September, 2022

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Six Things Dentists Get Wrong About Digital Marketing

Oral Health Group

Marketing is not what it appears. Dental practice owners and managers (and, to be fair, most other business people as well) tend to view marketing as synonymous with promotion. In reality, it is much more than that. In fact, some … The post Six Things Dentists Get Wrong About Digital Marketing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Full-Mouth Rehabilitation — What I Learned

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Devin Hodell. In the course of my dental residency, I completed a full-mouth rehabilitation over the course of this time, working closely with my supervisor, Dr. Nicholas Fontana, and a number of specialists. The case was definitely complex — I’ve been told that full-mouth rehabilitations like these are reserved almost exclusively for graduate students and dentists with years of experience.

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Can You STILL Be Happy in Private Practice?

Dental Peers

It is always interesting to observe how perspectives change from one generation to the next. While consulting with a dentist in Ottawa approximately 10 years ago, a 4 th -year dental student dropped by. An ambitious person, she was already exploring the path for potential associate opportunities when she graduated the following year. We chatted and she shared with me some of her thoughts on her future in dentistry.

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Mind Your Oral Microbes for Your Best, Healthiest Self

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Today’s post will talk about how your efforts at oral hygiene reach far beyond those teeth/gums. What you do in the mouth affects your entire body and in particular, brain health. How can we use this knowledge to be our best, healthiest self? It’s time to get to know what is really going on in your mouth and mind your microbes. Chronic Disease.

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TAG - The Aspen Group® Celebrates the Opening of the 1000th Aspen Dental® Office

Dental News and Technology

Aspen Dental, part of TAG-The Aspen Group, adds 100 offices over the last year and averages a new office opening every four days CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAG – The Aspen Group today announced the opening of the 1000th Aspen Dental office nationwide, marking a significant milestone in the brand's nearly 25-year history. The independent doctors and support teams across the Aspen Dental network now serve more than 30,000 patients each day in 43 states, bringing quality, affordable, a

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Kumar Oynamak Için En Iyi Yerdi

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Email Marketing in 2022

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Email Marketing in 2022 appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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3D-printed model with ditched dies for anterior tooth renewal

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 40 Second. Before (top): Inital oral situation with significant asymmetry of the lips when smiling. Usage (middle images): 3D-printed model with ditched dies. After (bottom): Final restoration. As with many dental laboratories, dental practices have adopted the 3D printing process for the production of dental applications.

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Jury Awards Family of Child Injured During Dental Care $95.5 Million

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2018, the family of a 4-year-old girl sought treatment for her in a Texas dental clinic. The child needed a root canal and a crown placed. The patient was restrained using a papoose board and the dentist began removing the caries lesion. The child underwent a seizure during the treatment and suffered irreversible, severe brain damage as a result; her condition requires round-the-clock medical care.

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Revere Partners Launches First Independent Venture Fund Focused on Oral Health Backed by dental industry powerhouses and venture partners O’Loughlin and Zuckerberg, fund provides new growth opportunities for investors, startups and healthcare industry

Dental News and Technology

September 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revere Partners today announced the launch of the first and only independent venture capital fund focused exclusively on oral health, identifying opportunities for investors and providing capital for cutting-edge innovations in the oral and systemic health sectors. The fund has been operational for over two years and works with oral tech companies, startups, investors, and DSOs, fostering strategic partnerships that imp

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Embracing Logic: Tips to Organize Your Website’s Navigation

Rosemont Review

Many people don’t realize how important website organization is—that is, until they come across one that doesn’t make logical sense. The way your website is organized can make or break the overall user experience. If someone visits your site looking for specific information, but they get confused by the setup or get lost before finding what they need, there’s a good chance they’ll go elsewhere for an easier-to-use resource.

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Can You STILL Be Happy in Private Practice?

Oral Health Group

It is always interesting to observe how perspectives change from one generation to the next. While consulting with a dentist in Ottawa approximately 10 years ago, a 4th-year dental student dropped by. An ambitious person, she was already exploring the … The post Can You STILL Be Happy in Private Practice? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Tips to Keep Your Dental Patients Happy & Loyal

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Anais. Currently, in the U.S., there are over 200,000 active dentists , and about 60% of Americans visit a dental office at least once a year. With that much competition, you may wonder how your dental practice can retain patients, especially happy and loyal ones. 5 Tips To Keep Your Dental Patients Happy. With the following tips, you can keep your dental patients satisfied and coming back for regular care.

