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Delta Dental Institute and AADOCR Announce New Oral Health Equity Research Award

Dental News and Technology

WASHINGTON , July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced two new Oral Health Equity Awards to support research that advances recommendations for greater oral health equity in populations that lack access to dental care and improves oral health literacy for underserved populations.

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New Clinical Trial Shows COVID-19 Vaccines Rapidly Lose Effectiveness

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows that while COVID-19 vaccines initially enable the body to produce high levels of antibodies to the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, this response decreases rapidly within 3 months. The trial included adults who had completed the initial recommended dosing schedule for any of the vaccines with Emergency Use Authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration and who also had received a booster s

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White coat syndrome causes and risks

ASDA Blog

Around family and friends, people tend to be comfortable and relaxed. However, around doctors or anyone wearing a white coat, some patients experience a slight spike in their blood pressure, displaying the phenomenon known as white coat syndrome. Whether it’s a patient’s first time with a medical professional or an unpleasant memory of a previous visit, there is a vast range of causes for and risks to white coat syndrome.

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Justin Shaw's impact on DDS Lab's production processes | Dispatch #6

Dentistry Blog

DDS Lab is proud to announce that Justin Shaw joined our team as Production Manager in April 2022. He oversees production at our Tampa facility — including the implant, porcelain, ortho, and removable departments and our digital scan and design team.

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How is Laser Used in Root Canal Treatment?

Phoenix Endodontist

Popular culture often associates lasers with science-fiction weapons or real-life space exploration, but the technology can also be used inside the human body. At the Phoenix Endodontic Group, our endodontists frequently use laser-based tools to assist in root canal treatments. The practice uses laser technology manufactured by Fontana (SSP and SWEEPS®) and Biolase (Waterlase) at its Phoenix office location.

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4 Insurance Coverages Dentists Should Have

The Big Brush

Insurance for dental practitioners is a top priority on the path to a successful, headache-free career. But what kind of insurance do dentists need, and what coverage levels should be considered?

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Power of the Practice Growth Acceleration Call | A Valuable and Unbiased Perspective

Firegang

A Valuable and Unbiased Perspective. A few years ago, researchers asked the 75 members of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council to name the most important capability for leaders to develop. They all agreed the answer was self-awareness. Most likely, you are extremely self-aware when it comes to your role as a dentist. You have spent years studying, nurturing your craft, identifying your weaknesses and meticulously finding ways to improve them, constantly gaining more knowledg

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Finnishing and polishing

3M

Obtaining a beautiful finish is not a matter of doing it quickly, in order to obtain long-lasting results, we need to have a systematic approach, and realize that the finishing and polishing can take us as much time as creating the restoration. December 8th at 05:30 pm CET, Czech language, Czech Republic. Our speaker: Michael Stiksa, 3M Clinical Specialist.

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Impression Troubleshooting Guide

3M

Errors during impressioning can compromise the quality of the resulting impression, which has a major impact on the accuracy of prosthetic work. Therefore, it is important to know how to avoid mistakes. September 22nd at 05:30 pm CET, Czech language, Czech Republic. The Registration link for the Webinar Impression Troubleshooting Guide will follow soon.

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Clinical Case: Class II restorations using 3Mâ„¢ Filtekâ„¢ Supreme Flowable and 3Mâ„¢ Filtekâ„¢ One Bulk Fill Restoratives.

3M

The post Clinical Case: Class II restorations using 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable and 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restoratives. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Adhesives and their applications – bond strength and stability

3M

The longevity of any direct restoration relies on good adhesive technique and materials. The care and attention to detail taken during the adhesive application provide the foundation for long lasting restorations. October 13th at 05:30 pm CET, Czech language, Czech Republic. Our speaker: Michael Stiksa, 3M Clinical Specialist. The Registration link for the Webinar Adhesives and their applications – bond strength and stability will follow soon.

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Anterior composites: from shade selection to the layering technique

3M

Nowadays various composite materials are available on the market, highly aesthetic with a large selection of shades, and very simple systems which we can use to restore natural aesthetics of the teeth. Different systems require different approaches in restoring natural aesthetics, from multi-layer technique to single-shade technique. In recent years, there has been a trend of simplification of composite systems.