November, 2021

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10 Ways to Ensure Successful and Ethical Dental Insurance Billing

Oral Health Group

Dental insurance billing is one of the most critical operations at a dental office. No matter how efficiently you’re producing and delivering quality patient care, your practice won’t grow unless an ethical dental billing process is in place. Despite your … The post 10 Ways to Ensure Successful and Ethical Dental Insurance Billing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Identity Dental Marketing Customer Service – Helps Clients Navigate New Requirement

Identity Dental

An important notification for Dental Google Ads in 2021-2022 Your Google Ad performance is important to us. In order to keep your ads account live, Google will be systematically requesting that you verify your Identity. Personally, I believe this is in response to their recent fraud. For the first time in 13 years of dental […]. The post Identity Dental Marketing Customer Service – Helps Clients Navigate New Requirement appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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How to become a dental hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA. Becoming a dental hygienist is a rewarding, challenging, and exciting adventure. If you’re considering a career in dental hygiene, keep reading my guide on how to become a dental hygienist or forward it to a friend who is considering a career change! 5 Tips on How to Become a Dental Hygienist. Here are some tips, you didn’t know you needed, on becoming a dental hygienist.

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I Don’t Want to Play Employee Roulette: What Do I Do?

Dental Peers

In my last blog , I touched upon the idea that proper onboarding of a new team member was vital to avoid playing the current, far too popular game of employee roulette. Many of my colleagues agree that most dental offices have historically struggled with onboarding and training. Rather than develop a training program, many offices simply hired the candidate with the most “experience.”.

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What’s The Future of Functional Dentistry?

Ask The Dentist

As a functional dentist, Dr. B is used to being asked what functional dentistry is. However, this week, this question comes with a twist as fans ask Dr. B what he is most excited about in functional dentistry. Tune in to discover Dr. B’s journey to functional dentistry, from sleuthing as a child to setting up a directory globally for fellow functional dentists.

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Super Sweet Smiles

Queen of Dental Hygiene

This entire Autumn has been a great adventure, as I have been speaking and presenting on all things biological to many groups- from the IAOMT conference in Seattle in September, Business Professional Women Bothell chapter, and Michigan Dental Seminar and Consulting – a dental hygiene continuing education program. I was even part of Shivan Sarna’s Dental Health Connections Summit in September!

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Marketing Your Dental Practice with Video

Oral Health Group

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

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Multi-class deep learning segmentation and automated measurements in periodontal sonograms of a porcine model

Dental News and Technology

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2021 Nov 11;20210363. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: Ultrasound emerges as a complement to cone-beam computed tomography in dentistry, but struggles with artifacts like reverberation and shadowing. This study seeks to help novice users recognize soft tissue, bone, and crown of a dental sonogram, and automate soft tissue height (STH) measurement using deep learning.

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New Doc on the Block

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Rubana Masood, DDS, MS, BA. Congratulations! After all of the searching and interviewing, you’ve finally found the right associate job for you! Now that the contract ink is dry, it’s time to get ready for your transition. It isn’t like an academic exam where you can study and know what to expect on the test. Every office is different and every team dynamic is different.

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Does Google Rank Popular WordPress Themes Lower

Clicc Media

A WordPress theme can have a significant impact on website functionality including its SEO rankings. Google has released a short video hosted by John Mueller, Senior Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google, explaining how a website theme will affect SEO. Google affirmed that a theme could influence how many SEO-relevant content elements are displayed on the […].

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4 Ways Private Practice Dentists Can Help Improve Pediatric Access to Care

ASDA Blog

Strengthening the ways in which children in our neighborhoods have access to quality dental care can be greatly influenced by practicing dentists in the area.

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Quality Takes Time: Corners You Should Never Cut When Launching a New Website

Oral Health Group

You have seen advertisements for template-based website builders that promise you can create and publish a site in minutes. Maybe you found a designer or marketing company that promises an online presence within a week or two. Are these claims … The post Quality Takes Time: Corners You Should Never Cut When Launching a New Website appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Cosmetic Dentistry: Why More Patients Are Investing in Oral Health Esthetics

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. There are many reasons why cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity, from the very real pressure to look one’s best in the age of social media to increased awareness about the importance of oral health for overall health. For practices, knowing why patients are seeking cosmetic treatment is just as important as the treatment itself.

