Fri.Jul 30, 2021

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Scaling Sustainably With the Cloud

Carestack

Increasing consolidation by Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and group practices, is reshaping the dental industry. As DSOs and multi-location group practices continue to grow, they have to rely on technology solutions that let them scale sustainably. What is sustainable scaling?

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Prevalence of proximal contact loss between implant-supported prostheses and adjacent natural teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

[link] Published: July 19, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Proximal contact loss between implant-supported prostheses and adjacent natural teeth is a complication that has been reported in clinical practice. However, the prevalence of the condition is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the proportion of reported proximal contact loss between implant-supported prostheses and adjacent natural teeth.

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How Much Do Dental Intraoral Sensors Cost?

Planet DDS

Intraoral digital sensor prices can run the gamut. As of the writing of this blog, sensors can start at approximately $2,000 for a Jazz Solo sensor and can cost upwards of $6,000 for a Planmeca sensor and over $11,000 for a Gendex sensor. But that’s not the only cost in owning a dental sensor. Let’s look at all the upfront and recurring costs of owning a sensor.

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California Dental Professionals Must Be Fully Vaccinated or Undergo Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The state of California will require all healthcare providers—including oral health professionals and dental office staff—to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing beginning August 9. It will be the responsibility of California dentist employers to demonstrate that all team members are vaccinated. Those who have not been vaccinated or decline to declare their status will be tested weekly to ensure there is no risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

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Solea All-Tissue Laser: A Key Technology for an Airway-Only Treatment Center

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. During his 20-year general dentistry career, Ryan Henrichsen, DDS, MAGD, saw hundreds of patients who were suffering from issues that had more to do with the structure of their mouths and throats than dental problems. “I was doing a lot of bite splints and guards because the dentists I was practicing with didn’t know how to manage bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders [TMD],” he recalls.

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Understanding How Tooth Decay Destroys Your Tooth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Tooth decay is damage to your tooth’s surface, also known as the enamel. When left untreated, it can lead to many dental health issues and even result in your tooth becoming loose or needing to be extracted. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we want to teach you just how tooth decay attacks your smile and what you can do to prevent it. . What is Tooth Decay?

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The Answer Is NO!

Coaches Corner

In this episode, Dr. Rich talks about a phenomenon he observes at way too many dental practices: “The answer is NO – now what’s the question?” Positive ways to frame potentially negative patient situations are discussed with solutions given. Then the theme continues on the secret shopper calls. A patient needs four crowns and is trying to find an office that will give a senior citizen discount.

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