April, 2023

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5 Habits to Gain More Dental Patient Google Reviews

Oral Health Group

Are you ready to give your dental practice the boost that it deserves? In this fast-paced digital age, it’s no secret that online reviews can. more The post 5 Habits to Gain More Dental Patient Google Reviews appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Truth about Toxins in Toothpaste

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Growing up in the 1960s, we were a loyal Crest toothpaste family. The thought of using any other toothpaste was out of the question. Switching to Colgate was blasphemy. We believed we needed to use commercial toothpaste with fluoride or our teeth would rot from cavities. Giving up “commercial” toothpaste is hard. Nowadays, I have at minimum six different toothpaste tubes in my drawer (none contain fluoride and I will explain why shortly).

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Opportunity Abounds: Are You Ready for the Patient Onslaught?

Oral Health Group

Toronto-based Gartner Canada keeps its finger on the pulse of “universal” marketing trends, irrespective of niche or industry. Every year, their team of global researchers and analysts. more The post Opportunity Abounds: Are You Ready for the Patient Onslaught? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she needs to acquire a dental practice. How To Choose Which Type of Business Structure is Best for the Practice and the Dentist? After what seemed like years at the associate level, the time has come for the ownership of a practice to be taken over by the former associate, now dental school graduate and associate dentist.

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How to Get Your Website in Google’s Featured Snippets

Oral Health Group

The post How to Get Your Website in Google’s Featured Snippets appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Technology of Belief: You Are Capable of Saving “Unsavable” Teeth

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Do you ever stop to reflect that, as dentists, we are living in a truly amazing time? We have incredible technology at our fingertips, and patients are fortunate to have unprecedented access to dental care. But no matter how much shiny, state-of-the-art technology is available, if dentists believe that a tooth can’t be saved, it automatically becomes impossible to save it.

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Details Announces Collaboration with Orthodontic Suppliers to Save Practices Time

Dental News and Technology

INDIANAPOLIS , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthodontic Details (Details) today announced it is collaborating with 3M Oral Care , DynaFlex , G&H Orthodontics , Reliance Orthodontic Products and other orthodontic suppliers to make ordering supplies easier for practices. Details, the ordering platform built exclusively for orthodontics, gives practices one place to order from any supplier.

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Dental Tourism Leads to a Coma for a Washington State Woman

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

An Ashland, Washington woman traveled to Costa Rica to undergo dental surgery after ascertaining the cost would be $12,000 less than in the United States, even when accounting for travel expenses. Unfortunately, the dental treatment did not go as planned. The patient experienced several strokes during the procedure and ended up requiring intubation.

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Why I Invested in 3D Printing

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Julia Latham When it comes to living in a tech-driven world, I consciously decided to jump in headfirst and add 3D printing to my practice. How did I do it, you might ask? Well, here’s how I decided. Deciding If You Should Invest in 3D Printing for Your Dental Practice Assess Your Practice Needs I started by assessing my own practice’s needs.

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High ROI Digital Marketing Habits That All Dentists Should Have

Oral Health Group

In a digital age, having a strong online presence is a necessary tool for success for any dental office. But it’s not just about having. more The post High ROI Digital Marketing Habits That All Dentists Should Have appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Delta Dental of Tennessee Building Opens at UTHSC College of Dentistry

Dentistry Today

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus. The 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building increases space for training Tennessee’s dental workforce and expands facilities to treat patients from across the Mid-South. The building opens as the UTHSC College of Dentistry is undertaking a $53 million project, as a part of the state’s five-year $94 million Healthy Smile

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Reliability and lifetime of lithium disilicate, 3Y-TZP, and 5Y-TZP zirconia crowns with different occlusal thicknesses

Dental News and Technology

Published: 06 April 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Abstract Objectives To assess the probability of survival of crowns made with a 3Y-TZP, a 5Y-TZP, and a lithium disilicate. Materials and methods CAD-CAM premolar crowns with occlusal thicknesses of 1.0 mm or 1.5 mm and cemented on a metal dye. Step-stress accelerated life testing (SSALT) was performed to access the use level probability Weibull curves and reliability were calculated for the completion of a mission of 100,000 cycles

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Why Is That Crown So Expensive?

