Dentistry Today

JUNE 10, 2025

Oral healthcare providers and patients will soon receive more frequent, evidence-informed recommendations to advance oral and overall health with the establishment of the ADA Living Guideline Program. This pioneering collaboration between the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at Penn Dental Medicine is the first and only known living guideline program dedicated to oral health. “Oral disease is estimated to affect almost half the world’

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Identity Dental

JUNE 11, 2025

Organizing a free dentistry day event can significantly enhance a dental practice’s visibility while fostering goodwill in the community. To achieve success, it requires a blend of strategic planning, promotional outreach, and engagement with potential attendees. Here are effective marketing strategies to maximize the impact of this valuable event. **1.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JUNE 9, 2025

By: Michael Eid Class II preparation and restoration are where things get real. You’re now dealing with proximal surfaces, tight contacts, and matrix systems. This guide simplifies it all for you. What Is a Class II Cavity? Location: Proximal surfaces (mesial/distal) of posterior teeth Class II Preparation Steps Occlusal Portion Same as Class I: Follow grooves and include dovetails if needed Proximal Box Break contact: ~0.5 mm buccolingually, you need both gingival and proximal clearance t

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 12, 2025

Biological and Medical Applications of Materials and Interfaces April 17, 2025 Abstract On-demand dental-floss-based point-of-care platform is developed for the noninvasive and real-time quantification of salivary cortisol utilizing redox-molecule embedded molecularly imprinted polymer structures and thread microfluidics. Herein, we explore the high-surface-area graphene-based electrode substrate for electrochemically synthesizing selective cortisol MIPs and integrate it with thread microfluidic

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 10, 2025

VideaHealth, a leader in AI-powered dental solutions , announced that GPS Dental, a rapidly growing dental service organization (DSO) with more than 100 practices across 28 states, has expanded its deployment of VideaAI, bringing the dental AI solution to practices enterprise-wide. The rollout demonstrates the rapid and growing adoption of dental AI across DSOs, including within leading mid-market organizations.

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Cherokee Dental Professionals

JUNE 13, 2025

Retainers are custom-made devices that help keep your teeth in place after braces come off. While braces straighten your teeth, retainers make sure they stay that way, which prevents them from slowly shifting back to their old position. Studies show that without retainer use, up to 70% of patients experience some level of tooth shifting after orthodontic treatment.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 13, 2025

Dental implants may be on the verge of a sensory revolution. A team of researchers from Tufts University has engineered a new type of implant designed to mimic not only the structure of natural teeth, but their sensory function as well. Traditional implants fuse directly to the jawbone and bypass the complex network of nerves that helps patients sense pressure, texture, and position — crucial elements in effective chewing and speech.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 13, 2025

The new handpiece provides smooth cutting, enhanced durability, and optimal ergonomics. By Stan Goff, Senior Managing Editor The Ti-Max Z99L—NSK America’s newest electric handpiece—is enhanced with the next generation chuck and gear design, improved durability, gripping strength and enhanced cutting performance. With uncompromising quality, this flagship model is designed with the rigorous demands of dental professionals in mind.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JUNE 9, 2025

By: Steve Carstensen DDS This Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Carstensen granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. I want to share a clear example of how bad sleep directly affects the anatomical structures dentists pay a lot of attention to—the mandibular condyles.  Sleep Disruption Disrupts Jaw Bone Regeneration We’ve all seen on X-rays condyles that do not look healthy.

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Denticle

JUNE 9, 2025

We're seeing more and more the influx of artificial intelligence into dentistry. The first and biggest push was with help in imaging as companies like Pearl brought AI to bear in helping doctors better review radiographs. Of course, AI can help in all kinds of ways and after imaging got a toehold in the industry and doctors learned to integrate and depend on it, the amazing tech that is AI has continued to see expansion into other areas of dentistry.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 10, 2025

Dental professionals across the country are invited to participate in the 2025 Share Your Smile campaign, a national initiative from America’s ToothFairy to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and the barriers that prevent millions from receiving the dental care they need. Share Your Smile coincides with Oral Health Month and provides free educational materials and advocacy tools for providers, teachers, and community organizations.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 10, 2025

Dental professionals across the country are invited to participate in the 2025 Share Your Smile campaign, a national initiative from America’s ToothFairy to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and the barriers that prevent millions from receiving the dental care they need. Share Your Smile coincides with Oral Health Month and provides free educational materials and advocacy tools for providers, teachers, and community organizations.

