June, 2022

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5 ways to quit a dental practice with grace

Dentistry Gone Digital

By David Rice, DDS. Breaking up is never easy … for anyone. It’s also not something to take lightly. I see way too many threads on social media where one thing isn’t perfect and a young dentist or dental team member is out. That’s not cool. That said, there are times and places when we need to move on from a dental practice because it’s the healthy thing to do.

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Mind Your Mouth: How Mouth Health Influences Brain Health

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Wonderful Readers! June 11 at 8 AM PT I will be presenting a live online continuing education course for Young Dental. It is titled Mind Your Mouth: How Oral Health Influences Brain Health. It is open to everyone. AND!! It’s FREE!!! Please click the blue highlighed words below. That will take you to the course where you can sign up. If you cannot listen on Saturday, you will still have access for a week and can listen on demand.

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Four Essential Elements of Local SEO

Oral Health Group

The post Four Essential Elements of Local SEO appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Techniques for Extraction Socket Regeneration for Alveolar Ridge Preservation

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Feb 1;23 Abstract Background: Alveolar bone undergoes volumetric changes after extraction due to physiologic bone remodeling. The amount of alveolar bone available during prosthodontic treatment can affect the esthetic outcome of the treatment and make implant placement challenging. Socket preservation techniques are advocated postextraction to maintain the bone's vertical and horizontal alveolar bone dimensions and prevent its atrophy.

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Paid Advertisements for Orthodontists: Things to Know

Med Rank Interactive

Having an online presence is essential for all businesses, including orthodontic practices. Google searches, websites, and social media are how patients find providers and services for themselves and their families. With the uptick in searches and web design , there has also been a push for digital advertising space. The market for digital advertising has become a hot commodity.

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Economic Challenges Ahead

Dental Peers

It seems like it has been forever since we could turn on the news and see anything remotely positive. All we have heard about for the last couple of years has been the pandemic, supply shortages, skyrocketing home prices, Russia invading Ukraine, more supply shortages and now…inflation like we have not seen in decades! And this level of inflation is not fun!

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The hidden cost to acquire a dental practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen. A dental school graduate that has worked as an associate and learned from a mentor or owner may now be looking for that first dental practice acquisition. There are many things to think through before buying a dental practice , since this is probably the largest purchase and borrowing step that has ever been taken by the associate. .

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7 Ways to Streamline Dental Insurance Claims Processing

Oral Health Group

Processing dental insurance claims can be a complex and confusing task. But if you can identify your bottlenecks and redundancies while automating certain manual tasks, you can speed up claims processing and reduce costs. Unfortunately, this can be challenging if … The post 7 Ways to Streamline Dental Insurance Claims Processing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Roles of Dental Care in Disaster Medicine in Japan

Dental News and Technology

Published: 25 June Current Oral Health Reports ( 2022) details Abstract Purpose of Review Natural disasters occur frequently in Japan. A disaster medical system was rapidly developed in Japan following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995. Dentistry has become increasingly important in disaster medicine. This review summarizes the roles of dental professionals in disaster medicine, highlights relevant issues, and identifies new directions for research to improve disaster relief activities

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US Makes Big Push to Eradicate New HIV Infections

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Department of Health and Human Services is spending big money to end the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic by 2030. On June 16, the agency awarded $115 million in grants to 60 organizations working to meet the federal government’s goal of reducing new HIV infections by 90% by the year 2030. The funds will be distributed through the following avenues: More than $100 million will support 39 cities and eight states—Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Alabama

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Most common dental impression errors and how to avoid them

Dentistry Blog

An excellent quality dental impression is critical because the dental lab cannot fabricate accurate, well-fitting restorations without it. Before sending the impression to the lab, potential dental impression errors should be identified. Otherwise, work may be delayed if the impression is rejected.

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Misconceptions about Dental Insurance

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Teresa Duncan. One of the big issues that new dentists face is learning the ins and outs of insurance — it’s a lot of paperwork! A lot of dentists find themselves confused fighting a mountain of red tape. 4 Common Dental Insurance Misconceptions. In case this sounds like you, here are four common misconceptions about dental insurance to avoid: Misconception 1: Delta doesn’t cover out-of-network care.

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The Importance of a Mobile-Friendly Website

Rosemont Review

An extraordinary number of people on Facebook and other social media platforms access their accounts on a mobile device. This phenomenon became especially prevalent a few years ago, when Google essentially laid down the gauntlet when it comes to mobile design technology by updating its ranking algorithms. Now, mobile-friendly sites have priority over others when being searched from a smartphone or a tablet.

