Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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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Oral Health Group

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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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Queen of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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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Identity Dental

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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 News and Technology

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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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Dental Peers

DECEMBER 5, 2021

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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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2021

By: Sara Brooks RDH, BS. Here are 5 reasons to become a Dental Hygienist: Pay: You get paid well per hour. Hours: The hours are usually 8 to 5. No nights or Holidays: Most dental offices close on major Holidays. Only need Associates degree: Meaning only 2 years of school. So easy: Sit on your butt all day. JUST KIDDING! I hate to burst your bubble, but those are all the wrong reasons to become a Dental Hygienist.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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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Identity Dental

DECEMBER 17, 2021

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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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 29, 2021

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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Off the Cusp

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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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Oral Health Group

DECEMBER 27, 2021

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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 11, 2021

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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ASDA Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2021

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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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Finding great employees through the pandemic has been a struggle for thousands of dental practices across the country. Changing demographics, requests for higher pay, Covid health risks, lack of career development, unsatisfactory unemployment benefits have all been factors. According to recent career studies, the health care industry has been hit the hardest.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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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Oral Health Group

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) continues to advocate for its dental hygienist members as well as to improve the oral health of all Americans. From supporting dental therapy and advanced practice for dental hygienists to spearheading the movement to improve license portability to lobbying to include dental care in public insurance programs, the ADHA is dedicated to representing every dental hygienist in the United States.

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Gilreath Dental

DECEMBER 28, 2021

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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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If you’re an orthodontist, you know that it’s no simple task to find new orthodontic patients. So, how do busy and successful orthodontists fill their schedules? What are the best marketing strategies for orthodontists ? 7 Marketing Strategies for Orthodontists. It’s a fact that we all need to face: people are virtually always online.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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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Off the Cusp

DECEMBER 29, 2021

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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 26, 2021

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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We Speak Dental

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Most Dramatic Update Since 2017. The most recent Google algorithm update, termed the ‘Vicinity Update,’ was officially rolled out on December 8 th and, without a doubt, this is the most dramatic rankings change we’ve seen since the Hawk update of 2017. The weighted factors that govern your practice’s search rankings have been rebalanced, and this is dramatically affecting local search and map pack results — bringing both good news and bad news for your practice visibility.

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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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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YapiApp

DECEMBER 13, 2021

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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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 21, 2021

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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Off the Cusp

DECEMBER 23, 2021

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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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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Burbank Dental Implants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

$399 dental implant. Don’t fall for it! What is the catch? Why are implants so expensive? These are these things I hear all of the time. Let’s address some of these things…especially the $399 dental implant catch and some of the advertisements you might see. Watch the video or read below (video transcription lightly edited for easier reading).

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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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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YapiApp

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Exclusive Interview With Dr. Nate Jeal. That’s not all! Grab a copy of our newest eGuide! “Practice Management Advice from 6 Established Dentists.” . Grab a Copy! Here’s a maybe not-so-popular secret: much of what is taught in dental school needs to be relearned in the real world. As a new(er) dentist, you may think that building a solid reputation as a dentist means knocking your patients’ socks off with your dental knowledge and explanation of treatments.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 14, 2021

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,

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Off the Cusp

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. “Sustainable,” “eco-friendly” and “green.” These terms describe environmentally-centered business practices and products that have grown exponentially in recent years, in tandem with the rising consciousness of our species’ environmental impact. Although some might be tempted to dismiss this as another buzzword-based marketing trend, in reality, it’s indicative of a greater movement that began decades ago.

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