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Adjunctive benefits of systemic metronidazole on non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis. A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

J Clin Periodontol. 2021 Oct 28. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13564. Online ahead Abstract Aim: To study clinical, radiographic, and microbiological outcomes after non-surgical therapy of peri-implantitis with or without adjunctive systemic metronidazole. Materials and methods: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial was carried out in 32 subjects (62 implants) diagnosed with peri-implantitis.

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Dental Assistant requirements for Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, and Nevada

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Allowable duties, education, and continuing education requirements as well as state-specific credentials are all over the spectrum.

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ADA Survey Finds More Dental Team Members Are Needed to Treat Same Number of Patients

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The most recent survey of the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute finds that 63% of dental practice owner respondents need more clinical team members to treat the same number of patients as they did prior to the pandemic. The survey found that 35% were currently looking to add a dental hygienist to their team, and 40% were seeking an additional dental assistant.

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Creating a community of smiles

ASDA Blog

ASDA believes giving back to our communities is a key part of the dental student experience and as future dental practitioners. Over the next three weeks, we’re going to explore how dental students are making a significant impact in their local communities. Mark your calendars for ASDA’s upcoming Week of Service , “Renewing our Reach,” Jan. 17-23, 2022, so you can make a difference in your community, too.

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Care and Maintenance of Dental Hygiene Instruments

Oral Health Group

Dental warriors are dealing with the spread of diseases as the front line of defense. Most of the diseases can be traced back to the mouth. This is the main reason that dentists have to be extremely careful with their … The post Care and Maintenance of Dental Hygiene Instruments appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The Power of Using CBCT With CAD/CAM Solutions To Elevate Implant Procedures

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. On their own, 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and CAD/CAM solutions are powerful tools. Put them together and you can elevate your practice and patient experience to a whole new level. Take implants, for example. Kirsten Andrews, DDS, owner of Johnson Family Dentistry in Devils Lake, N.D., has experienced firsthand how the technology comes together to significantly improve these procedures at her practice.

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Treatment stability with bonded versus vacuum-formed retainers: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials

Dental News and Technology

Eur J Orthod. 2021 Nov 1;cjab073. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjab073. Online ahead of print Abstract Background: In orthodontics, the retention phase can be considered challenging and unpredictable. Therefore, evidence obtained from different retention protocols is important to facilitate clinical decision-making. Objectives: This systematic review aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of bonded versus vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) regarding their capacity to maintain treatment stability, periodont

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The importance of documentation for every dentist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD. The title of this article probably brings up a “duh” or “obviously” comment as we all know documentation and maintaining good dental records are important. However, are you really documenting well enough? If a situation was brought to light in a court of law would your documentation be enough? If you looked at notes your assistant wrote would they make sense to you and be adequate?

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10,000 Kids Learn How to Keep Their Smiles Healthy During Back-to-School Outreach

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

More than 10,000 children living in communities with restricted access to dental care learned how to keep their smiles healthy this fall thanks to “10,000 Smiles Ready to Learn.” Through this education initiative, America’s ToothFairy distributed educational resource kits to nonprofit dental service providers and educators for use during their back-to-school oral health outreach events.

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Dentists’ role in preventing addiction

ASDA Blog

Addiction is defined as the continued desire to seek pleasure from some stimuli even though there are adverse consequences associated with doing so. Although substance use disorders can occur from various medications, opioids are the most addictive substance dentists prescribe. Opioids relieve pain by blocking pain receptors in the brain but can be misused by taking more medication than prescribed, using the medication for an unintended purpose or sharing the medication.

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I Don’t Want to Play Employee Roulette: What Do I Do?

Oral Health Group

In my last blog, I touched upon the idea that proper onboarding of a new team member was vital to avoid playing the current, far too popular game of employee roulette. Many of my colleagues agree that most dental offices … The post I Don’t Want to Play Employee Roulette: What Do I Do? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Vacaville Dental Office: Toothache Home Remedies

Vacaville Dental Professionals

It’s almost a law of nature that toothaches pop up when you’re out of town or the dentist’s office is closed. If you’re looking for safe and effective toothache relief until you can get in with your dentist, here are some Vacaville dentist-approved home remedies to help you get by: Take an Anti-Inflammatory Pain Reliever. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or Motrin are the best for tooth pain.

