August, 2021

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3 Ways to Avoid the Biggest Crisis in Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

All across the country, dental practices are facing a hiring crisis. Teams are being stretched thin because of openings within the staff directory, and it’s putting pressure on everyone in the practice. They feel the strain … and so does dentistry as a whole. But what if you could solve a problem before it ever happened?

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Why Every DSO Should Centralize With a Cloud-Based Practice Management Solution

Planet DDS

Centralizing non-clinical functions is a common trend among DSOs. And And for good reason. By By centralizing, DSOs relieve much of the burden of running a practice so that individual offices can focus on patient care.

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Is it Time to Write an eBook?

Identity Dental

You are on your way to becoming a key opinion leader, have a groundbreaking take on business management, or are teaching others how to run a great practice. Is it time to write an ebook? Here are tips from the experts on how to create one that sells. Choose a topic. First, ask yourself what […]. The post Is it Time to Write an eBook? appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Tips to Eliminate Staff Drama in Your Dental Office

Oral Health Group

As a dental practice owner, your primary focus will always be to provide patients the best dental service possible. Whether you’re a general dentist or specializing in emergency dental services, you want your patients to have a great experience under … The post Tips to Eliminate Staff Drama in Your Dental Office appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Should You Get Sealants For Your Child?

Ask The Dentist

When it comes to making dental health decisions for yourself or your children, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. There is no absolute right or wrong decision, so it is often about finding the lesser of two evils. This is why it is important to do as much research as you can, and to find credible sources that you resonate with. In today’s episode, Dr. B. talks about sealants and some of the research around these coverings.

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Care to Lead

Dental Peers

Many of you are likely familiar with the work of Brené Brown. She has become a renowned coach and thought leader on the topic of, well, leadership. Her books, such as Dare to Lead, have taught us that leadership is not merely about who delivers the best “rah rah…rally the troops” speech. Nor is it about who is the stoic “tough guy” who calls all the shots and rules with an iron fist.

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How to Improve Dental Practice Revenue and Profits

Carestack

Profitability is a crucial aspect of effective practice management. Healthy profits better enable a practice to provide cutting-edge services and convenience to their patients. But before we explore the various methods to increase profits, let’s establish how profits are calculated at a practice. The following formula sums this up well. .

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Grow Your Practice With These Smart Tips

Identity Dental

Change is constant, especially in the dental industry. Practices must constantly evaluate their business and innovate in order to stay ahead of the curve.

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Top Tips for a Great “About Us” Section on Your Dental Website

Oral Health Group

You want your website’s home page and service page to look fantastic. All too often, everything else is dismissed as unimportant. Yet, over half of website visitors want to see the “About Us” information. It is most likely one of … The post Top Tips for a Great “About Us” Section on Your Dental Website appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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What Is PAP and Is It A Safe Teeth Whitening Method?

Ask The Dentist

This episode is all about one of the most hyped-up topics in dentistry: whitening. While Dr. B has spoken on the topic previously and there is plenty of information available on his website, today’s episode looks at whitening in the context of a new substance on the market that claims to be safer than conventional hydrogen peroxide-based methods. It’s called PAP, or phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid, and today’s question about it comes from Charlotte in the UK; is it actually a safer alternative to

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The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry Unveils Dedicated Clinical Training Center for the LANAP® and LAPIP™ protocols

Dental News and Technology

CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony announcing its new clinical training center. The IALD Clinical Training Center will be the location of hands-on, live-patient training for the LANAP ® and LAPIP ™ protocols with the PerioLase ® MVP-7 ™ dental laser.

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Benefits of Dental SEO & How to Get Started

Carestack

To understand the importance of SEO, just think back to your recent google search. It’s likely that you selected a search result that showed up among the top 5 listings. . As the SEO landscape continues to become increasingly complex and competitive, hiring a qualified SEO professional is a worthy investment. . Optimizing your website for SEO gets your site ranked in the top cluster of local search listings and in the top search results for long-tailed keywords.

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After dental school: Considerations for joining alternative types of practices

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA. Before graduating from dental school, the dental student is inundated with information about joining dental practices from all over the country. It is, of course, in many ways, a life-altering decision. The geographic environment, salary and benefits, and quality of life are just a few of the items being considered by the soon-to-be graduate before he or she decides upon which practice and type of office to join.

