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High ROI Digital Marketing Habits That All Dentists Should Have

Oral Health Group

In a digital age, having a strong online presence is a necessary tool for success for any dental office. But it’s not just about having. more The post High ROI Digital Marketing Habits That All Dentists Should Have appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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3 Ways To Get More New Patients

Patient News

Many dentists and dental marketing managers are finding that the COVID surge of patients has stopped, new-patient flow has slowed, and they’re looking to add more patients and grow production. That means competition for dental patients is about to ramp up… Here are three ways to attract more new patients and get better results. Increase direct mail frequency Regardless of.

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The Technology of Belief: You Are Capable of Saving “Unsavable” Teeth

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Do you ever stop to reflect that, as dentists, we are living in a truly amazing time? We have incredible technology at our fingertips, and patients are fortunate to have unprecedented access to dental care. But no matter how much shiny, state-of-the-art technology is available, if dentists believe that a tooth can’t be saved, it automatically becomes impossible to save it.

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Can all highly concentrated in-office bleaching gels be used as a single-application?

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations Published: 05 April 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Abstract Objective This in vitro study aims to evaluate of hydrogen peroxide (HP) diffusion into the pulp chamber, bleaching efficacy (BE), and pH stability (pH) of single-application high concentrated in-office bleaching gels. Materials and methods Eighty-eight healthy premolars were randomly into eleven groups ( n = 8) according to the in-office dental bleaching: DSP White Clinic 35% calcium (DW), Nano

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5 Habits to Gain More Dental Patient Google Reviews

Oral Health Group

Are you ready to give your dental practice the boost that it deserves? In this fast-paced digital age, it’s no secret that online reviews can. more The post 5 Habits to Gain More Dental Patient Google Reviews appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Japan to Unveil Groundbreaking Tooth-Growing Drug: A Pioneering Leap in Regenerative Dentistry

Ask The Dentist

A revolutionary dental breakthrough is set to undergo trials in Japan in 2024, marking a significant step in the field of regenerative medicine. Toregem BioPharma, a pioneering pharmaceutical company, has unveiled a groundbreaking drug designed to stimulate the growth of new teeth by targeting a specific inhibitory gene. At the heart of this innovative approach are antibodies that effectively suppress the gene responsible for impeding the development of tooth primordia—the embryonic structures g

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Delta Dental of Tennessee Building Opens at UTHSC College of Dentistry

Dentistry Today

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus. The 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building increases space for training Tennessee’s dental workforce and expands facilities to treat patients from across the Mid-South. The building opens as the UTHSC College of Dentistry is undertaking a $53 million project, as a part of the state’s five-year $94 million Healthy Smile

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Dental Cement: When to Use & What to Use

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. David Rice Dental cement – with all our indirect material options today-understanding the decision tree from cast gold, to PFM, to Glass Ceramics, Zirconia, and everything in between is key. Saying that, yes we use dental cement in other spaces too-temporary restorative, endodontic sealers, and orthodontics bracket attachment to name a few For this article, we will restrict our conversation to definitive, restorative cement solutions.

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Dental Hygiene Loses Beloved Leader

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Winnie Furnari, MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, is the 2022 recipient of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award passed away on April 20. Furnari was highly regarded for her efforts to expand the career possibilities of dental hygienists to include forensic science as well as her dedication to the ethical principles of the profession.

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Talking Tokuyama and OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK with Dr. Carla Cohn

Dentistry Today

Dentistry Today’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein , chats with Dr. Carla Cohn about Tokuyama products and how they have helped in her long, celebrated career as a pediatric dentist. They especially dive into OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK and everything it has to offer. OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK is a low viscosity, light-curing, radiopaque composite that offers infinite shade matching—from A1 to D4 with in-depth curing—a single bulk-fill flowable for all shades.

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Comparison of three orthodontic bonding systems in white spot lesion development: a randomized clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Angle Orthod. 2023 Apr 5. Abstract Objectives: To compare the development of white spot lesions (WSLs) during fixed orthodontic therapy among a conventional three-step bonding system, a self-etching primer bonding system, and a one-step adhesive bonding system. Materials and methods: Seventy-five patients were randomly allocated into three groups (group 1, conventional bonding system, n = 25; group 2, self-etch primer, n = 25; group 3, primer mixed with adhesive composite, n = 25).

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But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt!

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D The post But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt! appeared first on igniteDDS.

