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Scaling Sustainably With the Cloud

Carestack

Increasing consolidation by Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and group practices, is reshaping the dental industry. As DSOs and multi-location group practices continue to grow, they have to rely on technology solutions that let them scale sustainably. What is sustainable scaling?

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Future Technologies in Endodontics

ASDA Blog

As we navigate dental school, explore various specialties and consider potential residencies, we learn about the increasing complexity of cases that specialists handle. Fortunately, technology and research have also progressed to help specialists achieve these new goals and set higher standards.

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What Is The Best Toothpaste?

Ask The Dentist

The majority of consumers take it as a given that all kinds of toothpaste from major brands are safe and effective. But as Dr. B will attest in today’s episode, this is not necessarily the case. Most toothpaste brands use harsh surfactants and chemicals to keep their manufactured batches homogenous. These act as a disinfectant that temporarily cleans our mouths, but results in the disruption of our oral microbiome.

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Mind Your Mouth

Queen of Dental Hygiene

The health of your mouth and brain are so completely intertwined as to be inseparable. I had the opportunity to share my oral wellness information with Dr. Nafisa Sekandari , a clinical psychologist and podcaster. We had a wonderful chat about some of the many oral-systemic connections (and all my favorite topics) as they relate to mental health. No surprise, but it is all related.

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Improve Your Dental SEO with Backlinks

Oral Health Group

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Improve Your Dental SEO with Backlinks appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Diagnostic accuracy of CBCT compared to panoramic radiography in predicting IAN exposure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to verify whether the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is superior to panoramic radiography (PR) in predicting inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) exposure during the lower third molar extraction. Materials and methods Eight electronic databases were searched up to September 2020.

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Perfecting the Art of Radiant, Long-Lasting Restorations

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. More than a just another dental procedure, restorations are an artform. Performing beautiful, lifelike restorations requires a tremendous amount of skill, expertise and attention to detail. When it comes to restoring your patients’ smiles, creating radiant results is priority number one. But you and your patient also want those results to last.

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Want to Keep Your Teeth? Get Your Vitamin D!

Gilreath Dental

Since you were a child, you’ve probably heard about the importance of calcium for strong bones and teeth. However, did you know that Vitamin D also plays a key role. In fact, your efforts to get enough calcium in your body are all in vain if you don’t also consume Vitamin D. These two nutrients… The post Want to Keep Your Teeth? Get Your Vitamin D!

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Residual periodontal pocket treatment with Er:YAG laser-assisted comprehensive periodontal pocket therapy: a retrospective study

Dental News and Technology

Original Article Published: 19 July 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract Objectives Recently, the application of erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser has been increasing in periodontal therapy. In this retrospective study, we evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a novel pocket therapy using Er:YAG laser in combination with conventional mechanical scaling and root planing treatment (Er:YAG laser-assisted comprehensive periodontal pocket

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Solea All-Tissue Laser: A Key Technology for an Airway-Only Treatment Center

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. During his 20-year general dentistry career, Ryan Henrichsen, DDS, MAGD, saw hundreds of patients who were suffering from issues that had more to do with the structure of their mouths and throats than dental problems. “I was doing a lot of bite splints and guards because the dentists I was practicing with didn’t know how to manage bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders [TMD],” he recalls.

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Healthcare Systems Across the US Require Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With more than 60 medical organizations representing a wide variety of healthcare professionals—from physicians to nurses to pharmacists to physician assistants—formally issuing a statement in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare providers, medical systems across the nation are requiring employees to get vaccinated. Such a mandate is legal as most healthcare systems require certain immunizations for employment, such as the flu vaccine.

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Understanding How Tooth Decay Destroys Your Tooth

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Tooth decay is damage to your tooth’s surface, also known as the enamel. When left untreated, it can lead to many dental health issues and even result in your tooth becoming loose or needing to be extracted. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we want to teach you just how tooth decay attacks your smile and what you can do to prevent it. . What is Tooth Decay?

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A Clinical and Radiographic Assessment of Sodium Hypochlorite Versus Formocresol Pulpotomy in Primary Molar Teeth: 12-month Follow-up.

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of pulpotomy in primary molars using formocresol versus sodium hypochlorite. Methods: Twenty-three children aged 4-9 years with at least two primary molars requiring pulpotomy were randomly allocated into two groups. All teeth received stainless steel crown after conventional pulpotomy procedure with either NaOCl or formocresol.

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Multi-Specialty Dentistry in a Multi-Generational Practice

Go Ask Fred

Fred interviews Dr. Jerry Bittner in San Jose, whose highly successful cosmetic practice spans more than thirty years. Beyond that, it’s a fantastic story of a multi-generational practice. He also created a multi-specialty practice decades before it was recommended as the … Continue reading → The post Multi-Specialty Dentistry in a Multi-Generational Practice appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Early Molar Eruption May Be Linked to Stress

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In order to better understand how stress affects childhood development, an interdisciplinary team studied the timing of first permanent molar eruption. Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) School of Dental Medicine and Department of Psychology, joined by researchers from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, found that children from lower-income households and those with early life stress experienced permanent molar eruption sooner than others in their peer group.