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The 3 E’s to dental patient retention and treatment acceptance

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 49 Second. Patients can be fickle. After all your practice spends on marketing to bring 10 new patients in the door, perhaps only four will come back a second time. Even established patients who are diligent about hygiene appointments may hesitate for months when they need treatment for a problem.

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Older Adults Regret Not Taking Care of Their Oral Health, Survey Shows

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a survey of more than 1,000 Americans aged 50 and older, most expressed regret that they had not taken better care of their oral health. Commissioned by Delta Dental, the survey found that 72% wished they had taken better care of their oral health when they were younger, 41% wished they had visited the dentist more frequently, 38% noted they should have flossed more, and 31% said they regret not being better about toothbrushing.

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Accuracy of parent-reported health history in a dental setting

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Sep 1;S0002-8177(22)00433-0. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.07.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Obtaining thorough documentation of a patient's medical history is important for dental care professionals, as oral health is connected intricately to systemic health. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of parent-reported health history for pediatric patients in a dental setting.

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4 Steps of Implementation and Conversion – Part 3: Why Apteryx

Planet DDS

What’s better than switching to powerful all-in-one imaging software ? An easy and stress-free implementation and conversion process! While some systems will take longer, the conversion process requires no downtime for your office and will not impact you. You won’t even know it’s happening! . With our streamlined process, we allow you to maintain productivity for your practice by minimizing any disruption for you and your staff.

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The Best Foods to Eat for Strong Teeth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

A healthy diet is important for a variety of reasons, including keeping your teeth strong and healthy. There are certain foods that are especially beneficial for oral health, and eating them on a regular basis can help keep your teeth in good shape. In this blog post, we will discuss the best foods to eat for strong teeth. The Importance of a Healthy Diet.

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Bony Defect: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Have you ever had a patient with bony defect? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Bony Defect: Patient Information. 50-year-old female Healthy Nurse Practitioner Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least History of Cleft Lip and Palate. The post Bony Defect: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS.

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Success story: In pursuit of ideal esthetics and excellent dental health

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 8 Minute, 6 Second. Like many dentists, Viorela Bauer, DDS, had a family member who inspired her to follow in her footsteps. For Dr. Bauer, that was her mother. “My mom was a dentist, so I was exposed to dentistry and medicine very early on,” she said. “I always knew I was going to go into a medical field; I just never knew whether it would be medicine or dentistry.

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Researchers Develop Bioresorbable, Implantable Device to Block Pain Signals

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While opioids are highly effective for pain management, their use is associated with high rates of addiction and overdose deaths. As part of efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions, an international team of researchers has developed a soft, bioresorbable, implantable device that blocks pain signals by cooling peripheral nerves. Based on knowledge that cold temperatures numb nerves, the researchers built their hypothesis on evidence that suggests cooling peripheral nerves can, in fact, reduce the

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Diagnosis of in vivo vertical root fracture using deep learning on cone-beam CT images

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 382 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Objectives Evaluating the diagnostic efficiency of deep learning models to diagnose vertical root fracture in vivo on cone-beam CT (CBCT) images. Materials and methods The CBCT images of 276 teeth (138 VRF teeth and 138 non-VRF teeth) were enrolled and analyzed retrospectively.

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Bronx Dentist Unveils Website Makeover to Showcase Treatments Available at Multispecialty Practice

Rosemont Review

Dr. Victor Oelbaum, a New York City-based cosmetic dentist, recently launched a new website to help current and future patients research every aspect of their preventive, cosmetic, or restorative treatment. Bronx, New York — Dr. Victor Oelbaum & Associates has been a staple for high-quality dental care in New York City for decades. Led by Dr. Oelbaum, the multispecialty office performs the full range of cosmetic and restorative treatments — from a routine check-up to a full smile makeover.

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4 Hidden Costs Of On-Premise Imaging Solutions

Planet DDS

When choosing dental imaging for your practice, there are many factors to consider—one being the associated costs of the software. On top of what you pay for the imaging software, on-premise solutions involve hidden costs that add up over time, increasing your expenses. . While the actual software itself is a one-time, low cost, the additional needs required of on-premise software can be anywhere from one-time purchases to recurring monthly expenses. .