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WHO Finds Europe Has the Highest Rates of Oral Disease in the World

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call to action to the European region whose oral disease rates are through the roof. A recently published report notes that 50.1% of all European residents have a significant oral disease such as caries or periodontitis; this is the highest rate of the six WHO regions. The European region also had the second highest number of oral cancer cases.

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The Art of Failure: What You Can Learn From Your Latest Dental Marketing Flop

Dentistry Today

Henry Ford once said, “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” He was referring to the development of his infamous automobile, but this statement could just as easily apply to dental marketing. In my 20+ years in this industry, I have seen a lot of failures. It is inevitable. However, what sets a truly successful dental practice apart from everyone else is that they have learned from their mistakes.

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DEA National RX Take Back Day

Dental News and Technology

Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm DEA would like to ask your assistance in letting your patients know about the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused medications on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10am-2pm , and they can go to [link] to find a location near their home. *Please note that that National Take Back Day disposal is for end user medication, not for practitioner inventory* The DEA thanks you for your support!

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Things A Patient Should Never See…or Hear!

Coaches Corner

There are a bunch of things a dental patient should never ever see or hear in a dental practice, and on today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers Dental Podcast for Dentists we get the list rolling. Then, it’s on to the secret shopper calls, where we learn why front-desk training should be more than just “Here’s the phone – answer it!

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Making the Most of the New Periodontal Classification System

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology held a world workshop to formulate an improved classification of periodontal disease. In 2018, the findings were published in the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 1 Since its publication, the 2018 classification has become the standard used to classify and describe periodontitis.

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The Most Important Hour of the Day

Dentistry Today

THE MORNING HOUR We all work hard. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by our profession, with meetings, continuing education, training, emails, and the ease of communication between ourselves and our patients, team, colleagues, and specialists. We do it for the sake of living out our destiny, our purpose, for the flow we experience, however frequently or infrequently.

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OrthoFX™ Receives FDA Clearance for NiTime™ Aligners

Dental News and Technology

NiTime Aligner is the first FDA cleared aligner system for night only wear OrthoFX will introduce NiTime Aligner at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting, Chicago, April 21-25, 2023 FREMONT, Calif. , April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthoFX, a pioneer in the next generation of orthodontic aligners, today announced the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of their NiTime Aligners.

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Clever & Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas: Letters, Gift Idea.

The Super Dentists

It is an exciting concept for your child to look forward to the tooth fairy coming. As this is also an exciting time for you, it can be overwhelming, especially. Read More The post Clever & Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas: Letters, Gift Idea. appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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UK Researchers Develop Oral Cancer Test With More Than 90% Accuracy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom have developed an oral cancer test called “point-of-care analysis for noninvasive diagnosis of oral cancer,” or PANDORA, that offers 92% efficacy in identifying oral squamous cell carcinoma and 80% accuracy in detecting oral epithelial dysplasia. A cell analysis protocol, PANDORA evaluates several thousand cells simultaneously to ascertain their electrical properties.

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Offer a Free Cleaning to Attract New Movers

Dentistry Today

New movers can be a huge asset to dentists. Welcoming them to the neighborhood by offering a free cleaning as part of a new mover marketing program can help get them in the door and introduce them to your practice. Competing with the hefty marketing budgets of large dental chains can be challenging for local practices. Small dental offices can capitalize on new movers to tap into a potential customer base in transition.

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The efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

Published: 06 April 2023 BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 204 ( 2023 ) Abstract Background Mouthwashes were convenient adjuncts to mechanical cleaning procedures. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in orthodontic patients. Methods By April 16, 2022, multiple databases and grey literature were searched based on the PICOS strategy.

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Pulpal and periapical pathosis after placing indirect coronal restorations

The Dental Elf

This review investigating the incidence of and influential factors on pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis of vital teeth following indirect restorations included 37 studies. The findings suggest an overal incidence of pulpal necrosis of 5.02% (3.70 to 6.52%). The post Pulpal and periapical pathosis after placing indirect coronal restorations appeared first on National Elf Service.

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With Pandemic Health Emergency Over, Millions on Medicaid to Lose Health and Dental Coverage

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The federal public health emergency issued in response to the global pandemic expired on April 1. During the pandemic, states were barred from eliminating individuals from Medicaid coverage, but now they can review participants’ eligibility and remove them if they do not meet certain parameters. More than 15 million Americans are expected to lose health coverage and 14 million will lose dental coverage.

