Wed.Jan 12, 2022

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Pacific Dental Services Hits $2 Billion Revenue Milestone

Dental News and Technology

Company credits unique operating model as core to its success. IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services ® (PDS), one of the nation's leading dental support organizations, today announced a key milestone in its growth journey. Cumulative revenues for calendar year 2021 exceeded $2 billion, marking yet another significant achievement in the privately held organization's 27-year history.

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Communication in dentistry: a philosophical perspective

ASDA Blog

There is evidence that effective communication practices lead to higher quality patient outcomes, such as greater satisfaction, greater understanding and recall, lower costs of care, better compliance with prevention and treatment protocols, and even better treatment outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4). Communication is clearly important. But why does communication sometimes fail?

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Verywell Health names Patterson Dental ‘Best Overall Dental Supply Company’

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 1 Second. A new survey from Verywell Health ranks Patterson Dental as the ‘ Best Overall Dental Supply Company ‘ of 2021. Citing our large selection of products and services, and our commitment to education and special financing, Verywell states that “you can find everything you need through Patterson Dental.

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Cannabidiol Shows Promise in the Fight Against SARS-CoV-2

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A University of Chicago study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that an oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD)—derived from the cannabis plant—may be an effective antiviral agent with the potential to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. Researchers found that CBD hindered infection with the novel coronavirus, prohibiting replication of SARS-CoV-2 in the lungs.

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“It’s like putting a penguin on the floor”: what can the perspectives of youth with autism teach us about social inclusion? #ActiveIngredientsMH

The Social Care Elf

Xanthe Hunt and Jason Bantjes consider the perspectives of autistic young people affected by social exclusion, and present early findings from their new active ingredients review which looks at the role of social inclusion interventions in improving adolescent mental health. The post “It’s like putting a penguin on the floor”: what can the perspectives of youth with autism teach us about social inclusion?

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Use Of Platelet Rich Fibrin In Dentistry

Healthy Smiles

The burgeoning research in medical science has led to several finds that are both interesting and advantageous. One such research is the Platelet Rich Fibrin or PRF. Dr. Joseph Choukron, a French surgeon, is credited with the invention of the PRF techniques (L-PRF, A-PRF, and i-PRF). While performing facial surgeries, Dr. Choukron found that PRF accelerates the healing process.

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MouthWatch Announces Four Winners of its 2021 “Teledentistry Innovation Awards”

Denticle

MouthWatch, LLC a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions and digital imaging devices, recently honored four pioneering teledentistry practitioners and programs by naming them as winners of the fifth annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, affectionately known as the “Tellies”. According to MouthWatch, LLC CEO and founder Brant Herman, “During the past year of recovery, we’ve seen a tremendous uptick in teledentistry innovation and adoption.