Oral Health Group
JULY 12, 2021
Tech neck, a layman’s term for the onset of muscular pain and disorders stemming from modern smart device and computer usage, is a big problem for dental professionals.
Planet DDS
JULY 12, 2021
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” [1] That’s the goal…right? It would be great if your dental patient recall strategy could catch that “easy” summer vibe! Who says it can’t? But let’s face it. It’s not necessarily your vibe that’s the concern. Your patients can feel it too. And that can mean delayed, postponed, or no thought at all given to dental care.
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The Big Brush
JULY 12, 2021
Planning for the future is important, and it's a big part of the life and work of a dentist. Understanding what you can consider for your future, and what to plan for in the early phases of your career, can make it much easier for you to accomplish more.
Ask The Dentist
JULY 14, 2021
Today we dive into a question that has been a sensitive topic for a long time. We are talking about the dangers of fluoride and providing some advice for the best practices for parents wondering about steps to take to prevent their children from ingesting the chemical. This subject has been discussed for decades now, since the introduction of fluoride into the water supply, and its use in dental care generally, but there is more available research now than ever before, and the findings are more
Carestack
JULY 16, 2021
Reducing patient no-shows and cancellations begins by accepting that it’s impossible to guarantee that your patients will always keep their appointments. Once you accept that this falls outside your control, you can pool your efforts on the aspects that are within your control, and which help reduce no-shows and cancellations. . It is no secret that missed appointments cause a ripple effect that impacts your schedules, revenues, and the effectiveness of treatments.
Identity Dental
JULY 15, 2021
As a dentist or dental office manager, it is difficult to keep track of patient interactions and market your services. Emails can be an effective way to accomplish all these elements. In particular, a drip email campaign communicates the right message to the right audience at the right time. It is a tool that showcases […]. The post How to Create an Effective Drip Email Campaign appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Oral Health Group
JULY 14, 2021
Social media started as a platform for meeting and connecting people, but it has evolved to become so much more. Nowadays, social media is a commercial force with enough influence to make or break a business — including dental practices. … The post 5 Reasons Why Your Dental Practice Needs to Engage in Social Media appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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ASDA Blog
JULY 14, 2021
Residency isn’t the only way we can shape our future careers. Post-dental school plans aren’t limited to AEGD programs, GPRs and specialties; there’s also the potential to work on developing research skills. These skills become necessary if you are interested in becoming a principal investigator of a laboratory, but they are also incredibly valuable to develop for any kind of academic or dental school-based career.
Identity Dental
JULY 14, 2021
Many dentists, dental speakers, and consultants are determined to achieve personal brand recognition as key opinion leaders. They may be charismatic figures with truly groundbreaking ideas, but don’t make the grade when it comes to building and leveraging a following on social media. Here are a handful of reasons most aspiring dental KOLs fall short […].
My Social Practice
JULY 14, 2021
Dental local search marketing services are more important than ever to dental practices looking to grow their business. If your dental practice doesn’t show up when a potential patient is using search to find a “dentist near me” or “dental practice in [City Name]” you could be missing out on new patients. With 97% of people using the Internet and local search to find information about local businesses, your practice cannot afford to not show up in the top results.
Dental News and Technology
JULY 15, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill June 18 formally ending a ban on teledentistry in Texas. The bill, HB 2056, is effective Sept. 1. Some sections of the insurance code take effect Jan. 1, 2022. The law prevents the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners from prohibiting teledentistry. The new law follows a lawsuit filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation and bipartisan calls for reform, according to The Center Square.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 16, 2021
More than 30 million Americans have recovered from COVID-19 infection and now the bills are coming due. According to new research conducted by the Commonwealth Fund, individuals who recovered from COVID-19 infection, experienced a reduction in income, or lost health insurance coverage during the pandemic are the most likely to face mounting medical bills.