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My Social Practice

JUNE 13, 2025

Dental SEO: Speak Your Patient’s Language, Show Up Where It Counts If you’re a dentist dipping your toes into the world of digital marketing, you’ve probably heard of dental SEO. But what does it actually mean, and why does it matter? At its core, dental SEO is about helping potential patients find your practice when they search online. But here’s the twist: you won’t have much success if your strategy involves throwing dental jargon onto your website and calling it a day

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 13, 2025

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) has become an integral part of implant dentistry. Initially, only simple bone defects, such as a dehiscence or fenestration, were treated with GBR. 1 It is currently used extensively for vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation with reproducible outcomes, high implant success, and low complication rates. 1-4 Augmentation remains a challenge due to the complexity of hard and soft tissue management.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 9, 2025

Dental Innovation Alliance VC Fund I, LP (DIA) , a venture capital fund at the forefront of investing in the $450B dental industry, announces a strategic investment in DentalBee. DentalBee is an innovative AI-powered documentation and analytics platform for dental practices. The investment expands DIA's portfolio of workflow automation solutions, addressing the critical yet underserved area of clinical documentation that significantly impacts practice productivity and compliance.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 11, 2025

Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software, recently introduced its new Oral Health Report application—a cutting-edge addition to its IOS software suite. The new app leverages artificial intelligence to deliver comprehensive digital impressions and detailed oral health assessments, thus raising the bar for modern dental care.

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Firegang

JUNE 13, 2025

Designing dental websites isn't just about a sleek and modern design anymore. While design is important, it's no longer enough to drive patients. If your dental practice website isn’t pulling its weight when it comes to converting website visitors into new patients, it’s time for a serious check-up. In today’s digital-first world, your website is often the first impression your practice makes on prospective patients.

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My Social Practice

JUNE 8, 2025

What is SEO For Dentists? The internet is a vast and ever-growing digital space filled with billions of websites. Search engines like Google help organize all that information so people can find what they’re looking for, fast. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is all about helping your online presence—your website, Google Business Profile, social media, and more—show up higher in search results.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 11, 2025

With a legacy of over 130 years and backed by more than 1,200 peer-reviewed publications about all endodontic solutions¹⁻³, Dentsply Sirona continues to set the benchmark in endodontic innovation, manufacturing over 140 million precision-engineered files yearly. From pioneering advancements like WaveOne® Gold—now celebrating its 10th anniversary—to cutting-edge technology and rigorous quality standards, the company empowers clinicians with solutions designed to support consistent shaping outcome

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Dental Innovation Alliance VC Fund I, LP (DIA) , a venture capital fund at the forefront of investing in the $450B dental industry, announces a strategic investment in DentalBee. DentalBee is an innovative AI-powered documentation and analytics platform for dental practices. The investment expands DIA’s portfolio of workflow automation solutions, addressing the critical yet underserved area of clinical documentation that significantly impacts practice productivity and compliance.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 7, 2025

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence that common dental procedures may expose patients and clinicians to harmful microplastics (MPs), raising urgent questions about infection control, environmental health, and patient safety in the operatory. The research offers a comprehensive look at how MPs are generated and distributed during everyday dental activities.

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My Social Practice

JUNE 12, 2025

AI Tools for Dentists Are Changing the Game. Here’s What You Need to Know What happens when you combine 23,000 independent dental professionals, a hot topic like artificial intelligence, and one of the industry’s most passionate marketing voices? You get a seriously useful (and surprisingly fun) webinar. Hosted by the American Independent Dental Alliance (AIDA) , this session features Adrian Lefler, CEO of My Social Practice , breaking down the newest AI tools for dentists —and how to actually u

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 11, 2025

Enhances Patient Communication s and Improves Clinical Outcomes Garden City , NY – June 11 , 202 5 – Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software, recently introduced its new Oral Health Report application, a cutting-edge addition to its IOS software suite. The new app leverages artificial intelligence to deliver comprehensive digital impressions and detailed oral health assessments, thus raising the bar for modern dental care.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 10, 2025

In today’s fast-paced dental industry , efficiency and aesthetics are no longer luxuries—they’re necessities. Laboratories and clinics are continually seeking ways to streamline workflows, reduce turnaround times, and produce restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic demands. Aidite understands this need, which is why it has developed a powerful pairing designed to optimize your lab’s performance: Biomic Stain & Glaze, now fully optimized for use with the CFP-200

