December, 2021

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Identity Dental Marketing Provides Free Marketing Resources

Identity Dental

TAMPA, Fla., December 23, 2021/PRNewswire/ — Identity Dental Marketing’s CEO Grace Rizza provides free marketing resources through her Facebook Group, Podcast and individual strategy sessions. The Facebook group, Dentistry’s Growing With Grace, has a network of over 5,000 dental professionals. Grace provides weekly video content and prompts containing valuable dental marketing and business […].

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Dental Assistant Requirements for New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Allowable duties, education, and continuing education requirements as well as state-specific credentials are all over the spectrum.

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CTR – What it is and What it Says About Your Dental Website Performance

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post CTR – What it is and What it Says About Your Dental Website Performance appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Nineteen Nuggets of New Information for You, for a Fabulous 2021 and 22

Queen of Dental Hygiene

HELLO my fabulous readers. I have so many dental “tidbits” that I thought I would share these nuggets of new information (and a little review) with you. Sometimes you just need news you can use right away. Period. Skip the lengthy wordsy stuff and get to the meat of the matter. I did my best to do that for you. A few entries got away from me.

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Oral appliance-generated malocclusion traits during the long-term management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

Dental News and Technology

Angle Orthod. 2021 Dec 20. doi: 10.2319/041921-316.1. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: To identify malocclusion characteristics generated after using oral appliances (OAs) for at least 5 years for the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. Materials and methods: PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), Scopus, CINAHL, and Informit were searched without language restrictions through January 20, 2021.

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Having a Vision DOES Matter!

Dental Peers

Welcome to December and my final blog for 2021! It has been a great honour to share some of my thoughts with you again this year and I look forward to continuing to do so in 2022! My most recent blogs have focused on the importance of proper onboarding to increase your rate of employee retention. People want to feel satisfied that the work they are doing is making a difference in the lives of others.

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Identity Dental Marketing Embraces Unconventional Hiring and Employment Strategy for Exceptional Client Experience

Identity Dental

NEWS PROVIDED BY Identity Dental Marketing Dec 17, 2021 TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Identity Dental Marketing has hired experienced dental clinicians and office managers bringing unprecedented dental knowledge to their written content and client experience. In addition to adding an experienced COO to the team, owner and founder Grace Rizza, has also […].

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Why TikTok Matters and How You Can Use It To Promote Your Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

TikTok is a short-form, video-sharing app that allows users to create and publish 3- minutes videos (up from 15 seconds originally) on any desired topic. It is an excellent way for individuals and businesses to gather exposure and promote their … The post Why TikTok Matters and How You Can Use It To Promote Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dispelling Myths About Dental Therapy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental therapy legislation keeps moving across the country with 13 states and several Tribal nations implementing this member of the oral health workforce. Dental therapists are working in Tribal clinics in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. 1,2 New dental therapy educational programs are also being developed in addition to the original programs in Alaska and Minnesota.

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Comparison of two resilient attachment systems for implant-/mucosa-supported overdentures with a PEKK framework: a clinical pilot study

Dental News and Technology

Original Article Published: 21 December 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Objectives The aim of the study was to determine differences between Locator and CM LOC attachment systems regarding patient satisfaction and wear of the abutments and their inserts. Plaque accumulation onto the polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) framework and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) was investigated for the implant-supported overdentures.

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3 Steps to Conquer Dentistry’s Staffing Problem

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Easy question: what is dentistry’s No. 1 problem today? If your practice is like most, it’s finding and keeping great team members! Challenging question: what’s the No. 1 reason for this dental staffing issue? If you’re like most dentists, you’d rather be liked, then trusted and respected. Hear me out.

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How to overcome fear and conquer the dental school application

ASDA Blog

During my time in undergrad, my biggest obstacle was fear — fear that even if I tried hard, I still might not achieve what I wanted. For a while, this fear prevented me from giving serious thought to what I wanted to do after graduation. In my first two years of undergrad at McMaster University in Canada, I focused on taking courses I loved. Suddenly, it was my third year, and I realized I needed a plan.

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Playing defense with teeth

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Sable A Muntean, DMD, MHSA. On a recent Friday afternoon, this 18-year-old female presented as a new patient to my office. She had fallen off her scooter the day prior, fracturing both #8 and 9, as seen in Figure 1 below. FIGURE 1. My chief concern was the blushing of the pulp, as seen in Figure 2 below, but I immediately contacted the endodontist I refer to, to confirm what our best game plan would be for her.

