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Eco-ing Our Way to a Greener Dental Future

Oral Health Group

The eco-friendly dental practice is an important consideration that every dentist can make when it comes to protecting our environment. With an increasing trend in global warming, the dental office also plays a role in the destruction of nature. By … The post Eco-ing Our Way to a Greener Dental Future appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Effect of adjuvant bisphosphonates on treatment of periodontitis: Systematic review with meta-analyses

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Available online 21 January 2021 Abstract Background Previous systematic reviews showed additional benefit of adjuvant bisphosphonates (BP) in the treatment of periodontitis. In contrast, it is unclear the effect of BP in patients with diabetes and smokers, its pooled effect when administered locally or systemically is also unknown.

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‘Mental floss’: Taking care of your mental health

ASDA Blog

Predental students, dental students and dental professionals play an enormous role in the advocacy of mental well-being among ourselves, our patients and our future colleagues. The journey to dentistry is associated with high levels of stress due to habits of perfectionism, economic pressures, the constant need for approval, overwhelming situations and patient anxiety.

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truForm™ FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About truForm™ Secure Online Patient Forms

We Speak Dental

What is truForm ? Paperless Patient Registration and more. truForm is a secure patient e-form solution that has revolutionized patient intake and registration in dental and medical practices across the country. With truform , patients can safely transmit their Private Health Information (PHI) prior to their initial visit, right through your practice website.

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COVID-19 in the Dental Office

Implantation Dental Center

Ever since March of 2020, COVID-19 has changed the lives of millions of Americans and forced dental practices to make many changes to their protocols that will not be going. Read More. The post COVID-19 in the Dental Office appeared first on Implantation Dental Center.

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New COVID-19 Cases Decline Across the US but the Need for Vigilance Remains

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The number of new COVID-19 cases is decreasing across the United States, while the number of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 illness is at the lowest level since mid-December. More than 30 states have experienced declines in new case numbers and 18 states have seen decreases in the number of COVID-19-related deaths. While these improvements may indicate the US is flattening the curve, public health officials assert the battle is far from over.

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Hundreds of Health Care Facilities were Hit by Ransomware Last Year Amid a Global Pandemic

Denticle

Healthcare continues to be a choice target for dark net thieves looking to make a quick buck via Ransomware. They often find IT departments struggling to keep up with the demand of providing care during the global pandemic. A recent CNN article cites some amazing statistics for those of us in healthcare. Even small private practices, which most dental offices fall under, are susceptible to the ravages of Ransomeware.

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How Dental Practice Owners Can Thank Their Staff for a Wild 2020

The Big Brush

The year 2020 was wild, to say the least and completely unexpected, to be sure.

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The Need to Simplify Practice Management

Carestack

“NO TIME” is the most common buzzword at the practice. Be it the provider, assistant, or the front desk staff, there is always so much to be done and so little time. The flywheel of work has slowly carved away time for anything else so much so that life becomes confined to the stress and pain of everyday practice management. “Long hours entering data into multiple software, writing clinical notes, and tying up everything to one place has put so much stress into the process.

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Pediatric Safety: Protecting Both Oral and Overall Health

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Safety and hygiene protocols have always been integral to a dental practice, but until March 2020, your patients probably took them for granted. Now, almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced public awareness of personal protective equipment (PPE), disinfection practices and social distancing, even those who were previously compliant with biannual dental visits may think that unless something is noticeably wrong, in-office dental

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The Need to Simplify Practice Management

Carestack

“NO TIME” is the most common buzzword at the practice. Be it the provider, assistant, or the front desk staff, there is always so much to be done and so little time. The flywheel of work has slowly carved away time for anything else so much so that life becomes confined to the stress and pain of everyday practice management. “Long hours entering data into multiple software, writing clinical notes, and tying up everything to one place has put so much stress into the process.

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Will Dental Implants Become Cheaper?

Best Dentist in Houston

If you are looking into tooth replacement options for missing or broken teeth, you have probably heard of dental implants. A big surprise for most patients is when they hear about how much they cost. It can certainly make your jaw drop when some dentists are charging north of $4,000 to replace a single tooth. Many patients end up asking if these teeth implants will get less expensive over time.