Dental News and Technology

MARCH 19, 2021

ATLANTA— Practices can now conveniently design and print clear aligners in-office when they combine CS Model+ v5 software and Rapid Shape’s D30+ ortho, the latest printer to be validated by Carestream Dental. “We continue to see rising demand for in-house clear aligners so this partnership with Rapid Shape will help us expand the digital ecosystem for our mutual customers,” Ed Shellard, D.M.D., chief dental officer, Carestream Dental, said.

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Planet DDS

MARCH 19, 2021

How much time does your staff spend each day on processing insurance claims? Do they spend time tracking down claims, attaching supporting documentation from third-party applications, and manually posting payments? Even if they spend just one hour per day, that’s the equivalent of spending one whole month each year on tasks that can largely be automated within Denticon.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 19, 2021

A study led by the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in the United Kingdom suggests a causal effect between periodontal inflammation and kidney function. The findings may lead to better management of patients with chronic kidney disease, as reducing risk factors of periodontitis could offer systemic benefits. . The study, “Oxidative Stress Links Periodontal Inflammation and Renal Function,” published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology , builds on previous research conducted at

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Planet DDS

MARCH 19, 2021

How much time does your staff spend each day on processing insurance claims? Do they spend time tracking down claims, attaching supporting documentation from third-party applications, and manually posting payments? Even if they spend just one hour per day, that’s the equivalent of spending one whole month each year on tasks that can largely be automated within Denticon.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 19, 2021

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced changes to its COVID-19 guidelines that may enable school districts to offer in-person learning to more of their students. The CDC now says that elementary school children can be spaced 3 feet apart in the classroom, a reduction from the originally required 6 feet. In areas where community spread is low, middle- and high-school students can also be spaced 3 feet apart.

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Healthy Smiles

MARCH 19, 2021

Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available for various oral issues. Veneers are thin shells of natural-looking coverings placed on the surface of the teeth used to fix stained teeth, chipped or broken teeth , damaged teeth, and more such dental problems. As popular it is, there are several misconceptions about the procedure and the final results.

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Coaches Corner

MARCH 19, 2021

Nervous Patients and Bad Reviews! In today’s episode, we field a great listener question about responding to bad reviews and HIPPA compliancy in doing so. Also, is your dental office getting calls from a nervous patient wanting to see what can make them feel more comfortable? Check out these secret shopper calls posing as a nervous patient who wants to find a new office that can help him.

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Logic Tech Corp

MARCH 19, 2021

A year ago, when the pandemic started, dentists were faced with large uncertainties. The lockdown prevented dental offices from opening, with no guaranteed timeline to re-open. Rescheduling patients was inevitable, as well as cancellations. With so many unknowns, some even considered transitioning and selling their practice earlier than planned. As dental offices reopened for non-essential services, dentists had to ask patients for patience as they tackled their backlog.

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Jeannie Chung DDS

MARCH 19, 2021

If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and nearly three-quarters over 65—have had some form of gum disease. Gum disease isn't some minor inconvenience: If not treated early, a gum infection could lead to bone and tooth loss.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 19, 2021

To celebrate World Oral Health Day on March 20 and put Mars Wrigley’s Better Moments, More Smiles purpose in action, the Mars Wrigley Foundation announced $1.5 million in grant funding to provide oral care treatment and education for underserved communities around the world. As a 10-year partner in providing oral care to those with limited access, the Mars Wrigley Foundation will continue to support Save the Children with a $700K commitment.

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