Wed.Feb 03, 2021

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Don’t Leave Patient Prep to Dr. Google

Oral Health Group

As dental practitioners, root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures are so commonplace we may forget that for most patients, they are a first-time experience. But the success of any procedure depends at least in part on the patient—how well … The post Don’t Leave Patient Prep to Dr. Google appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Current trends in the adoption and education of cone beam computed tomography and panoramic radiography machines across Australia

Dental News and Technology

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2021 Jan 15;20200380. Abstract Objectives: This is a follow-up study to assess growth in the number of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and panoramic radiography (PR) machines in Australia. It is also the first study to evaluate the current status of both CBCT and PR education in Australia. Methods: CBCT and PR machine numbers were obtained from the radiation regulators across Australia.

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Developing immunity to racial inequality in pain management

ASDA Blog

Over the past year, America has come face to face with a horrifying pandemic — COVID-19. The pandemic revealed concerning statistics regarding a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on minorities both in terms of being more susceptible to contracting the virus as well as having less access to care and treatment, especially Black and Latino communities.

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Medi-Cal Dental Incentive Payments Extended Through Dec. 31, 2021

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have approved a 1-year extension of the Medi-Cal Section 1115 waiver (Medi-Cal 2020), and the Dental Transformation Initiative (DTI) Incentive pilot programs. Dental providers who receive incentive payments through the programs Domains, 1, 2 and 3 can continue participation through Dec. 31, 2021. Read more at cda.org.

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Clinical Case: Esthetic Restoration of Maxillary Central Incisors

3M

The post Clinical Case: Esthetic Restoration of Maxillary Central Incisors appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Referring a Patient to a Periodontist

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Providing scaling and root planing in a general practice benefits the patient, as it generally improves the status of periodontitis. Dental hygienists are periodontal co-therapists and can readily facilitate the initial management of periodontitis. Regarding when to make a referral post-scaling and root planing, a referral should be made well before any teeth become mobile.

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Instagram for Dentists

My Social Practice

Instagram for dentists is all about building trust and a strong reputation in your community. Instagram continues to be one of the fastest-growing social media platforms. With the platform frequently innovating, its popularity won’t change anytime soon. This is great news for your dental practice because as Instagram continues to level up the features that make the site extra useful to businesses like yours.

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Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out

North Suburban Endodontics

Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll get cavities. But the good news is you can be proactive about many of these factors and greatly reduce your risk of tooth decay. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to point you in the right direction for preventing this destructive disease.

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National Children’s Dental Health Month: A Quick Guide to Family Dentistry 

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The American Dental Association has set February to be National Children’s Dental Health month. The purpose of this month is to teach caregivers how to best support the health of their child’s smile. One of the most important aspects of children’s dental health is taking them to a skilled and knowledgeable family dentist. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we’re here for your family no matter the ages. .

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Denticon Pricing for DSOs — Part 2 of the “Why Denticon?” Series

Planet DDS

Welcome to part 2 of the “Why Denticon” series. In this series, we will cover the most frequently asked questions that we receive from prospective clients. In part 1 , we discussed the features and functionality that DSOs find most useful in Denticon. In this article, we’ll be talking about Denticon pricing for your DSO and what that pricing includes.

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What types of dental sealants are used by a pediatric dentist?

Polkadot Dental

Our pediatric dentist, Dr. Nanna Ariaban , continues with the series explaining the importance of dental sealants. We have already covered what dental sealants are, but let’s refresh our minds on the subject. Dr. Nanna explained that they are a clear, thin coating that goes on the chewing surface of the teeth and pediatric dentists use these resources to help reinforce the developing oral hygiene habits of children.

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Denticon Pricing for Solo and Private Practices ­­—­ Part 2 of the “Why Denticon?” Series

Planet DDS

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of the “Why Denticon” series. If you’re new to it, the purpose of the series is to cover the top questions we receive from prospective clients, just like you. In part 1 , we talked about the most powerful Denticon features for solo/private practices. In this article we’ll be talking about pricing for the Denticon dental practice management solution.

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What are the pros and cons of Invisalign?

Hardin Dental

Crooked and uneven teeth can reduce self-confidence, causing patients to become ashamed. But they’re often more terrified at the prospect of metallic braces. Often, the aversion to traditional orthodontic treatment overrides the shame associated with misaligned teeth, making people tolerate their crooked teeth instead of seeking treatment. Invisalign is the ideal solution to this dilemma—with Invisalign, you can straighten your smile with transparent aligners that remain virtually invisible.

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Bioclear® Posterior Virtual Course

3M

Level 2.0 & 4.0 Posterior Solutions: Core Posterior is a virtual 2-day course designed to give you all the tools you need to be able to use the Bioclear Method for everyday posterior composite restorations. 10/22/2021-10/23/2021. The post Bioclear® Posterior Virtual Course appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Resources for Dental Students to Keep up with Industry News

The Big Brush

You have graduated dental school and successfully made your way into the working world. Now, where do you go to keep up with all relevant and interesting industry news?