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Dental Innovation Alliance Launches with Investments in UptimeHealth and Relu

Dentistry Today

After several months of foundational activities, Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) has made inaugural investments in UptimeHealth and Relu, both early-stage dental technology companies. UptimeHealth simplifies dental equipment maintenance, repair, and purchase events through automation and predictive analytics. The easy-to-use software will keep track of equipment, create and assign maintenance tasks to staff, and dispatch service technicians with a click of a button.

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Open Mouth Breathing in Children: Is Mouth Breathing Bad?

The Super Dentists

Open-mouth breathing is breathing through the mouth instead of the nose. In children, open-mouth breathing is most common at night, but it can also occur during the day. While most. Read More The post Open Mouth Breathing in Children: Is Mouth Breathing Bad? appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Chewing gum for pain during and after orthodontic appliance installation

The Dental Elf

This review of the efficacy of chewing gum in reducing pain intensity in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment included 16 RCTs. The findings suggest , chewing gum was significantly more effective than both pharmacologic agents and placebo in reducing orthodontic pain 24 hours. However the evidence is of very low certainty. The post Chewing gum for pain during and after orthodontic appliance installation appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Candidates for Full Mouth Restoration

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If you think your mouth is too far gone, we want you to know that all hope is not lost. We offer full mouth restoration for patients who have severely damaged mouths. Full mouth restoration involves restoring the teeth in the mouth, sometimes by replacing them, to give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Full reconstruction is ideal for candidates who have experienced a significant amount of wear and tear, whether from genetics or lifestyle choices.

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Henry Schein to Participate in Bank of America Healthcare Investor Conference

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced that the company will present at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas on May 10, 2023, at 1:40 PM Pacific time (4:40 PM Eastern time). Henry Schein’s presentations can be heard via live webcast by visiting www.henryschein.com/IRwebcasts.

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When Should I Go For The Best Dentist In Burwood?

Healthy Smiles

Maintaining oral health is one of the most important parts of healthy well-being. Most people visit our Burwood dentists when they feel discomfort or irritation in their teeth or gum. However, even if you don’t have any particular discomfort or oral hygiene-related issues, it is important to go for a routine oral check-up to keep your teeth and gums strong.

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Mouthwashes, microorganisms and gingivitis in orthodontic patients

The Dental Elf

This review of the efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in orthodontic patients included 32 RCTs. While the findings suggest short-term benefits with adjunctive mouthwash use the findings should be intertpreted cautiously as only one RCT was at low risk of bias and for almost all outccomes the certainty of evidence was rated as very low to low.

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Will Implant Supported Dentures Give Me A More Stable Smile Than Traditional Dentures?

Perio Perio

Those who have missing teeth may turn to traditional dentures to replace them. While traditional dentures can be effective in restoring people’s ability to smile and speak with confidence, over time, they can become loose and cause them discomfort. This is because the jawbone is not being stimulated with traditional dentures. In order for people to maintain good jawbone volume and health, they should consider replacing their missing teeth with implant supported dentures in Gainesville, VA.

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SprintRay Expands In-Office Orthodontic 3D Printing Offerings

Dentistry Today

SprintRay, an industry leader in digital dentistry,  announced a partnership with Braces On Demand, an online platform for in-office printing of orthodontic fixed appliances, to provide automated, end-to-end 3D printing solutions to improve patient treatment times and productivity for orthodontic practices. SprintRay First Day, First Tray “The orthodontic community is one of the fastest adopters of 3D printing technology, transforming highly manual processes into digital, repeatable workfl

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Michigan Aims to Increase Dental Utilization With Value-Based Payment Model

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services wanted to increase utilization of the state’s Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) program, which covers dental care for Medicaid enrollees under 21. The department partnered with Delta Dental of Michigan to implement a value-based payment (VBP) model to accomplish this goal. The VBP model rewards dental providers based on their ability to achieve quality and cost-saving benchmarks.

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Why Fix a Cavity in a Baby Tooth?

Polkadot Dental

Alpharetta, GA – As a parent, you want to do what is best for your child, and that includes taking care of their oral health. To help them and teach them how to comply with their dental health, you need to learn first. To prevent cavities in children, introduce a healthy oral care routine at a young age. While still a baby, be sure to wipe the child’s mouth with a clean cloth after every feeding and introduce a toothbrush after the first tooth has erupted.

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Who Are Candidates For Scaling And Root Planing Procedures?

Perio Perio

Candidates for scaling and root planning in Gainesville, VA have gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. When people are determined, by a skilled and knowledgeable dental professional, to be candidates for a scaling and root planing procedures, then they should go get it accurately and predictably performed so that way they can restore the look and function of their smile for years to come.