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Envista Smile Project Completes Second Oral Care Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Dentistry Today

As part of its mission to provide access to oral care around the world, the Envista Smile Project completed its second mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where volunteers treated a combination of 782 juvenile and adult patients, who otherwise would not have access to dental services. For many of these patients in the rural village of San Francisco de Macoris, this was their first time ever receiving professional dental care.

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Augmented Reality and 3-dimensional Dynamic Navigation System Integration for Osteotomy and Root-end Resection

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Endodontics Published: July 13, 2023 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction Augmented reality superimposes high-definition computer-generated virtual content onto the existing environment, providing users with an enhanced perception of reality. This study investigates the feasibility of integrating an augmented reality head-mounted device (AR) into a 3-dimensional dynamic navigation system (3D-DNS) for osteotomy and root-end resection (RER).

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Dentistry Only Goes On Record At Smart Diaspora 2023

Dentistry Today

Dentistry took the spotlight as the only workshop among 40 others at Smart Diaspora 2023. Prof. Dr. Claudia C Cotca DDS, MPH, CEO, and founder of the Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery (WILDS) had the honor of being an invited speaker at Smart Diaspora 2023. She presented dentistry at a plenary session before an audience of 1000 experts, discussing dentistry action item conclusions as part of the “Innovative Techniques and Interdisciplinary and Inter-Interinstitutional

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California Launches Statewide Sealant Program

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While California has seen improvement over the past several years when it comes to missed school days due to dental problems —446,000 in 2018 to 270,000 in 2021— the state wants to continue to see that number drop. As such, Smile, California, an effort by the California Department of Health Care Services, recently introduced Sealants for a Healthy Smile, a statewide campaign to encourage parents and guardians to protect their children’s teeth by promoting the application of sealants as a prevent

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BIOLASE Announces 1-for-100 Reverse Stock Split

Dentistry Today

BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL) (“BIOLASE” or the “company”), a global leader in dental lasers , has announced that it held a special meeting of its stockholders on July 20, 2023 where the company’s stockholders granted the board of directors the discretion to effect a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at a ratio between 1-to-2 and 1-to-100.

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Not All Heroes Wear Capes appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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International Medical Relief Offers Dental Professionals a Chance to Give Back

Dentistry Today

Volunteering on an international dental mission trip gives dental professionals the opportunity to offer preventative and urgent dental care to adults and children in underserved and vulnerable communities around the world, providing treatment that patients desperately need while at the same time gaining self-fulfillment and making a difference. International Medical Relief (IMR), a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization founded by Shauna King in 2002, works with Ministries of Health in more th

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Spear Education Named a “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” for Five Years in a Row

Dentistry Today

Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group, and BestCompaniesAZ announced that for the fifth consecutive year, Spear Education has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona. This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks, and demographics.

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Medication for Tooth Regrowth Could Soon Become a Reality

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Medication for Tooth Regrowth Could Soon Become a Reality appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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The Massachusetts Dental Society Welcomes Abe Abdul, DMD, MBA, as President

Dentistry Today

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is pleased to welcome Abe Abdul, DMD, MBA, as its 159th president for the 2023-2023 and 2023-2024 governance years. Dr. Abdul was ceremonially sworn in as president during the MDS House of Delegates Annual Session held on January 26, 2023. He officially took office on July 1, 2023. Dr. Abdul succeeds Meredith Bailey, DMD, MBA, who will continue as the Board of Trustees’ immediate past president.

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Why AI is Making My Life Easier and Helping Me Be Better Informed

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A lot of people have been singing the praises, as well as using, Chat GPT. I have no problem with the product, but for some reason I have become hooked on Google's version of conversational AI. Named "Bard" the system is pretty simple to use. It's available to practically anyone that has a Google account and has a pretty simple formate Basically type in what you need and Bard can create the words for you.

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What Are Dental Implants Made Of?

Creekview Dental

Replacing a missing tooth is essential to maintaining oral health. Why? Because without it, teeth can begin to shift, leading to misaligned bites, crowding, decay, and more. Dental implants are the perfect tooth alternative. Having been around for many decades, they look and function much like a real tooth. Let’s take a look at what dental implants are made of that allows them to yield such incredible results.

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Mouthguards

Aerni Dental

Athletic Mouthguards Protecting your teeth while playing sports is supremely essential. Whether you’re a student-athlete or indulge in sports activities recreationally, you must invest in an athletic mouthguard to safeguard your dental health. Here we bring you an easy guide to understand why opting for a professionally fitted mouthguard from Dr.

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From which animal did the teeth of George Washington’s first prosthesis come?

3M

The post From which animal did the teeth of George Washington’s first prosthesis come? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Heartland Dental Launches Heartland Dental University (HDU)

Dentistry Today

Heartland Dental , the nation’s leading dental support organization (DSO) proudly introduced Heartland Dental University (HDU), its groundbreaking educational flagship. Built upon a steadfast dedication to excellence in education spanning 25 years, and as a part of its non-clinical administrative support, HDU provides a comprehensive platform for continuous learning.

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What is Dental Office Reputation Management?

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Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading What is Dental Office Reputation Management? The Influence and Importance of Dental Reputation Management Locating and Monitoring Online Reviews Navigating the Terrain of Negative Reviews Harnessing the Power of Positive Reviews Optimizing Your Dental Website for Reputation Management The Role of YAPI in Streamlining Dental Reputation Management Harnessing the Power of Online Reputation Management in Your Dental Practice Turning the Digital Narrative in Your Fa

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