Tue.Dec 29, 2020

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Effect of screw access channel on the fracture rate of lithium disilicate cement-retained implant-supported posterior crowns

Dental News and Technology

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Available online 9 December 2020 In Press, Corrected Proof What are Corrected Proof articles? Abstract Statement of problem Whether the presence of a screw access channel on the occlusal surface of a lithium disilicate cement-retained single tooth implant restoration reduces its fracture rate is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare the fracture rate of lithium disilicate cement-retained posterior single tooth

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Dentistry and COVID-19: The New Normal Is Here

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. From a trip to the grocery store to a visit to the dentist’s office, the most salient and lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted every aspect of our day-to-day activities. Once-familiar routines and interactions may seem more akin to maze-like challenges, requiring an unprecedented (and often daunting) degree of safety considerations and precautions to navigate.

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Oregon Dentist Is First Oral Health Professional to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Ryan Thrower, DMD, an orthodontic resident at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland is the first oral health professional in the United States and possibly the world to administer a COVID-19 vaccine. Thrower injected Ansu Drammeh, RN, BSN, a cardiovascular intensive care nurse, with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Oregon is the only state that allows licensed dentists to administer any type of vaccination to their patients.

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Are You Afraid To Remove Your Wisdom Teeth? Have No Fear!

Best Dentist in Houston

If you are fearful of getting your wisdom teeth removed , you are not alone. Thousands of patients all across the country have this procedure performed everyday. With any surgical procedure, there tends to be a level of trepidation and anxiety involved. Our team at Best Dental is here to tell you that there really is not much to fear when it comes to having your wisdom teeth removed.

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A Note From The Most Important Person in Dentistry!

Coaches Corner

A Note From The Most Important Person in Dentistry! Hello there! Yes, it’s me – the most important person in dentistry. No, I’m not the mentor who has helped you perfect your excellent clinical techniques. I’m not the practice coach who helped you develop fantastic protocols to increase your revenue and make your life easier. No, I’m not the person who sits at your front desk (even though that person is pretty darn important!).

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U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Two Much-Anticipated Drone Rules to Advance Safety and Innovation in the United States

Denticle

For you drone pilots out there (maybe even some of you were lucky enough to get one from Santa!), here is the latest news from the FAA. As the drone hobby becomes more popular and the use of drones becomes more commercialized, the federal government is going to need a better way to track all of these vehicles when they are airborne. I'm sure that as we see even more drones operating, they will need better and better ways to track them.