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Fall Forward

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Mohammed Hammoud. There is only one way to know if your purpose aligns with your career , and that is to pursue it. I often pondered beforehand if I was making the right decision in pursuing dentistry. I shadowed hundreds of hours and volunteered my time to be positive I was making the right decision. I will say I was never the same after I sat in the chair for the first time and performed my first cleaning.

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A two-stage deep learning architecture for radiographic staging of periodontal bone loss

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 22 , Article number: 106 ( 2022 ) Cite this article details Abstract Background Radiographic periodontal bone loss is one of the most important basis for periodontitis staging, with problems such as limited accuracy, inconsistency, and low efficiency in imaging diagnosis. Deep learning network may be a solution to improve the accuracy and efficiency of periodontitis imaging staging diagnosis.

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Bill Supporting Coverage of Dental Care for Those With Birth Defects Passes the House

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On April 4, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act was passed by the House of Representatives and is now awaiting review by the Senate. The bill requires that private and individual healthcare insurers cover dental treatment for those born with congenital anomalies, including oral and facial defects, which frequently impact the ability to speak, chew, and breathe.

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AACD 2022: Rosemont Media Brings Top Dental Marketing Strategies to Annual Scientific Session in Orlando

Rosemont Review

Rosemont Media, a San Diego-based dental marketing agency, will be exhibitors and panelists at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 38th Annual Scientific Session in Orlando — the organization’s first in-person conference in two years. San Diego, CA — With 2022 seeing the long-awaited return of an in-person gathering, leading dental marketing firm Rosemont Media, LLC will join top dentists from all over the country in Orlando, Florida at the AACD’s 38th Annual Scientific Session.

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How Long Do Dental Bridges Last?

Best Dentist in Houston

Do you have a missing tooth and are wondering about different tooth replacement options ? If yes, dental bridges might be the right choice for you. Dental bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are made of natural-looking materials, such as porcelain, which blends in with your surrounding teeth. Dental bridges are usually supported by natural teeth or implants.

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Join Me on Saturday April 16th for a Fun 3 Hour Course from PCC in Provo, Utah

Denticle

I am truly honored to be presenting a virtual course for my good friend and mentor Dr. Gordon Christensen and his "Practical Clinical Courses" this weekend. The course will be live from their broadcast studio in Provo, Utah. It will be 3 hour presentation with a 10 minute break. I'll be discussing my favorite high tech products and how they can work for you and make a difference for you, your team, and your patients.

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Preparing for success: Cavity preps and the best tools for long-lasting restorations

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 52 Second. The secret to any restoration is operator technique – from correct diagnosis and proper preparation to material choice. Whether a restoration is temporary or permanent, it must be designed to allow proper cleaning, to support periodontal health, and to function like the natural tooth it replaces.