April, 2021

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As a Dentist, Here’s What I Learned During the Pandemic

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Dr. Bill Simon. A career in dentistry can certainly offer up its share of challenges. Some may feel like little bumps in the road, some like speedbumps, and some, hopefully very few, will feel like the road has disappeared. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the road to disappear. As a dentist, you live and you learn.

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A Quick Guide to Creating Interactive Dental Content

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post A Quick Guide to Creating Interactive Dental Content appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Online Trends That Are Damaging to Oral Health

Oral Health Group

Trends are a familiar part of life and most are typically harmless. However, with the rise of social media apps such as TikTok and Twitter, there has also been a concerning rise in dangerous behaviors. While some trends are a … The post Online Trends That Are Damaging to Oral Health appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Craze Lines and Fractures

Ask The Dentist

Welcome to the first episode of Ask the Dentist, hosted by Dr. Mark Burhenne. The premise of this show is the same as that of askthedentist.com : to help patients inform themselves so that they can play an active role in the maintenance of their oral health. This podcast will also introduce you to the concept of functional dentistry, which is a root cause and integrative approach to treating dental symptoms, and aims to bridge the gap between physicians and dentists.

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Optimizing Your Facebook Audience | Dental Advertising

Identity Dental

How to Target Your Ideal Facebook Ads Audience The Facebook ads dashboard makes it possible to narrow down potential audiences by broad demographic information, such as gender, age range, interests, and location. What it can’t tell you is whether you have targeted the right audience for your service. As the owner of a dental marketing […]. The post Optimizing Your Facebook Audience | Dental Advertising appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Taking the Technology Step

Dental Peers

It was right around this time in 2018, I presented before a group of dentists and office managers in Ottawa. Most of them were 45 years of age and older. The topic: technology that many experts predicted would become commonplace in dental offices by 2020. I was not presenting on cutting edge, futuristic technology that day! This was not technology that was still just part of the imagination or the dental version of Steve Jobs.

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Let’s talk Michael Strahan and smile design in your dental practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

Michael Strahan’s snap-on, social media frenzy got me thinking, “What if he sat in my treatment room? What would I say?” More importantly, what could I do in today’s dental technology world to show him what’s possible? What could you? Beginning with the end in mind has always been a treatment planning win. Today’s dental technology simply streamlines our process.

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How Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19 Complications Might Be Linked

Oral Health Group

Right at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was made clear that older people infected with the coronavirus were most at risk of developing serious illnesses. Those with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and lung disease were also warned … The post How Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19 Complications Might Be Linked appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Oral Microbiome

Ask The Dentist

There is a rising body of knowledge about the importance of the oral microbiome for the maintenance of oral health, but we are still a long way off from understanding things in their entirety. Today on the show, we answer a listener question about how to maintain an optimum state in the oral microbiome! Dr. B gets into some habits revolving around diet, brushing, flossing, and even taping the mouth shut while we sleep.

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Social Media vs. Digital Marketing for Doctors

Med Rank Interactive

A Guide to Understanding Why Doctors Need Both Healthcare Marketing Strategies. Social media is a part of our everyday lives. The prevalence and number of sites and platforms has made social media an important part of healthcare digital marketing strategies. This may be why many people do not understand the differences between the two terms. While the terms are related, they have distinct differences in how they are used.

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Linda Harvey Interview

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

David: This is David Schwab. And today I’m really excited because my guest is Linda Harvey, a nationally recognized healthcare risk management and compliance expert who helps dentists and teams understand and navigate regulatory requirements. She is the founder and president of the Dental Compliance Institute, as well as a compliance consulting firm.

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Lit leadership lessons: Embracing failure to adopt everyday innovation

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Amisha Singh, DDS. I recently re-read an article in the Harvard Business Review about how to incorporate “everyday innovation” into business to help reach consumers and decrease bottlenecks. It got me thinking about the concept of innovation and how unapproachable it felt, at times, as a dental practice owner. I was so busy with working in my practice that the concept of working on my practice felt overwhelming at times.

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Real Example of How to Have an EFFECTIVE Morning Huddle

Delivering Wow

If you’re searching for a dental marketing plan that works, you came to the right place. Dental marketing has come a long way since the days when phone book ads were the way to go. Today, a good dental marketing plan includes both offline and online marketing strategies. But many dental practices struggle to choose dental marketing plans that work with so many options.