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How to Retain Patients for Your Solo or Small Dental Practice

Planet DDS

Patients choose to stay with a dental practice for different reasons. As a solo or small practice, you want to stand out for the right reasons so you can retain happy and loyal patients. Let’s unpack the reasons why patients stay with a dental practice and why they might choose to leave.

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Is Your Marketing Ready for the “Next Normal”?

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Is Your Marketing Ready for the “Next Normal”? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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What Is Geographic Tongue?

Ask The Dentist

Geographic tongue is a common, easy-to-spot oral condition, where the tongue takes on an atlas-like appearance. There are white borders around patches on the surface of the tongue, and in some cases, the condition can be painful. So, what causes this problem? In today’s episode, Dr. B gets into some of the potential factors that cause this issue and also unpacks what you can do to overcome it.

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Factors influencing the esthetic of the smile. An observational study on clinical assessment and patient's perception

Dental News and Technology

Clin Periodontol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13531. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aim: To clinically assess the esthetic of the smile and possible influencing factors. Materials and methods: In this explorative study an initial questionnaire on demographic variables and perception of the own quality of the smile (Visual Analogue Scale) was administered by a first examiner.

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Bridging the gap between health care disparities

ASDA Blog

This summer after my first year of dental school, I had the opportunity to intern at Bridging the Gaps, a community-based summer internship where health care students work with underserved communities in Philadelphia and gain insight into factors that affect health. For anyone interested in gaining experience with social determinants of health or working in public health, I recommend this program or participating in an interdisciplinary health care program like this one.

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9 Tips for Creating a Patient-Centered Schedule

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. A great deal has been written about patient-centered dental care. Jill Malson, key accounts manager with Patterson Dental, describes it as “the conversations, the conveniences, huddles and decisions the practice makes about equipment purchases, new procedures, protocols and policies … everything that goes into running the business has a true focus on benefiting the patient.”.

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8 Ways To Get More New Patients

Patient News

More new patients. When they call us, that’s what almost every dentist says. As one of the leading dental marketing agencies in the industry, getting more new business for our clients and helping their dental practices (and group organizations) grow is our number-one task. Here are 8 ways to get more new business. Promote your differentiating features to your community.

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Emerging Ergonomic Risks To Dental Professionals

Oral Health Group

Dentists have always needed to take care of their posture. Many dental procedures and surgeries involve some element where craning the neck, twisting the body, and taking unnatural posture can be encouraged. However, with a new Boston University analysis highlighting the … The post Emerging Ergonomic Risks To Dental Professionals appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Social Media For Dentists: Simple Steps To Finding New Patients

My Social Practice

Your practice’s dental social media presence is an integral part of how new and potential patients get to know you. Social media for dentists is a great way to spark a connection with them online. There’s a good chance they’ll be calling you later for an appointment! Plus, find a free download below to help you get started! With everything that goes into running a successful dental practice, it’s a wonder that dental team members even have time to breathe.

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The Association Between Halitosis and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

J Clin Periodontol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13530. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aims: This study investigated whether halitosis is associated with impaired oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Material and methods: This is a systematic review of the literature. Electronic searches were performed in PubMed via Medline, Web of Science, Scopus and EMBASE up to and including June of 2021.

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Innovating and creating ‘big ideas’ as a dental student

ASDA Blog

Day in and day out, there are thousands of products and processes whose design and function go by unnoticed. This is usually a sign of good design. A poorly designed product raises questions about how it could be made better. Most of the time, only a few seconds are given to the thought of how to improve something and no further action is taken. A year ago, my colleague Sean Riazi and I took issue with the plastic barriers in the dental setting, specifically the barriers on air-water sprays and

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Website Redesign Reflects Dental Practice’s Clinical Excellence

We Speak Dental

Website Redesign Reflects Dental Practice’s Clinical Excellence. How changing a website can change your entire practice. A spotlight on our amazing clients: Dr. Harjeet Brar. Brar Family Dentistry is a full-service family dental practice that has provided superior, comprehensive dental care to the greater Nashua community since the late 1960s. In 2013, Dr.

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Linda Harvey: 3 Common Misperceptions on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Did you know the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) became effective on June 21, 2021? The ETS was issued to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where people with COVID-19 are reasonably expected to be present.

