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Hydroxyapatite Vs. Fluoride: How Do They Compare?

Ask The Dentist

Dentists have recommended fluoride toothpaste for stronger cavity-resistant teeth for decades. It is still considered the “gold standard” in dental schools, despite its safety concerns. But there’s a new ingredient in town proven to be just as effective as fluoride and completely non-toxic. It’s called hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste has replaced fluoride toothpaste as what I recommend to all of my patients.

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10 Dental Video Ideas You Create And Post Today

My Social Practice

Having engaging video content on your dental website and social pages is a must for every dental professional in 2021. However, we have hears many obstacles get in the way of dental practices creating dental marketing videos. Not only do we hear “It is challenging to come up with dental video ideas” but also “We don’t have time to make videos” and “There is no way I could get my team or doctor on board.”.

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Hydroxyapatite Vs. Fluoride: How Do They Compare?

Ask The Dentist

Dentists have recommended fluoride toothpaste for stronger cavity-resistant teeth for decades. 1 It is still considered the “gold standard” in dental schools, despite its safety concerns. But there’s a new ingredient in town proven to be just as effective as fluoride and completely non-toxic. It’s called hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste has replaced fluoride toothpaste as what I recommend to all of my patients.

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Poll Data Show Americans Support Restrictions Against Those Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A Reuters poll of 1,000 Americans found the majority want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, and they support restrictions regarding travel, workplace, and lifestyle for those who decline COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has continued to decrease with 54% of respondents saying they will be vaccinated in March 2021 compared to just 41% who said they would get vaccinated in May 2020.

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How poor oral health affects general health

Perfect White Smile

Many patients who visit with their dentist have questions about their oral health that they would like answered to better understand how they can keep their smiles and bodies healthy. Most adult men and women don’t realize that poor dental health also affects their overall health due to the oral systemic condition. We all know the risks of not brushing and flossing the teeth each day.

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Biologics and Their Effect on Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

0%. Along with vaccines, blood/blood components, tissues, cells, and other substances of biological origin, mAbs are “biologics” produced by complex biotechnological methods overseen by the FDA. mirror-images / iStock / Getty Images Plus. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> As the variety, number, and therapeutic indications for mAbs continue to increase, the chance of encountering patients using these biologics (or the growing number of their generic versions, known as biosimilar p

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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth

Cherokee Dental Professionals

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have.

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Lit leadership lessons: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in your dental career

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Amisha Singh, DDS. Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And there is one fundamental reason for this: Leadership in theory and leadership in practice are two very different things.

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