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What’s The Future of Functional Dentistry?

Ask The Dentist

As a functional dentist, Dr. B is used to being asked what functional dentistry is. However, this week, this question comes with a twist as fans ask Dr. B what he is most excited about in functional dentistry. Tune in to discover Dr. B’s journey to functional dentistry, from sleuthing as a child to setting up a directory globally for fellow functional dentists.

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The Importance of Retaining Employees at Your Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

Employee turnover can cost as much as 200% of the annual salary of a departing staff member, reports BDCCanada, yet approximately 49% of Canadians are “seriously considering leaving” their current place of employment. According to the 11th annual Hays Salary … The post The Importance of Retaining Employees at Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Pacific Dental Services Launches College Advancement Program, Offering Eligible Employees Full Tuition Coverage for Undergraduate Degrees

Dental News and Technology

The dental support organization is the first in its industry to pay for its employees to receive a college education. IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading dental support organization Pacific Dental Services ® (PDS) has announced the launch of its College Advancement Program , making it the first in its industry to offer eligible employees 100% up-front college tuition coverage toward an undergraduate degree of their choice.

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Dentists’ role in preventing addiction

ASDA Blog

Addiction is defined as the continued desire to seek pleasure from some stimuli even though there are adverse consequences associated with doing so. Although substance use disorders can occur from various medications, opioids are the most addictive substance dentists prescribe. Opioids relieve pain by blocking pain receptors in the brain but can be misused by taking more medication than prescribed, using the medication for an unintended purpose or sharing the medication.

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Male suicide prevention: uncovering the challenges associated with “talking”

The Social Care Elf

Cara Richardson explores a recent qualitative study conducted in Scotland, which finds that the contexts in which men talk about suicide are an important part of male suicide prevention. The post Male suicide prevention: uncovering the challenges associated with “talking” appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Pending Legislation Promotes Oral Health Literacy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Federal legislation of interest to the oral health community was recently included in a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee: the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 ( H.R. 4555 ). Introduced by U.S. Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), the bill authorizes a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness for fiscal

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3 Social Media Trends That Could Impact Your Patients' Dental Health

The Big Brush

Social media trends often provide incorrect or unsafe information in an effort to be entertaining and gain clout. However, these viral activities can sometimes encourage behaviors that are strongly discouraged by healthcare professionals.

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Sensitive Teeth: Causes & Treatment

Creekview Dental

What does it mean to have sensitive teeth? If your teeth are sensitive, you know all too well. That sharp pain you feel when you drink something hot or cold or bite into something sugary is a highly unpleasant sensation. And the pain doesn’t always subside when you stop eating or drinking. It can remain as a dull ache for seconds or even minutes afterwards. .

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Owandy Radiology Showcasing Its Integrated Dental Implant Digital Workflow System During GNYDM 2021

Denticle

Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software, will be highlighting how its QuickVision 3D implant planning software serves as the hub of its fully-integrated dental implant digital workflow system at booth #3923 during the Greater New York Dental Meeting. According to Owandy company spokesperson, Boris Loyez, “In recent years, Owandy has been rapidly expanding its hardware and software offerings to deliver a complete digital workflow