Patient News
JULY 15, 2021
The ADA reports that dental-patient volume continues to pace at about 85% of pre-pandemic levels, while Patient NEWS dental marketing clients are at 115% of pre-covid numbers. That is going to help them build an improved practice valuation and successful sale … the long-term goal of just about every dentist. The truth behind what keeps these practices humming well ahead.
Off the Cusp
JULY 15, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a sobering reminder that as dental healthcare professionals, we all play an important role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. While infection prevention has long been a cornerstone of clinical theory and practice, the ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly raised the profile on infection prevention policies among clinicians and patients alike.
Dental News and Technology
JULY 12, 2021
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Available online 24 June 2021 In Press, Corrected Proof What are Corrected Proof articles? Abstract Statement of problem Adhesive resin cement has been the preferred choice for the placement of prosthetic restorations, but evidence-based studies supporting this selection are sparse. Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that restoration placement with the adhesive 4-methacryloxyethyl trimellitate anhydride/methyl methacrylate-tributylbor
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 16, 2021
A team of 21 frontline public dental hygienists working to address oral health inequalities across North Carolina has been instrumental in creating and implementing a state-wide plan that addresses the needs of their most vulnerable patients. . While working in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health’s Oral Health Section (OHS), these public health dental hygienists facilitated Regional Oral Health Alliance (ROHA) meetings.
Planet DDS
JULY 15, 2021
In this series, we’ve talked about the benefits of XVWeb, the cost of ownership for imaging software and revealed some surprising facts about the conversion process. In our series finale, we’re sharing about the company behind the XVWeb product. Committed to Helping You Reach Your Goals Faster. If you’re here because you’ve researched imaging software companies and now want to make sure you’re working with the right people, you’ve come to the perfect place.
Go Ask Fred
JULY 14, 2021
This week Fred interviews his longtime friend Dr. Mark Hyman, a highly successful dentist and renowned speaker, who has now retired from dentistry and teaches at the Adams School at UNC. He still speaks on how to create a high-powered dental … Continue reading → The post One Dentist’s Journey from Chairside to the Stage to the Classroom appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Gilreath Dental
JULY 13, 2021
If you need a dental restoration, such as a crown, an impression must be taken of your teeth so that the most precise product can be fabricated for your smile. In the past, this impression included biting down on a tray of gooey dental cement. The process not only left room for error, but it… The post Dental Impressions That Won’t Make You Gag appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 15, 2021
While the use of a breathalyzer to determine an individual’s blood alcohol level is common knowledge, what about utilizing such a device to test someone for COVID-19? Researchers around the world—from the Netherlands to Singapore to the United States—are working on creating a breath test for COVID-19 with the hopes of simplifying the process for early detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Denticle
JULY 12, 2021
I wanted to make a post today to bring readers up to speed on my continuing work with VisCalor Bulk from VOCO. I began working with the material in October or November of 2020. I had always been a fan of heated composite. I had been using the Calset device from Addent for at least 15 years. I *loved* how easy it was to place and work with warmed composite.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
JULY 14, 2021
Dental restorations are designed to restore your smile to optimum health and function — but can it be done in one day? At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we offer CEREC same day crowns. With this treatment, you can receive your customized, natural-looking restoration in just one visit to our office. . What are Dental Crowns? Think of a dental crown as a cap for a damaged tooth.
North Suburban Endodontics
JULY 13, 2021
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked out. But as extreme as this injury can be, it doesn't necessarily mean the tooth is lost forever. Gum (or periodontal ) cells remaining on the tooth root can regenerate and regain their attachment with the periodontal ligament that holds teeth in place.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 14, 2021
In the first ever known case of a person contracting two strains at the same time, a Belgian woman in her 90s came down with both the Alpha and Beta variants of COVID-19 in March, and later died due to COVID-19 illness. Her case demonstrates that it is possible for individuals to pick up different variants at the same time. The woman was not vaccinated against COVID-19, and European public health officials surmise that she was infected with the variants from two separate people.