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ADA launches new website with added features

Dental News and Technology

The ADA on Nov. 9 launched its new website at ADA.org , which is part of a multiyear project to modernize the Association's online presence, ADA News reported. "We are deeply committed to meeting the needs of our members," said ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S. "Modernizing our technology to function seamlessly for the needs of today's dentists -- who want relevant, evidence-based dental information on-the-go, no matter the device they're using -- is part of delivering on this commitment.

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5 tips on becoming a dental hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Liz Nies RDH, BS. Thinking of becoming a dental hygienist? I highly recommend it. Dental hygienists do so much more than clean teeth. What we now know is that the link between oral inflammation and systemic inflammation and disease is direct. Educating your patients on the benefits of a healthy mouth and healthy body can give them a better quality of life and, in some cases, save their lives.

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Dental Care With Invisalign – Easy as 1-2-3!

Gilreath Dental

Caring for your smile doesn’t stop while you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. In fact, it can become even more important to practice good dental care while straightening your smile. The last thing you want to do is face cavities, gum disease or stains when your teeth alignment goals have been reached. When it comes to… The post Dental Care With Invisalign – Easy as 1-2-3!

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The influence of social media in orthodontics

ASDA Blog

Social media has brought significant changes to the field of orthodontics. Its increase in use has led to adjustments within dental offices to fit social media’s expectations, and it has altered patients’ perceptions about selective procedures. Offices have modernized to meet social media’s new standards, and some have even created interactive social media pages to engage with patients.

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The Importance of Retaining Employees at Your Dental Practice

Oral Health Group

Employee turnover can cost as much as 200% of the annual salary of a departing staff member, reports BDCCanada, yet approximately 49% of Canadians are “seriously considering leaving” their current place of employment. According to the 11th annual Hays Salary … The post The Importance of Retaining Employees at Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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COVID-19 Death Toll in 2021 Is Greater Than 2020

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Data from Johns Hopkins University show that the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in 2021 is higher than the total death toll in 2020 in the United States. Thus far, 386,000 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported this year. In 2020, the total number of COVID-19 deaths was 386,000. The daily case rate in the US has been steadily climbing, exceeding 90,000 per day.

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Dentists exempted from Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Dental News and Technology

The final version of Maine's COVID-19 vaccination mandate does not include dentists or emergency medical service workers, the Portland Press-Herald reported. Dental health facilities were exempted because of an absence of COVID-19 outbreaks. "Maine dentists have high vaccination rates and have taken many steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their offices," said Kathy Ridley, the Maine Dental Association's interim executive director.

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Free Dental CE Courses

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Maysa Hattab. Continuing Education – what’s your perspective? It could be an opportunity to learn something new or refresh on things you might have forgotten or become just a bit complacent on. Maybe it’s a chance to catch up on that all-important networking. Very occasionally, or when insufficiently caffeinated, it’s a tick in that box for another year – only marginally more interesting than emptying your dishwasher.

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Harm minimisation for self-harm: mixed-method analysis of electronic health care records finds it can be helpful

The Social Care Elf

Holly Crudgington reviews a mixed-methods analysis of electronic health records in secondary mental healthcare on harm minimisation for the management of self-harm. The post Harm minimisation for self-harm: mixed-method analysis of electronic health care records finds it can be helpful appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Serving as a bridge to the Nashville community

ASDA Blog

ASDA believes giving back to our communities is a key part of the dental student experience and as future dental practitioners. Over the next three weeks, we’re going to explore how dental students are making a significant impact in their local communities. Mark your calendars for ASDA’s upcoming Week of Service , “Renewing Our Reach,” Jan. 17-23, 2022, so you can make a difference in your community, too.

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How to Write a Killer Instagram Bio for Your Dental Clinic

Oral Health Group

Choosing a dentistry clinic is quite a responsible task for people and their kids. They usually read all relevant reviews, learn the ranges of services, their prices, the doctor qualifications and so on.

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Omicron Variant of SARS-CoV-2 Has Spread Across the Globe

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While many countries instituted travel bans to control the transmission of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant, Omicron, including the United States, it has already made its way throughout the globe. The Omicron variant, which is thought to have originated in South Africa, has now been found in the Netherlands, Japan, Germany, and France. While no cases of Omicron have been formally reported in the US yet, public health officials surmise it is likely already here.

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