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3 Reasons Why the Dental Hiring Crisis May Soon Subside

Dentistry Gone Digital

For so many dental practices across the country, trying to find, hire, and keep team members and associate dentists has been a challenge. However, could we finally be turning the corner in the quest to fill those open positions?

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Maximizing Workspace in a Dental Office

The Big Brush

Whether you’ve just established your practice or are seeking to make the most of your current space, there may be ways to maximize both the office and clinical space in your dental practice. From routinely bumping into objects, to narrowly avoiding collisions with colleagues in the hallway, some simple strategy may help you to make the most out of your space.

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What Makes a Great Dental Website?

My Social Practice

What makes a great dental website? You aren’t going to believe the advice I am about to give you. Ready for it? Don’t spend money on custom design; invest in great photography. I know that about every dental office website company out there will ridicule me for saying this. I’m sure they’ll be someone arguing the nuances of what I’m about to say, but it needs to be said.

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Dangerous Oral Health TikTok Trends

Oral Health Group

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms of our time, with over half a billion active monthly users worldwide. Many people turn to this social network to stay up to date on the latest trends, tips, and, … The post Dangerous Oral Health TikTok Trends appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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How Does Oral Microbiome Affect Gum Health?

Ask The Dentist

One of the most flattering things is knowing that there are fellow functional dentists who listen to the show. Today’s question is from an aspiring functional dentist, and Dr. B dives into the oral microbiome. We hear about an article published in the Journal of Dentistry that looked at the plaque pH of caries-free versus caries-active individuals.

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Teaching Your Dental Staff How to Get Your Patients to Come Back

Delivering Wow

Working at a dental practice entails a lot, so we often stray from focusing on ensuring our patients keep coming back. This can be the mistake that prevents your practice from growing and reaching its full potential. When patients are not making their recall visits, setting treatment plans, or scheduling their next appointments, there’s a serious issue within your practice.

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The new dentist’s job and the learning curve

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA. After the search is over and the new job has begun, it is time to make sure that learning is occurring with a timeline that is acceptable to both the dentist who was hired and to the owner who is hopefully mentoring the new associate. The skill sets that were learned in dental school will, of course, be very important to the new associate and are necessary for the task at hand.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic studies of proximal surface caries

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of commonly used caries detection methods for proximal caries diagnostics. Visual examination (VE), bitewing radiography (BWR), laser fluorescence (LF), and fibre-optic transillumination (FOTI) were considered in detail.

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ADHA Updates its Return to Work Guidance

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On September 16, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) released a new update to its “Interim Guidance on Returning to Work,” which was initially published in May 2020. The update is based on revisions to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Stop Gingivitis With These 5 Steps

Gilreath Dental

Gingivitis may be a dental term you are already aware of. It is a condition that is marked by red, bleeding and puffy gums. As many as half of American adults suffer from this initial stage of gum disease. While gingivitis is common, it doesn’t mean it should be taken lightly. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis… The post Stop Gingivitis With These 5 Steps appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Harnessing the Power of Eaglesoft to Fuel Practice Growth

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Practices learn the basics of Eaglesoft by having certified Software Technology Advisors review various aspects of the practice management, clinical and imaging modules. Once the team has correctly used and understands the what or why something is done within the software, more advanced pieces of Eaglesoft can be introduced.

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The impact of dental Medicaid reform on dental care provider activity and market penetration of dental support organizations

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Aug 25;S0002-8177(21)00301-9. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Medicaid state dental programs have experienced changes related to provider practice settings with the increased growth of dental support organizations (DSOs). The authors conducted this study to assess the impact of state Medicaid reform on the dental practice environment by examining provider activity and practice setting.

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ADA Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test to Attend Annual Meeting

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

All oral health professionals, exhibitors, guests, and staff members who wish to attend the annual meeting, SmileCon, of the American Dental Association (ADA) must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. The meeting will be held in Las Vegas October 11 to 13, 2021. The organization is working with a partner, Clear Health Pass+, to enable immunized individuals to upload their vaccine cards for quick entry.

