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Do You Know What’s Happening In Your Market?

Dentistry Today

Once a dental practice becomes established and secures a steady flow of patients, most dentists begin to focus almost exclusively on the day-to-day operations and what goes on within the walls of the office. They stop thinking in terms of the wider market, how it may be changing, and whether competing practices might be gaining more market share or encroaching on their patient base.

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Current Research on Fluoride Toxicity: 70+ Scientific Studies

Ask The Dentist

This is a current list of every study we’ve found on the safety and efficacy of hydroxyapatite toothpaste. We created this to be a resource for the functional dentist community, so feel free to bookmark it, share it widely with your patients, and email us if you have a study to add. Thank you to Jacqueline Carcaramo, RDH ( @the.flossophy on Instagram) for collaborating on this initiative.

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Structo Announces a New Generation of Dental 3D Printers

Dentistry Today

Structo , a dental 3D printing solutions provider, is proud to announce a new line of dental 3D printers releasing later in the year. Powered by Structo’s next-generation proprietary technology, Mask Stereolithography (MSLA) 2.0, the new ST-01 and ST-32 3D printers introduce better efficiency and unit economics for dental and orthodontic laboratories. “Macroeconomic challenges such as the global labour crunch, and supply chain uncertainties from the pandemic have led to increased day

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Can natural irrigants replace sodium hypochlorite? A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: 18 February 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Context Sodium hypochlorite, a gold standard for irrigation in endodontics, has disadvantages like toxicity and root dentin weakening. Alternatives derived from natural products are being explored. Aims This systematic review was done to understand the clinical benefits of natural irrigants when compared with a standard irrigant, sodium hypochlorite.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops an Oral Care Storage Device (RKH-465)

Dentistry Today

“I needed a better way of carrying my oral care products while traveling,” said an InventHelp inventor. “So, I invented THE BING ORGANIZER. It helps to solve the issue of forgetting what is needed for dental health.” The patent-pending invention provides an efficient and economical means to practice oral care and would be appealing for anyone with a limited amount of space.

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Caries Diagnosis Using Infrared Imaging

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Despite advances in the biocompatibility and esthetics of modern restorative materials, direct composites do not always bond well to the surrounding tooth structure. In these cases, microleakage of fluids and bacterial acids can lead to secondary caries around previously restored lesions. According to Nai-Yuan N. Chang, DDS, PhD, from the Fried Group in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, “Dentists now s

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Cayster and Ivoclar Announce Collaboration To Advance Digital Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Cayster Inc., a developer of software and solutions for digital dentistry, announced a strategic collaboration with Ivoclar Inc. and its VivaScan intraoral scanning technology. The collaboration marks a new era in digital dentistry and intraoral scanning experience and will enable dentists, laboratories, trainers, and mentors to seamlessly collaborate in real-time. “We are thrilled to be bringing our groundbreaking technology to Ivoclar, a company that is a leader in so many facets of digi

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MouthWatch Introduces Dentistry.One

Dentistry Today

MouthWatch announced the introduction of Dentistry.One, a comprehensive virtual-first solution designed to transform oral healthcare and the dental patient care journey. The dental care you need when you need it. Introducing Dentistry.One, a comprehensive virtual-first solution designed to transform oral healthcare with a nationwide network of on-demand dentists, Care Advisors for personalized care coordination, online oral health coaching, a digital connection between dental and medical care, a

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How Preventive Dentistry Can Help You Avoid Cavities and Other Dental Problems

Gilreath Dental

Preventive dentistry is a crucial aspect of maintaining good oral health. It involves regular checkups, cleanings, and healthy habits to prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of preventive dentistry and how it can help you avoid common dental problems. What is Preventive… The post How Preventive Dentistry Can Help You Avoid Cavities and Other Dental Problems appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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360Imaging Introduces New Name, Concept of Connection to Further Elevate Client Experience

Dentistry Today

360Imaging , the industry-leading provider of products and services for digital dentistry , is proud to announce a new name as of February 2023, 3Sixty, as well as a renewed focus on raising business awareness for its clients, designed by its team and key speakers. 3Sixty has been leading the industry of computer-guided surgery for more than 15 years, offering a wide range of innovative solutions to professionals and their patients.

