Ask The Dentist

JUNE 29, 2021

If you haven’t heard of miswak, you are not alone. Despite its prevalence in many Muslim and Arab countries, it is not widely known around the world. Miswak is a tooth-cleaning twig or chewing stick made from the roots of the Arak tree, Salvadora persica. In today’s episode, Dr. B sheds some light on this twig, how it works, and what studies have shown about people who use it rather than toothpaste.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 29, 2021

The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 that originated in India has now spread across the entire 50 states. With its ease of transmission and its ability to cause more severe illness than other variants, will Americans don masks en masse once again? The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that with half of the nation remaining unvaccinated and children returning to in-person school this fall, the likelihood of another COVID-19 surge is high.

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Vacaville Dental Professionals

JUNE 29, 2021

Are you considering dental implants? You’re probably curious about what the process is like – especially the recovery and if there’s any downtime involved. Our Vacaville implant dentist can put your mind at ease! Today’s dental implants can be a straightforward, predictable process that’s easier than you ever expected. How Long is a Dental Implant Recovery?

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 29, 2021

0%. Dental radiographic images are essential to diagnosing oral disease. Tetra Images / Brand X Pictures. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Which patient populations may present challenges to radiographic imaging techniques? Westend61. Those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Those who use a wheelchair. Those who experience uncontrolled movements caused by disorders, such as Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease.

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Secure Smiles

JUNE 29, 2021

Are you considering dental implants? You’re probably curious about what the process is like – especially the recovery and if there’s any downtime involved. Our Beverly Hills implant dentist can put your mind at ease! Today’s dental implants can be a straightforward, predictable process that’s easier than you ever expected. How Long is a Dental Implant Recovery?

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YapiApp

JUNE 29, 2021

How Do I Find and Attract New Dental Patients? Want to get more dental patients in the door without spending a lot on marketing? We’ve got you covered. Acquiring new patients is tricky. According to data from Call Tracker ROI, the typical dental office only converts about one-third of new patient calls into an appointment. That means approximately 67% of new patient calls are lost potential!

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Central Ohio Periodontics

JUNE 29, 2021

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is a minimally invasive periodontal surgical protocol using the Nd:YAG laser. Multiple reports have shown both favorable clinical and radiographic improvement in the advanced periodontal sites. Histological studies have shown new periodontal regeneration with the formation of new attachment comprising of new cementum and alveolar bone with inserting periodontal ligament fibers.

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Denticle

JUNE 29, 2021

Owandy Radiology makes some pretty impressive products. Over the past few years, the company has brought several cutting edge products to market and has cut a nice niche into the dental market. I was recently made aware of some of the latest and greatest improvements the company has made. Here they are: Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software recently added two cephalometric radiography options to its popular I-Max wall-mounted

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 29, 2021

Company Enhances Team Member Training, Offers Employee Resource Groups, and Hires DE&I Leader EFFINGHAM, Ill., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental, the nation's largest dental support organization (DSO), recently announced new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, including the implementation of a new DE&I policy, enhanced training and education for team members, employee resource groups, and the hiring of new DE&I leadership.

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