Sat.Oct 19, 2024 - Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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Time to Look Beyond Index Funds

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Index funds have gained immense popularity in recent years, often lauded for their low fees, diversification, and ease of use. However, while they offer a straightforward investment strategy, it may be time for investors to consider alternatives that may provide enhanced returns, tailored strategies, and unique opportunities. Why Look Beyond Index Funds?

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LIBERTY Dental Plan Donates $10,000 to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts in Florida

Dentistry Today

LIBERTY Dental Plan of Florida, Inc. (LIBERTY), a dental benefits administrator serving members in areas impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, today announced a $10,000 donation for hurricane relief efforts to Volunteer Florida, whose mission is to strengthen Florida’s communities through national service, fostering volunteerism, and leveraging resources.

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Bola AI and Open Dental Partner to Enhance Efficiency in Dental Clinics

Dental News and Technology

Bola Technologies, Inc. (Bola AI), the leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based voice solutions for dental practices, has announced a new partnership with Open Dental Software. This partnership will integrate Bola AI’s cutting-edge Voice Perio software directly into Open Dental’s practice management software. Dental practices using Bola Voice will benefit from streamlined clinical workflows, reducing the documentation burden on their staff.

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A case study for effectively leveraging research

Oral Health Group

Research does not lend itself well to marketing content that gets results. Announcements on the “latest” tend to be technical, jargon-laden, even misleading. The post A case study for effectively leveraging research appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Top Phone Greeting Tips for Dental Practices

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com In today’s competitive dental market, creating a lasting first impression is more important than ever. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to do this is through an excellent phone greeting. Dental practices, often preoccupied with patient care and procedures, sometimes overlook the importance of phone etiquette.

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Henry Schein to Participate in Investor Conferences in November

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that the company will present at the following investor conferences in November: Stifel’s Healthcare Conference at Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York, on November 18, 2024, at 9:45 AM Eastern Standard Time.

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OraQ AI and Patterson Dental Canada, Inc. Partner to Revolutionize Dental Practices With Advanced AI Technology

Dental News and Technology

OraQ AI is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Patterson Dental Canada, Inc., aimed at introducing OraQ’s innovative clinical AI decision support tool to dental professionals across Canada. This collaboration will allow OraQ AI’s advanced dental treatment planning software to empower dental teams and patients to make informed decisions that enhance oral health and boost practice profitability.

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Preventing Burnout: How to Maintain Engagement & Discipline in Your Dental Team

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick , Dental Coach and Director of Operations, IgniteDDS In today’s demanding dental environment, burnout among dental professionals is increasingly common. As a dental leader, your team’s well-being is essential to the long-term success of your practice. Burnout impacts not only productivity but also patient care, team morale, and retention.

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Archy Raises $15M Series A Round to Revolutionize Dental Practice Automation

Dentistry Today

Archy , a pioneer of cloud-based automation software for dental practices, today announced it has raised $15M in Series A funding in a round led by Entrée Capital, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV, Alven, the 20VC Growth Fund, and several angel investors and dental professionals. This investment will drive the further development of the Archy platform, embedding AI across various areas to make dental practices more efficient.

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ClaroNav Dental Announces CE Mark: EU Marketing Authorization for MicronMapper

Dental News and Technology

ClaroNav Dental, a digital dental solutions company, is proud to announce that its revolutionary MicronMapper photogrammetry system is now officially CE-marked for sale in Europe. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing cutting-edge tools that enhance accuracy and precision in dental procedures globally. MicronMapper (CNW Group/ClaroNav Inc.

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The Critical Connection Between Endodontic and Periodontal Pathology

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

There is agreement between endodontists and periodontists that endodontic pathology can cause periodontal pathology. When the pressures from a dental abscess increase, the purulent exudate will follow the path of least resistance. If this path is through the periodontal ligament, a sinus tract can develop through the sulcus, resulting in a deep periodontal pocket.

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How to Take High-Quality Dental Photos

Rosemont Review

Taking high-quality dental before-and-after photos is crucial for showcasing the transformative power of cosmetic and restorative treatments. These photos not only highlight your work but also have the potential to build trust with potential patients. They can also boost your website efforts and dental social media marketing , with many studies emphasizing that prospective patients are keenly interested in seeing visual “proof” of the kinds of results they can achieve in your dental chair.

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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners Announce New York Expansion

Dentistry Today

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners (Vitana), a dentist-led dental partnership organization (DPO) focused exclusively on elite pediatric dental and orthodontic practices with operations in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, is excited to announce its expansion into New York. We are proud to introduce Dr. Marc Lemchen, Dr.

