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Building an Investment Grade Practice

Dentistry Today

Can you recall a moment when you looked in the mirror and wondered, “When will this merry-go-round stop?” While most dentists enjoy the clinical aspects of their work, the demands of practice management can erode the joy of owning a private practice. As a result, many dentists become narrowly focused on surviving each day, often neglecting long-term financial goals.

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Indications for zygomatic implants: a systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: 01 July 2023 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 9 , Article number: 17 ( 2023 Abstract Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the evidence regarding the indications for placement of zygomatic implants to rehabilitate edentulous maxillae. Material and methods A focused question using the PIO format was developed, questioning “in patients in need of an implant-supported rehabilitation of the edentulous maxillae, what are the indications for the use of

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EU Commission Bans Use of Dental Amalgam from 2025

Dentistry Today

The European Commission has published draft legislation to phase out dental amalgam in 2025. The revision of the EU Mercury Regulation has been expected since December 2022 and includes a ban on mercury-containing light bulbs and lamps. Since there are viable mercury-free alternatives, dental amalgam shall no longer be used for dental treatments of any member of the population from January 1, 2025.

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MOUTHWATCH OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR 2023 TELEDENTISTRY INNOVATION AWARDS

Dental News and Technology

Ne wly Added Award Categories Expand Recognition Opportunities for Virtual-First Care Metuchen, N.J. – July 1 2 , 2023 – MouthWatch , LLC , has opened nominations for its 6th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, “The Tellies.” The se awards recognize individuals, organizations, and programs utilizing teledentistry and virtual dental care applications to expand access to care and improve oral health.

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Jason Baumgartner Named Chief Revenue Officer for eAssist Dental Solutions

Dentistry Today

eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ), the nation’s leading platform for remote dental billing and patient billing services for dental offices, announced that Jason Baumgartner has been named chief revenue officer (CRO). In the newly created role, Baumgartner will be responsible for overseeing and connecting all of eAssist’s revenue-related functions.

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License of Washington Dentist Suspended After Patient Dies Post-Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2022, a Snohomish County, Washington dentist extracted several teeth from an 86-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The patient’s breathing stopped mid-procedure and emergency medical personnel were not called by the practice until 40 minutes after the first signs of distress were noted. The patient was rushed to the hospital where he later died.

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MouthWatch Opens Nominations for 2023 Teledentistry Innovation Awards

Dentistry Today

MouthWatch has opened nominations for its 6th annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, “The Tellies.” These awards recognize individuals, organizations, and programs that utilize teledentistry and virtual dental care applications to expand access to care and improve oral health. With the growth of teledentistry expanding into a range of virtual-first care applications focused on oral health , an increasing number of organizations are supporting health through services such as Dentistr