Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 3, 2020

J Oral Sci. 2020 Nov 20. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.20-0157. Online Abstract Purpose: To establish a digital assessment method for changes in gingiva morphology following initial periodontal therapy. Methods: Ten periodontal-healthy participants were selected, and digital models obtained by intraoral scanning and digitizing conventional impressions. Using dentition as a reference, best fit alignment between digital models was carried out.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 3, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 is a strange and wily virus, exerting a wide variety of effects from mild to severe. Some who have recovered from the initial novel coronavirus infection report a range of symptoms that linger after the virus has passed; these individuals have become known as “long haulers.” Recently, some of these long haulers have reported unusual oral symptoms, including spontaneous tooth loss, sensitive gingiva, discoloration of teeth, and chipping or cracking of teeth.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 3, 2020

These 3 powerful dental social media marketing tools are a sure way to reach new patients , retain current patients, boost revenue, and build a strong reputation in your local area. My Social Practice has thousands of dental practices using these tools right now and seeing real growth. You and your team are already doing a great job keeping your patient’s teeth healthy and clean.

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Kakar Dental Group

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Do you ever remember being told to stop sucking your thumb as a child? If you do, it was for a good reason. When children suck their thumbs, it can affect the way their teeth, jaw and palate grow, causing misalignment, overbites and other dental issues. The follow-on effect is it changes how your young one eats and speaks. They also might experience discomfort or pain.

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Denticle

DECEMBER 3, 2020

If you need a reminder of why it is SO important to safeguard "Protected Personal Information" of patients, look no further than this information from the Office of Civil Rights which is the part of the Department of Health and Human Services that levels HIPAA fines. Premera Blue Cross had a data breach that exposed the records of over 10.4 million individuals which triggered a HIPAA fine which darn near set a record.

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