November, 2022

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Two Questions To Ask EVERY Patient!

Coaches Corner

What are two questions you should ask every patient during the initial exam that will totally WOW them? On today’s dental podcast for dentists, Dr. Richard Madow reveals that, along with a simple trick you can do that will actually get patients to ASK YOU for cosmetic dental procedures!

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Separation of Medicine and Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savannah Craig. The separation of medicine and dentistry has always confused and fascinated me. As a dentist, we are acutely aware of the impact of oral disease on the rest of the body, but why aren’t medical doctors taught anything about teeth?

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How to Start a Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

Congratulations! You have finally reached the point in your career where you are ready to open your own dental practice. You may now find yourself wondering… what’s next?

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COVID-19 Stress and Lack of Exercise Wreak Havoc on Oral Health Quality of Life

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

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Manual toothbrushes – efficacy of new and used brushes

The Dental Elf

Today we take a look at a review comparing the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy of new and worn manual brushes. The review included 8 RCTs and suggest that new and worn toothbrushes present similar anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy.

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Identity Dental Marketing Recognized as Leader for Dental Start-Ups

Identity Dental

Identity Dental Marketing is the recognized leading provider of marketing for start-up dental practices.

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Survival Rate of 3-unit Fixed Partial Dentures Replacing First Molars: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Dental News and Technology

Bull Tokyo Dent Coll. 2022 Nov 15. doi: 10.2209/tdcpublication.2022-0009. Online ahead of print. Abstract Fixed partial dentures (FPDs) made of 12% Au-Pd alloy are covered under Japan's national health insurance system. The survival rate of such 3-unit fixed FPDs remains unknown, however.

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Making The Most Out of Your Dental Shadowing Sessions!

Oral Health Group

Once you get approval on your job shadow request from your desired dentist professional, there’s no time to sit back and relax. It’s time you prep yourself on how you will be making the most out of your dental shadowing … The post Making The Most Out of Your Dental Shadowing Sessions!

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First Dental Therapist in Oregon Begins Practicing

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Rosalie Goode, RDH, recently began practicing as a dental therapist at Willamette Dental Group in Southern Oregon. She provides restorative care, extracts teeth, and prescribes medications under the supervision of a dentist.

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Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of?

Dental Peers

In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful. They need to find an alternative career. Others love being in the clinic! It gives them an incredible sense of accomplishment. They love making a difference in the lives of their patients. Restoring beautiful smiles is their passion.

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10 Brilliant Marketing Ideas for Orthodontic Practices

My Social Practice

Marketing Ideas for Orthodontic Practices You Should Do Today! When you’re running a busy orthodontic practice, marketing often falls to the bottom of your overloaded to-do list. However, effective marketing ideas for Orthodontic practices is precisely what will keep your practice busy and thriving.

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Gum health and quality of life—subjective experiences from across the gum health-disease continuum in adults

Dental News and Technology

Published: 18 November 2022 BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 512 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Background There has been a lack of qualitative work investigating the effects of the wide range of gum-related symptoms, and the perceived everyday impacts associated with these including on quality of life.

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Dentist Salaries: They’re About More than Data

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. David Rice. It’s easy to find the median dentist salaries in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes this data. BLS data shows a median salary of $163,220 per year, or about $78 an hour.

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Four Tips for Successful Networking

Oral Health Group

RELATED ARTICLE: Tips for Successful Networking with Your Dental Colleagues. The post Four Tips for Successful Networking appeared first on Oral Health Group. Blogs Practice management networking

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Supporting Periodontal Maintenance With Power Instrumentation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Effective biofilm removal is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Ultrasonic instrumentation can help clinicians maximize scaling and root planing results as part of a comprehensive periodontal maintenance regimen.

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The Breathing and Sleep Health Kids Summit

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Loyal Readers! I hope you’ll join me for The Breathing and Sleep Health for Kids Summit. link]. I will be presenting on Tips for Parents to Safeguard their Children’s Health and Prevent Decay. Our kids and grandkids are our greatest resource.

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Alveolar osteitis – local management interventions

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update looked at local interventions used for the prevention and treatment of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) following tooth extraction. 49 RCTs were included providing moderate certainty evidence for chlorhexidine rinses and gel for probably reduction in dry sockets.