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Bioclear® 2 Day Core Anterior

3M

Level 1.0 & 3.0 Anterior Solutions: Introduction to the Bioclear Method is a 2-day course designed to give you all the tools you need to be able to use the Bioclear Method for everyday composite restorations. 11/12/2021-11/13/2021. The post Bioclear® 2 Day Core Anterior appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Athenahealth Agrees to Pay $18.25 Million to Resolve Allegations that It Paid Illegal Kickbacks

Denticle

Here's an interesting bit of information. It seems that serious amounts of cash were being spent in unethical ways by AthenaHealth. The following press release from the Department of Justice gives the sordid details. athenahealth, Inc. (Athena), a Watertown-based developer of electronic health records (EHR) services, has agreed to pay $18.25 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by paying illegal kickbacks to generate sales of its EHR product, athenaClinicals

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Bioclear® Black Triangle Certification Virtual

3M

This three part virtual certification course will teach you how to treat and perform black triangle restorations, gingival recession, and root abrasions. Each part is designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information and education. Part one includes prerequisite study materials and quiz. Part two includes participating in the virtual hands-on training.

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QuietOn Announces New Solution For Calmer, Less Stressful Dental Treatments

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

QuietOn™ has announced a new solution for dental professionals seeking to protect their hearing. QuietOn’s active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds are tuned by hand to cancel out low frequencies. QuietOn has developed ANC earbuds for dental clinics, which reduce both low and high-frequency noises, while simultaneously allowing for easy discussion with the patient.

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ASDA

3M

3M™ Filtek™ Restoratives and 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus. 10/21/2021-10/23/2021. The post ASDA appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Do you want to make the perfect impression? Join our Success Simplified series

3M

The post Do you want to make the perfect impression? Join our Success Simplified series appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Greater New York Dental Meeting

3M

11/26/2021-12/1/2021. The post Greater New York Dental Meeting appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Bioclear® 4 Day Core Anterior & Core Posterior

3M

Level 1.0 & 3.0 Anterior Solutions: Core Anterior and Level 2.0 & 4.0 Posterior Solutions: Core Posterior is a 4-day course designed to give you all the tools you need to be able to use the Bioclear Method for everyday composite restorations both anterior and posterior. 12/1/2021-12/4/2021. The post Bioclear® 4 Day Core Anterior & Core Posterior appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Bioclear® 3 Day Advanced Anterior

3M

Level 3.1, 3.2, & 3.3 Anterior Solutions: Advanced Anterior is a 3-day course designed to show you Advanced Bioclear Method techniques and bring your Anterior restorations to the next level. Day one includes comprehensive treatment. Day two includes vertical dimensions and worn lower incisors. Day three includes complex black triangles combined with cervical abrasions. 9/16/2021-9/18/2021.

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Bioclear® Black Triangle Certification Virtual

3M

This three part virtual certification course will teach you how to treat and perform black triangle restorations, gingival recession, and root abrasions. Each part is designed to provide you with the most up-to-date information and education. Part one includes prerequisite study materials and quiz. Part two includes participating in the virtual hands-on training.

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Bioclear® 4 Day Core Anterior & Core Posterior

3M

Level 1.0 & 3.0 Anterior Solutions: Core Anterior and Level 2.0 & 4.0 Posterior Solutions: Core Posterior is a 4-day course designed to give you all the tools you need to be able to use the Bioclear Method for everyday composite restorations both anterior and posterior. 9/22/2021-9/25/2021. The post Bioclear® 4 Day Core Anterior & Core Posterior appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Bioclear® 2 Day Core Anterior

3M

Level 1.0 & 3.0 Anterior Solutions: Introduction to the Bioclear Method is a 2-day course designed to give you all the tools you need to be able to use the Bioclear Method for everyday composite restorations. 10/8/2021-10/9/2021. The post Bioclear® 2 Day Core Anterior appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Bioclear® 4 Day Core Anterior & Core Posterior

3M

Level 1.0 & 3.0 Anterior Solutions: Core Anterior and Level 2.0 & 4.0 Posterior Solutions: Core Posterior is a 4-day course designed to give you all the tools you need to be able to use the Bioclear Method for everyday composite restorations both anterior and posterior. 11/3/2021-11/6/2021. The post Bioclear® 4 Day Core Anterior & Core Posterior appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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ADHA Annual Conference

3M

6/18/2021-6/20/2021. The post ADHA Annual Conference appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Spear Summit

3M

9/23/2021-9/25/2021. The post Spear Summit appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Gordon Christensen Study Club

3M

The post Gordon Christensen Study Club appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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