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Cigna Healthcare Helps Customers Screen for Dental Health Issues From Their Smartphone

Dentistry Today

Cigna Healthcare announced that its dental customers are now able to use their smartphone to screen for potential oral health issues, such as cavities and gum disease. The no-cost screenings are powered by SmartScan and aim to encourage the millions of people who suffer from anxiety around dental visits to get informed about their oral health from the comfort of their home.

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Teeth could preserve antibodies hundreds of years old, study finds

Dental News and Technology

Teeth could be capable of preserving antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases, a new study has found. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system as a natural response to infectious organisms like viruses and bacteria. Their job is to recognise those microbes so that the immune system can attack them and clear them from the body.

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SoftSmile Announces Partnership with Dental Axess

Dentistry Today

SoftSmile announced its partnership with Dental Axess , a global digital dentistry solution provider. This marks a significant milestone for both companies with a twofold partnership: SoftSmile’s AI-driven clear aligner treatment planning software, VISION, will now be offered through Dental Axess which will integrate VISION into its cloud-based data and workflow management platform Xflow. “We are proud to announce the partnership with Dental Axess, an innovative marketplace, allowin

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Identity Dental Marketing Implements Digital Delegation System for Unparalleled Results

Identity Dental

Identity Dental Marketing, dentistry’s most trusted marketing agency, utilizes digital delegation workflows to ensure the best possible results. These workflows are updated daily to ensure every service offering is completed fully and reviewed by management. These processes are adjusted as new SEO strategies are discovered, as a response to new service offerings (such as Google’s […] The post Identity Dental Marketing Implements Digital Delegation System for Unparalleled Results appeared f

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Toothio Raises $4M Led By Craft Ventures

Dentistry Today

Toothio announced a $4 million seed round led by Craft Ventures with participation from Burst Capital, Moving Capital, Revere Partners, and Rho Capital Partners. This investment follows an initial backing from AZ Crown, founders of Insight Enterprises (Nasdaq: NSIT ). The capital infusion will be used to accelerate Toothio’s growth by enhancing its technology, expanding into key US markets, increasing its network of dental professionals , and adding to its sales team.

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Patient Dies

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

An 81-year-old woman presented to an Oxford, Connecticut dental practice to have four teeth extracted and four implants placed. She died during the procedure. Her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit citing carelessness and negligence as causing the patient’s death. In accordance with Connecticut state law, the plaintiff submitted a letter from a dentist unrelated to the case who reviewed the patient’s records and found the following reasons for her death: The patient’s primary care provide

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Delta Dental Poll Finds Tooth Fairy Welcomed Into Most US Homes

Dentistry Today

In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental has unveiled further insights from its 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll. In recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll. This poll, currently in its 25th year, reveals that the Tooth Fairy receives a warm welcome in an overwhelmingly large number (81%) of U.S. households.

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eAssist to Present at AADOM Event

Dentistry Today

eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ) announced that two of its executives will be featured presenters at the upcoming national conference hosted by AADOM—the largest Dental Office Manager association in the United States. eAssist to Present at AADOM This event, exclusively designed for dental practice management professionals, will take place from September 7 to 9 in Orlando, Florida. eAssist was recently selected as the official dental billing solution provider for AADOM.

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Intraoral scanning v conventional impressions – patient related outcomes

The Dental Elf

This review comparing patient-related outcomes of intraoral scanning and conventional impression methods included 13 studies. Nine of the included studies were RCTs and all were considered to be at unclear risk of bias. The findings indicated a patient preference for digital scanning over conventional impression techniques. The post Intraoral scanning v conventional impressions – patient related outcomes appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Understanding Block Scheduling: Enhancing Dental Practice Efficiency

YapiApp

In a thriving dental practice, time is a valuable commodity. Harnessing its potential effectively can elevate your practice to new efficiency, productivity, and profitability levels. The secret to this lies in mastering the art of block scheduling. Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading What is dental block scheduling? Building Your Block Scheduling Framework Identifying Profitable Procedures Allocating Blocks of Time Effective Management of Block Scheduling Block Scheduling in Action: A Sample Day

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What Should a Dental Website Cost in 2024?

