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Use of platelet-rich fibrin versus connective tissue graft in treatment of gingival recessions: Literature review

Dental News and Technology

Stomatologija. 2020;21(2):58-64. Material and methods: A systematic literature review was performed of randomized control trials in English identified in MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane Library), Springer Link, Science Direct and Google Scholar databases, published between 2015 and 2020. Studies had to be performed in vivo with follow-up periods of ?

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Using science, common sense, and communication to bust those dental myths

Dentistry Gone Digital

You know the funny thing about myths? Often, if you use your brain and think about them for a few minutes, you’ll figure out exactly why they’re called myths and not facts. Dental myths have been running rampant in our society since COVID-19 burst onto the scene. There are a lot of patients who are falling prey to some misinformation … and it’s not just the dentist’s job to make sure people are informed correctly.

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Worrying about student loan debt? You’re not alone

ASDA Blog

After graduation, your dental school loans will eventually go into repayment. Staying on top of your finances will ensure future success as a practicing dentist. Although debt and finance management are subjects rarely taught in dental school, understanding your debt is the first step to conquering it. New dentists have options that are worth exploring, such as federal loan forgiveness and student loan refinancing.

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Dental Email Marketing Trends You Must Know

Patient News

How often do your patients hear from you when they’re not at your office or getting transactional communication from you? When I think of the variety of my family’s healthcare providers, it’s not that often that I get a value-add. There are a select few that do send me their email newsletters, and even if I’m not particularly interested in. The post Dental Email Marketing Trends You Must Know appeared first on Patient News.

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Dangerous TikTok trends dentists should be aware of

Logic Tech Corp

The popularity of TikTok has skyrocketed since its debut, with more than 850 million active users each month. Of these active users, more than 100million are from North America. The appeal of TikTok lies in their delivery of micro-entertainment, consisting of short videos from 3-20 seconds. It also allows users to easily create their own content based on the most recent memes and trends.

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Bipartisan Group of US Legislators Proposes $908 Billion in COVID-19 Relief

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

United States House and Senate leaders have reached across the aisle to come up with a new stimulus package to support Americans through the global pandemic, which has shown no signs of abatement. The $908 billion proposal would provide $180 billion to unemployment insurance, enabling unemployed Americans to receive a $300 benefit each week for 18 weeks.

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Fruit Juice Is Bad For Baby Teeth

Kakar Dental Group

How Fruit Juice on Can Damage your Child’s Teeth? It is natural to think fruit juice is a healthy option for your toddler, infant or young child. But in fact, it can be quite damaging to those developing baby teeth. The reason is fruit juice has high sugar content. Freshly squeezed juice without any additives has a load of sugar. Many brands will add more sugar and flavorings on top.

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My Tooth Broke And It’s Black Inside!

Best Dentist in Houston

If your tooth recently broke on you, and you’re noticing a black stain, you’re not alone. Many patients of ours with cracked teeth notice something similar, and it’s a scary sight for a lot of them. But why is your tooth turning black underneath? In this article we will address this topic in detail, and tell you what can cause the darkening discoloration that you are noticing after your tooth has broken off.

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Dentistry Continuing to Adapt to and Use Telehealth Applications in Practice

Denticle

Survey Finds 75% of Dentists Anticipate Steady or Increased Reliance of Telehealth in Coming Months - TeleHealth Utilization Opens Doors for Expanded Oral Healthcare, Increased Revenue, and Better Health Outcomes As the world continues to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic, more dentists are turning to virtual applications to help stay in touch with patients and provide much needed diagnostic information.