Carestack

JULY 8, 2021

Cloud-based practice management software lead the technology wave in dentistry and bring with it the benefits of automation. Dental practices can achieve new levels of self-reliance and productivity with automation and provide great value for their patients. Before exploring the ‘how’ of practice automation, let’s consider the ‘why’ of it first. Increasing competition in the market by Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and groups, pushes practice owners to work harder than ever before.

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The Big Brush

JULY 5, 2021

There are many different roles in a dental practice, and it's important to understand the most common ones so you can choose the right people for each.

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My Social Practice

JULY 7, 2021

Great SEO for dentists typically focuses on localized dental marketing efforts. The word ‘local’ simply means that the SEO tactics being used are focused on the geographical area of where the practice is located. So, don’t get confused when a marketing expert says ‘You need to focus on SEO.’

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Oral Health Group

JULY 7, 2021

It is important to thoroughly plan for retirement; any mistakes can mean you run out of money in what should be a peaceful, carefree time. There are a number of things dentists can take into account when retirement planning: unexpected … The post Common Things Dentists Forget When Planning Their Retirement appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Ask The Dentist

JULY 7, 2021

If you have ever been prescribed toothpaste such as PreviDent 5000, you might have wondered how they work and whether there are any non-fluoride alternatives. The good news is there are, and they are extremely safe to use. In today’s episode, Dr. B shed light on hydroxyapatite toothpaste and why they are such great replacements for their conventional counterparts.

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Dental Peers

JULY 5, 2021

“ Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to!” – Sir Richard Branson. At a time of incredible labour shortages for so many dental positions, the ability to attract and keep top level talent is proving to be as challenging as it is critical. I know of a number of offices whose productivity has declined in 2021, not because of a lack of patients.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JULY 5, 2021

Cavity after cavity, and you’re brushing, and flossing, you swear! I believe you. It is time to find the source, or more decay is inevitable. Here’s a game plan for tooth decay care and prevention. Tooth decay is a result of host resistance, the food we eat, bad microbes being out of balance, and mouth breathing. We need to look at all four components of the decay process.

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Ask The Dentist

JULY 7, 2021

If you have ever been prescribed toothpaste such as PreviDent 5000, you might have wondered how they work and whether there are any non-fluoride alternatives. The good news is there are, and they are extremely safe to use. In today’s episode, Dr. B shed light on hydroxyapatite toothpaste and why they are such great replacements for their conventional counterparts.

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Oral Health Group

JULY 5, 2021

“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t want to!” – Sir Richard Branson. At a time of incredible labour shortages for so many dental positions, the ability to attract and keep top … The post You NEED to be the Ideal Employer appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 4, 2021

When it comes to dental patients and their relationship with their dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or anyone at the front associated with dental insurance, there are plenty of times where a picture (and a few words along with it) can say 1,000 words. With that in mind, we decided to find the 10 best dental memes we could find that would not only bring a smile to our collective faces, but also poke a little fun at some of the thoughts our patients have every day about what we really

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 9, 2021

CHICAGO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Lakes Dental Partners ("GLDP") is excited to announce the addition of Valparaiso Family Dentistry ("VFD") to its network of affiliated practices, and its first partnership in Indiana. GLDP, a portfolio company of Shore Capital Partners, provides practice management services to 26 partner locations. GLDP provides best-in-class support in operations, recruiting, technology, marketing, and collaboration among clinicians.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 9, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcing its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare on July 6, 2021. The standard went into effect on June 21. Now federal OSHA inspectors will investigate healthcare providers who have been brought to the agency’s attention due to employee complaints, agency referrals, death or hospitalization of an employee(s) due to the novel coronavirus, and higher than average COVID-19 infection rates.

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Off the Cusp

JULY 9, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. What are the keys to profitability in implant dentistry? Today, many general practice dentists are placing their own implants along with specialists. Why? Offering dental implants provides better solutions for your patients, increases revenue and most likely rejuvenates the practice with new and exciting procedures that also drive more referrals.

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Planet DDS

JULY 8, 2021

You may have heard our recent announcement that we are sunsetting our XrayVision Version 4 product. We recognize that this is a significant shift for our clients who are currently using this software. With many unknowns that come with switching to new software, we want to help you feel well-informed and confident in your next steps as you migrate from XrayVision.

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 8, 2021

[link] Abstract Introduction The aim was to develop a novel method of endodontic therapy, which we refer to as dental pulp auto transplantation. Three patients (two male and one female) were selected for endodontic treatment of an uniradicular premolar and extraction of a third molar (without odontosection). Electric assessment of pulp vitality and computed tomography (CT) were undertaken, followed by endodontic access and instrumentation using triantibiotic solution as irrigating in the host to

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 9, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, patients with mental health disorders were more likely to have more dental problems than the general population. The pandemic exacerbated these issues, as subsequent COVID-19 restrictions resulted in job losses, increased stress, and isolation. In addition, dental clinic closures limited patients’ access to care.

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Off the Cusp

JULY 8, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The ability to add treatment options, grow your practice and meet state licensure requirements all hinge on your responsibility as an oral health professional to continue learning throughout your career. Continuing education (CE) courses fulfill this responsibility by improving the knowledge, skills and ability of oral health professionals to provide the highest quality of service to the public and the profession.

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Patient News

JULY 6, 2021

Every dental procedure is made up of a series of components that makes it all come together. The same can be said for dental marketing, right down to a dental office website and its related search engine optimization (SEO) for dentists. Taking a holistic approach to SEO is a key step for any local business – in our case, dental. The post 6 Parts To SEO Success – Just 4 Dentists!

