Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 3, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen When does the associate know that it’s the right time to acquire an operating dental practice? How does the associate figure out the process for its purchase, including the financing, legalities, and whether they are financially able to do so? How to Know When You Are Ready to Acquire a Dental Practice Gain In Office Clinical Experience The associate should be in practice for at least two to three years working at an established dental practice where they are learning a lot more

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 4, 2023

The beginning of an appointment should start with a patient assessment, which includes a patient interview. 1 The interview is used to determine if the patient has a chief complaint or any perceived changes since his or her last dental visit. The information provided by the patient can initiate the assessment of a selected area of the oral cavity. A thorough examination is still essential because early dental problems may be symptom free and clinically undetectable. 2,3 Case Study A 90-year-old

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 5, 2023

Why Cost-Effective Digital Marketing is Essential for Success in Dentistry We all know the big brands like Coca-Cola and Amazon due to their popularity, but. more The post The Importance of an Online Presence for Dental Offices appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 5, 2023

Improving Patient Retention: It’s a Team Effort Be More Productive With The Patients You Have “If only I had more new patients, I’d have a successful practice.” At some point in your career, have you had this thought? Yes, more new patients would be great, but what about the patients you already have? If you were to review your practice’s data, there are likely several adjustments you and your team could make to retain your existing patients and become more productive without needing a higher vo

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 7, 2023

WASHINGTON , April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTA Foundation is excited to announce that Envista Smile Project has donated $50,000 to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship, which aims to increase diversity in the dental field. Envista's contribution to this scholarship aligns with its philanthropic mission–to improve the smiles and oral health of disadvantaged communities by supporting increased access to oral care and oral health education.

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Dental Peers

APRIL 6, 2023

In March, my blog took a bit of a trip down memory lane! I recounted my own mindset of fear that acted as my motivation to study hard while in university. Fail to study…fail the class! And as much as that fear proved successful in my academic life, building a business motivated by fear is not the way to succeed. Fear will limit your options. Fear will cloud your judgement.

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 3, 2023

In March, my blog took a bit of a trip down memory lane! I recounted my own mindset of fear that acted as my motivation. more The post <strong>Cultivating Your “Thriving” Mindset</strong> appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 183 ( 2023 ) details ABSTRACT Background The diagnosis of peri-implantar and periodontal relies mainly on a set of clinical measures and the evaluation of radiographic images. However, these clinical settings alone are not sufficient to determine, much less predict, periimplant bone loss or future implant failure.

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Clicc Media

APRIL 2, 2023

Adding images to your site can help you create that all-important first impression. Powerful visuals can: So, not using impactful imagery on your site should be out of the question. However, not just any image will do – you’ll need valuable images that support your branding goals; and when you start this quest, you’ll come […] The post Do Stock Images Impact Your Website SEO appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 5, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D Two Teeth Hurt The post Two of My Teeth Hurt: Case Study appeared first on igniteDDS.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 3, 2023

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health , the Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), and the National Indian Health Board’s (NIHB) Tribal Oral Health Initiative released a white paper on oral health disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The white paper, “American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Face a ‘Disproportionate Burden of Oral Disease’: Reversing Inequities Involves Challenges and Opportunities,” includes striking new data from CareQuest Institute’s S

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 5, 2023

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023 , 20 (7), 5351; [link] (registering DOI) Abstract Background: Access to oral healthcare is not uniform globally, particularly in rural areas with limited resources, which limits the potential of automated diagnostics and advanced tele-dentistry applications. The use of digital caries detection and progression monitoring through photographic communication, is influenced by multiple variables that are difficult to standardize in such settings.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 2, 2023

An Ashland, Washington woman traveled to Costa Rica to undergo dental surgery after ascertaining the cost would be $12,000 less than in the United States, even when accounting for travel expenses. Unfortunately, the dental treatment did not go as planned. The patient experienced several strokes during the procedure and ended up requiring intubation.

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Patient News

APRIL 1, 2023

The past decade has seen search engines become an essential tool in our daily lives. We’ve grown accustomed to turning to Google for guidance on everything from where to eat to where to send our children to school. Google’s vast database of information has become a primary source of knowledge and greatly influences our decision-making. Why would the process of.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 6, 2023

Sonendo, Inc. (NYSE: SONX), a dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave System, has announced changes to its leadership team. Andrew Kirkpatrick, chief operating officer, is stepping down from his position, effective June 1, 2023, to pursue new opportunities. The company has created two new roles to continue its focus on operational improvement and innovation.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 4, 2023

One of the U.K.’s biggest private dental providers will close, merge or sell 85 of its branches after struggling to recruit enough dentists. This is nearly a fifth of the firm — Bupa’s — practices, and represents a significant blow to an already-struggling sector. The British Dental Association says the mass closures could leave 500,000 patients without access to care.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 6, 2023

The state of Michigan has expanded dental benefits for adults covered by Medicaid as well as increased reimbursement for participating dental providers. The $85.1 million will help those ages 21 and older receive preventive and restorative dental treatments including scaling and root planing, sealant application, endodontics, dental restorations, and periodontal therapy.

