March, 2022

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Marketing Tips for Attracting High-Value Dental Patients

Oral Health Group

Most dentists and practice managers know exactly how many new patients they acquired in the past year. However, far too many are unable to answer this simple question: Exactly how much is a patient worth? More importantly, which patients are … The post Marketing Tips for Attracting High-Value Dental Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Remember, you’re more than just a dental student!

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savanah Craig. When you spend 9+ hours a day at your dental school and are surrounded by people who do the same, it’s easy to let being a dental student consume your whole life. It can feel like your worth comes from your grades when all of your free time is spent studying or practicing drilling. Dental School requires hours of classwork, clinical time, and lab work to be successful, and it can be easy to lose sight of anything beyond the walls of your school.

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New Logo for The EMpower Group

Clicc Media

A Small Fish in a Huge Pond, Looking to Empower Founder of The EMPower Group, Eileen Matos, was referred to our team by a previous client, Ginky Torres, whom we created a law firm logo for a few years back! She came with us with a vision for her new real estate business. She is […]. The post New Logo for The EMpower Group appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Industry-Wide Dental Awards Program Announces 2022 Winners at Red Carpet Gala

Dental News and Technology

Las Vegas, NV; March 5, 2022 – The Denobi Awards , an industry-wide dental awards program, held its annual red-carpet gala today and named 14 individuals and one dental team as recipients. The Denobi Awards Gala is the premier celebration recognizing and honoring excellence in dentistry and is focused o n honoring the “unsung heroes” who’ve made outstanding contributions to the dental industry around the world.

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Do You Really Want to Wing It?

Dental Peers

We know the world is showing signs of re-opening and that is a time for cautious optimism. Cautious because it seems we have been down this path before only to have a new variant push us back. But optimism may feel strong as maybe…just maybe…this time we will be in a better position to avoid any setbacks. With more and more dental events taking place live and in-person, now just may be the time for dentistry to truly come back!

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Calming techniques for pediatric dental patients

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 39 Second. Treating pediatric patients can be stressful for everyone: the dental team, the patient caregiver and the patient themselves. To achieve successful outcomes without inadvertently fostering fear and anxiety that may persist into later years, it is critical to develop good behavior management techniques.

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Four Local SEO Tips Your Dental Practice Needs to Implement Now

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Four Local SEO Tips Your Dental Practice Needs to Implement Now appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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New Study Finds Link Between Poor Oral Health and Severity of COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology has found an association between poor periodontal health and severity of COVID-19 illness. In a sample of 128 study participants, all of whom were hospitalized due to COVID-19, those with poor oral health—which was evaluated using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth index, periodontal assessment, and the Eichner index—were more likely to need treatment in the intensive care unit, experience the most severe symptoms associated with C

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FDA Clears World’s First AI Software to Read Dental X-Rays

Dental News and Technology

Pearl’s Second Opinion® is the first and only chairside FDA-cleared AI radiologic detection aid that can help dentists identify numerous common dental conditions, including tooth decay, calculus, and root abscesses. Pearl , the leader in dental AI solutions, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its AI-powered, real-time pathology detection solution Second Opinion® to help dentists accurately identify a broad range of common dental conditions in pa

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Digital Marketing Quiz: Is Your Practice Website Up to Date?

Rosemont Review

Today’s patients spend a hefty chunk of time researching medical and dental options from the convenience of their smartphones, laptops, and other mobile devices. Furthermore, digital reputation management is more important than ever, with many patients turning to social media and online reviews to make informed decisions about their care. If your practice website and marketing strategy aren’t tailored to suit this modern approach to healthcare, you could be missing out.

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The importance of safe dental instrument processing

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 8 Minute, 26 Second. In the late 1970s, dentistry experienced a marked shift coinciding with awareness of the dangers posed by bloodborne infectious pathogens. It was then that the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation’s Health Screening Program identified the hepatitis B virus (HBV) as an occupational hazard to dental practitioners and their patients.

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9 Effective Dental Marketing Strategies To Elevate Your Practice in 2022

Oral Health Group

Even if you are a good dentist, there is no guarantee that your business will prosper unless you implement effective dental marketing strategies and use local ads to boost brand awareness. You should not waste your resources marketing to the … The post 9 Effective Dental Marketing Strategies To Elevate Your Practice in 2022 appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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How to Lead an Old Team as a New Dentist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD. So you’ve graduated dental school, gotten your DDS or DMD degree, and obtained your license. Now, you are a doctor. You’ve started your first job, yet the staff doesn’t seem to see you as a leader in the office. You may even feel like they know more than you, even though you are supposed to be the doctor, you think. Spoiler alert: This is all completely normal!

