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Phil Wenk to Retire as CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee; Jeff Ballard Named Successor

Dentistry Today

Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) has announced today that Dr. Phil Wenk will retire from his position as chief executive officer (CEO) on December 31, 2023. Jeff Ballard, CPA, who currently serves as the president and CFO of Delta Dental, will succeed Dr. Wenk and assume the roles of president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Wenk became a part of Delta Dental in 1997 after practicing dentistry for 20 years.

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Regenerative Endodontics versus MTA Apexification

Dental News and Technology

JDR Clin Trans Res. 2023 Aug 9;23800844231191515. doi: 10.1177/23800844231191515. Online ahead of print. Abstract Introduction: With the introduction of stem cell engineering in dentistry, regenerative endodontics has emerged as a potential alternative to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apexification in the management of necrotic immature permanent teeth.

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OSAP Celebrates #DICAM23

Dentistry Today

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is excited for Dental Infection Control Awareness Month (DICAM) starting September 1. DICAM is an opportunity for the oral healthcare community to highlight all the efforts that go into providing the safest dental visit. OSAP encourages everyone to “Stay in The Know Together” by posting infection prevention and control best practices, success stories, or selfies on social media and joining the conversation using the hashtag #DICAM23.

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University of Texas Introduces New Baccalaureate Dental Hygiene Program

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

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Babylon Dental Care Holds Second Annual Training and Team-Building Event

Dentistry Today

On August 18, 2023, the team at Babylon Dental Care participated in their second annual all-day training event. This year’s focus was on fostering both personal and professional growth to enhance their service to patients and the wider Long Island community. The practice’s dentists and support team also completed their annual OSHA training and engaged in a series of team-building exercises before concluding with a two-hour round at Topgolf Long Island in Holtsville.

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Are Patient Reviews That Important?

Patient News

After analyzing, designing, creating, and managing hundreds and hundreds of successful dental websites, it’s clear that having a healthy flow of patient reviews is a powerful tool that boosts the overall web presence of a dental practice. Attracting new patients is critical for practice growth, not only to mitigate naturally occurring attrition and related production loss but to also add.

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Henry Schein Opens Customer Assistance Hotline in Response to Hurricane Idalia

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is reminding its customers in Florida and all areas within the projected path of Hurricane Idalia that the Henry Schein Customer Assistance Hotline is available for dentists and physicians who might encounter operational, logistical, or financial challenges due to the hurricane’s impact. The toll-free number for all Henry Schein customers is 800-999-9729.

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Dental Plans with High Maximum Benefit Disrupting Insurance Market

Dentistry Today

DentalInsurance.com has recently released a new report on dental plans that are causing a stir in the dental insurance market by offering coverage limits several times higher than those typically found in average PPO dental insurance plans. Coverage limits, often referred to as maximum benefits or annual maximums, represent the cap on the amount an insurance company will contribute annually towards covered dental care.

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Studies Link Good Oral Care and School Success

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

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Root Canal Therapy System Improves Patient Outcomes

Dentistry Today

You can now experience a revolutionary change in root canal treatment with the GentleWave System. This innovative technology delivers predictable, simplified, and standardized endodontic procedures that can increase revenue while also improving patient outcomes. For more information, call (844) 468-5928 or visit gentlewave.com/doctor.

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Paralysis by Analysis

Coaches Corner

Have you ever sold anything on an online auction? I do it quite a bit, as a “hobby” of sorts that I have is buying and selling guitars. Sometimes I’ll purchase a really cool guitar, play it for a few years, and then sell it for a small profit – like this sweet Gibson Hummingbird I played at The Blue Jay in Jacksonville, FL. (And don’t worry – there is “dental content” on the way…) Okay – so where are we going with this, and what does it

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Ultrasonic Cleaning System Features Stainless Steel Construction

Dentistry Today

Tri-Clean Ultrasonic Cleaners deliver the next generation of cleaning power. All BrandMax ultrasonic units include free heat and a stainless steel basket at no additional cost. All stainless steel construction and best-in-class product support are second to none in the industry. Combine the Tri-Clean Ultrasonic Cleaner with the company’s triple enzyme-based enzymatic cleaners for the ultimate cleaning solution.

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Can Saliva Testing Help Patients With IBD Receive Earlier Diagnoses?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

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FDA Roundup

Dentistry Today

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has provided an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo (PRNewsfoto/FDA) On Monday, the FDA informed consumers in Treating and Dealing with ADHD about FDA-approved treatments to help reduce the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, and improve functioning in children as young as age 6 years old.

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How Dental Teams Can Prepare if Their Practice is Sold

The Big Brush

It's hard to know how to feel or what to do if your dental practice is sold. Often, these things happen quickly and staff aren't informed until the time of sale or even after.

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Specialty1 Partners Endorses Synchrony's CareCredit Credit Card as the Premier Patient Financing Solution for Dental Surgery Procedures

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Partnership offers customized financing options to the dental organization’s practices and patients for specialty dental care 2023 – Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, and Specialty1 Partners, the market leader in specialty dental practice support services, today announced a five-year partnership, making Synchrony’s CareCredit health and wellness credit card the premier financing solution for the network of more than 225 endodontic, periodontic and oral surgery offices

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Denture Use and Nutrition

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dentures have historically been the standard of care when treating fully edentulous patients. Replacement of missing teeth is important for the reconstruction of occlusal support and mastication. Although dentures may replace missing teeth, they function at a much-reduced level when compared to natural teeth. This is particularly true in the aging patient.

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MB2 Dental Reaches 600th Practice Milestone

Dentistry Today

MB2 Dental, the foremost and largest dental partnership organization (DPO) nationwide, has announced the inclusion of its 600th practice into the company’s rapidly expanding dental partnership organization (DPO) model. The 600th practice is Highland Creek Family Dental – South in Lafayette, Indiana. This location is a de novo (newly built practice) owned by Dr.

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