners

Dentistry Today

U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) — a specialty management services company that exclusively serves premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons — is announcing three additional partnerships with oral and maxillofacial surgery practices. They include San Diego Surgical Arts of California, Bellaire Facial, Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Texas, and Olympic Peninsula Oral Surgery & Implants of Washington.

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Newly discovered bacterial partnership implicated in dental cavities

Dental News and Technology

Researchers have just found a bacteria that forms superstructures when it gets caught in sticky traps made by other bacteria, helping it erode enamel and form cavities. The finding could lead to new ways to keep our teeth clear of the invaders.

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Wisconsin Addresses Lack of Dental Care for Medicaid Enrollees

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In the state of Wisconsin, approximately 70% of adults and children covered by Medicaid did not receive any dental care at all in 2021. To address this disparity, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is donating $5.1 million to 14 nonprofit dental clinics. Ranging from $59,000 to $150,000, the grants will be disseminated to recipients over 3 years.

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Sign Up Now For PerioFLIX

Dentistry Today

Designed specifically for general dentists who have a keen interest in implant dentistry, PerioFLIX is aimed at enhancing both confidence and productivity. With a focus on various aspects of implant placements, including wide ridges, extractions, immediate placements, grafting, and sinus bumps/lifts, the available videos provide valuable insights and practical techniques to help dentists excel in their implant procedures.

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Patient Care In A Dental Office: A Very Important Dental Practice Lesson…

Coaches Corner

I actually pay a pretty substantial quarterly fee just for the privilege of being a patient of my internist, or as my mom calls him, my “fancy schmancy doctor.” He is what some may refer to as a “concierge doctor” through a group called MDVIP, and the personal service is so great I feel it’s worth every penny. So how does this relate to patient care in a dental office?

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Taking Some Time Away

Denticle

As with all things in life, sometimes I need a break from blogging. I'll be relaxing and reloading somewhere between 7-10 days. So don't panic! Haha I will be back sooner as opposed to later. I want to close with a heartfelt "thank you" to all of you who read this little endeavor of mine. I have been at this longer than I can honestly recall. I was thinking recently that when I started this blog, it was on Yahoo. that should be small indication of how long ago THAT was.

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A Very Important Dental Practice Lesson…

Coaches Corner

I actually pay a pretty substantial quarterly fee just for the privilege of being a patient of my internist, or as my mom calls him, my “fancy schmancy doctor.” He is what some may refer to as a “concierge doctor” through a group called MDVIP, and the personal service is so great I feel it’s worth every penny. It wasn’t always that way.