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! It’s easy, fun, and something you should be doing anyway.

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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? This question becomes even more apparent when you realize that over a million people a year end up in the emergency department for dental-related infections and are met with physicians who are not trained to address the cause of the patient’s problem

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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? Owning and operating a practice is the ultimate goal of many providers, … The post How to Start a Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a study of more than 230 Japanese older adults, researchers found that COVID-19-related stress and subsequent lack of activity negatively impacted subjects’ oral health quality of life which study authors defined as “oral health, functional well-being, emotional well-being, expectations and satisfaction with care, and sense of self, which is an integral part of general health and well-being.

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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. However, the evidence is of very low to low certainty. The post Manual toothbrushes – efficacy of new and used brushes appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Identity Dental Marketing Recognized as Leader for Dental Start-Ups

Identity Dental

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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. The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess their survival rate in the replacement of first molars.

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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! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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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. The one thing every parent wants more than anything is for their child to be healthy. As you may already realize, finding answers is not always easy… Who is this Summit for?

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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.

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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. While periodontal disease has been shown to have significant effects on quality of life, fewer studies have researched the perceived impacts of gingivitis and symptoms from across th

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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. But this data doesn’t paint a complete financial picture for the nation’s almost 150,000 dentists or for the thousands of new dentists who will enter the workforce each year.

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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. They need … The post Happiness in Private Practice: What Can You Let Go Of? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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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. Goode is a graduate of a pilot program at the Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene in Forest Grove, Oregon, to create a new midlevel practitioner in the state.

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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! Knowing the upcoming season could be distracting with of-the-moment events and time off, it’s not too. The post Do you want more production?

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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. Material and methods Twenty-nine total edentulous patients were selected, and maxillary contralateral quadrants were randomly assigned to static computer-aided implant surgery (S-CAIS): flapless computer-guided surgery, and conventional surgery (CS): flap surgery with conventional planning.

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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.”. In a normal healthy life, we are emotional beings. We all have painful emotions and experiences. At any given time, on a continuum, our emotions vacillate from one end to another.

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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 percent from … The post Gain a Competitive Edge with a Sound Marketing Plan appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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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. Periodontal maintenance (PM) typically occurs at 2-, 3-, or 4-month intervals for the life of the dentition and implant replacements for individuals with periodontitis. 1 Evidence reveals that PM improves outcomes over time in relation to tooth loss and disease advanc

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How to Utilize a Tight Marketing Budget

Rosemont Review

Digital marketing is one of the best ways to take your medical or dental practice to the next level, and the good news is you don’t need a huge budget to see results. Even if you’re not ready to dedicate a large amount to your online marketing efforts, there are still ways you can utilize your current budget to effectively get your name out there and more patients into your office.

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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. Methods The crown restorations were produced from Cerasmart, Vita Enamic, and IPS e.max CAD blocks.

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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.

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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.

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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. The post Alveolar osteitis – local management interventions appeared first on National Elf Service.

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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. Following a cluster of suspected NTM infections after procedures at a pediatric dental clinic, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to emphasize the critical need to follow established DUWL maintenance protocol

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My Website Looks & Functions Just Fine—Is a Rebuild Really Necessary?

Rosemont Review

When switching to a new digital marketing company, something you may be told is your website needs to be rebuilt as part of the SEO and web strategy takeover process. While this is not likely news you want or expect to hear—particularly if you are pleased with the current look and function of your site—rebuilding the backend of a website in certain circumstances is critical to the long-term success of your online strategy.

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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). Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess oral lesions’ association with COVID-19 infection in AYA; and to identify if sex and age will modify these associations.

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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. As a young dentist , it’s probable you know little about taxes or the business side of dentistry in general, it is good timing to not just discuss the taxes with the preparer but also to take the time to talk about some long-range planning

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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. Peri-implantitis risk factors. Oral hygiene : Research indicates that lack of oral hygiene is strongly associated with peri-implant disease.

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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. Most of the interventions did not demonstrate significant differences with limitednumbers of studies for some interventions and overal limitations in the quality of the evidence. The post Recurrent aphthous stomatitis – topical interventions appeared first on National Elf Service.

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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. Researchers from Kennesaw State University Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology in Georgia and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the feasibility and potential effic

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From Our Table to Yours: Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Rosemont Review

As the refreshing chill of Autumn fills the air and the inescapable scent of pumpkin spice descends on, well, every product in existence, it can mean only one thing: Thanksgiving has arrived! Here at Rosemont Media, we have much to be thankful for in 2022: namely, our wonderful clients and stellar staff. In addition, as part of an RM tradition, we asked our team members to share what they were feeling grateful for this year.

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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. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Digital intraoral radiographic exposures are optimized largely on the basis of subjective assessment of diagnostic image quality. This study presents an objective approach to optimize radiographic exposure settings for digital intraoral radiographic systems.

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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.

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