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Beta Carotene & Vitamin E: Do the Cons Outweigh the Pros?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Kevin Henry. On a recent episode of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast , dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh , joined me to discuss a warning about multivitamins and how they may not be providing the benefits that dental professionals or their patients think they are. Now, Viola is back with another interesting article centering around vitamins, this time appearing in a recent issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

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Go with the flow: Adding an associate dentist for practice growth

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 5 Minute, 57 Second. Business in your dental practice is good, but you think it could be better. Maybe you’d like to eliminate scheduling delays, or maybe you’re thinking about expanding your office space or services, or maybe you seem to have plateaued in revenue. Adding an associate might be the answer to boosting your practice growth – if the circumstances are right.

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Dental Therapy Education Program in Washington State Receives Accreditation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The dental therapy education program at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, Washington, recently received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, which evaluates the nation’s dental education programs. The program at Skagit Valley College is only the second dental therapy program to ever be accredited, with the first being I?isa?

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Clinical outcomes of dental implants in patients with and without history of periodontitis: A 20-year prospective study

Dental News and Technology

J Clin Periodontol. 2022 Aug 10. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13716. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aim: To present the 20-year clinical outcomes of tissue-level implants in partially edentulous patients previously treated for periodontitis and in periodontally healthy patients (PHP). Material and methods: The original population consisted of 149 partially edentulous patients consecutively enrolled in a private specialist practice and divided into three groups: PHP, moderately periodontally compromised pa

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Dental implant placement in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy

The Dental Elf

The use of dental implants has steadily increased and in recent years the largest increase has been noted in patients aged between 65-74 years. This age group are also likely to be on long-term prescription of antiplatelet and oral anticoagulants as prophylaxis against thromboembolic events. Dental implant placement as a surgical procedure presents a risk [read the full story.].

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The 7-Day Guide to Whiter Teeth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Are you self-conscious about your teeth whiteness? Do you avoid smiling in pictures or social situations because of your teeth? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people are unhappy with their tooth color and would like to whiten their teeth. In this blog post, we will discuss how to whiten your teeth in just 7 days! We will also cover some of the most popular tooth whitening treatments available from dentists.

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Tooth Resorption: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Have you ever had a patient with tooth resorption? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Tooth Resorption Patient Information: 59-year-old male Extremely healthy Pilot Regular dental patient – every 6 months at least Minimal dental needs Pain starts in the lower anterior region and he goes to his current dentist for an evaluation when the following findings are seen on the radiograph.

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5 ways to show your office manager they’re a rockstar

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 3 Second. It’s nearly impossible to overestimate the value an office manager adds to a dental practice (or any business, for that matter). From keeping the hygiene schedule filled and the insurance workflow moving to staying on top of compliance, HR and inventory, running a successful practice without them would be like trying to be a band without a drummer.

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World Health Organization Suggests the End of the Pandemic Is Near

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With more than 6 million deaths across the globe due to COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to continue their efforts to fight the novel coronavirus as it acknowledges that the end of the pandemic is within reach. The WHO suggests that nations should support the vaccination of their most vulnerable populations and continue widespread testing.

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[Re-osseointegration of a Dental Implant with Aseptic Loosening after Occlusal Correction: a Case Report]

Dental News and Technology

Swiss Dent J. 2022 Sep 5;132(9):599-606. [Article in German] Philippe Biel 1 , Thomas Biel 2 , Vivianne Chappuis 1 , Clemens Raabe 1 Affiliations expand PMID: 36052964 Free article Abstract The preservation of osseointegration is fundamental for the long-term success of dental implants. Breakdown of osseointegration may occur in cases of aseptic implant loosening, a poorly understood process leading to sudden implant failure.

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Glass ionomer restorations and caries prevention

The Dental Elf

This review of the effectiveness of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations in preventing new caries in primary or permanent dentitions included 10 RCTs. The findings suggest that GIC restorations have a better preventive effect that other materials but the amount and quality of evidence is limited. The post Glass ionomer restorations and caries prevention appeared first on National Elf Service.

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5 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do you suffer from bad breath? Are you embarrassed to speak up in meetings or social situations because of it? If so, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Bad breath is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor oral hygiene, diet, and even certain medical conditions. In this blog post, we will discuss five ways to get rid of bad breath and improve your oral health!

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Dental Assistant Requirements in California

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 California 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 California.