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Understanding Occupational Stress Among Oral Health Practitioners

Oral Health Group

Oral health practitioners experience a significant amount of occupational stress from the time they start studying towards their chosen qualifications. This stress, which is believed to affect nearly 50% of the overall Canadian workforce according to the Microsoft Work Trend Index, can … The post Understanding Occupational Stress Among Oral Health Practitioners appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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CDC Says Omicron Variant Appears Mild Compared to Delta

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40 Americans—75% of whom are fully vaccinated against COVID-19— have been diagnosed with the new Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. While this doesn’t seem like anything to celebrate, the good news is that most of these cases resulted in only mild symptoms. The most frequently reported symptoms among those with the Omicron variant include cough, mild congestion, and malaise.

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The effect of various fluoride products on dentine lesions during pH-cycling

Dental News and Technology

Caries Research Research Article Early View (accepted, unedited manuscript) [link] Abstract This study compared the effect of topically applied fluoride products on dentine lesions in an in vitro experiment. Demineralized bovine dentine specimens were treated once with either SDF solution (35,400 ppm F), NaF varnish (22,600 ppm F), TiF4 solution (9,200 ppm F), SnF2 gel (1,000 ppm F), no treatment (control) or preserved as baseline lesions.

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Upcoming Dental Industry Trends for 2022

Planet DDS

The year 2021 proved to be a year marked with lingering uncertainty from the pandemic. Yet growth projections still show that dentistry is on-track to see a surge to $30.5 billion by 2027. . And while a high percentage are ready to put the COVID-19 pandemic to rest, there are still long lasting effects on the dental industry. The ADA (American Dental Association) is keeping it’s finger on the pulse of pandemic impact data. .

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Happy Dental Marketing New Year!

Patient News

Well, it’s 2022, 22 years after the start of the new millennium. At Patient NEWS, in 1999, we were excited because we added silver to our then two-color newsletters and watched the clock for the Internet to break at midnight! That was just a bad rumor, but it was the chatter at the end of 1999! 2021 was a recovery. The post Happy Dental Marketing New Year!

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Buying a dental practice for those having the stamina and intensity level to do so

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen, CPA/CVA. Now that the dental school graduate has gone from new hire/associate to a somewhat more experienced dentist, he or she may feel ready to buy a dental practice, either an existing office or to “start up” a new one. Some may think about starting their own practice rather than acquiring an existing one because of ego, identity and branding and will need advice which ever route is taken.

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Having a Vision DOES Matter!

Oral Health Group

Welcome to December and my final blog for 2021! It has been a great honour to share some of my thoughts with you again this year and I look forward to continuing to do so in 2022! My most recent … The post Having a Vision DOES Matter! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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A New Tool Is Added to the COVID-19 Armamentarium

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to a pill, made by Pfizer, designed to treat COVID-19. The oral antiviral medication is the first of its kind to gain approval for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection. A clinical study conducted by Pfizer demonstrated that the medication, called Paxlovid, was effective at decreasing the risk of hospitalization as well as death among those most vulnerable to severe COVID-19 illness.

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Risk analysis of factors in clinical anxiety among undergraduate and postgraduate students in dentistry

Dental News and Technology

Work. 2021 Dec 15. doi: 10.3233/WOR-205093. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: When anxiety is persistent among dental students, the consequence could be poor academic performance, ill health, lack of empathy, and exhaustion. Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of anxiety along with anxiety-provoking factors among clinical dental students.

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Vacaville Dental Resolutions for the New Year

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Great oral care can help you keep your smile healthy for life. And it isn’t as hard as you think! If you’re looking for some simple ways to improve your dental—and overall—wellness in the coming year, here are some resolution ideas from our Vacaville CA dentist: Clean Between (Your Teeth) More Frequently. It’s no secret. Hardly anyone loves flossing.

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Have You Been Screened for Oral Cancer this Year?

Gilreath Dental

Is oral cancer on your radar? According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, one person dies in the United States every hour due to oral cancer. At Gilreath Family Dentistry, we urge patients not to wait until they experience multiple symptoms of oral cancer, as it can often be too late. Oral cancer is highly treatable,… The post Have You Been Screened for Oral Cancer this Year?

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Top 5 Dental Student Loan Mistakes

Dentistry Gone Digital

Dental school is a hard, lengthy process, but worth it. You want to make sure that you set your self up for sucess right out of the gate. 5 Dental Student Loan Mistakes to Avoid. Here are the top 5 mistakes that Dental Students make regardding their loans: Borrowing more than you need. The under-repayment plan. The over-repayment plan. Refinancing without doing your homework.

