Off the Cusp
MARCH 11, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. While patient safety has long been paramount to modern dentistry, the newest challenges posed by COVID-19 have inspired many practices to review their policies and procedures. The World Health Organization defines patient safety as “the reduction of risk of unnecessary harm associated with healthcare to an acceptable minimum.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 10, 2021
According to common wisdom, an increase in new patients equals growth for your dental practice. However, that is only part of the equation. If you are losing as many patients as you are getting, then your practice is not growing. … The post Strategies to Improve Dental Patient Retention appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Planet DDS
MARCH 11, 2021
One year ago today, on March 11, 2020, the COVID-19 crisis was officially declared a pandemic. This past year has challenged dental practices and employees in unprecedented ways. This article will look at how the pandemic has affected employees, the cost of burnout on organizations, and what strategies practice owners and leaders can use to reduce and prevent burnout for employees.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 12, 2021
Pavani MP, Reddy KR, Reddy BH, Biraggari SK, Babu C H, Chavan V. Evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin and tricalcium phosphate bone graft in bone fill of intrabony defects using cone-beam computed tomography: A randomized clinical trial. J Indian Soc Periodontol [serial online] 2021 [cited 2021 Mar 5];25:138-43. Available from: [link] Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is the second-generation platelet concentrate first described by Choukron et al.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 9, 2021
Oral health professionals reported a significant uptick in the number of patients presenting with stress-related oral problems since the global COVID-19 pandemic began impacting dental practices in March 2020, according to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. In a poll conducted the week of February 15, responding dentists reported an increase in the prevalence of the following conditions: Teeth grinding and clenching: 71% increase.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 8, 2021
People living with dementia—and those taking care of their needs—are bound to face a lot of challenges as the condition progresses. Dementia affects the behavior, thinking, and memory of those diagnosed with it. Their reasoning and memory skills decline over … The post Things To Remember When Providing Dental Care For People With Dementia appeared first on Oral Health Group.
ASDA Blog
MARCH 8, 2021
ASDA delegates serve to increase membership, interact with state and local dental societies, and encourage members to seek national and regional leadership positions. This past year, ASDA delegates faced an additional hurdle: keeping members engaged and sharing ASDA’s value throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Each district nominates a District Delegate of the Year award to a delegate who has shown outstanding commitment to ASDA.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 12, 2021
Ambassadors can show off their love for all things dental hygiene when they claim these fun new prizes available for a limited time! Dimensions now offers dental hygiene-inspired notepad and pen sets, cute dental tote bags and our exclusive Dimensions’ Ambassadors tumblers! . Each product is worth 500 points, and can be claimed by logging into your BrandChamp account.
Gilreath Dental
MARCH 10, 2021
If it has been several years since you have visited the dentist, you may hear the term “debridement.” Debridement is a procedure or process of removing hardened tartar or layers of stubborn plaque along the teeth and gums so that the actual condition of the teeth can be properly evaluated. Reasons for Debridement This preliminary… The post Understanding Debridement appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
ASDA Blog
MARCH 12, 2021
The ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program (ADCFP) was founded in 2006 and to date, over 400 dental students from 40 different U.S. and Canadian schools have taken part in it. The goal of the program is to discover and contribute to future dental faculty and researchers through one-on-one mentorship between current dental school faculty and students interested in academic dentistry.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 10, 2021
Published: 02 March 2021 BMC Oral Health volume 21 , Article number: 92 ( 2021 ) Abstract Background The role of injectable platelet rich fibrin (i-PRF) in orthodontic treatment has not been investigated with focus on its effect on dental and bony periodontal elements. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of i-PRF in bone preservation and prevention of root resorption.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 8, 2021
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on March 8 that small indoor gatherings are safe for those who have been fully vaccinated. However, the CDC asserts that, regardless of vaccination status, all Americans should continue wearing masks while in public. The agency also noted that vaccinated people can visit indoors with those who are unvaccinated as long as the visit includes only members of one household who are not at high risk for severe COVID-19 illnes
Go Ask Fred
MARCH 10, 2021
