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Dangerous Oral Health TikTok Trends

Oral Health Group

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms of our time, with over half a billion active monthly users worldwide. Many people turn to this social network to stay up to date on the latest trends, tips, and, … The post Dangerous Oral Health TikTok Trends appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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How Does Oral Microbiome Affect Gum Health?

Ask The Dentist

One of the most flattering things is knowing that there are fellow functional dentists who listen to the show. Today’s question is from an aspiring functional dentist, and Dr. B dives into the oral microbiome. We hear about an article published in the Journal of Dentistry that looked at the plaque pH of caries-free versus caries-active individuals.

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The impact of dental Medicaid reform on dental care provider activity and market penetration of dental support organizations

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Aug 25;S0002-8177(21)00301-9. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Medicaid state dental programs have experienced changes related to provider practice settings with the increased growth of dental support organizations (DSOs). The authors conducted this study to assess the impact of state Medicaid reform on the dental practice environment by examining provider activity and practice setting.

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Harnessing the Power of Eaglesoft to Fuel Practice Growth

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Practices learn the basics of Eaglesoft by having certified Software Technology Advisors review various aspects of the practice management, clinical and imaging modules. Once the team has correctly used and understands the what or why something is done within the software, more advanced pieces of Eaglesoft can be introduced.

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ADA Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test to Attend Annual Meeting

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

All oral health professionals, exhibitors, guests, and staff members who wish to attend the annual meeting, SmileCon, of the American Dental Association (ADA) must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. The meeting will be held in Las Vegas October 11 to 13, 2021. The organization is working with a partner, Clear Health Pass+, to enable immunized individuals to upload their vaccine cards for quick entry.

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World Patient Safety Day and increasing awareness about dental quacking

ASDA Blog

While visiting the dentist can be uncomfortable, it is important that our patients are well-informed when choosing a provider. Ahead of World Patient Safety Day on Sept.17, we want to raise awareness about an issue that many may not have heard of: dental quacking. Medical quackery is defined as the act of practicing medicine based on false facts. Quackery in multiple medical fields has been practiced starting from the Middle Ages, peaking in the Renaissance.

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Dental Health, Money, & Digital “Seniors”

Patient News

Boomers, Gen X – What’s a senior?! Google commissioned a research study to collect qualitative and quantitative data on the digital habits of boomers and “seniors.” According to WHO, most developed countries characterize old age starting at 60. Boomers, Seniors, and Gen X. This data is important to dentists because these generations have historically been the patients that contribute the.

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Do’s and Don’ts for Oral Surgery Recovery

Modern Family Dental

While many oral surgeries are routine everyday procedures for your dentist, the recovery period isn’t something you should take lightly. From dental implant placement to wisdom teeth extractions , oral procedures require a delicate touch during recovery. Following your dentist’s orders in the days after surgery significantly improves the likelihood of a quick, smooth healing process.

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Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Generate More Referrals Without Begging, Pleading, and Sounding Desperate!

Coaches Corner

Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Generate More Referrals Without Begging, Pleading, and Sounding Desperate! It’s an old adage that referred patients are the best patients. And it’s also true! Please join in to learn things like: • One simple question Dr. Rich asked that generated more referrals than anything else we’ve ever seen! • How to get business leaders in your community to send highly qualified patients your way – without even asking!

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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide

Jeannie Chung DDS

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these oral hygiene tasks are equally important for removing dental plaque, a thin bacterial film that forms on teeth after eating. Removing plaque on a daily basis minimizes your risk for developing tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the top causes for tooth loss.

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Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 6-unit Anterior Zirconia Bridge

3M

The post Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 6-unit Anterior Zirconia Bridge appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Dental Care and Dental Equipment See Strong Growth from Pandemic Lows

Denticle

Last year was a poor year for dentistry. In order to try and preserve PPE and also to help slow the spread of Covid-19, dentistry was shut down for most of the spring. my practice closed on March 18th and didn't reopen until May 18th. I was in the office, working without an assistant and handling emergencies 2 mornings a week, but that was all that was done.