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How To Manage Dental Patients Dealing With Poor Mental Health

Oral Health Group

The last year has been chaotic for a myriad of reasons, and there can’t be many people around who haven’t suffered as a result. The most common damage, of course, is psychological. People have lost loved ones, been left in … The post How To Manage Dental Patients Dealing With Poor Mental Health appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Why Do Some of Us Get More Plaque than Others?

Ask The Dentist

If you have ever been in a situation where your partner or a friend, who is not as careful with their oral health as you are, comes back with a clean report while you’re struggling with cavities, you know how frustrating this can be. So, why do some people get more plaque than others? It is a question that confuses dentists, especially when those who are not as diligent seem to get away with murder.

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Brushing away oral health disparities in America's rural children

Dental News and Technology

Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than their urban counterparts, according to a study from investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina. Medical University of South Carolina Research News IMAGE: A little girl has her first visit to the dentist. view more Credit: Dave Buchwald.

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Should You Name Your Business After Yourself?

Identity Dental

If you are starting a new dental practice or business, your first step is to name it. The most obvious choice is to name it after yourself, especially if you are a solo practitioner; but it’s a good idea to slow down and contemplate Shakespeare’s timeless question, What’s in a name? There are pros and […]. The post Should You Name Your Business After Yourself?

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How dentistry helped solve an ancient murder

Dentistry Gone Digital

It’s the stuff that you love to watch on Netflix with the lights turned down. It revolves around a murder mystery from long ago that there were plenty of ideas about, but no concrete proof of exactly what happened and why. There were plenty of guesses and theories, but it took dentistry to crack the case of an 800,000-year-old cannibalistic murder.

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How to Get Your Dental Patients TO KEEP COMING BACK For Life

Delivering Wow

Many practices often prioritize getting new patients instead of focusing on their existing patients. While it is always a good idea to get new patients, if you don’t focus on the ones you already have, you’ll lose them and end up treading water, at best. In fact, it takes about five to twenty-five times more effort to get new patients than it does to properly serve and retain your existing ones.

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Uniting as a Team to Overcome Challenges During a Pandemic

Oral Health Group

Running an efficient dental practice while keeping up with the advances of delivery of care during a pandemic can be an area that overwhelms many dental professionals. Whether you are a practice owner, administrative or clinical team member, being part … The post Uniting as a Team to Overcome Challenges During a Pandemic appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Why Isn’t Tongue-Tie Release Surgery For Adults Talked About More?

Ask The Dentist

There is an apparent dearth of literature and conversation on the topic of tongue-tie surgery for adults and today’s listener question asks why that is. There are a few probable and possible reasons for this, and it is very relevant to ask the question in the first place, as treatment of the condition is as important for adults as it is in younger patients.

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Awareness of Diabetic Patients Regarding the Bidirectional Association between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus: A Public Oral Health Concern

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Nov 1;21(11):1270-1274. Abstract Aim and objective: The literature regarding the perception of the two-way relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease representing diabetic patients living in Australia is scarce. The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of diabetic patients regarding the bidirectional link and the role of medical healthcare professionals in providing oral health advice to their patients.

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Hear Grace on the Deals for Dentist Podcast

Identity Dental

Dr. Eric Block interviews Grace Rizza on Deals for Dentist Podcast. The post Hear Grace on the Deals for Dentist Podcast appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Maximize your profitability through dental real estate, part 2

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Ken Jorgenson, CARR. In part 2 of this series (you can read part 1 here , and it will open in a new window so you don’t lose your place), we will continue discussing how to maximize your profitability through dental real estate. Nearly all landlords and sellers hire or consult with professional commercial real estate brokers to give them even more leverage so they can win.

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How to be a tooth hero in sports dentistry

ASDA Blog

Senior year of high school, the glory year of being at the top of the social food chain, a 17-year-old Adam Berry was playing the most sacred sport in South Dakota: ice hockey. Berry, a varsity player, was looking to score a winning goal at a home game. The crowd was cheering, the ice sleek, the players racing down the rink. Berry and his teammates get organized to pass the puck with the ultimate play.

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Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the Dental Office

Oral Health Group

With vaccination rollouts now going strong and workers in the dental field being prioritized for vaccines, we are getting daily calls from dentists asking, “Should I make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for my staff?” My lawyer answer is, “it depends”. But … The post Mandatory Vaccination Policies in the Dental Office appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Sleep Bruxism: Thinking About this Problem Differently

Ask The Dentist

Grinding your teeth at night, or sleep bruxism, is a common problem, and dentists have typically taken a teeth-protection first approach through night guards or TMJ splints. As research emerges around the topic of sleep bruxism, findings show that there is a link between sleep and nighttime grinding. In today’s episode, Dr. B talks about why it is crucial to differentiate between daytime and nighttime grinding.