Fred interviews Dr. David Rice, a practicing dentist in Buffalo, NY, who has created a mentoring organization, IgniteDDS, which now includes over 30,000 members, from mentoring dentists to dental school students and new graduates. It’s a fantastic organization–learn more about … Continue reading → The post Mentoring Young Dentists with IgniteDDS appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Healthy Smiles
MARCH 11, 2021
Have you thought of having cosmetic dentistry to fix a gap in your teeth, or to fix a broken tooth, to brighten stained teeth, or to look professional? Well, several dental procedures can help you with that. Two common procedures that many people choose to get such dental modifications done are porcelain veneers and dental bonding. Both of these procedures are done for an individual tooth, and also for the makeover of the whole mouth.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 9, 2021
Japanese Dental Science Review Volume 57 , November 2021, Pages 33-38 Abstract The purpose of this review was to assess the literature regarding four types of fixed dental prostheses (FDPs)/resin-bonded FDPs (RBFDPs) to provide clinicians with a comparative overview of two myths: “RBFDPs are easy to debond in patients’ mouths” and “cantilever RBFDPs still have some clinical problems, especially in terms of overloading the abutment teeth and being easy to debond”.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 7, 2021
0%. Ergonomics is the study of people at work with the goal of preventing MSDs and soft tissue damage produced by acute or chronic exposure to problematic posture, force, repetitive motion, and vibration. PeopleImages / E+. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Research also suggests dental hygienists experience two times to three times more MSDs than dental assistants, and significantly higher rates of MSDs than dentists. skynesher / E+.
Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists
MARCH 8, 2021
So, you’re ready to grow your dental practice. You might think the key to success is increasing the number of new patients coming in your door…and you wouldn’t be wrong, but that’s only a piece of the success puzzle. If you remember from our “Are 165 New Dental Patients a Month Enough” blog article , we discussed the importance of the rate of return, which plays a part in The Four Phases of Dental Practice Growth.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
MARCH 10, 2021
Not only can bad breath make you self conscious, but it can also drive you crazy smelling it. However, there are things that you can do to combat bad breath once and for all. Here are the potential causes and remedies you can try to beat the issue once and for all. Causes of Bad Breath. Bad breath, a condition known as halitosis, is not only irritating, but it can also be embarrassing and affect your self confidence.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 8, 2021
J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Jan 19;S0002-8177(21)00038-6. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.01.006. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Children with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are typically asymptomatic but contagious. The authors investigated the positivity rate of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in pediatric dental patients.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 9, 2021
Despite advancements in prevention and health promotion programs, oral diseases and oral health disparities remain significant problems among vulnerable communities in the United States. Vulnerable populations include low-income individuals, ethnic and racial minorities, children, older adults, people experiencing homelessness, incarcerated individuals, those with disabilities or chronic medical conditions, and socially marginalized groups.
The Big Brush
MARCH 10, 2021
Now that you’re a fully licensed dentist, amid the many factors you need to consider, such as whether or not you should become an associate or open your own private practice, you need to determine what you’ll wear to work.
3M
MARCH 10, 2021
The post Troubles? No Way! Strategies Leading to Accurate Impressions appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Planet DDS
MARCH 8, 2021
“Move to the cloud,” they said. “Everything will be secure,” they said. You either believe the part about security or you vacillate because you believe the myths about the cloud. The cloud storage and management environment covers a massive amount to territory. Each industry using it faces its own burden of proof relative to how secure it is (or isn’t) depending on who you believe.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 6, 2021
A randomized controlled clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that the drug ivermectin, traditionally used to eradicate parasites, is not helpful in alleviating mild COVID-19 illness. Once touted as a possible game changer in the fight against COVID-19, the study, which included 400 participants, found no statistically significant difference between the outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who were treated with ivermectin and those who did not rece
Healthy Smiles
MARCH 8, 2021
If you’re not familiar with smile design, you must visit your trusted smile dentist clinic. It’s basically the process of using cosmetic dentistry procedures to help improve the overall appearance of your smile. Some of the procedures that are often used to complete your smile makeover include composite bonding, teeth whitening, dental veneers and tooth implants.
