Oral Health Group
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
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.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
As healthcare systems across the world struggled to effectively treat patients with COVID-19 with little data to go on, the use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials surged, leading to a dangerous rise in antibiotic resistance. According to the Pan American Health Organization, this may have dire results as formerly effective medications are rendered useless.
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My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
How Consistency In Social Media Dental Posts Will Grow Your Practice. WE ALL KNOW IT ISN’T EASY doing the right things day to day. We get tired, right? So whether we’re talking about regular exercise, sound eating habits, great oral hygiene (or in this case, consistent social media dental posts activity) success often hinges on consistency.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
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
Oral Health Group
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
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.
Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
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?
ASDA Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
A study out of the University of Toronto revealed that dentists are at lower risk of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2 than the general public. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association , the study included 644 Canadian dentists across all provinces who completed surveys and mailed in swabs from July to February 2020. The infection rate of dentists was.01% compared to.02% within the general public.
Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
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.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Following tooth loss, it may not be possible to restore the dentition with a fixed prosthesis due to issues with the size and distribution of the saddle area/s, abutment distribution and bone quantity/quality. This problem can be partly resolved using a removable partial denture (RPD), but good retention and stability may be challenging to achieve [read the full story.].
ASDA Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
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.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
With more than 15,800 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed within a 24-hour period, Austria has issued a total lockdown, lasting no more than 20 days, to help stem the surge. The country of 9 million had initially instituted a lockdown only for those who remain unvaccinated, but this was not enough to calm the huge uptick in cases. Austrians will need to work at home, and only businesses deemed essential will remain open.
Planet DDS
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Having your front desk staff member spend time on collections efforts costs your practice time, energy, and money. While some collections efforts are unavoidable, it’s much better for your accounts receivable to get paid on time. Here are the top five ways Denticon Practice Management Solution helps ensure that your practice gets paid on time consistently. .
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
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.
Phoenix Endodontist
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
It seems that our schedules continue to get busier these days and are full of activities that need to be accomplished, particularly this time of year. If you are dealing with the challenge of an infected or injured tooth, you may wonder if you really have to schedule a dental appointment to place a permanent crown over a tooth that’s been treated with a root canal.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
Michael Worobey, PhD, chair of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, has created a timeline for the start of the global pandemic in Wuhan, China. The person identified as the earliest known COVID-19 patient is a 41-year-old man with no connection to the Huanan Market—the supposed ground zero for SARS-CoV-2—who believes he contracted COVID-19 in a dental office while seeking treatment for retained deciduous teeth.
Healthy Smiles
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Some people never get wisdom teeth, but those who do usually get them between 17 and 25. No matter when they erupt, your doctor may recommend wisdom teeth removal for various reasons, including impaction, misalignment, tight spacing, and decay. If your dentist has suggested removing your wisdom teeth, there is no need to panic. While wisdom tooth extraction is considered surgery, it is performed safely every day in offices across Blackburn.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Maisha Kroll reviews a recent qualitative study exploring the help-seeking views relating to depression among older Black Caribbean adults living in the UK. The post How do older Black Caribbean adults view seeking help for depression in the UK? appeared first on National Elf Service.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The holiday season is here! For many people, this means holiday parties and holiday drinks. This also means the holiday season brings with it some unwanted side effects like sugar overload, tooth decay, and even bad breath. If you want to keep your teeth healthy during the holidays then these 7 tips will help you out! 7 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays. #1.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
The White House released a statement indicating the United States will not go back into lockdown amid rising COVID-19 cases here and across Europe. Austria recently reinstituted lockdown measures in response to a new COVID-19 surge. The US will focus on vaccination and the implementation of new treatments to address COVID-19 outbreaks. Approximately 82% of Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
As a dental practice today, you understand the importance of making it to the first page of Google. You want to be discovered by prospective patients, and Google is part of the gateway to making that happen. If you’re working with a dental marketing company, they should be managing your SEO strategy to help drive those patients to your page. But it’s important they’re taking the right steps to make sure you’re not only getting to the first page of Google but also getting the bank for your buck!
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Lydia Poole reviews a recent randomised controlled trial evaluating group metacognitive therapy for depression and anxiety in cardiac patients. The post Metacognitive therapy for depressive symptoms in cardiac patients: new findings from the PATHWAY trial appeared first on National Elf Service.
Denticle
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
In an effort to keep people informed of what is going on in the world of the American Dental Association, I've decided to use today's post to highlight the first notification that I've received from the new ADA president, Dr. Cesar Sabates. As regular readers will remember, Cesar and I go way, way back. In fact we go all the way back to the days of our training when he and I were dental students together back in the 80s at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Prior to the recommendation that all adults receive COVID-19 booster shots, people older than age 65 and those with comorbidities were at the front of the line. The list of qualifying preexisting conditions included mental health problems, as several studies have demonstrated a connection between COVID-19 risk and poor mental health. A study conducted at Yale found that those subjects with previous psychiatric diagnoses were 50% more likely to die due to COVID-19 illness than those without such
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
When most people think of work-related injuries, they may not think of dental professionals right away — but injuries are fairly common in the dental industry.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Douglas Badenoch appraises a recent cross-sectional study, which looks the associations between parenting practices and bullying in adolescents. Follow #CAMHScampfire on Twitter at 5pm GMT on Monday 22nd November for an online journal club discussing this paper. Or sign up now to join the free webinar hosted by ACAMH. The post Parenting practices and bullying in adolescents: what’s the link?
Denticle
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Every year here in the U.S. we have a holiday we refer to as Thanksgiving. It is a day where we take time to think about how fortunate we are and how grateful we are for everything we have. So I thought I would sit down and put fingers to keyboard and let all of you, who are gracious enough to read these ramblings, understand what it is that I am grateful for this year.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Pac-Dent, Inc. announced that it has acquired South East Instruments L.L.C. (SEI), the manufacturer and servicer of the Autoscaler®. This acquisition, along with the launch of the 25K and 30K magnetic ultrasonic inserts in Q1 2022, will expand Pac-Dent’s preventive portfolio, further solidifying Pac-Dent’s strong presence within the preventive space.
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
While you’re in dental school, you have a lot to learn about the field, but you also need to learn about the business side of a dental practice.
3M
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The post Can’t Stop Seeing White Spots? Focus on Prevention appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Denticle
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
I've been using SprintRay printers in my office for as long as I've been 3D printing and they are workhorse pieces of hardware in my practice. They are durable, fast, and accurate. We use them all the time and I have nothing but good things to say about them. Now comes word that they have begun working with Nobel Biocare. Read on for the details: SprintRay Inc., an industry leader in digital dentistry and 3D printing solutions, today announced a partnership with Nobel Biocare, a world leader in
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
J Clin Periodontol. 2021 Nov 10. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of implant-supported in comparison to tooth-supported full-arch prostheses in patients with stage IV periodontitis. Materials and methods: Systematic electronic search (CENTRAL/MEDLINE/SCOPUS) up to March 2020 was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials and cohort-like studies comparing/evaluating fixed full-arch rehabilitation on teeth or implants in patients with stage IV periodonti
Coaches Corner
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Does everyone in your office truly understand why certain clinical decisions are made? For example, why would we do a crown instead of a two or three surface restoration? Scaling and root planing instead of a prophy? Do an endo in-house instead of referring? It’s something we might not think about too much, but every single person on our team (yes, front office people too) will benefit by having the office “clinically calibrated.” Best of all, it will end tons of confusion with
3M
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The post When was tube toothpaste invented? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
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