Dentistry Today

MARCH 25, 2024

Colgate believes in celebrating differences—in people and their smiles. But today’s media landscape tends to tell a different story, as most online and TV personalities boast nearly identical sets of straight, gleaming teeth with no gaps. It’s no wonder why 65% of Gen Z respondents reported that pressure to have a perfect smile negatively impacts their confidence, and 85% would like to change their smiles.* Colgate wants to remind people everywhere, especially Gen Z, that the most be

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Oral Health Group

MARCH 25, 2024

When you run a dental practice, the safety of your patients and employees must be your top concern. Your patients should leave your office feeling The post How to Cultivate a Culture of Safety in Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 25, 2024

“My Practice Has a Reputation for Good Service.” Are You Sure About That? I get excited when a dentist tells me that they roll out the red carpet for their patients—creating the best experience possible, listening to them, and generally providing exceptional customer service—and the patient reviews echo this. These practices are really on the ball. On the other hand, some dentists swear that their patient experience is outstanding, but what I hear from the patients themselves and the team doesn’

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 25, 2024

By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was able to effectively mold me into their dream dental assistant. Being “On Time” as Dental Assistants Once upon a time, I thought on time was arriving on time , but in dentistry, as you know on time is actually late!

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 25, 2024

Pac-Dent, Inc. announced the launch of the iMatrix Clear Sectional Matrix System at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. The addition of this Sectional Matrix System, featuring clear Mylar matrices, rings, and wedges, expands Pac-Dent’s existing iMatrix Sectional Matrix System, further solidifying Pac-Dent as a leading force in the dental industry.

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 25, 2024

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2024 Jan 1;25(1):92-97. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3601. Abstract Aim: This report addresses the management of a large persistent discharging lesion in an 11-year-old boy. The report describes the use of aspiration-irrigation technique for the management of immature necrotic tooth with persistent discharge after a failed regenerative procedure.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 25, 2024

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the promotion of Joel Mannix to the esteemed position of head of dental for the UK. Originally hailing from rural Australia, Joel Mannix made the move to Scotland in 2013 and commenced his career at Christie & Co in 2018. During his tenure, Joel has facilitated the sale of practices across Scotland and Northern Ireland, ranging from single asset sales to larger group transactions, and has been instrumental in several landma

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 25, 2024

On February 29, Benjamin Harouni, DDS, was tragically murdered while practicing at his El Cajon, California, dental office, which he shared with his father, Jack Harouni, DDS. The young dentist, a graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, was known for his generous spirit. Following his death, his family has launched the Hearts Over Hate Foundation to honor Harouni’s memory and support victims of violent crimes.

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My Social Practice

MARCH 25, 2024

The Purpose of Google’s March 2024 Core Update On March 5, Google announced its latest comprehensive core update , and SEO specialists worldwide felt a disturbance in The Force. The new update comes accompanied by revised spam policies and seeks to reduce unhelpful, low-quality, and unoriginal content. But how will this update affect Google rankings for dentists?

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The Dental Elf

MARCH 25, 2024

The blog provides insights on cracked teeth syndrome survival rates in terms of its types and treatment outcomes (monitoring, RCT, restorative treatments). The post Cracked Teeth Syndrome: Impact of Various Treatments on Survival Rates appeared first on National Elf Service.

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My Social Practice

MARCH 25, 2024

How WWWAC Can Assist in AI Prompting for Dentists Artificial intelligence is a hot topic, and for good reason. AI’s versatility has proved a boon for improving practice management and dental marketing capabilities. However, effective prompting is the key to unlocking the technology’s full potential in your dental practice. Are you wondering how to master AI prompting for dentists ?

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Denticle

MARCH 25, 2024

A big thank you to my DPR Editorial Director, Noah Levine, who brought this subject to my attention. As most folks in the dental industry know, Smile Direct Club (SDC) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2023 and ceased all operations in December 2023. The company's idea of providing orthodontic treatment direct to consumers with no doctor supervision had a spectacular flame-out.

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