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Mask Wearing Remains the Norm in the Dental Setting

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to a poll conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, approximately 67% of dental practices are still requiring patients to mask up while in the waiting room and prior to the start of treatment. Approximately 70% of dental practices require clinical staff to mask throughout the workday and 62% insist that front office and other non-clinical team members remain masked.

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EXOCAD INTRODUCES THE EXOCAD SHOP FOR DENTALCAD SOFTWARE USERS

Dental News and Technology

Upgrades and additional modules can now be purchased directly from exocad DARMSTADT, Germany, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- exocad, an Align Technology, Inc. company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, today introduced its online shop, ( shop.exocad.com ), an additional way for current DentalCAD perpetual license users to purchase upgrades or add-on modules, accompanied by installation and configuration support.

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Indian Dentist in Melbourne Winner of 32nd Annual Ethnic Business Awards

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A failed career in India failed to stop Dr. Ved Berani from achieving his dreams. This is because all he dreamt of was to reach the greatest height of success in life. Dr. Ved Berani- is a leading name in the Dentistry industry of Melbourne-Australia, specialising in Sleep dentistry and Sedation Dentistry. Together with his wife, Mrs. Priyanka Sethi Berani, Dr.

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The three levels of preventive dental care

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 4 Minute, 9 Second. All healthcare, including dental care, requires individualized prevention and treatment strategies. A one-size-fits-all approach won’t address the unique health condition each patient presents with when they walk into your practice. Instead, careful risk assessment can help you and your team design a specific plan of care ideal for individual patients.

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How to Prioritize Health and Safety as a Dentist

Oral Health Group

Visiting the dentist on a regular basis is important for good oral health maintenance and management. Before the pandemic, dentists were seeing patients anywhere from every 3 months to every 2 years, depending on the individual’s requirements. However, since the … The post How to Prioritize Health and Safety as a Dentist appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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What are the most important qualities to have as a dental assistant?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Jamie Finch. Dentists may get most of the credit for helping people achieve a perfect smile, but the contribution from their assistants shouldn’t be underestimated. Dental assistants perform numerous important roles that help a dental practice run smoothly, including assisting dentists in surgery. A dental assistant’s career can be exciting, and having the right people in those roles can have a significant positive impact on the dental industry.

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Decrease in Tuberculosis Is Silver Lining of Global Pandemic

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On March 24—World Tuberculosis (TB) Day—the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data on the status of TB across the world. And the news is good. While the global pandemic wreaked havoc in even the most remote of places, it did bring a significant reduction in TB rates. Each year, the number of TB cases decreases between 1% and 2%; however, in 2020, new diagnoses of TB fell 20%.

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Smilefast is coming to the US.

Dental News and Technology

Smilefast is coming to the United States. The first course will be in New Jersey in July. Watch the video and how Smilefast can transform smiles. Visit SmilefastUSA.com.

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How Can My Vacaville Dentist Help with My Bad Breath?

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Are you looking for a Vacaville dentist that can help with your halitosis (bad breath)? Having bad breath can be humiliating. Everyone gets bad breath from time to time, but chronic halitosis can affect everything from your private life to your professional one. For those struggling with halitosis in Vacaville, reach out to our dental team. What Causes Bad Breath?

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4 ways to get involved on World Oral Health Day

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 51 Second. World Oral Health Day is celebrated on March 20 every year. An initiative of FDI World Dental Federation, the goal of World Oral Health Day is to “empower people with knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health.”. We’re committed to providing resources to organizations that increase access to oral health care and enhance the communities we serve.

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8 Qualities of the Great Dental Websites

Oral Health Group

A website reflects the level of service that a business can provide to its clients. A website serves as a business card, a shop, and the credentials for a firm reputation. A great dentist website covers a wide range of … The post 8 Qualities of the Great Dental Websites appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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What to Do and What to Avoid with a Dental Startup

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Anna Borden, DDS. My startup journey was one that was somewhat expected, somewhat forced. I had been looking for a practice to buy for about two years, but a lot of practices were overpriced with failing equipment or needed full renovations – or of course, the doctors that wanted to stay on for a minimum of ten years. With the arrival of COVID, I lost my associateship and my boss told me that unfortunately, he had three mortgages to pay and could not continue to pay me.