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Off the Cusp

JUNE 9, 2025

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 1 Minute, 14 Second Did you know June 26th is National Toothbrush Day? It’s the perfect excuse to talk toothbrushes, oral hygiene, and how your practice can help patients brush better. Why National Toothbrush Day Matters Toothbrushes are the first line of defense in maintaining oral health. According to the American Dental Association, brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste is essential for removing plaque and preventing cavities and gum

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Identity Dental

JUNE 12, 2025

The landscape of dental marketing is tightly intertwined with the ever-evolving realm of search engine optimization (SEO). Google’s algorithm updates, which occur annually, play a crucial role in determining how dental practices are discovered online. With the right strategies in place, dental websites can not only survive these updates but thrive, resulting in increased visibility […] The post Understanding the Impact of Google’s Algorithm Updates on Dental Marketing appeared first on Ide

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 11, 2025

Imagine starting every dental appointment with an AI-generated checklist built just for your patient—reminding you of every treatment need, follow-up, and untapped opportunity before you even say “hello.” That’s the promise of DentScribe CoPilot, launching today as part of DentScribe.ai’s breakthrough platform. DentScribe displays instant production opportunities—like aligner upgrades and treatment follow-ups—so dentists boost revenue without missing a beat.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 10, 2025

Written by: Roger P. Levin, DDS I’m always amazed at the number of practices that do not have a morning meeting (sometimes referred to as the daily business meeting) or even a monthly staff meeting. I’m not sure if these practices feel that they are saving time and money or that meetings are unimportant. Whatever the reason for NOT having a meeting, in my opinion, it is short-sighted.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JUNE 9, 2025

By: A-dec Topic originally appeared on DentalProductShopper.com , they granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. A-dec program offers equipment savings, expert guidance, and complimentary services to ensure first-time practice owners get off to a smooth start Struggling with a lengthy wish list of equipment for your first practice?

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My Social Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

The Case of the Dead Google Search It was a dark and stormy midnight scroll. For years, Google Search had ruled the digital streets, helping people find everything from the best late-night taco joint to the most trustworthy family dentist in town. But lately, rumors were swirling. Whispers in the algorithmic alleys. “ Search is dead, ” they said. “ AI killed it.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 9, 2025

A new report from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health reveals that 27% of U.S. adults—an estimated 72 million people—do not have dental insurance, nearly three times the number of adults who lack health insurance (9.5%, or 26 million). The findings, from the latest State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, underscore a persistent and troubling gap in access to dental care.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Most patients probably don’t want to talk about halitosis—especially those who suffer from it. If you have a patient who seems to have this challenge but hasn’t mentioned it, sometimes a direct approach is best. Simply asking, “Do you ever have a problem with bad breath?” can open up a conversation. Then, you can help them feel at ease by reassuring them that halitosis, often called “bad breath,” is common, affects about half of all Americans, and there are actionable steps your patient can take

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JUNE 10, 2025

By: Dawn Patrick , Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS As a dental practice owner or manager, you work hard to create a positive, high-performing team culture. But what happens when a team member continuously falls short of expectations? Allowing poor performance to persist damages morale, impacts patient care, and affects profitability.

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Perio Perio

JUNE 12, 2025

Dental implant replacement is a tailored solution for those needing to restore the function and appearance of their dental implants. Although similar in nature to the initial implant installation, replacement involves a unique set of considerations. Common reasons for requiring a dental implant replacement may include damage to the existing implant, wear and tear over time, or a shift in the surrounding bone or tissue.

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Best Dentist in Houston

JUNE 8, 2025

Understanding Dental Implant Breakage: What You Need to Know Dental implants are designed to be durable, long-lasting solutions for missing teeth, but like any medical device, they can experience complications. While implant failure is relatively uncommon, understanding the potential for breakage and the factors that contribute to it can help patients make informed decisions and maintain their oral health effectively.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 13, 2025

A recent study from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing highlights a compelling new link between oral and mental health: reduced microbial diversity in the mouth may be associated with symptoms of depression. Analyzing data from more than 15,000 United States adults via the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers found that individuals with lower oral microbiome diversity were more likely to exhibit signs of depression.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 12, 2025

Chatmeter’s Pulse Ai: Signals platform integrates with WebMD and Vitals.com to elevate patient experience and ensure compliance. San Diego-based Chatmeter today launched new tools that enable dental practices and other healthcare providers to improve HIPAA compliance in online patient engagement, detect risks in online feedback and more easily manage their digital presence across platforms like Google Reviews, WebMD and Vitals.com.

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