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The Benefits of Dental Health Professionals Undertaking Online Training

Oral Health Group

Online training for dental health professionals is more affordable than face-to-face training. This could help to resolve the shortage of 4,000 dental professionals that’s predicted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Online dental training has increased over the past two years. While dental … The post The Benefits of Dental Health Professionals Undertaking Online Training appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Eight-year clinical evaluation of two types of resin composite in non-carious cervical lesions

Dental News and Technology

Published: 25 June 2022 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022) details Abstract Objectives In this clinical study, the 8-year clinical performances of a flowable resin composite was compared with that of a conventional resin composite. Materials and methods Ninety non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in 19 participants were involved in this trial. NCCLs were restored with a flowable composite (Clearfil Flow FX: FX, Kuraray Noritake, Japan) or a conventional resin composite (Clearfil AP-X: AP) in c

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Penn Dental Medicine Partners With Woods Services to Care for Individuals With Disabilities

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Expanding its outreach within the community, Penn Dental Medicine announces a new partnership with Woods Services to provide dental treatment for Woods’ patients and residents. Woods is a Pennsylvania- and New Jersey-based nonprofit that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Woods’ existing dental care center within its Langhorne, Pennsylvania, campus will undergo extensive renovations and reopen later this summer as Penn Denta

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5 signs you should use zirconia dental crowns instead of PFM

Dentistry Blog

Today’s patients request zirconia and porcelain crowns over metal-based crowns because both zirconia and porcelain restorations provide strength and natural aesthetics. Since the introduction of milled zirconia restorations, patients have been increasingly requesting zirconia as an alternative to porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations.

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Clinic Advice for D3s & D4s

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savannah Craig. Starting clinic can come with a lot of conflicting feelings. It is exciting to finally be treating patients, but it can also be a stressful experience. Everyone enters clinic with a different level of confidence, skill, and a unique patient pool. Treating patients can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly frustrating.

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Improving Verbal Skills for the Dental Front Office

YapiApp

Here’s How Your Front Office Can Improve Their Verbal Skills. If your practice is short-staffed and stressed out, we have the perfect verbal skills your front office needs to address your staffing shortage to your patients. ……… Dental practices are facing the critical problem of mismatched supply and demand. As the COVID mandates lift, many businesses are experiencing an influx of patients ready to return to the dentist.

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Don’t Be So Serious: Tips for Using Humour in Dental Marketing

Oral Health Group

Is your dental practice’s blog following waning, your social media engagement rate low, or your website content lacklustre? What is missing? The answer could be a good laugh! Research has proven humour to be an effective marketing technique. However, yours is a … The post Don’t Be So Serious: Tips for Using Humour in Dental Marketing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Pankey Institute Announces the Induction of Dr. Lee Ann Brady as a Pankey Master

Dental News and Technology

Recognition as a Pankey Master is the organization's highest honor with the recipient's portrait permanently displayed in the Institute's Master's Hall. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. , June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pankey Institute, a leading provider of advanced dental continuing education awarded Dr. Lee Ann Brady the designation of Pankey Master with a portrait hanging ceremony in the Institute's Masters' Hall on June 3 rd , 2022.

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A Natural Problem Solver

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A dental hygienist at the Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, Michelle Lord, RDH, took notice when many of her hospital patients came down with hospital-acquired pneumonia infections. A problem solver at heart, she came up with a plan to reduce the risk of this serious complication. After implementing the Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses (HAPPEN), the medical center saw a precipitous drop in the number of new hospital-acquired pneumonia infections.

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4 Eaglesoft Insurance Suite features to save time and speed up your revenue cycle

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 3 Minute, 52 Second. The insurance workflow has historically been one of the more time-intensive and frustrating processes for dental offices. But the Eaglesoft Insurance Suite makes managing this part of the business faster and more efficient – all for one low monthly fee. With the click of a button in Eaglesoft Insurance Suite, you can get real-time eligibility information for patients and you can submit electronic claims and attachments and tra

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The Real Cost to Acquire a Dental Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen. The dental school graduate is ready to acquire a dental practice and wants to understand how much it really costs: You have been a dental school graduate for the last five years and have been working as an associate in someone’s dental practice. The clinical skills you have learned have gotten you to the point where you are ready to acquire a small dental practice of your own.

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How Much Should a Dental Practice Spend on Marketing?

YapiApp

How Much Should I Be Spending on Dental Marketing? With the right systems and strategies in place, you may not need to spend as much as you’d think on your dental practice marketing. ……… Losing a patient is costly for dental practices. The average practice loses between 15 to 20% of its patients every year , yet acquiring new patients can cost $150 to $300 per person.

