Dentistry Today

JUNE 28, 2023

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health expressed its support of a new bill that would add comprehensive dental benefits to Medicare. The bill, the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023 , was introduced by US Representative Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44th) and US Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). It would help address significant unmet dental needs faced by older adults and people with disabilities and represent a move toward a more equitable health care system.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Buca. 2023 Jun 18;25984. doi: 10.4317/medoral.25984. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: The scientific validity of the European Society of Cardiology's (ESC) infective endocarditis (IE) guidelines limiting provision of prophylactic antibiotics (AP) only to patients having cardiac anomalies (e.g., prosthetic valves) believed to place them at "high risk" of adverse events when undergoing high risk dental procedures (HRDP) is unclear.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 28, 2023

Overjet, the dental industry leader in artificial intelligence, announced its fourth FDA clearance, expanding the use of its AI technology for predicting tooth decay in younger patients. The Food and Drug Administration analyzed and approved Overjet’s AI models for detecting and outlining caries (cavities) on periapical radiographs and bitewing radiographs for patients age 12 and older who have permanent teeth.

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Identity Dental

JUNE 28, 2023

Introduction In the digital age, online marketing has become crucial for businesses to establish a strong online presence and reach their target audience effectively. However, this landscape has also given rise to certain deceptive practices employed by some marketing agencies. One such practice is the auditing of listing presence, which claims to help businesses improve […] The post The Deceptive Practices of Listing Presence Auditing: Unveiling the Sales Scam appeared first on Identity D

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 28, 2023

DentaQuest, part of Sun Life U.S., is creating better experiences and outcomes for its members by identifying opportunities to streamline interactions for members and dental providers with digital improvements and communications. Data indicates that members expect more from their insurer, and DentaQuest is committed to meeting those expectations through its “Dental Done Better” initiative.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 28, 2023

A Kentucky dentist was found guilty of distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death in federal court. The dentist prescribed serious opioid medications to patients following routine dental procedure, which goes against the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s evidence-based guidelines on opioid prescription protocol.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 28, 2023

Stratasys Ltd., a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced that U.S. dental labs Posca Brothers Dental Laboratory , Artisan Dental Laboratory , and Express Dental Laboratory are among the many dental labs across the U.S. that have quickly adopted the TrueDent 3D printed dentures solution from the company. TrueDent dentures provides a realistic and stunning dental solution for denture wearers.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 28, 2023

eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ), the nation’s leading platform for dental billing and patient billing services for dental offices, welcomes Alex Dagostino as the new host of its ‘How We Did It’ podcast – one of the dental industry’s highly ranked podcasts. “As a dentist, I founded eAssist with the intention to create products and services that could relieve stress from fellow dentists,” said CEO Dr.

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Healthy Smiles

JUNE 28, 2023

What Are Veneers? The dental veneers are thin shells that are made to fit in the front surface of the teeth. They can be customized using porcelain or composite resin. These are utilized to enhance the appearance of teeth that are unevenly spaced, chipped , misaligned, or discolored. Dental veneers are a widely used cosmetic dental treatment, given their ability to enhance the appearance of teeth significantly.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 28, 2023

The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel DiTullio, as the organization’s director, government affairs and dental practice. The MDS represents 5,000-plus member dentists and is a statewide constituent of the American Dental Association (ADA). Daniel DiTullio DiTullio most recently oversaw government and community relations in the Office of the President at Assumption University in Worcester, MA, where he acted as the liaison with all local, state, an

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Off the Cusp

JUNE 28, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 1 Minute, 36 Second All content provided by Midmark. According to the latest statistics from CareerExplorer , 96% of the nation’s dental hygienists are female, and according to the American Dental Association , 51.6% of dental school graduates in 2021 were female. Although so many dental clinicians today are female, most of the cabinetry and storage they interact with was not designed for them.

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The Big Brush

JUNE 28, 2023

If you have done your reading about disability income insurance (or any other kind of insurance coverage), you’ve probably run across the term “insurance rider,” and wondered what riders are and how they work. We’re going to demystify them for you and then highlight three riders that are available for most disability income insurance policies.

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My Social Practice

JUNE 28, 2023

5 Simple Steps for Amazing Endodontist Reputation Management As an Endodontist, developing and maintaining an online presence may not be that high of a priority for you—especially when you’ve always relied on referrals for new patients. But modern dentists are changing the game, bulking up their marketing strategies, and scooping up Endodontic patients left and right.

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Denticle

JUNE 28, 2023

Here's a bit of a sneak peek at an upcoming product. Our lives are now *so* ruled by our portable battery operated devices, that running out of battery can be a serious problem. This can be an even bigger problem if you need a charge for more than one device. That's why I was excited when I learned about the BOLD-2 which is currently in development with a launch focused on November 2023.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 28, 2023

Ultradent Products, Inc., introduces the Ultrapro™ Tx Cordless handpiece to its Ultrapro™ Tx prophylaxis family. Building on a legacy of providing innovative dental solutions, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece combines the power and reliability of corded devices with the convenience and freedom of a cordless one. Designed to deliver comfort and efficiency, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece takes the strain out of prophy treatment with a lightweight and ergonomic structure, improving experience

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