3M
JULY 13, 2021
The post Placing Posterior Composite: Paving the Way to Restorative Success appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
The Social Care Elf
JULY 14, 2021
An informal carer refers to someone who, “provides unpaid help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without this help” (Beesley, 2006). Comparatively, people who choose to be carers have a higher quality of life than those who provide care as it is expected of them. Though health [read the full story.].
Coaches Corner
JULY 14, 2021
The Answer Is “NO” – Now What’s The Question? In order to show their commitment to customer service, some high-end hotels have every team member wear a button that says, “The answer is YES – now what’s the question?” Sometimes it feels like just the opposite at dental offices. Sure, you can’t say “yes” to everything a patient asks.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 13, 2021
Japanese researchers have discovered that the presence of diabetes seems to be the most significant indicator of rapidly progressing COVID-19 disease. The study included more than 100 patients who were hospitalized for mild COVID-19 illness; more than half presented with type 2 diabetes. Of those patients who moved from moderate illness to severe disease that necessitated intubation, 88% had type 2 diabetes.
Denticle
JULY 14, 2021
As a tech lover, I grew up on video games. Well I guess that's not exactly true. The original Atari console came out when I was in college and I played that crazy thing night and day. especially Space Invaders. So I didn't really 'grow up' on video games, but they were for sure a part of my younger years. I also loved the Mattel Intelivision system, but my real love began when Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) around 1986.
Central Ohio Periodontics
JULY 13, 2021
This is the third of a five-part newsletter series that discusses etiology, risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of peri-implant disease. Multiple risk factors have been associated with peri-implant diseases. Poor oral hygiene. Lack of keratinized gingiva. Smoking. History of periodontitis. Parafunctional habits. Systemic diseases and medications.
3M
JULY 13, 2021
Dental Cements in 2021: Still the key to success and longevity. Important advances and innovations in dentistry have changed the way we treat our patients. One of the top-ranking advances in restorative dentistry is the advent of adhesive materials and adhesion to the dental hard tissues, where the adhesive interface plays a crucial role in the success and durability of direct and indirect resin and ceramic restorations.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 12, 2021
While the risk remains very low, an investigation into federal vaccine data found that individuals who had received the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one-shot COVID-19 vaccination had a three times to five times higher risk of developing Guillain–Barré syndrome than those who had not received the immunization. As a result, the United States Food and Drug Administration is expected to issue a warning regarding this risk shortly.
Burbank Dental Implants
JULY 12, 2021
Mini dental implants and zygomatic implants are as opposite as they come! In this video I explain how someone with “no bone” on the upper jaw would consider mini dental implants vs. zygomatic/pterygoid dental implants. Which type of dental implant lasts longer? Which type of implant is prone to problems? Video Transcription lightly edited for easy reading : Hello, I’m Dr.
Central Ohio Periodontics
JULY 13, 2021
This is the third of a five-part newsletter series that discusses etiology, risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of peri-implant disease. Multiple risk factors have been associated with peri-implant diseases. Poor oral hygiene. Lack of keratinized gingiva. Smoking. History of periodontitis. Parafunctional habits. Systemic diseases and medications.
Healthy Smiles
JULY 11, 2021
The previous week was quite booked for our cosmetic dentists in Blackburn , Healthy Smiles. Among various appointments, I came across a patient requesting urgent services without having any prior booking or appointment. At Healthy Smiles Dental Group we have pledged to never turn away the patients in need even if we are having a hectic schedule and thus attended to her case.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 11, 2021
In the “Golden State,” 94% of all licensed dentists are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a survey by the California Dental Association and the California Department of Public Health. Conducted between May 26 and June 8, the survey found a much higher level of confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among the state’s dentists than the general United States population.
Coshocton Dental
JULY 11, 2021
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked out. But as extreme as this injury can be, it doesn't necessarily mean the tooth is lost forever. Gum (or periodontal ) cells remaining on the tooth root can regenerate and regain their attachment with the periodontal ligament that holds teeth in place.
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