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Happy World Oral Health Day!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Each year on March 20, the FDI World Health Federation advocates for better oral health for all people around the globe with World Oral Health Day. The 3-year theme—launched in 2021—is “Be Proud of Your Mouth.” Its focus is to encourage people to take care of their oral health as part of maintaining personal happiness and well-being. FDI hopes to encourage individuals to make oral health a priority, motivate schools and youth groups to deliver learning activities about oral health, support oral

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Pacific Dental Services Surpasses Major Milestone in Same-Day Dental Restorations

Dental News and Technology

PDS-supported dental practices have produced more than three million CEREC restorations with the help of computer-aided design and manufacturing, surpassing a major milestone. IRVINE, Calif. , March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services ® (PDS) , one of the nation's leading dental support organizations, closed out the first quarter of 2022 by achieving a major milestone: more than three million same-day dental restorations have been produced within the company's supported dental pract

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HIPAA Regulations for Dental Offices: 5 Can’t Miss Tips

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HIPAA Compliance For Dental Offices – What To Expect. Isn’t it time you brushed up on your HIPAA compliance protocol? In a hurry? Download our latest eGuide to read at your convenience. . Grab a Copy! To say 2021 was challenging for healthcare organizations is an understatement. Dentists had to contend with another year of COVID-19 protocols and breaches of healthcare data reached an all-time high, exposing the records of nearly 46 million people.

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Dental Industry News: Internet security risks, oral health equality and more

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 3 Second. ADA advises dentists to be on alert for internet security risks. The American Dental Association (ADA) is advising dentists and their staffs to be on the alert for possible internet security risks in the wake of Russia’s attacks against Ukraine. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation recommend the following immediate actions to strengthen and protect data: Enable multifactor aut

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How Modern Technology Has Changed Your Dentist Office

Oral Health Group

Times have changed and dental clinics have too. Long gone are the days when a dental office was equipped with giant needles, foot-powered dental drills and disappointing results with increased pain and discomfort for patients. Now modern technology has changed … The post How Modern Technology Has Changed Your Dentist Office appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Prevent Infection Control Breaches with an Infection Control Coordinator

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Despite the emphasis on infection prevention being “prevention,” it is unfortunately inevitable that infection control breaches occur from time to time. The handling of these incidents can have a significant impact on patients, staff, and the dental office itself. You may be tempted just to sweep it under the rug or shift the blame onto someone else, but adhering to established protocols is the best and safest approach for managing infection control b

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Oral Health Suffers During Global Pandemic

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A national survey of 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom found that one in three respondents had stopped practicing regular oral hygiene during the global pandemic. Instead, daily oral hygiene regimens scattered into a range of configurations. 1 More than one in four admitted to no longer flossing, 20% noted they only brushed once a day, and 22% reported going for more than 3 days without brushing.

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Various painful oral adverse reactions following COVID-19 vaccination: a case series

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 22 , Article number: 64 ( 2022 ) details Abstract Background Adverse events are increasingly being reported with the growing COVID-19 vaccination rate. However, the current literature on orofacial adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination are severely limited. With the continuation of the global vaccination campaign the incidence of oral adverse effects will inevitably increase.

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FDA Clears World’s First AI Software to Read Dental X-Rays

Denticle

This is one of those moments that, if you are in the dental industry, you should take note of. For the past 5 years or so, I've been lucky enough to work with some different companies and different systems that are using artificial intelligence to study and evaluate radiographs (x-rays). The systems have all evolved and gotten better over time. That, after all, is the idea behind A.I. the system learns and makes better decisions as it accumulates more and more data.

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My Patients Only Want What Insurance Covers!

Coaches Corner

Is this really true, or is the practice subtly putting patients into this mindset? We hear it from dentists and team members everywhere – “my patients are driven by insurance.” In this episode of The Madow Dental Podcast we dig a little deeper and discover that maybe it’s the practice itself that is insurance dependent! Then on our mystery shopper calls the theme continues as we ask if a new patient cleaning is covered by insurance.

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Do You Really Want to Wing It?

Oral Health Group

We know the world is showing signs of re-opening and that is a time for cautious optimism. Cautious because it seems we have been down this path before only to have a new variant push us back. But optimism may … The post Do You Really Want to Wing It? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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How to Have Great Customer Service

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Katie Klaes. Disney is commonly referred to as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” People visit Disney for any number of reasons: birthdays, proposals, honeymoons, graduations, or simply to make family memories that will last a lifetime. Do you think these customers have high expectations? You bet they do. How to Provide Excellent Customer Service. At the Walt Disney Company, the guest experience is everything.

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