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To Delegate or Not to Delegate: That IS Still the Question

Dental Peers

Welcome to the last category of management tasks that we will consider for delegation. Over the last 4 months, we have looked at how to delegate tasks in a way that ensures there is ongoing accountability. This is critical to your role as CEO as without that accountability you can never feel confident that you are receiving the information you require to effectively guide your practice.

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Practice Pink Program Continues to Support the Campaign Against Cancer in 2023

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein announced the annual launch of its Practice Pink program, an initiative that has raised more than $1.9 million in the past 17 years to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to cancer research and prevention. Practice Pink is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program. Through Practice Pink, Henry Schein, together with non-governmental organizations and supplier partners across North America and Europe, is helping dental and

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Characterization of patients with odontogenic necrotizing soft tissue infections in the head and neck area. A retrospective analysis

Dental News and Technology

Acta Odontol Scand. 2023 Sep 9;1-8. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2023.2254389. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objective: Necrotizing soft-tissue infection (NSTI) in the head and neck area may develop from odontogenic infections. The aim of this study was to characterize patients with NSTI in the head and neck with odontogenic origin in a well-defined prospectively collected cohort.

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Intraoral Camera Features Adjustable LED Lighting

Dentistry Today

The MouthWatch Plus+ HD Intraoral Camera captures true 1080p HD images at 60 frames per second for picture perfect, high-resolution intraoral photos at a fraction of the cost of other HD intraoral cameras. The camera includes 4-level adjustable LED lighting, dual lighting and capture buttons, and is compatible with all MouthWatch accessories, including OptiClear intraoral camera sleeves, desk mounts, and wall brackets.

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Precision Instrument Selection for Effective Burnished Calculus Removal

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Instrument selection is key to the effective removal of burnished calculus. Initial instrumentation is critical as the start of the process determines the outcome of calculus removal (Table 1). Explorers are needed to detect calculus and evaluate instrumentation. Consider the extended shank 11/12, standard 11/12, 3A, or a 2 with a long working end and shank.

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Sonrava Health Welcomes Philip K. Weber as VP of Talent Acquisition

Dentistry Today

Philip K. Weber has joined Sonrava Health as vice president of talent acquisition effective October 2. Sonrava Health is a national family of health and wellness companies—including differentiated dental office brands, dental and vision benefit plans, provider networks, and consumer products and services—focused on quality, value, and innovation. Mr.

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Ready To Learn How Gum Recession In Gainesville, VA Begins? Here Is How

Perio Perio

Gum recession in Gainesville, VA is a condition where the gum tissues that surround teeth wears away or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth or the tooth’s root. This can lead to gaps or pockets between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If left untreated, gum recession can result in significant damage to the supporting tissue and bone structures of the teeth.

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The Primal Diet and Preventing Tooth Decay in Vacaville

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Wait, Caveman Teeth Were Healthy? In the pursuit of better health and overall well-being, many people are exploring various dietary approaches. One such approach that has gained attention in recent years is the Primal Diet. While it’s primarily known for its potential benefits in terms of weight management and overall health, the Primal Diet can also play a significant role in preventing tooth decay.

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Yapi Launches Next Generation Product “Yapi Leap”

Dentistry Today

Yapi, a leader in dental software solutions for over a decade, is thrilled to announce the release of “Yapi Leap,” an advanced web application that sets a new benchmark for dental practice administration and patient communication. This milestone product release is the result of a strategic capital growth investment in collaboration with M33 Growth, a distinguished Boston-based venture and growth-stage investment firm.

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Streamlining Consent: Digital Dental Forms Simplify the Process

YapiApp

The era of paper-based dental patient consent forms is gradually fading, and digital forms have become increasingly common, both for dental practices and patients. This article delves into how these digital forms, in full compliance with industry regulations, offer significant advantages such as improved efficiency and fewer errors compared to their paper-based counterparts.

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Align Technology to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Results on October 25, 2023

Dentistry Today

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry , announced that it will report third quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, after the close of market.

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Build Trust and Grow Your Dental Practice Through Communication

YapiApp

Clear and genuine dental communication goes beyond merely exchanging messages ; it helps build trust, alleviates anxieties, and nurtures a loyal patient base. As a practice develops its communication channels and messaging, it begins a path of steady growth and lasting patient relationships. This positive ripple of interactions begins right from the initial contact, be it online or over the phone, continuing through appointment scheduling, personalized reminders, and extends beyond the treatment

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BURST Oral Care Launches the Next Generation of Their Iconic Flagship Toothbrush

Dentistry Today

To further their mission of bringing better oral hygiene to all, BURST Oral Care is proud to introduce the Pro Sonic Toothbrush and Curve Sonic Toothbrush to market. Featuring innovative designs and new technology, both brushes were created in partnership with BURST’s Ambassador network of over 35,000+ dental professionals to ensure high-quality performance at accessible price points for consumers.

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TempMee Announces Hero Award to Honor Dental Hygienists Throughout National Dental Hygiene Month

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

isayildiz / iStock / Getty Images Plus Celebrated each October, National Dental Hygiene Month honors the work and dedication of dental hygienists while raising awareness for oral health. TempMee , an industry leading dental staffing marketplace app, has announced its “TempMee Dental Hygienist Hero Award” to recognize the selfless work dental hygienists perform to keep their communities healthy.

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Sonendo Announces New Partnership Agreements

Dentistry Today

Sonendo announced the signing of two new strategic partnership agreements with the country’s leading endodontic dental service organizations (DSOs) to expand patient access to a best-in-class root canal experience. As a result of these partnerships, the GentleWave System with CleanFlow Technology, which offers a less invasive and less painful alternative to traditional root canal therapy, will be available in more endodontic offices nationwide.

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NSK America Launches the All-New Ti-Max Z2 Series of Air Turbine Handpieces

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NSK America, the Japanese manufacturer of dental equipment, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking updates to the all-new Ti-Max Z2 Series of Air Turbine dental handpieces. Redefining the standards of dental care, the Ti-Max Z2 Series’ Z990L boasts a full 44 Watts of power for enhanced functionality, setting a new benchmark for precision and efficiency in dental procedures.

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October is Dental Hygiene Month. Follow These Tips to Save Your Teeth

Phoenix Endodontist

Preventing bad health outcomes is almost always cheaper – and less painful – than trying to repair damage. Nowhere is this more true than oral health. October is when dental professionals observe Dental Hygiene Month. Dental hygienists specialize in providing preventive care during your regular oral health check-ups. They clean the surfaces of your teeth, removing plaque and tartar.

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Smile Direct Club Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Denticle

The company that tried to bypass doctor supervision of orthodontics by offering consumers a chance to perform DIY tooth movement has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Smile Direct Club raised $1.35 billion in an IPO less than five years ago, but the business obviously didn't got the way they anticipated. At first the company was going to be a consumer only company with no doctor supervision, then they tried to become a company that made aligners *for* doctors using the doctors to diagn

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What does oral arch mean in Latin?

3M

The post What does oral arch mean in Latin? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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