Tue.Apr 19, 2022

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Does vitamin D have an effect on osseointegration of dental implants? A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: 11 April 2022 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 8 , Article number: 16 ( 2022 ) Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to systematically review the available evidence to evaluate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation or vitamin D depletion on the osseointegration of implants in animals and humans. Methods The focus questions addressed were “Do vitamin D deficient subjects treated with (dental) implants have an inferior osseointegration than subjects with adequa

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Green dentistry: Build your practice around sustainability

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 7 Minute, 9 Second. Sustainability is, literally, a global concept. Encompassing everything from public health and environmental concerns to food and energy production to practices of consumption and disposal, sustainability is perhaps best summarized as the ability to meet current needs without compromising future needs.

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Mothers of Young Children Frequently Receive Conflicting Information on Fluoride

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine study on how mothers obtain information regarding the use of fluoride found that social networks—composed of family members, healthcare providers, and community members—often provide conflicting information on the safety of fluoride and its role in caries prevention. The study of more than 125 mothers of children ages 3 to 5 residing in Pennsylvania and West Virginia demonstrated that the conflicting information hampered the ability of mothers

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Dos and Don’ts of Website Redesigns

Rosemont Review

While a website rebuild can refer to a backend rework, a move to a different platform, or some combination of these, one thing is for sure – the process of transferring your website’s data must be handled with great care. In fact, anyone who has ever undergone a website redesign knows that the ordeal can feel almost like a gamble, as there is a fine line between a successful website relaunch and a failed one.

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10 Golden rules for perfect impressions

3M

Impression phase in the prosthodontic sequence is still one of the stages with the highest chance for errors. In the evolving digital world of this field, conventional impressions still constitute a critical tier in the treatment chain. In this lecture we’ll review 10 important rules that will insure accurate impressions, show how to keep good communication with the technician, and insure final result with high durability.

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Solmetex Acquires DryShield

Denticle

As I've said before, one of the most difficult things to do when you are performing any type of adhesive dentistry is to control the field. That's why products like DryShield are so valuable. They allow the operator and assistant to have complete control of the operative field. We use a fair number of DryShiled products in our practice. Here's some news related to the company.