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The Dental Elf

APRIL 2, 2023

This review comparing the effectiveness of a chewable toothbrush (CTB) with a manual toothbrush (MTB) in terms of plaque reduction included 7 RCTs. While no significant differences were found between CTB and MTB the availabel studies were small of short duration and of very low certainty. The post Is a chewable toothbrush effective in children? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 5, 2023

DentalMonitoring continues to set the standard in AI-powered orthodontic solutions with two innovative features that allow doctors to better visualize progress and obstacles throughout treatment. An update to the platform, including the new patient timeline and progress bar, is now available on the dashboard for doctors worldwide. With the new patient timeline and progress bar, doctors can now optimize brace patient management with two innovative features that provide instant snapshots of patien

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

HOUSTON, TEXAS, March 28th, 2023—Avalon Biomed, the only U.S. manufacturer of advanced bioactive, bioceramic, ready-to-use dental sealers and cements, is partnering with Zarc4Endo (“Zarc”), a Madrid, Spain-based designer and distributor of innovative endodontic file systems and devices, to launch Avalon Biomed by Zarc products in the United States and Canada.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 3, 2023

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry and the Tennessee Department of Health have partnered on a $53 million program to improve access to dental care for the state’s most vulnerable populations over the next 5 years. More than 1 million residents of the Volunteer State have no access to professional dental services.

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Rosemont Review

APRIL 4, 2023

Google Ads—formerly called AdWords—can be a valuable tool for directing people’s attention to your practice and at the most opportune time: when they’re searching for the services you offer. To make your Google Ads campaigns as effective as possible, you must first understand the nature of keywords and the different match types you can assign to them.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 5, 2023

TUSK Partners (“TUSK”) advised Grinz Orthodontics in its sale to Smile Doctors , a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners and Thomas H. Lee Partners. Kevin Sauer, director of mergers & acquisitions at TUSK Partners, led the transaction. TUSK’s diligence and analytics efforts were spearheaded by Alex Cherniavsky, Taylor Adams, Sam Lupton, and George May.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 1, 2023

Most Survey Participants See Generative AI Playing A Big Role at Life Science Companies Within Two Years Palo Alto, Calif. - (March 29, 2023) – Huma.AI , a leading generative AI platform for life sciences, released the findings of a survey today which found that Medical Affairs leaders see significant potential for the application of ChatGPT-like technology at Life Science companies within the next two years. 86% of the Medical Affairs leaders when asked whether Generative AI can be applied at L

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 1, 2023

The Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry—in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia—has opened a four-operatory dental clinic in the William D. Kelly Elementary School, which is located near the dental school. The clinic will serve kindergarten through 8 th grade students enrolled in public schools within North Philadelphia.

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Implantation Dental Center

APRIL 7, 2023

How do I know if I have enough bone for dental implants? To determine if you have enough bone for dental implants, your dentist will typically conduct a thorough examination that includes X-rays and possibly a CT scan. These imaging tests will allow your dentist to assess the amount and quality of bone in the … How do I know if I have enough bone for dental implants?

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 5, 2023

The DTA Foundation is pleased to announce that the Envista Smile Project has donated $50,000 to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship, which aims to increase diversity in the dental field. Envista’s contribution to this scholarship aligns with its philanthropic mission to improve the smiles and oral health of disadvantaged communities by supporting increased access to oral care and oral health education.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

APRIL 7, 2023

Do you know what determines your tooth decay risk? It’s not just how often you brush and floss – there are other factors at play. In this blog post, we will discuss the things that make some people more prone to tooth decay than others. We will also talk about ways to reduce your risk of developing cavities. So, if you’re interested in keeping your teeth healthy for life, keep reading!

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The Dental Elf

APRIL 4, 2023

The Dental Elves will be taking a short break over Easter. Our next blog will appear on the 17th April. The post Easter Break appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 7, 2023

The STAT Madness Competition, which honors innovative research in science and medicine, chose a gel designed to fight periodontal diseases developed at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry as the winner of the top prize. The gel targets succinate, a molecule that heightens bone loss in the presence of periodontal inflammation. Published in Cell Reports , the research used mouse models to test the gel’s effectiveness at reducing periodontitis symptoms.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 3, 2023

Align Technology announced that it will report first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after the close of market. Financial results will be released at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT) and will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Align website at [link]. Following the press release, Align will host a conference call to discuss its financial results.

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Healthy Smiles

APRIL 6, 2023

Dental implants serve as an alternative for tooth replacement by supporting replacement teeth or bridges, serving as artificial tooth roots. They are commonly constructed using biocompatible titanium, preventing any rejection from the body. Dental implants have significantly altered the field of dentistry and have become a sought-after option for individuals seeking tooth replacement.

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YapiApp

APRIL 6, 2023

We are excited to announce DJ Chhabra as the new CEO of Yapi. With nearly 30 years of experience in software, including direct experience with a dental practice management software, he is poised to lead Yapi into a new era of success. As a company, we remain committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our clients. With DJ at the helm, we are confident that we can continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.

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Perio Perio

APRIL 5, 2023

Worried about the early stages of gum disease progressively getting worse? Getting treated with scaling and root planing in Leesburg, VA can prevent gum disease from progressing by clearing out the bacteria-ridden plaque and tartar and smoothing the surface of the teeth. There are many reasons why a scaling and root planing procedure can improve patients’ smiles.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 6, 2023

Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST ) (“Envista”) will report financial results for its first quarter 2023 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Envista will discuss these results on a conference call on the same day beginning at 2:00 PM PT and lasting approximately one hour. The call and the accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the “Investors” section of Envista’s website, www.envistaco.com.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 5, 2023

The Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic in El Paso has received a $114,944 grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to enable clinicians to screen patients for diabetes. The clinic serves residents of the borderplex area (city on the border of the United States and Mexico). Beginning this past February, the program provides patients with an American Diabetes Association risk test.

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YapiApp

APRIL 6, 2023

We are excited to announce DJ Chhabra as the new CEO of Yapi. With nearly 30 years of experience in software, including direct experience with a dental practice management software, he is poised to lead Yapi into a new era of success. As a company, we remain committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our clients. With DJ at the helm, we are confident that we can continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.

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