Coaches Corner
MARCH 12, 2021
Don’t Forget to Re-“Member” This! In-office membership plans are a hot topic these days, but are they for you? In today’s episode, we will learn a lesson from a great comedian to help you determine exactly that! Then, sticking with that theme, we do some secret shopper calls that should practically be guaranteed an appointment! We scanned the internet for practices that have in-office membership plans and gave them a call.
Planet DDS
MARCH 8, 2021
“Move to the cloud,” they said. “Everything will be secure,” they said. You either believe the part about security or you vacillate because you believe the myths about the cloud. The cloud storage and management environment covers a massive amount to territory. Each industry using it faces its own burden of proof relative to how secure it is (or isn’t) depending on who you believe.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 10, 2021
Alaska is the first state to allow all of those living and working in Alaska age 16 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Alaska has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination—16%—in the nation. Some parts of the state have 90% vaccination rates for those age 65 and older. Alaskans age 18 and older may receive the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccination, while those age 16 and older can get the Pfizer immunization.
Friendswood Dental Blog
MARCH 12, 2021
Did you know that you don’t necessarily always need to go to the dental office to get treatment from your dentist? Some issues can be addressed in the comfort of your own home. So many people have been taking advantage of teledentistry in order to keep their distance during the COVID-19 pandemic , but what can you expect in virtual dentistry? Continue reading to learn more about it and what you can expect during your virtual appointment.
Coshocton Dental
MARCH 12, 2021
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain lung disorders, especially among younger users, has slowed the promotion train down considerably. And if respiratory health isn't enough, there's another reason to be wary of the practice—it's possible effect on oral health.
Burbank Dental Implants
MARCH 11, 2021
This woman came to my office in Burbank, California for All on 4 full mouth dental implants. She had severe gum disease leading to bone loss. All of her teeth were loose and wiggly. You can tell when somebody has gum disease because the teeth look longer than normal. She lost confidence in herself and did not feel pretty anymore. Long teeth smile with gum disease and bone loss Side view teeth with bone loss Side view teeth with bone loss Gum disease teeth xrays.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 7, 2021
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is instituting a new research program to investigate the effects of the novel coronavirus on children. While many kids develop none or few symptoms from infection with SARS-CoV-2, others come down with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a potentially deadly illness in which severe inflammation attacks different parts of the body, including the lungs and heart.
Logic Tech Corp
MARCH 11, 2021
How many times have you left the office, only to remember you needed access to the appointment book before the next day? Without access outside of the office computers, you’re left with two choices. You either have to turn and go back to the office or call in and have your staff send your schedule over. We know that neither of these options are ideal since they’re either inconvenient or insecure.
Denticle
MARCH 11, 2021
Looking for some interesting education now that things are warming up outside? One of the great things I love about my work at Dental Products Report and the great people on the team is that we're devoted to making the profession better. Whether that is through new materials, new techniques, or new ideas, we have a singular focus of providing patients with better outcomes than ever before.
Jeannie Chung DDS
MARCH 9, 2021
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into their home life. During a Tonight Show interview with Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, R & B performer Ciara, Jimmy Fallon's daughter Winnie interrupted with breaking news: She had just lost a tooth.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 12, 2021
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental) and Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have founded the Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry (CIPD) in a joint effort to transform the future of oral healthcare. Under the leadership of CIPD codirectors Michel Koo, DDS, MS, PhD, a professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Divisions of Community Oral Health and Pediatric Dentistry, and Kathleen Stebe, PhD, Richer and Elizabeth Goodwin Professor in
Coaches Corner
MARCH 8, 2021
As a public service, and for your convenience, today we present to you… “The Madow Center “Dental Translator!” Let’s talk about some examples of what we mean by needed a dental translator. See these examples below. When a patient says…. “My last full set of x-rays was nine months ago…”. What they really mean is…. “Pretty soon you’ll be receiving a ten-year old, blurry, over-duplicated unreadable set of cone-cut non-digital bitewings with coffee stains.”.
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