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A look into the Tooth. Conceptual Basis for a Successful Post and Core Reconstruction

3M

The post A look into the Tooth. Conceptual Basis for a Successful Post and Core Reconstruction appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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How Preventive Dentistry Can Help You Avoid Cavities and Other Dental Problems

Gilreath Dental

Preventive dentistry is a crucial aspect of maintaining good oral health. It involves regular checkups, cleanings, and healthy habits to prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of preventive dentistry and how it can help you avoid common dental problems. What is Preventive… The post How Preventive Dentistry Can Help You Avoid Cavities and Other Dental Problems appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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The Cost of Dental Implants in Blackburn: How to Make Them Work for Your Budget

Healthy Smiles

Are you one of the many grownups who are embarrassed to smile? Dental implants in Blackburn might help you regain confidence if lost teeth restrict you. Dental implants can be life-changing for many patients. However, the cost of the procedure deters many people from having them. Undoubtedly, the entire process can cost several thousand dollars. Why are dental implants costly?

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Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

February marks the annual focus on kids’ oral health, and this February is no different! Dimensions has a plethora of editorial focusing on our littlest patients. In particular, you won’t want to miss Tips to Effectively Educate Caregivers Regarding Non-Nutritive Sucking which goes through the ways that this destructive habit can negatively impact oral and systemic health.

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Postendodontic prosthodontic restorations

3M

Good dental diagnostics and prognosis are very important in pre-prosthodontic planning. In daily practice, we often encounter long-term endodontic infections of teeth with periapical processes and extensive loss of the coronal structure of the tooth, which represents a special challenge in planning and forecasting the success of endodontic treatment, and the therapy itself.

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The Importance of Maintenance.

Denticle

I don't publicly debate or discuss politics. and I want to get that point out up front in this post. The simple reason is because I am going to mention some political aspects & subjects here. The difference that I want to make clear here is that I am using these topics as an example or an analogy. Plain and simple. My topic for today's post is maintenance.

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Glass Ceramic Veneers for Success

3M

There is a growing trend in the use of veneers. For patients looking to improve their smile, veneers are long-lasting, and patients love the aesthetic result. However, the veneer treatment can be a challenge for the dentist. With the Success Simplified program, 3M offers a simple protocol that will standardize the procedure. Start by making the right material selection for each case, followed by the perfect preparation design, temporization, impression, cementation, and maintenance protocols.

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Symposium Explores Solutions to Inequities in Oral Healthcare

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Health practitioners, educators, and leaders from across the country gathered in January at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for the “Dentistry as Participant and Casualty of Racism and Bias in Medicine: Moving Toward Equity in Oral Health Care” symposium hosted by the Pacific Center for Equity in Oral Health Care. The gathering was among the first of its kind in dental education to explore the structural disparities in oral healthcare through the intersection o

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Essential Steps for Long-lasting Restorations

3M

Long-term success of indirect restorations is not only dependent on the right decisions and a proper execution of procedures during treatment, but also on suitable measures taken in the post-treatment phase. Preventive measures include the development of good oral hygiene practices at home and a regular recall schedule in the dental office. Reactive measures should be taken when small defects become apparent including polishing and repair with composite resin.

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Problem-Solving vs Listening: When We Get it Wrong

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Julie Kellogg I walked into the treatment room and greeted my patient. He said, “You know that tooth we are going to work on? The gums have gotten really irritated around it.” Hmmm, I thought, that seems odd. It’s not what I would expect. To my patient, I said, “Let’s take a look.” He opened his mouth and revealed red, swollen, and hyperplastic gingiva around the tooth forward of the tooth which I was planning to prep for a crown.

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Selecting the right technique

3M

During this online event 3M will talk about selecting the right technique for your composite restorations! Learn: The pros and cons of a variety of composite techniques Gain insights as to how a technique may benefit your practice and your patients The benefits of warmed composites and the usage of matrix systems April 13th at 05:00 pm (CET), Ukraine (Ukrainian language) Our speaker: Andrii Zhuykov, consultant on science and education, 3M Ukraine Register Now for the Webinar Selecting the right

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