Coaches Corner

“Why is that crown so expensive?” can be a tough question for a dentist to answer, especially in a way that gets a caller to appoint, Well, that’s the mystery shopper call we did on today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast for dentists. The answers ranged from horrible to hilarious to something that has never happened before!

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Periodontal Treatments Defined

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology published an improved classification of periodontal diseases in 2018, the clinical application of the new classification as a guide to the delivery of care for patients in need of periodontal treatment is often unclear. The grade of a case is extremely important in determining the long-term prognosis of a patient but it requires more than a single evaluation of the patient.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Tennessee

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Tennessee to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in TN.

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Unlocking The Secret To Google’s First Page

Patient News

The past decade has seen search engines become an essential tool in our daily lives. We’ve grown accustomed to turning to Google for guidance on everything from where to eat to where to send our children to school. Google’s vast database of information has become a primary source of knowledge and greatly influences our decision-making. Why would the process of.

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Talking Tokuyama and OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK with Dr. Carla Cohn

Dentistry Today

Dentistry Today’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein , chats with Dr. Carla Cohn about Tokuyama products and how they have helped in her long, celebrated career as a pediatric dentist. They especially dive into OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK and everything it has to offer. OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK is a low viscosity, light-curing, radiopaque composite that offers infinite shade matching—from A1 to D4 with in-depth curing—a single bulk-fill flowable for all shades.

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Cloud Dentistry Feature Powers Its “Engage for Change” Program

Dental News and Technology

Just in Time for National Volunteer Month, Newly-Added Cloud Dentistry Feature Powers Its “Engage for Change” Program Dental Professionals Can Now Search for Local Community Outreach Opportunities and Register to Volunteer Within the Cloud Dentistry App Boston, MA – April 1, 2023 – Cloud Dentistry, the company that perfected the process of hiring full-time and temporary dental professionals, recently enhanced its platform and simultaneously introduced its “Engage for Change Program” to connect s

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Things A Patient Should Never See…or Hear!

Coaches Corner

There are a bunch of things a dental patient should never ever see or hear in a dental practice, and on today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers Dental Podcast for Dentists we get the list rolling. Then, it’s on to the secret shopper calls, where we learn why front-desk training should be more than just “Here’s the phone – answer it!

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Making the Most of the New Periodontal Classification System

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology held a world workshop to formulate an improved classification of periodontal disease. In 2018, the findings were published in the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 1 Since its publication, the 2018 classification has become the standard used to classify and describe periodontitis.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Texas

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Texas to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Texas.

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Start Achieving Your Dental Practice Goals – with an Intraoral Scanner

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 42 Second While every dental practice is unique, most successful practices set goals. At the start of the year, you and your dental team may rally around a set of goals, but as the months go by and the bustle of a busy practice takes precedence, it can be easy to veer off the path. Enter intraoral scanning.

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Veterinary Dentistry Specialists Adds a Veterinary Cardiologist

Dentistry Today

The Mt. Laurel, NJ, office of Veterinary Dentistry Specialists (VDS), a veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice, has added board-certified veterinary cardiologist Megan King, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), to its roster of dental and anesthesia specialists. Adding comprehensive outpatient veterinary cardiology services makes VDS the first and only veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice in the nation with anesthesiology and cardiology specialists available to care for each patient.

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Positional influence of center of masticatory forces on occlusal contact forces using a digital occlusal analyzer

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Access Published: March 30, 2023 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Digital occlusal analyzers allow the recording of dental contact forces. Some authors assume a unique location for the center of contact forces at the position of maximum intercuspation, while others indicate variations in dental contact forces when recorded at different times of the day.