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Delta Dental Awards $980,000 to Initiatives Promoting Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce

Dental News and Technology

Today, as part of its Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce campaign, the Delta Dental Institute announced $980,000 in funding to the newest class of awardees of the Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund, the first national fund aimed at encouraging underrepresented school-aged children to pursue a career in oral health. The six awardees are: American Dental Education Association, Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships, Inc., NAF, National Dental Association, Planet Smilez, Inc.,

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Top 3 Tips for Knowing When to Replace Your Ultrasonic Inserts/Tips

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Ensuring that your ultrasonic inserts and tips (UITs) are in optimal condition is key to maintaining high-quality care, minimizing the need for excessive pressure during procedures and preventing equipment malfunction. Additionally, high-quality UITs require less operator pressure. Following are three tips to help decide when it’s time to replace your UITs.

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7 Reasons Why a Dental AI Phone Assistant is Absolutely Necessary for Dentistry

My Social Practice

Revolutionizing Dental Practices with an AI Phone Assistant In the rapidly evolving world of dentistry, conversational AI is making waves as a game-changing technology. At the forefront of this revolution is ANNIE, a sophisticated tool built on advanced language models that enable natural, human-like interactions. ANNIE is going to be your front desks new friend and they won’t want to do their jobs without her help.

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Align Technology Announces $275 Million Open Market Repurchase

Dentistry Today

Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced plans to repurchase $275 million of Align’s common stock through open market transactions as part of its $1.0 billion stock repurchase program, approved by Align’s board of directors in January 2023.

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X-Smart Pro+ and Reciproc Blue: The Next Evolution in Root Canal Treatment

Dental News and Technology

Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, recently delivered two new endodontic solutions for dentists in the US with the launch of the X-Smart Pro+ endodontic motor with integrated apex locator and the universal Reciproc Blue file. X-Smart Pro+ drives the genuine reciprocating motion of Reciproc Blue, a file designed to enable shaping root canals without an initial glidepath in most cases 1 —for a simple one file endodontic workflow.

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Unlocking New Potential for Salivary Gland Repair

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Salivary gland dysfunction, caused by radiation therapy or diseases such as Sjögren syndrome, leaves patients struggling with persistent xerostomia, which hampers speech, swallowing, and overall oral health. Helping these patients manage the symptoms has traditionally involved treatments such as fluoride mouthrinses, xylitol lozenges, and prescription salivary substitutes.

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Meet ANNIE AI: Your Front Office’s New Best Friend

My Social Practice

Meet ANNIE AI: Your Front Desks Awesome Assistant Artificial intelligence has revolutionized countless industries, and dentistry is no exception. we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of AI in streamlining dental practice operations. Today, I’m excited to introduce ANNIE, our new AI-powered front office assistant designed to be your front desks best friend.

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SDR: 15 Years of Excellent Bulk Fill Technology

Dentistry Today

In 2009, the launch of SDR (Smart Dentin Replacement) bulk-fill composite revolutionized restorative dentistry. It became the most preferred flowable material for use as a base liner in 4 mm placements, offering a flowable consistency. With more than 135 million applications¹ and several long-term clinical studies, SDR flow+ remains the bulk-fill technology of choice for quick and easy direct restorations, providing clinically reliable results.² The flowable bulk-fill chemistry used in SDR Flow

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Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners

Aerni Dental

If you have crooked or crowded teeth, there are many good reasons to have them straightened—both for aesthetic purposes and for bite-correction, which can help prevent problems like uneven wearing of teeth, headaches and other issues. Modern dentistry has made many options available for this, from traditional braces to clear aligners. At Aerni Dental, we use a combination of soft and hard clear aligners which generally move teeth faster and with less discomfort than other aligners.

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Overcoming Obstacles to Dental Care for Patients With Special Needs

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental hygiene students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry recently participated in a pioneering hands-on simulation designed to help them care for patients with special healthcare needs and disabilities (SHCND). Held at UNMC’s Davis Global Center, the students trained in an advanced operating room simulation, preparing them to assist in treating patients with complex dental conditions in hospital settings.

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Another Post on the Importance of Security and Ways to Help

Denticle

First of all, the way to help. On Friday November 8th I'll be giving a webinar on data security in the dental office. However, while I'm passionate on the subject doctors need an expert to listen to. That's why the webinar will be a tag team effort by myself and Gary Salman who is the CEO of Black Talon Security. As the CEO of a data security firm, Gary knows this subject forwards and backwards.

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LuxCreo and EMA Sleep Unveil Advanced 3D-Printed EMA Device for Sleep Apnea

Dentistry Today

LuxCreo, Inc., the leading platform for personalized medical and dental devices, has partnered with EMA Sleep, Inc. to scale and enable in-clinic advanced manufacturing of the industry-leading EMA device to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). LuxCreo’s iLux Pro personalized medical device platform enables clinics to design and produce 3D EMA sleep device and other medical and dental appliances both in-house and at scale, driving immediate and significant improvements in patient outcomes.