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Care to Lead

Oral Health Group

Daring leadership is ultimately about serving other people, not ourselves. That’s why we choose courage. Brené Brown Many of you are likely familiar with the work of Brené Brown. She has become a renowned coach and thought leader on the … The post Care to Lead appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Research Finds Numerous Reasons for Poor Oral Health in Children With Special Needs

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A recently published study finds that even though children with special healthcare needs tend to receive preventive dental care more frequently than those without such needs, they are significantly more likely to experience poor oral health. The researchers indicated that the problem may actually stem from sociobehavioral issues. This finding runs counter to a commonly held belief that prevention is the key to maintaining oral health. 1.

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Biocompatible orthodontic cement with antibacterial capability and protein repellency

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 21 , Article number: 412 ( 2021 ) details Abstract Background White spot lesions (WSLs) often occur in orthodontic treatments. The objectives of this study were to develop a novel orthodontic cement using particles of nano silver (NAg), N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC), and to investigate the effects on bonding strength, biofilms and biocompatibility.

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Diabetes and Dental Care

Gilreath Dental

Diabetes is a common medical condition, but one that is closely linked to your oral health. In fact, the relationship between diabetes and dental health is a two-way street. Research shows if you have uncontrolled diabetes, you have a higher risk of dental problems. However, if you have oral health problems such as advanced gum… The post Diabetes and Dental Care appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Turn More Website Visitors into Patients with Launch Chat Ai

We Speak Dental

An essential part of a seamless, robust online presence is making the content on your dental website not only relevant, but also easily accessible. Wouldn’t it be nice if your patients’ online experiences mirrored the personal approach you deliver in your office – a warm welcome with individualized assistance? Enter Launch Chat Ai, the perfect website partner.

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Influx of Inferior Nitrile Gloves in the Market: Factors and Risks

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The pandemic has created an unforeseen scenario in the glove production world. The rapid increase in demand of gloves has been a challenge for seasoned glove manufacturers to provide quality hand protection in time. This situation made way for inexperienced glove suppliers that are new in the market to fill the gap with inferior nitrile gloves.

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Beverly Hills Dental Implants: How Dentistry Improves Your Quality of Life

Secure Smiles

There’s more to having a healthy, attractive smile than just being free of toothaches. Preventative dentistry and specialized dental treatments can significantly improve the quality of your life. Here are just a few examples from our Beverly Hills Prosthodontist: The Oral-Systemic Health Connection. Our dental health—particularly when it comes to our gums—is directly related to numerous underlying medical conditions.

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SARS-CoV-2 Infection Provides More Immunity Than Vaccination

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

An Israeli study has found that the antibodies produced post-SARS-CoV-2 infection offer greater immunity than those generated by the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. While both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against COVID-19, the natural immunity provided by infection decreases the risk of catching the Delta variant and significantly reduces illness severity and hospitalization.

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DETECTING APICAL RADIOLUCENCIES USING DEEP LEARNING TECHNOLOGY: A PILOT STUDY

Dental News and Technology

[link] VOLUME 132, ISSUE 3 , E112, SEPTEMBER 01, 2021 BACKGROUND Dentists rely on radiographs in making treatment decisions every day. However, if inattentively read, radiographs can lead to over- or undertreatment. OBJECTIVE(S) The objectives were to assess the diagnostic performance of a deep learning algorithm at detecting apical radiolucencies (ARs) on intraoral (IO) radiographs and compare the performance of the algorithm vs interpretation by experts.

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Why Packers and Movers in Ghaziabad are necessary?

ASDA Blog

Have you ever think that how the team of Packers and Movers in Ghaziabad makes the shifting easy. Well, they indeed make the procedure of relocation quick without any worries of theft. Hence, you can explore the genuine one and ask them the way they accomplish tasks. . Generally, the team of mover and packer work in the manner of packaging each and everything.

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How to Onboard New Dental Practice Employees

Planet DDS

“Welcome aboard!”. Those two words (or something similar) create a good vibe for a newly hired dental team member. But that “vibe” is sustained by how effectively you onboard your new dental practice employees. No doubt, you feel relief having a position filled. And the new team member feels relieved and full of anticipation for doing their job effectively.