Rosemont Review

Just as the price of customized treatments at your practice will differ, the overall cost of a dental website can vary greatly as well. Factors such as the web design company you’re considering and the specific elements, features, and customization level you desire will all affect the final cost of your website. One digital marketing company may charge less for a new site design than another, and on the surface both products might seem comparable, but what’s driving the discrepancy in price?

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Stainless Steel Crowns and The Hall Technique

3M

Stainless steel crowns (SSCs) are preformed metal crowns which have been used in paediatric dentistry since 1950; however, until recently, uptake of use in primary care has been unpopular. This was primarily due to the need to extensively prepare primary teeth which had a significant risk of damage to adjacent teeth as well as the challenge of administering local anaesthetic in a young child.

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When to Refresh Patient Medical History for Optimal Dental Care

YapiApp

In the world of dental health, one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects is the updating of patient medical histories. This practice is the backbone of comprehensive treatment planning and the key to unlocking optimal dental care in a modern dental office. But what does it mean to “refresh” patient medical histories, and when is it necessary to undertake such a comprehensive review?

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Vollkeramik und Adhäsivtechnik einfach gemacht – Konzepte für die moderne Praxis

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Vortragsinhalt Materialtechnische Fortschritte in den Bereichen Keramik und Adhäsivtechnik eröffnen heute völlig neue Restaurationsmöglichkeiten. Ein klinischer Langzeiterfolg erfordert neben einer sogfältigen Behandlungsplanung und Materialauswahl, eine werkstoffgerechte Präparation und sichere Befestigung. Die unermüdlichen Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre haben zu erheblich vereinfachten, sicheren und effizienten Adhäsivsystemen geführt.

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ADA Survey Finds that Due to Rising Expenses, Income of General Dentists has *Declined*

Denticle

Dentistry has dealt with quite a few problems since the pandemic. Obviously the closing of offices for all but emergency treatment was a huge problem for practice revenues, but even since offices reopened in late spring-early summer of 2020, things have not rebounded as most dentists and most economists had anticipated. Many offices have seen the number of appointments made continue to be lower than 2019 with offices noticing openings in their schedule that were uncommon previously.

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Der erfolgreiche Weg zur indirekten zahnfarbenen Restauration – Prinzipien verstehen und sicher anwenden

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Indirekte Zahnfarbene Restaurationen gehören zum erweiterten Standard-Repertoire fast jeder Praxis. Deshalb ist es wichtig für diese Versorgungsformen routinierte Prozesse in der zu etablieren, die im Alltag funktionieren – von der Präparation über die Abformung bis hin zur Befestigung. Dabei kommt insbesondere der verlässlichen adhäsiven Befestigung eine herausragende Bedeutung als letzter Schritt im restaurativen indirekten Workflow zu.

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Uptimehealth Partners with Bur Capital to Revolutionize Dental Financing

Denticle

Taking a significant stride towards transforming the healthcare financing landscape, Bur Capital and UptimeHealth proudly announce their strategic partnership - UptimeHealth, a leading trailblazer in dental equipment maintenance and facility management, is excited to announce its partnership with Bur Capital, a commercial lending financial company that offers dental and medical practices an alternative to traditional banking.

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Erfolgsparameter Vereinfachung: Fehlervermeidung und Standardisierung in der zahnärztlichen Prothetik

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Haben Sie schon einmal darüber nachgedacht, wieviel Zeit Sie für Korrekturen oder sogar Wiederholungen bei der Herstellung indirekter Restaurationen aufwenden müssen? Die mögliche Vermeidung potentieller Fehlerquellen durch Vereinfachung bietet somit ein großes Potential. Dabei folgt die Herstellung indirekter Restaurationen einem definierten Ablauf klinischer und labortechnischer Arbeitsschritte: Von der Materialauswahl über die Präparation, Abformung und Herstellung, bis

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Die Abform-Akademie

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Die Präzisionsabformung ist das wichtigste Bindeglied zwischen Praxis und Labor. Je präziser die Abformung, desto vorhersagbarer ist ein gutes Ergebnis. Der Vortrag gibt einen Überblick über die unterschiedlichen Techniken und Materialien, je nach vorliegender Indikation. Auch ein konsequentes Gingiva-Management ist eine wichtige Voraussetzung für eine perfekte Abformung.