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Improve Dental Insurance Verification With Online Scheduling

YapiApp

Verify a Patient’s Dental Insurance with The Ease of Patient Online Scheduling. An online booking platform that streamlines dental insurance verification can make your job easier and improve the patient experience. It’s Monday morning and you’re sitting at the front desk reviewing a list of new dental patients who booked appointments through your online scheduling software.

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World Patient Safety Day and increasing awareness about dental quacking

ASDA Blog

While visiting the dentist can be uncomfortable, it is important that our patients are well-informed when choosing a provider. Ahead of World Patient Safety Day on Sept.17, we want to raise awareness about an issue that many may not have heard of: dental quacking. Medical quackery is defined as the act of practicing medicine based on false facts. Quackery in multiple medical fields has been practiced starting from the Middle Ages, peaking in the Renaissance.

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Prognosis of vital pulp therapy on permanent dentition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Dental News and Technology

Published: August 31, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract: Introduction The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the existing randomized controlled trials (RCT) on the safety and efficacy of vital pulp therapy (VPT) and to analyze the outcomes of VPT performed with a variety of pulp capping materials and techniques. Methods Medline (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, and grey literature were searched (January 2000 to March 2021).

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What the Mu Variant Means in the Fight Against COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While many variants of SARS-CoV-2 exist, only four have raised alarm. The World Health Organization designates those variants that pose the greatest health threats as “variants of concern.” Thus far, the Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Mu variants have earned this ignominious designation, with Mu being the most recent. First discovered in South America in January 2021, the Mu variant is not spreading rapidly like Delta, but it is being found throughout the United States.

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Are Dental Implants Painful?

Brookside Dental

Have you been considering replacing your missing teeth with dental implants? They’re one of the most popular types of dental restorations because they’re a permanent solution. You may already know that implants fuse with your jawbone to act as your new tooth’s root. But you might be wondering: “Does it hurt to get dental implants?

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Thrive in the Post-Pandemic Era with Remote Access to Your Dental Practice Data

Planet DDS

Your capability to access data remotely is no longer an either/or decision in the ongoing post-pandemic dental practice environment. The question is, how can remote access help your practice refine processes like billing and back-office workflows? . Why it’s more than either/or . Flexibility says it all. But it’s about more than just a preference for working outside the office. .

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Park Dental Research to Acquire Orthodontic Software and 3D Aligner Manufacturer Orchestrate 3D

Dental News and Technology

ARDMORE, Okla., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Dental Research announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Orchestrate Corp. a 3D Printing specialty company and manufacturer of dental orthodontic software headquartered in Redlands, California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Park Dental Research to Acquire Orthodontic Software and 3D Aligner Manufacturer Orchestrate 3D.

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Consensus on Whether COVID-19 Boosters Are Necessary Remains Elusive

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While booster shots to the COVID-19 vaccination are recommended for those who are immunocompromised, whether healthy, previously vaccinated individuals need a booster remains an unanswered question. A group of public health experts recently published an opinion piece in The Lancet asserting that booster shots to the COVID-19 vaccines are not needed among healthy populations.

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How where teeth that had fallen out reattached in ancient Egypt?

3M

The post How where teeth that had fallen out reattached in ancient Egypt? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Be Better Prepared For Tooth-Related Injuries

North Suburban Endodontics

Disasters are an unfortunate part of life—and not just on the epic scale of a hurricane, flood or earthquake. You could easily find yourself having your own "personal pizza"-sized disaster—a car accident, a sports injury or even a tumble on a leisurely hike. And oftentimes, the consequences could affect your mouth, teeth or jaws. We can't always account for every variable in life, but we can prepare for possible disasters, big or small.

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Dental Health, Money, & Digital “Seniors”

Patient News

Boomers, Gen X – What’s a senior?! Google commissioned a research study to collect qualitative and quantitative data on the digital habits of boomers and “seniors.” According to WHO, most developed countries characterize old age starting at 60. Boomers, Seniors, and Gen X. This data is important to dentists because these generations have historically been the patients that contribute the.

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Data Review on COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids to Get Underway

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will review 2 months of safety data from clinical trials on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines among children ages 5 to 11. This suggests that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers will seek Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA for this age group. The vaccines received EUAs for individuals age 16 and older after the review of 2 months of clinical trial data.