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Comparison between flapless-guided and conventional surgery for implant placement: a 12-month randomized clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Research Published: 19 November 2022 Clinical Oral Investigations (2022)Cite this article Abstract Objectives The study was aimed at comparing implants installed with guided and conventional surgery.

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What is Toxic Positivity and How to Avoid It

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Sharon Dolak. Do you notice that as soon as you walk into the office you are ON? Like someone pushed a button in your head that said, “OK, you are to have no emotions, no needs and you are to be positive, energetic, smile, and bright ALL DAY LONG.”.

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Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of?

Oral Health Group

In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful.

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NIH Grant to Fund Investigation of Middle School Sealant Programs

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The success of school-based dental clinics in improving vulnerable children’s oral health is supported by robust evidence. However, these clinics almost always serve elementary school-age kids.

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Do you want more production?

Patient News

How traditional ads are beating digital Oh boy, time flies! It’s November, every day seems busier than the last, and now the holidays are fast approaching. Which means plans and projects could begin to stall or be waylaid – but they don’t have to!

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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis – topical interventions

The Dental Elf

This review of the efficacy and safety of topical interventions used for recurrent aphthous stomatitis included 72 studies assessing 29 different interventions.

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The influence of aging on the fracture load of milled monolithic crowns

Dental News and Technology

Published: 19 November 2022 BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 516 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Background This in-vitro study was conducted to assess the effect of aging on the fracture load of molar crowns fabricated with monolithic CAD/CAM materials.

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Ameloblastoma: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD. Have you ever had a patient with ameloblastoma? Here is a case study of my experience with it. The post Ameloblastoma: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS. Dentists

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Gain a Competitive Edge with a Sound Marketing Plan

Oral Health Group

Did you know that Canada’s dental market is forecast to grow to US$ 16.61 billion in 2026? The Canada Dental Market: Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026) report indicates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.41

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Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices.

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Flossing Made Simple: 3 Secrets to Easier Flossing

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Flossing is an essential part of oral care, but it can be difficult to do correctly. If you’re struggling with flossing, don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this blog post, we will share three secrets to make it simpler and easier.

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Air polishing in supportive periodontal treatment

The Dental Elf

This review comparing of air polishing devices with conventional periodontal therapy (hand instrumentation and/or ultrasonic debridement), in patients undergoing periodontal maintenance therapy included 14 RCTs.

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A multi-country study on the impact of sex and age on oral features of COVID-19 infection in adolescents and young adults

Dental News and Technology

Published: 19 November 2022 BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 513 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Background Oral diseases are features of COVID-19 infection. There is, however, little known about oral diseases associated with COVID-19 in adolescents and young adults (AYA).

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Tax Return Preparation for Dental Professionals

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen. As a dentist, when you are ready to file your first substantial tax return, it is best to find a dental CPA who can prepare the personal tax return but can also be the first advisor that you use for your future in the dental profession.

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OnTarget Highlight: Preventing and Treating Peri-Implantitis

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 39 Second. Not unlike periodontitis, peri-implantitis starts when bacteria develop along the gumline around an implant that, if untreated, eventually damages soft and hard tissue. Peri-implantitis: Know the Facts to Ensure Good Outcomes.

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Penn Focuses on Improving Access to Care for Those With Disabilities

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine’s Care Center for Persons with Disabilities in Philadelphia has made great strides in improving access to care for individuals with disabilities since it opened in 2021.

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5 Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments for a Flawless Smile

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Are you unhappy with your smile? Do you feel like you need to hide your teeth when you laugh or smile? If so, then you may be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of the teeth.

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Nursing home oral health care measures and pneumonia

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update of the effects of oral care measures in preventing nursing home-acquired pneumonia inlides 6 RCTs.

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Improvements in image quality after optimization in digital intraoral radiographs

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2022 Nov 16;S0002-8177(22)00570-0. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.09.008. adaj.2022.09.008. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Digital intraoral radiographic exposures are optimized largely on the basis of subjective assessment of diagnostic image quality.

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Tonsilloliths: Case Study

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Jennifer Bell, DDS, FAGD, FICD. Have you ever had a patient with tonsilloliths? Here is a case study of my experience with it. The post Tonsilloliths: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS. Dentists

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