Tue.Mar 02, 2021

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Diagnosing Facial Paralysis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Oral health professionals are likely to see patients who have, or have experienced, facial paralysis, so it is important for clinicians to be aware of its potential causes. While the most common etiologies are Bell’s palsy and trauma, Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) should be included in the differential diagnosis. Caused by reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus (herpes zoster/shingles) in the geniculate gan­glion, RHS presents as facial nerve palsy accom­panied by an erythematous vesicular r

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Clinical Case: Post Reinforced Core Build-up

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The post Clinical Case: Post Reinforced Core Build-up appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Does Vaping Increase Caries Risk?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental caries is a complex, multifactorial disease with many etiologic factors, including diet, composition of oral bacteria, level of salivary flow, immune system and host response, effectiveness of oral hygiene regimen, presence of community water fluoridation, fluoride exposure, and access to dental care. Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) ingredients and properties may also create an oral environment more conducive to caries.

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Google’s Page Experience Update, How It Will Impact Your Dental Marketing and SEO Strategy!

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What to Expect from Google’s Page Experience Update. Google’s Newest Algorithm Update. The launch of Google’s Page Experience Update is set for May 2021, and this critical SEO algorithm change will have a dramatic impact on your dental website’s online rankings in search results. Read on to discover how your online position will be affected and how you can prepare so that your practice website stays visible and outperforms the competition.

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Normally Fierce Competitors, Merck and J&J Work Together to Boost Vaccine Output

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) one-dose, easily stored COVID-19 vaccination recently received Emergency Use Authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration, increasing the number of immunizations available to the American public. To boost its ability to disseminate more vaccines, J&J has partnered with Merck—typically one of its biggest competitors—to help J&J manufacture its vaccine.

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Different Types of Dental Crowns

Your San Antonio Dentists

Dental crowns offer an excellent way to repair damaged teeth. Whether your tooth is chipped, cracked, or broken, choosing a dental crown can be a good option for those who would like to avoid more intensive treatments. Crowns come in a range of different materials and there are several different types of dental crown your dentist can provide. Let’s take a look at some of the crown options Thousand Oaks Dental offers in San Antonio, Texas.

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Are Dental X-Rays Dangerous?

90210 Dentist

2 Minute Read: . Taking X-rays during your dental checkups is crucial to maintaining a healthy mouth. . Dental X-rays capture images of a patient’s teeth and gums, helping a dentist identify problems like tooth decay, bone loss, and impacted teeth. In so doing, a dentist can provide an accurate diagnosis and determine the best course of action when treating oral issues.

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VOCO's Provicol QM Aesthetic Temporary Cement is Beginning Its Clinical Trial in My Office

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I am a big fan of VOCO products. As someone who constantly is looking to work 'outside the box', I love companies that do the same. This time I'm excited to work with their new temporary cement. VOCO's Provicol QM Aesthetic is a new translucent, zinc oxide, non-eugenol temporary cement with calcium hydroxide. We have been really looking forward to getting our hands on it from the moment I heard about it.

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10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions

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Learn how to identify and eliminate errors in the Prosthodontic protocol through simplification and standardization. March 30th at 05:00 pm CET, Baltics (English language). Register Now for the Webinar 10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions. Our speaker: Gaivile Pileicikiene, Regional SAE Specialist Dental. The post 10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun

Coshocton Dental

For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans by releasing two bonus tracks. And although her immense fame earns her plenty of celebrity gossip coverage, she's managed to avoid scandals that plague other superstars.

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Success Simplified Troubleshooting Guide for Impressions

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Join us in our webinar series where we will help you to identify common impression problems, determine potential causes and provide solutions to get your impression procedure under control. March 30th at 08:00 am CET, Poland (Polish language). Register Now for the Webinar Success Simplified – Jak unikn?? problemów podczas pobierania wycisku na filaracch w?

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10 Golden rules for perfect impressions

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Learn how to identify and eliminate errors in the Prosthodontic protocol through simplification and standardization. March 17th at 04:30 pm CET, Norway & Denmark (Danish language). Register Now for the Webinar 10 vigtige trin til et perfekt aftryk. Our speaker: Inge Lundgaard, 3M Regional SAE Specialist Dental. The post 10 Golden rules for perfect impressions appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Success Simplified Troubleshooting Guide for Impressions

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Join us for the second webinar in our webinar series where we will help you to identify common impression problems, determine potential causes and provide solutions to get your impression procedure under control. March 23th at 04:30 pm CET, Norway & Denmark (Danish language). Register Now for the Webinar Fejl i aftrykket? Hvad er årsagen? Our speaker: Inge Lundgaard, 3M Regional SAE Specialist Dental.

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Success Simplified Troubleshooting Guide for Impressions

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Join us for the second webinar in our webinar series where we will help you to identify common impression problems, determine potential causes and provide solutions to get your impression procedure under control. April 14th at 04:30 pm CET, Sweden (Swedish language). Register Now for the Webinar Tips och trix för avtryckstagning. Our speaker: Dr. Lisa Lindström, 3M Regional SAE Specialist Dental.

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10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions

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Learn how to identify and eliminate errors in the Prosthodontic protocol through simplification and standardization. March 25th at 04:30 pm CET, Sweden (Swedish language). Register Now for the Webinar 10 gyllene regler för ett perfekt avtryck. Our speaker: Dr. Lisa Lindström, 3M Regional SAE Specialist Dental. The post 10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions

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Learn how to identify and eliminate errors in the Prosthodontic protocol through simplification and standardization. March 23th at 02:30 pm CET, Finland (Finnish language). Register Now for the Webinar Jäljentämisen kymmenen kultaista sääntöä. Our speaker: Mikko Kääriäinen, 3M Clinical Specialist. The post 10 Golden Rules for Perfect Impressions appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.