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Planet DDS

JULY 7, 2021

Retirement thoughts can set in motion a number of feelings. Among them, for dentists, is how to transition the dental practice and professional career you’ve built all these years. Your thoughts can feel like an approaching storm or they can fill you with relaxed images. Either way, timing is key to set in motion a plan for making the transition as smooth as possible.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 6, 2021

As COVID-19-related restrictions have eased and many Americans have tossed their masks aside, the number of COVID-19 cases is ticking upward across half the nation. Some states, such as South Carolina and Kansas, have seen case rates rise by more than 50%, while others, including Alaska and Arkansas, have doubled. Missouri remains the hardest hit with the highest number of new cases for the past 2 weeks than any other state.

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North Suburban Endodontics

JULY 3, 2021

Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Jewell in last year's Richard Jewell (for which she earned her fourth Oscar nomination). To keep it real, she typically eschews cosmetic enhancements—with one possible exception: her smile.

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3M

JULY 8, 2021

The post What does the term “bruxism” mean? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Coaches Corner

JULY 9, 2021

Does Your Office Pass The Dishwasher Test? In this episode, Dr. Rich shares a valuable dental practice lesson he learned when his dishwasher “went up!” This leads to the very important question – does your office pass “The Dishwasher Test?”. Then we go to a great secret shopper call, trying to schedule a patient who is having some discomfort.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 5, 2021

0%. The Global Burden of Disease—a collaboration of more than 1,800 researchers from 127 countries—reported that what percentage of the world population experiences dental decay? anatoliy_gleb / iStock / Getty Images Plus. 22%. 25%. 35%. 42%. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Which of the following may result due to dental caries? AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Modern Family Dental

JULY 8, 2021

The relationship between diet and wellness The key driver for eating is of course hunger. Also, various factors influence our food choices, most especially the environment. For instance, a typical Mediterranean diet is characterized by 35% – 40% carbohydrates including grains and vegetables, 15% – 20% proteins, and unsaturated fats from avocados and olive oil.

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YapiApp

JULY 7, 2021

How Do I Transform My Practice with Dental Automation Software? Are you interested in transitioning to a paperless dental practice with more automation? Read on! For more than a decade, the dental industry has been talking about the increasing need to “ go digital ” and digitize workflow in clinical and administrative settings. And now it’s 2021, and many smaller or startup dental practices have still not fully adopted digital solutions for their routine administrative practices.

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Denticle

JULY 7, 2021

This information is pretty much "hot off the press". While I had heard a couple of rumblings about this from sources, I wasn't really sure if this announcement would really come to pass. As those of you in dentistry know, KaVo and A-Dec are two hugely successful and quality minded companies. I'm intrigued to see what they come up with. The press release is pretty vanilla, but you can read it below.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 4, 2021

As the world continues to recover from the past year’s global pandemic while simultaneously tamping down new COVID-19 outbreaks, scientists are hard at work evaluating strategies for preventing the next viral disaster. Two scientists believe that the editing of bat DNA may hold the key to pandemic prevention. They recommend using a gene drive to alter the DNA of bats to ensure they do not become infected with any type of coronavirus.

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Jeannie Chung DDS

JULY 7, 2021

QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in the Canadian Football League. More recently, he joined the Zappers in the new Fan Controlled Football league (FCF). But then with only a few games under his belt, he was waylaid by an emergency dental situation.

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3M

JULY 6, 2021

Everyone who is working with indirect dental restorations knows that material and cement selection is sometimes very challengening. In today’s dentistry metal-free restorations are becoming more popular. Even though we have only few options nowadays, zirconium oxide crowns/bridges, lithium disilicate restorations and layered ceramic veneers, many concerns appeared among dental professionals.

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Healthy Smiles

JULY 5, 2021

Who doesn’t like a bright white smile? But unfortunately, teeth lose their brightness and glossiness after a period. As your enamel dulls, so does your smile. Our enamel is a hard substance that provides protection and colour to the teeth; however, the texture gets affected by foods, medicines, and drinks. That’s why some people choose to get a teeth whitening process to make sure their teeth are shining.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 7, 2021

DentaQuest is designating July 13 as Health Equity Hero Day. The purpose-driven oral healthcare organization is dedicated to improving the oral health of all, encourages partners and individuals across the country to nominate people who promoted equity in health and wellness during the past year. DentaQuest will use social media to highlight its 2021 Health Equity Heroes awards, and the significant work the recipients have done.

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The Big Brush

JULY 7, 2021

There are a lot of options for adding value and patient comfort in a dental office, and one of those is the kind of music being played.

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Denticle

JULY 8, 2021

I was reading this article in one of my favorite news sites Washingtonpost.com and I couldn't help but wonder what all of the "clamping down" on prescriptions has gotten us. I will readily admit that the prescribing pendulum had gotten way to one side. People were getting pain medicine for darn near *everything*. Perdue Pharma even managed to convince the healthcare field that pain was a vital sign.

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3M

JULY 5, 2021

The post Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 3-unit Zirconia Bridge appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 7, 2021

Individuals who become gravely ill with COVID-19 often experience an overzealous immune response, worsening their condition. The use of interleukin-6 receptor blockers, such as tocilizumab and sarilumab, can quell this overreaction, according to a meta-analysis conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO). As such, the WHO issued a new guideline that recommends the use of these medications, particularly in combination with corticosteroids, in the treatment of severe COVID-19 illness.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

JULY 8, 2021

Snoring is frustrating, but did you know it can also have negative consequences on your overall and dental health? If you snore during your sleep, it means you have an obstruction in your airway. Not only can this make you overly tired during the day, but it can also lead to negative health effects as well. This is what you need to know about obstructive sleep apnea and getting a better night’s sleep. .

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