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What is the All-on-4 dental implant system?

Implantation Dental Center

The All-on-4 dental implant system is a dental restoration procedure that involves placing four dental implants in the jawbone to support a full arch of fixed teeth. This system is designed to provide a permanent, non-removable solution for patients who have lost all or most of their teeth in one or both arches. The All-on-4 … What is the All-on-4 dental implant system?

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Dental Hygiene Loses Beloved Leader

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Winnie Furnari, MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, is the 2022 recipient of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award passed away on April 20. Furnari was highly regarded for her efforts to expand the career possibilities of dental hygienists to include forensic science as well as her dedication to the ethical principles of the profession.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Utah

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Utah to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Utah.

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Clever & Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas: Letters, Gift Idea.

The Super Dentists

It is an exciting concept for your child to look forward to the tooth fairy coming. As this is also an exciting time for you, it can be overwhelming, especially. Read More The post Clever & Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas: Letters, Gift Idea. appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Demystifying Computer-Assisted Design

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Accurate recording of physical data is a critical task that dentists perform daily. The restorative workflow begins with preparing the area to be restored. This area, and the surrounding teeth and tissue, must be precisely captured. The definitive restorations are then designed and created. In the analog world, the data is captured with physical impressions, bite records, and face-bows.

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Alphaeon Credit Partners with Dentulu to Offer Flexible Financing for Virtual First Teledentistry Consultations, at-home services, and referrals to local dental offices

Dental News and Technology

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphaeon Credit, a leading provider of patient financing, has announced a new partnership with Dentulu, a pioneering teledentistry platform, to help patients access affordable financing for dental services both virtually and through referrals to participating dental offices. With this partnership, patients can now use Alphaeon Credit to finance their teledentistry consultations, mobile dentistry procedures, prescriptions, and a wide range of

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What is a sinus lift procedure?

Implantation Dental Center

A sinus lift procedure, also known as a sinus augmentation, is a surgical technique that is commonly used in implant dentistry to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw. This procedure is usually done when there is not enough bone in the upper jaw, particularly in the area of the molars and premolars, … What is a sinus lift procedure? Read More » The post What is a sinus lift procedure?

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Temple University Opens a Dental Clinic in a Local Elementary School

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry—in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia—has opened a four-operatory dental clinic in the William D. Kelly Elementary School, which is located near the dental school. The clinic will serve kindergarten through 8 th grade students enrolled in public schools within North Philadelphia.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Vermont

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Vermont to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in VT.

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Gum Disease and Your Heart

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The connection between gum disease and heart health has been a topic of debate for years. Recent research suggests that there is a strong link between gum disease and the risk of heart-related illnesses, such as heart attack and stroke. Looking after our teeth should be taken just as seriously as maintaining general health if we’re to avoid long term illness related to dental health.

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Improving Patient Retention: It’s a Team Effort

Dentistry Today

Improving Patient Retention: It’s a Team Effort Be More Productive With The Patients You Have “If only I had more new patients, I’d have a successful practice.” At some point in your career, have you had this thought? Yes, more new patients would be great, but what about the patients you already have? If you were to review your practice’s data, there are likely several adjustments you and your team could make to retain your existing patients and become more productive without needing a higher vo

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Blue Sky Bio Releases AI Driven Automatic Implant Placement to Improve Implant Placement and Raise the Standard of Care

Dental News and Technology

Blue Sky Bio LLC , a global leader in dental implant solutions, has announced that its latest software version, BlueSkyPlan 4.11 , now includes an automatic implant placement feature for single implant cases. This innovative new technology is being offered to all users of the software at no additional charge. Designed to increase accuracy and reduce planning time, the automatic implant placement feature utilizes advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to place implants in the optimal pos

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and oral health

The Dental Elf

This review of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) exposure and oral health among adults included 4 cross-sectional studies with the findings indicating an association between ACEs and poor oral health. The post Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and oral health appeared first on National Elf Service.