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A-dec Introduces First Digitally Connected Dental Chair and Delivery System

Dentistry Today

Today, A-dec announced a breakthrough in dental equipment with the launch of its first-ever digitally connected delivery systems: the A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro platforms. Marv Nelson, President of A-dec, noted that the company has a long history of innovation and a deeply embedded mission of working for the betterment of dentistry. “We believe that connected dental equipment is the future of dentistry,” he said. “A-dec is leading the way with the introduction of these new

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The Trouble with Sippy Cups, Pacifiers, and Bottles

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Happy Healthy and Developing Properly Do you want your child to be healthy? Really healthy, as in have a beautiful healthy face and broad, gorgeous smile?? If so, then it’s time to talk about their baby bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers and thumbs. Yes, something so simple could be the root cause of a lot of health problems such as crooked teeth, bed wetting, sleep apnea as well as gum disease and cavities.

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Virtual Dental Care Launches Dental.com

Dentistry Today

Virtual Dental Care, Inc., a leading provider of digital dental solutions, announced the launch of its industry-first Teledentistry 3.0 offering, Dental.com , providing patients with access to comprehensive dental care from the comfort of their own homes. With this revolutionary new offering, dental.com is revolutionizing the dental care industry, providing patients with unparalleled access to preventive and problem-focused dental visual assessment from anywhere, anytime.

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Day 22: Did You Know?

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Today’s nugget of new news you can use is all about the research that talks about fluoride. We are almost done with the month. I hope you have learned lots about all kinds of things healthwise. The Research Says Seventy-five percent of the United States is drinking fluoridated water. We have been told this is good and right and so healthy for our teeth.

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Delta Dental Patients Rate Their Experiences With Dentists a 9.5 Out of 10

Dentistry Today

Delta Dental announced key findings from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Dental Plan Survey, which provides feedback from Delta Dental patients about their oral healthcare experiences. Delta announced key findings from the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Dental Plan Survey, which provides feedback from Delta patients about their oral health care experiences.

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Patently the best dental surgical guide on the market – CHROME GuidedSMILE

Dental News and Technology

LA CANADA, Calif. , June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 14, 2023, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awarded Watson Guide IP additional, broader protection of its CHROME GuidedSMILE stackable products and methods through the issuance of US Patent No. 11,576,755, titled, - Fixation Base and Guides for Dental Prosthesis Installation. GuidedSMILE IP (intellectual property) is exclusively licensed with all rights ownership to ROE Dental Laboratory / GuidedSMILE LLC.

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Aspen Dental Expands its Involvement in Top University Dental Externship Programs

Dentistry Today

The University of Washington is the most recent university to tap doctors in the Aspen Dental network to serve as adjunct faculty and mentoring clinicians in its clinical externship rotation for the fall 2023 semester. These clinicians join 12 other Aspen Dental practice owners that serve as preceptors and adjunct faculty in clinical externship programs at other top universities including the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan.

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What to Do When You Crack a Tooth: Expert Advice

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

No one ever expects to end up with a cracked tooth. But unfortunately, it happens—even if you take the best care of your pearly whites. If you find yourself in this situation and are wondering what to do, look no further! In this article, you will learn the steps to take when it comes to what to do if you crack a tooth from expert advice. From recognizing the signs, to how to proceed afterwards—we have you covered!

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Non?surgical procedures to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update was to assess the effect of non‐surgical adjunctive interventions on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement and the overall duration of treatment included 23 RCTs.The findings suggest there may be limited benefit from photobiomodulation application for accelerating discrete treatment phases but this should be interpreted very cautiously as the findings may not be clinically important and the evidence is of low to very low certainty.

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Why do I have bone loss around a dental implant?

Implantation Dental Center

Reasons for Bone Loss Around a Dental Implant Bone loss around a dental implant can occur due to several reasons. Here are some possible explanations: Peri-implantitis: This is the most common cause of bone loss around dental implants. Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding the implant, including the bone.

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Is Your Marketing Working As Good As It Can?

Patient News

Uncovering Gaps You Might Not Realize There are abundant opportunities for growth for dental offices. Given that the average dental practice has around 2,000 patients in a market opportunity of 50,000, 60,000, or more (I’m talking within a few miles at most), you really can’t market enough to increase awareness for the practice among those important households.

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Three (Not So Simple) Life Hacks To Do Now.

Coaches Corner

Do you read self-help / motivational books? I do. Heck – I even wrote one! But I do realize that many of you have trouble finding time to do this during your busy day. With that in mind I am going to give you three life hacks that are guaranteed to change your life if you take action! Okay – here goes! 1. Take small steps to get physically healthy.

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When are the Worst Times to Send Dental Appointment Reminders?

YapiApp

Dental practices strive to improve appointment attendance and optimize patient engagement to sustain profitability. Studies say even a single missed appointment per day costs your dental practice up to $30,000 annually. Sending dental appointment reminders to your dental patients is an easy and cost-effective way to minimize missed appointments and no-shows for your practice.

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Composite Veneers vs Porcelain Veneers: A Comprehensive Comparison

Best Dentist in Houston

Dental veneers have gained significant popularity in cosmetic dentistry as a reliable solution to enhance the appearance of teeth. Veneers are thin shells that are bonded to the front surface of teeth, effectively improving their shape, size, color, and overall aesthetics. Two common types of veneers are composite veneers and porcelain veneers. In this article, we will delve into a comprehensive comparison of these two options, considering factors such as durability, appearance, cost, and proced

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