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Dental Implant Terms You Should Know

Denton Dental Center

If you are ready to replace your missing tooth with a dental implant , a consultation with your dentist is your first step. However, your dentist may use a lot of terms that are unfamiliar to you, which can lead to concerns or confusion. There’s no need to worry. Here are the top dental implant terms you should know before your consultation. Abutment An abutment is a special fixture that is placed on a dental implant after your jawbone has healed.

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Low-Income Seniors Face Dental Care Gap

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new study published in Health Affairs reveals that lower-income adults enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans face significant challenges in affording dental, vision, and hearing services, despite these benefits being included in their plans. Medicare Advantage, a popular alternative to traditional Medicare, offers supplemental benefits, such as dental care, which are largely funded by rebate dollars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding Periodontal Diseases | A Close Look at Gum Diseases

Perio Perio

Periodontal disease in Sterling, VA, also known as gum disease, is a severe infection that damages the soft tissue and, if not treated promptly, can destroy the bone supporting your teeth. The critical nature of this oral health issue cannot be overstated; periodontal maintenance is necessary to anchor your teeth. Delving the term ‘gum disease,’ this umbrella term covers several different diseases that affect the health of your gums.

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Sonendo Launches ProControl for the GentleWave G4 System

Dentistry Today

Sonendo, Inc. (OTCQX: SONX) (“Sonendo”), a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave System, has announced the launch of ProControl as the company’s latest advancement in endodontic care. The ProControl software update enables optimized cleaning of complex anatomy and increased procedural efficiency. ProControl allows endodontists to adjust procedure fluid concentration levels when using the CleanFlow procedure instrument, tailoring treatments to each pa

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Understanding Fluoride Treatments: Benefits and Uses

Gilreath Dental

Fluoride treatments are a staple in dental care, found in dental offices, schools, and public health initiatives. While fluoride is widely accepted for its benefits in promoting dental health, many still have questions about what it does for the body. This article explores fluoride treatments, how they work, and their role in maintaining healthy teeth.… The post Understanding Fluoride Treatments: Benefits and Uses appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry Marietta.

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Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: floral dental hygienist sweatshirt, personalized tooth glitter pen, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from Sunstar GUM! Just fill out this survey to enter today! The survey closes on November 22. Name (Required) First Last Email (Required) Are you a dental hygienist?

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Hauntingly Good Tips to Maintain Your Dental Health this Halloween

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

As Halloween approaches, the excitement of costumes, trick-or-treating, and of course, candy fills the air. But while it’s tempting to indulge in sweet treats, Mountain Aire Dentistry wants to remind you that maintaining your dental health should remain a priority. Here are some hauntingly good tips to help you keep your smile bright and healthy this Halloween!

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Rehabilitation of a Bulimic Smile With Regional Erosion and Wear

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Eating disorders are conditions characterized by restricted food intake or binge eating and often by self-induced vomiting. In addition to having the potential to impair both physical health and psychosocial functioning, these disorders could also have an impact on oral health. Among the oral complications is dental erosion, an irreversible loss of tooth substance as a consequence of exposure to acids that do not involve bacteria.

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Things to Consider Before Choosing an Emergency Dentist

Healthy Smiles

Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly, leaving you in pain or distress. In such moments, knowing you have a reliable emergency dentist in Tally Ho to turn to can make all the difference. However, not all dentists offer emergency services, and choosing the right one requires careful consideration. Selecting an emergency dentist in advance can save you time and stress during an emergency.

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Supporting the Musculoskeletal Health of a New Generation of Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, BSDH, MS This past July, Jessica Suedbeck, RDH, BSDH, MS, received the Standout Seven Award–Researcher from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is an assistant professor and the senior clinic coordinator at the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene, Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a passion for research, particularly on the subject of ergonomics.

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5 Terrific Tooth Themed Halloween Costumes

Denton Dental Center

With just a few more days before Halloween, time is running out for costume inspiration, but if you’re in a pinch, here are some tooth themed costumes that you can try without needing to run around to too many places to find accessories. Whether you’re trying to showcase your stunning smile or you’re just a big fan of teeth, these five ideas will help you have the best Halloween ever!

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Compete Where It Counts: Why Your Practice’s Online Presence Matters

Dentistry Today

Many dental practices believe they don’t need to worry about the competition down the street. After all, with a larger team, cutting-edge technology, or a more personal approach to patient care, it’s easy to assume your practice naturally stands out. While these strengths may hold true in real life, they can be lost when prospective patients search online.