Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

Original Scientific Article Published: 02 January 2021 European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry ( 2021 ) Abstract Objective This RCT study assessed and compared the effect of a biannual application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) with alternative restorative technique (ART) on arresting caries in primary dentition. Methods The RCT was conducted over a period of 12 months and included 79 healthy children (237 primary teeth), aged 3–8 years, selected from the University Pediatric Dentistry o

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 12, 2021

During a January 12 press conference, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II announced changes to the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution policy in order to ensure more Americans receive the immunizations as quickly as possible. The most significant adjustments include the immediate release of all doses of the vaccines, instead of holding some back to guarantee the availability of second doses, and allowing Americans age 65 and older to be immunized (initially, o

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 12, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Patients become no-shows for a variety of reasons, and the impact that has on a dental practice is well documented. It’s frustrating to prepare for a patient only to find yourself checking your watch and realizing you’ve been stood up. Finances, fear, forgetfulness, transportation and last-minute issues can all lead to a no-show.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 12, 2021

Periodontal maintenance does not preclude the ensuing use of locally delivered antibiotics (LDA), as needed. Areas that exhibit bleeding on probing at subsequent maintenance appointments may be considered for adjunct therapies such as LDA, but it should follow definitive instrumentation to eradicate the root cause of the problem—burnished calculus. As locally applied antimicrobial agents are only a temporary means of controlling inflammation in specific sites, the larger questions should be, “Wh

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Denticle

JANUARY 12, 2021

This week, Thursday through Saturday eAssist will be presenting their "How We Did It" virtual meeting. On Friday January 15th at 8:00am Mountain Time, I'll be presenting: Diving Deep int Dentistry and Technology. I'll be going over products and services that I use on a regular basis and that I couldn't do without. You register for the meeting here. I hope a lot of you can make it.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 12, 2021

The AiroPur Dental Aerosol Suction Cup is a disposable suction device for controlling aerosols, especially during procedures such as ultrasonic scaling or coronal polishing. The product provides peace of mind for dentists and dental hygienists at a friendly price-point. Dental practices can also promote its use to patients as an innovat ive measure taken against the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses.

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3M

JANUARY 12, 2021

The post A Real Homerun: Why There’s Never Been a Better Time for Teledentistry appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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