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Extending the Life of a Dental Handpiece: Maintenance Tips and More

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Read Time: 5 Minute, 51 Second. Dental handpieces are among the most important and versatile tools used in dental practices today. According to Reports and Data , the dental handpiece market is forecast to reach $2.14 billion by 2027. The demand, the report said, can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in specific dental treatments that necessitate using handpieces, as well as smarter technological advancements overal

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Heart and Lungs Impacted Shortly After SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that not only can the novel coronavirus last for months within human organs, it can infect the heart and lungs within days of initial infection. With the United States and nations across the globe enduring another surge in cases—this time due to the Omicron variant—this news is hardly encouraging.

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PPO PROFITS ACQUIRES DENTAL PERFORMANCE EXPERTS AND LAUNCHES THE RCM PROFITS DIVISION TO OFFER DENTAL CLAIMS PROCESSING

Dental News and Technology

CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PPO Profits acquires Dental Performance Experts (DPE), an elite PPO claims processing and accounts receivables firm serving PPO based dental offices nationwide (terms not disclosed). As part of the acquisition, PPO Profits launches a new division called RCM Profits (Revenue Cycle Management) led by Amy Hernandez, owner of DPE.

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Parental loss and grief in childhood linked to an increased risk of depression in adulthood #ActiveIngredientsMH

The Social Care Elf

In her debut blog, Lauren Breen summarises a paper relevant to her Active Ingredients project, which seeks to understand the impact that grief reduction interventions can have on reducing anxiety and depression in young people aged 14-24 years. The post Parental loss and grief in childhood linked to an increased risk of depression in adulthood #ActiveIngredientsMH appeared first on National Elf Service.

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40% of dentists report lower volumes

Patient News

Are your savings costing you? I recently read a promotion that stated it “costs” 7x less to retain a patient than to attract a new one. And there’s a pretty standard message for marketers and business owners that acquiring a new customer can “cost” 5x more than retaining an existing customer. Except dentistry is different. The “cost” of NOT acquiring.

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Dental Assistant Requirements for Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and South Dakota

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Allowable duties, education, and continuing education requirements as well as state-specific credentials are all over the spectrum.

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Dental Industry News: Oral Health in America (Report)

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, a report from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. A culmination of two years of research and writing by more than 400 contributors, the report is a follow up to the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health in America; exploring the nation’s oral health over the last 20 years.

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Commonly Used Medications May Negatively Interact With New COVID-19 Pills

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The use of statins, blood thinners, and antidepressants is ubiquitous across the United States; however, these drugs may pose risks when taken in conjunction with the new antiviral medications that treat COVID-19. The COVID-19 pills—Paxlovid by Pfizer and Molnupiravir by Merck— may cause serious side effects when used with these common medications. Paxlovid is contraindicated among those with kidney or liver disease.

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Carestream Dental Announces Sale of Scanning Technology Business

Dental News and Technology

BIG NEWS HERE! ATLANTA— Affiliates of Carestream Dental LLC (“Carestream Dental”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Carestream Dental’s Scanning Technology business to Envista Holding Corporation (“Envista”), a leading global dental products company for $600 million. The Scanning Technology business is composed of Carestream Dental’s intraoral scanner equipment (CS 3600, CS 3700, and CS 3800) and related software.

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COVID-19 lockdowns and school closures: what’s the impact on youth mental health? #CAMHScampfire

The Social Care Elf

Douglas Badenoch appraises a recent cross-sectional survey study, which looks at COVID-19 partial school closures and mental health problems. Follow #CAMHScampfire on Twitter at 5pm GMT on Monday 13th December for an online journal club discussing this paper. Or sign up now to join the free webinar hosted by ACAMH. The post COVID-19 lockdowns and school closures: what’s the impact on youth mental health?

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Online Dental Billing Made Easy with YAPI Pay

YapiApp

Reclaim your day with YAPI Pay! Our newest feature for online dental billing. Available now to all YAPI users and included in any YAPI Plan. Watch Video. Let’s face it: printing and mailing billing statements to patients can be a hassle. Between printing the statement, sending it via snail mail, waiting on a return payment, processing, then finally sending the receipt – this process is tedious and time-consuming.

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Free dental CE courses: transatlantic edition

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Maysa Hattab. Revisiting the perennial, occasionally contentious subject of free (or almost free) continuing dental education from a wintry northwest England by way of Ignite HQ, this time for those practicing in the UK, or anyone considering a move here. What’s the difference? Dental CPD Requirements Across the UK. Unlike local board requirements stateside, the core Enhanced Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for dentists across the UK nations (England, Scotland, Wales,