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Die Abform-Akademie

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Die Präzisionsabformung ist das wichtigste Bindeglied zwischen Praxis und Labor. Je präziser die Abformung, desto vorhersagbarer ist ein gutes Ergebnis. Der Vortrag gibt einen Überblick über die unterschiedlichen Techniken und Materialien, je nach vorliegender Indikation. Auch ein konsequentes Gingiva-Management ist eine wichtige Voraussetzung für eine perfekte Abformung.

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Ästhetische Frontzahnfüllungen Schichttechnik für den Erfolg im Praxisalltag

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Die Versorgung von Front-Zahnfüllungen ist tägliche Arbeit in der Praxis. In diesem Kurs werden Sie in die theoretischen und praktischen Grundlagen für ästhetische Zahnfüllungen herangeführt. Wie kann ich reproduzierbar ästhetische Ergebnisse für meine Patienten erreichen und dabei gleichzeitig wirtschaftlich arbeiten? Die richtige Matrizentechnik, sowie die korrekte Schichttechnik und Materialauswahl um einen naturidentischen Zahn zu rekonstruieren, werden Ihnen Schritt

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High Esthetics Non Invasiv Komposit – Veneering heute

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Sie und Ihre Patienten haben hohe Ansprüche an ästhetische Versorgungen und ebenfalls den Wunsch, so wenig invasiv wie möglich zu arbeiten? Das Komposit-Veneering stellt eine wunderbare Möglichkeit dar, diesen beiden Ansprüchen gerecht zu werden. Wie Sie das Komposit-Veneering als noninvasive Behandlungsmöglichkeit in Ihren Praxisalltag integrieren können, möchte ich Ihnen gerne vermitteln.

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Dual Shade, StyleItaliano recipes for profitable anterior restorations

3M

Anterior restorations are something patients demand the highest aesthetic results from, so we must be prepared to give them the beautiful restorations they expect. StyleItaliano has developed a simplified methods to make tooth restoration accessible for all dentists: probably the most well-known is dual shade technique. The StyleItaliano dual shade method is designed to mimic the three-dimensional appearance of natural teeth where the chroma comes from within the dentine core and shines throug

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Success Simplified – Precision over convenience:Why we still need conventional impressioning in the world of digital dentistry.

3M

Deliver precision through traditional impressioning. Explore Success Simplified on impression techniques – what works and why. This webinar presents when and how traditional impressioning can get you better results than a digital scan. To ensure accuracy, simplicity and efficiency in your impression procedures, we need to know which technique to use and when; why you chose that technique; and selecting the right scan and/or material in making an accurate tooth or implant impression.

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Adhäsive Befestigung – der gesamte Workflow aus der Sicht des Praktikers

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Die adhäsive Befestigung zahnärztlicher Restaurationen ist aus der heutigen Zahnarztpraxis nicht mehr wegzudenken. In diesem Vortrag soll Ihnen praxisnah vermittelt werden, mit welchen Methoden vollkeramische Arbeiten – aber auch die klassische Metallrestauration – dauerhaft, zuverlässig und praxiskompatibel befestigt werden können.

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Der erfolgreiche Weg zur indirekten zahnfarbenen Restauration – Prinzipien verstehen und sicher anwenden

3M

Vor-Ort-Veranstaltung Indirekte Zahnfarbene Restaurationen gehören zum erweiterten Standard-Repertoire fast jeder Praxis. Deshalb ist es wichtig für diese Versorgungsformen routinierte Prozesse in der zu etablieren, die im Alltag funktionieren – von der Präparation über die Abformung bis hin zur Befestigung. Dabei kommt insbesondere der verlässlichen adhäsiven Befestigung eine herausragende Bedeutung als letzter Schritt im restaurativen indirekten Workflow zu.

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