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Dental Industry News: Latest CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Dental care is health care, and that is reflected in the CDC’s latest COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance for health care settings , updated Sept 10, 2021. A main goal behind the latest update is to streamline and group guidance for health care settings in one place. The latest dental-specific guidance from the CDC includes: Continue to regularly check your state dental boards and state or local health departments fo

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7 Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy

Creekview Dental

Oral health is an important part of your overall health and wellness. When you think about oral health, you most likely think about your teeth. But the health of your teeth is only part of oral health. Gum health is also important, as the teeth and gums must work together. The gums are the support structure for your teeth. They are the connective tissue between the teeth and the jaw.

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Building Your Dental Practice’s 2022 Marketing Plan: How to Get New Dental Patients

Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

Our most recent article, “Building Your Dental Practice’s 2022 Marketing Plan: Managing Attrition” , focused on how you can manage attrition rates in your practice. By doing this, you can lower your marketing costs, which come in handy as you begin the groundwork for building your 2022 marketing plan! In the third article of this four-part series, we’re looking at the component almost everyone equates with success in a dental practice – the number of new patients.

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The CDC Updates Its COVID-19 Guidelines for All Healthcare Settings

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On September 10, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to the agency’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare settings. The update is designed to provide a “one-stop shop” for all guidelines applicable to the provision of healthcare. As such, “Guidelines for Dental Settings,” which were enacted at the onset of the pandemic, are no longer valid.

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Should I Be Cleaning My Tongue? 

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

When talking about oral health, we often refer to the teeth and gums. However, there’s another important part of your mouth that doesn’t get talked about often enough when it comes to dental hygiene — the tongue. Should you be cleaning it? This is what you need to know. . The Anatomy of the Tongue . The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth.

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Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Generate More Referrals Without Begging, Pleading, and Sounding Desperate!

Coaches Corner

Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Generate More Referrals Without Begging, Pleading, and Sounding Desperate! It’s an old adage that referred patients are the best patients. And it’s also true! Please join in to learn things like: • One simple question Dr. Rich asked that generated more referrals than anything else we’ve ever seen! • How to get business leaders in your community to send highly qualified patients your way – without even asking!

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Do’s and Don’ts for Oral Surgery Recovery

Modern Family Dental

While many oral surgeries are routine everyday procedures for your dentist, the recovery period isn’t something you should take lightly. From dental implant placement to wisdom teeth extractions , oral procedures require a delicate touch during recovery. Following your dentist’s orders in the days after surgery significantly improves the likelihood of a quick, smooth healing process.

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The Volunteer State Has Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases in the Nation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Tennessee has earned the unwanted prize of being home to the most new COVID-19 cases per capita in the United States. One out of 81 Tennessee residents tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during the past week. The number of COVID-19 cases in the Volunteer State has risen 90% since late August. This exponential surge coincides with children returning to in-person school.

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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide

Jeannie Chung DDS

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these oral hygiene tasks are equally important for removing dental plaque, a thin bacterial film that forms on teeth after eating. Removing plaque on a daily basis minimizes your risk for developing tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the top causes for tooth loss.

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How To Get Tons of Patient Referrals Without Pleading, Begging or Sounding Desperate!

Coaches Corner

How To Get Tons of Patient Referrals Without Pleading, Begging or Sounding Desperate! It’s an old adage that referred patients are the best patients. And it’s also true! Please join in to learn things like: • One simple question Dr. Rich asked that generated more referrals than anything else we’ve ever seen! • How to get business leaders in your community to send highly qualified patients your way – without even asking!

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Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 6-unit Anterior Zirconia Bridge

3M

The post Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a 6-unit Anterior Zirconia Bridge appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Dental Care and Dental Equipment See Strong Growth from Pandemic Lows

Denticle

Last year was a poor year for dentistry. In order to try and preserve PPE and also to help slow the spread of Covid-19, dentistry was shut down for most of the spring. my practice closed on March 18th and didn't reopen until May 18th. I was in the office, working without an assistant and handling emergencies 2 mornings a week, but that was all that was done.