The Dental Elf
JANUARY 8, 2023
This Cochrane review update comparing single and multiple vist root canal treatments in patients over the age of 10 included 47 RCTs. There was no evidence to suggest that one treatment regimen (single‐visit or multiple‐visit RoCT) is more effective than the other although more patients report pain in the first week with the single visit approach. The post Single or multiple visit root canal therapy?
Planet DDS
JANUARY 8, 2023
Patients have never had more options for dental care. They can do a quick search on the internet or spin up a quick post asking their friends for recommendations on social media. This means that learning how to run a successful dental practice all comes down to hitting some key areas in the overall patient experience. Therefore, keeping you top of mind for annual cleanings, aka recurring revenue, and empowering them to be your best advocate for patient referrals, aka net new revenue.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 8, 2023
A small study of 87 patients investigated whether poor oral health impacted the risk for cerebral abscesses, which are not common but have devastating effects on the health of those impacted. Authors of the paper “Oral Microbes and the Formation of Cerebral Abscesses: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study,” which was recently published in the Journal of Dentistry , did discover an association between the presence of oral bacteria and an increased incidence of brain abscesses.
Planet DDS
JANUARY 8, 2023
Staying ahead of the curve means acknowledging that the future is unpredictable. While there may be speculation about what’s to come, it’s important to implement initiatives that can future-proof your dental practice. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 challenged optimism, and while we’re still facing many of those realities, there are still reasons to remain positive.
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