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Effect of different low-level intensity laser therapy (LLLT) irradiation protocols on the osseointegration of implants placed in grafted areas

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Applied Oral Science Print version ISSN 1678-7757 On-line version ISSN 1678-7765 J. Appl. Oral Sci. vol.29 Bauru 2021 Epub Apr 14, 2021 [link] Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of different protocols of low-level intensity laser therapy (LLLT) irradiation on the osseointegration of implants placed in grafted areas. Methodology 84 rats were randomly allocated into six groups: DBB: defect filled with deproteinized bovine bone; HA/TCP: defect filled with biphasic ceramic of hydro

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Claims and Collections: Create a Process That Benefits the Practice and Patient

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. In a world that seems to be constantly creating new challenges, one old nemesis remains the same: insurance reimbursement. Like all businesses, dental insurance is concerned with profit, which means maximizing income and minimizing payouts. Timely, painstaking claims submissions and management are therefore still critical when working with insurance companies to get the most money possible for the work done.

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COVID-19 Relief Plan Offers Loan Repayment Program for Oral Health Professionals

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The COVID-19 relief package—American Rescue Plan Act of 2021—which was signed into law in March of this year, provided the United States Health Resources and Services Administration with $900 million to retain the current medical and dental workforce and to attract new professionals to these fields. The funds support the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, which will repay up to $50,000 of student loans for medical and oral health professionals who commit to providing care in u

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The dentist’s role in smoking cessation

ASDA Blog

In dental school, we learn that smoking causes a variety of health problems, including oral health problems such as oropharyngeal cancers, periodontal disease, gingival recession, caries and tooth staining. Dentists play a critical role in screening for these diseases that stem from tobacco use and are well-trained to help their patients discuss and develop a plan to stop smoking and tobacco use.

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Heading Off the Orthodontics DIYers

Oral Health Group

There will always be people who will try to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route, even when it comes to their teeth. And there’s no shortage of companies willing to take advantage of that fact. But, when it comes to the … The post Heading Off the Orthodontics DIYers appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Frenum Attachment

Ask The Dentist

Today on the show Dr. B gets a question from a listener about whether it is necessary to do surgery on a one-year-old due to the formation of their frenum attachment. The frenum, in simple terms, is the web-like skin tag that connects the upper lip to the upper gum. Dr. B busts a few myths about the frenum attachment to the upper gum and the role this plays in causing gaps in teeth.

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Smart-phone based instant messaging application as a platform for radiographic interpretations of jaw pathologies

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Available online 14 April 2021 In Press, Journal Pre-proof Abstract Objective To evaluate the reliability of WhatsApp in comparison to the images viewed on a workstation monitor (gold standard) for the identification and interpretation of radiographic images of jaw pathologies. Methods 150 panoramic radiographs were screened for the assessment of jaw pathologies in the workstation monitor.

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Vacaville Dental Care: What Does Smoking Actually Do To Your Teeth and Mouth?

Vacaville Dental Professionals

It’s widely understood that smoking is a dangerous habit, but not just for your lungs and heart. Smoking also causes excessive damage to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Here at Vacaville Dental Professionals, we know you value your smile and want to protect your teeth for years to come. Take action now to ensure smoking doesn’t cause the following oral health complications.

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Report Shows Americans Sought Oral Healthcare Despite the Pandemic

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Regardless of the obstacles presented by COVID-19, most Americans prioritized oral healthcare, according to a survey by Delta Dental Plans Association. The report “2020 State of America’s Oral Health Report” encompassed responses from two surveys that included more than 4,000 participants. The encouraging results included the following data points: 74% received professional oral healthcare in 2020. 90% agree that maintaining oral health is integral to protecting their systemic health throughout

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Personality tests as a strategy for team building

ASDA Blog

Team building is essential during dental school. Building a cohesive unit that recognizes and is perceptive of each other’s strengths and weaknesses allows a team to successfully move forward, while performing at a high level. Furthermore, understanding each other’s preferences, ways of reacting under pressure or responses to challenging situations allows a team to play to each other’s strengths and determine how to overcome each other’s weaknesses.

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