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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How to Market a Dental Practice on Instagram and Facebook

Identity Dental

Leveraging social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook can be an effective way to grow your dental practice and attract new patients. With Instagram Reels, a feature allowing users to create short videos set to music, it has become even easier to reach a wider audience. Here are some key tips to make the […] The post How to Market a Dental Practice on Instagram and Facebook appeared first on Identity Dental Marketing.

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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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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With early detection and treatment, oral cancer is highly survivable. Unfortunately, many cases are diagnosed in late stages. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of screening, especially at every dental appointment. Traditionally, exposure to tobacco and alcohol has been the most common risk factor. Today, however, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is increasingly responsible for oral cancer.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Canadian Dentist Runs Marathon in Record Time Dressed as a Tooth

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Amy Ellett, BSc, DDS, a British Columbia dentist, earned a Guinness World Record as the fastest women’s marathon runner in a three-dimensional body part. Ellet ran the London marathon in a very quick 3:37:16 while wearing a tooth costume that included gingiva that hung below her knees. She earned this record only 1 week after running the Boston Marathon—costume-less.

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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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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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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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Fierce Medtech Names Viz.ai One of the “Fierce 15” Companies of 2022

Dentistry Today

Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and care coordination, announced it has been named one of Fierce Medtech’s “Fierce 15 Medtech Companies of 2022,” designating it as one of the most promising private medtech companies in the industry. “Being recognized as one of Fierce Medtech’s ‘Fierce 15’ is a testament to the dedication of the Viz.ai team and our partners to increase access to life-saving treatments using AI-powered care coordination,” said Dr.

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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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Free App Helps Those With Autism Improve Their Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Individuals with autism often face barriers to accessing dental care; a significant challenge is a lack of education for oral health professionals on how best to provide care to this population. With the goal of improving the oral health of individuals with autism and supporting the success of dental appointments, a new app called All Smiles Shine is available free of charge.

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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.

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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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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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DEXIS Announces Clearance of Pathological Dental Findings AI on 2D Intraoral X-ray Images

Dentistry Today

DEXIS announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for dental findings AI on 2D intraoral X-ray images. As the next generation of DEXIS software, DTX Studio Clinic now offers the first and only imaging solution with six types of pathological dental findings on periapical and bitewing intraoral radiograph images and is fully integrated into on-premise imaging software.

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Comparison of the success of inferior alveolar nerve anesthesia in the mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using two anesthetic solutions of prilocaine and mepivacaine: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Dental Research Journal Abstract Background: This study aimed to compare the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) anesthesia in the mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using two anesthetic solutions of prilocaine and mepivacaine. Materials and Methods: The current randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 100 patients in two groups (n = 50).

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Florida Looks to Ease Its Access-to-Care Problem

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With nearly 6 million Floridian living in dental health professional shortage areas, new legislation is aiming to ease this crisis in accessing dental care. The bill would authorize specific healthcare settings, such as federally qualified health centers and Head Start programs, to contract with mobile dental units to improve access to oral healthcare for vulnerable populations.