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Technology to Help Your Patients Feel Safe and Comfortable in Your Practice

Oral Health Group

Technology is revolutionizing the dental industry. Particularly since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come to rely on technology more than ever before. In recent years, there have been significant advances in technology that are helping to improve … The post Technology to Help Your Patients Feel Safe and Comfortable in Your Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Fatigue and failure analysis of restored endodontically treated maxillary incisors without a dowel or ferrule

Dental News and Technology

Published: June 12, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Information on the survival and mode of failure of endodontically treated incisors without a ferrule and restored without dowels is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the survival and failure mode of endodontically treated incisors without a ferrule and restored with bonded ceramic crowns and various composite resin foundation restorations without dowels with a control group with fiber dowels.

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Monkeypox Gains Pandemic Status

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The World Health Network—a group of scientists and citizens from around the globe focused on promoting health—has deemed monkeypox a pandemic. Thus far, more than 3,400 cases of monkeypox have been reported throughout 58 countries. The goal of declaring the virus a pandemic is to encourage a worldwide response to stop the spread of monkeypox. Mostly adults have been affected, but children are susceptible and may experience more severe signs and symptoms, including death.

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Pros and cons of same-day dental implants

Dentistry Blog

Patients who lose one or more teeth will want to replace them quickly and efficiently. Dental implants often provide a suitable solution. Many dentists offer same-day dental implants using advanced techniques to place and, almost immediately, load the implants.

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Does Your Back Hurt? This Simple Product Can Save Your Back!

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Amber Auger, RDH. Near to my heart is helping hygienists have healthier, happier careers, and I believe it starts with an honest assessment of our health. It’s difficult to find joy at work when dealing with back pain, and sadly most hygienists report chronic pain. Previously, I’ve shared my experience working in a small historic office with outdated equipment and an unrealistic hygiene schedule.

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Dental office design: An architect’s perspective

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 7 Minute, 54 Second. Something interesting is happening at some North Dakota dental practices. It could almost be called a movement. And it’s growing – with gutsy dentists (like those at Arch Dental, McDonald Dental Group and Missouri River Dental), Patterson Dental representatives (including territory sales rep JP McDonald and dental equipment specialist Kenton Hochhalter) and an architect leading the charge.

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Economic Challenges Ahead

Oral Health Group

It seems like it has been forever since we could turn on the news and see anything remotely positive. All we have heard about for the last couple of years has been the pandemic, supply shortages, skyrocketing home prices, Russia … The post Economic Challenges Ahead appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The effectiveness of adjunctive measures in managing peri-implant mucositis: an umbrella review

Dental News and Technology

Published: 08 June 2022 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 8 , Article number: 26 ( 2022 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives The purpose of this umbrella review was to gather and summarize the data from published systematic reviews (SRs) that compared non-surgical mechanical debridement (NSMD) with and without the use of adjunctive treatments on the management of peri-implant mucositis (PIM).

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More Women, Minorities Enter Dental School

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

After reviewing results of the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s Survey of Dental Education, the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute (ADA HPI) announced that 56% of first-year dental students were women in the fall of 2021. The number of Black and Hispanic first-year dental students also increased. Nearly 50% of all new dental students were white, 7.3% were Black (up from 5.6% in 2011) and 10.7% were Hispanic (up from 7.2% in 2011).

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Patient NEWS Client Production Is 25% Higher

Patient News

In case you missed it, below are 5 quick links to the latest articles on dental marketing and dental consumer behavior that can help your practice get the action you want. If you feel like you’ve exhausted every method, tried every tactic, and are still not getting the results you want, check this out. In the May 2022 ADA/HPI Outlook. The post Patient NEWS Client Production Is 25% Higher appeared first on Patient News.

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Industry Jargon Explained: What Are Organic Search Results?

Rosemont Review

When you submit a phrase or question to a search engine, you receive two kinds of results: organic and paid. Whereas paid results are essentially targeted advertisements, organic search results are unpaid listings the search engine has deemed to be the most relevant resources related to your search. Since the vast majority of people use Google as their preferred search engine, let’s use Google’s search results as an example.

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San Diego Moms: What I Learned About My Kid’s Teeth

The Super Dentists

I’ve always thought teeth were high-maintenance. The process of brushing, flossing and gargling while ensuring you do your twice-a-year check-ups can be exhausting. Then, you have children and the work. Read More. The post San Diego Moms: What I Learned About My Kid’s Teeth appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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