Dental News and Technology

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Sep 1;S0002-8177(22)00433-0. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.07.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Obtaining thorough documentation of a patient's medical history is important for dental care professionals, as oral health is connected intricately to systemic health. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of parent-reported health history for pediatric patients in a dental setting.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 40 Second. Before (top): Inital oral situation with significant asymmetry of the lips when smiling. Usage (middle images): 3D-printed model with ditched dies. After (bottom): Final restoration. As with many dental laboratories, dental practices have adopted the 3D printing process for the production of dental applications.

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Planet DDS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

When choosing dental imaging for your practice, there are many factors to consider—one being the associated costs of the software. On top of what you pay for the imaging software, on-premise solutions involve hidden costs that add up over time, increasing your expenses. . While the actual software itself is a one-time, low cost, the additional needs required of on-premise software can be anywhere from one-time purchases to recurring monthly expenses. .

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Rosemont Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Many people don’t realize how important website organization is—that is, until they come across one that doesn’t make logical sense. The way your website is organized can make or break the overall user experience. If someone visits your site looking for specific information, but they get confused by the setup or get lost before finding what they need, there’s a good chance they’ll go elsewhere for an easier-to-use resource.

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The Dental Elf

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This review of the outcomes of early and delayed loading of dental implants included 18 RCTs. The findings suggest that early and delayed loading protocols had similar clinical outcomes. However none of the included studies was at a low risk and 13 of the 18 studies were considered to be at high risk of bias. While the findings are similar to other reviews teh availabel evidence is of low to very low certainty.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Medicaid enrollees who are pregnant or up to 60-days post-partum will receive dental benefits beginning October 1. The new benefit applies to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also announced that it has extended Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage for pregnant women up to 1 year following pregnancy in the state of North Carolina, which initially failed to accept federal Medicaid expansion when it was off

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Denticle

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

While I don't normally like to like to use posts to discuss other practices, I feel this is a bit different in that the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has created a page dealing with the three following practices and their violations. I'm posting the info here in hopes of helping other offices to see what was done and, hopefully, to help other practices avoid the same mistakes so that they do not incur the fines and problems that happen with violations.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Ultradent (800-552-5512; ultradent.com ), a leading manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, has launched the newest edition of its award-winning VALO curing light series — the completely redesigned VALO X broadband LED. As Ultradent’s most innovative curing light yet, this new addition offers the ultimate in engineering and design in every performance category — including durability, power, accessibility and versatility.

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