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Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a Gold Crown

3M

The post Clinical Case: Self-adhesive Cementation of a Gold Crown appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Improve Your Online Visibility and Attract More Dental Patients

YapiApp

A Strong Online Presence Matters. Great Dental Websites and YAPI can help your practice take its website and new patient acquisition to the next level. In a modern digital world, patients expect convenient technology across all industries. As a dentist, this means that having a website that’s well-designed, mobile-friendly, and fast-loading is table stakes—it determines whether you sink or swim when it comes to new patient acquisition.

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The Answer Is NO!

Coaches Corner

In this episode, Dr. Rich talks about a phenomenon he observes at way too many dental practices: “The answer is NO – now what’s the question?” Positive ways to frame potentially negative patient situations are discussed with solutions given. Then the theme continues on the secret shopper calls. A patient needs four crowns and is trying to find an office that will give a senior citizen discount.

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CDC Amends Mask Recommendations for the Vaccinated

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Amid rising COVID-19 cases across the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is revising its mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans. Initially, the CDC recommended that only nonvaccinated individuals needed to wear masks indoors, while those who were fully vaccinated could go without. The revised guidelines now suggest that fully vaccinated Americans should wear masks indoors when in areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases.

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iTero Element 5D Test Drive

Denticle

The world of digital impressions continues to expand. Market penetration is getting higher, with well over 18% of offices now embracing the technology. We started the process of doing digital impressions in the fall of 2008. At that time I purchased the original Cadent iTero. At that point in the curve, there were not too many devices that allowed you to send cases to a lab for fabrication.

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Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping

Jeannie Chung DDS

July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just don't take the concept of "getting away from it all" too literally. It's not a good idea to leave all of civilization behind, particularly your daily oral hygiene and dental care habits. You might think, What's the harm going a few days without brushing and flossing?

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Practice Builder: How to Increase Dental Treatment Acceptance and Close Patient Communication Gaps

Planet DDS

We think you’ll agree – if your patient fully grasped their oral health condition and why dental treatment is being recommended they would say “yes” on the spot! The gap between understanding and agreement is key to increasing treatment (case) acceptance. Without sounding simplistic it’s really a communication issue. What’s communicated. How it’s communicated.

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Modified Smartphone Camera Can Detect Dental Plaque Biofilm

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

ipopba / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle have devised a way to use smartphone cameras to detect microbes both on the skin and in the oral cavity. This innovation will enable the identification of everything from acne-causing bacteria to the pathogens that cause gingivitis and plaque biofilm. But some tinkering was required. 1.

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Amazing Drone Video of 400m Freestyle Swimming Relay

Denticle

As a drone enthusiast, I enjoy researching on the subject and I'm always on the hunt for new piece of hardware to add. One of the websites I check out on a regular basis is DroneDJ. They do a really nice job reporting on the latest developments in the drone industry as well as sharing incredible videos that they come across. Today's post is about one of those videos.

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What Is the Academy of Laser Dentistry?

The Big Brush

The Academy of Laser Dentistry is an international organization that's devoted to laser dentistry education and development. There are other organizations with that focus, but the Academy is the largest.

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What makes email advertising compelling for dental specialists? 

Firegang

Dental email advertising draws in and changes over a more significant number of leads for your training than different types of computerized promoting. In addition, it tells your present patients you care for them using post-treatment care messages, just as reconnect with past patients through limited-time letters. . Minimal expense, most elevated ROI .

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Third-Molar Extraction May Improve Taste Ability

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

alex-mit / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Extraction of wisdom teeth, or third molars, has become a rite of passage in late adolescence or early adulthood. The thinking for years has been that these teeth, remnants of our ancient past, are no longer necessary as we are seldom required to chew raw meat. In fact, they are seen as a liability for oral health in that they can make dental hygiene more challenging.

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My Experiences with AMD's New Monet Handheld Curing Laser

Denticle

Curing is an interesting subject. In some ways, in its history curing has changed a lot… and in some ways it's changed very little. Let me give you an example of what I mean. In the early days of light curing we used actual light bulbs to produce enough of the proper wavelength of light needed for polymerization. These were replaced by “high speed curing lights” that used powerful halogen bulbs to create stronger beams with greater curing potential.

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How to Avoid Getting Braces

Hardin Dental

Braces sometimes feel like one of those unavoidable facts of life—but they absolutely don’t have to. Children and adults alike can take proactive steps that will help them avoid the need for braces in the future, which can help you avoid not only the expenses that come along with braces, but the discomfort and frustration that can sometimes accompany them, as well.

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Cemented Implant Restoration – A Solution to Stick With

3M

The post Cemented Implant Restoration – A Solution to Stick With appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Florida Dental Hygienist Helps Vets Access Oral Healthcare

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

When it comes to serving her community, Eurika Peebles, CRDH, BAS, isn’t one to wait around. She now hits the road in a van tricked out with the furnishings of a dental office to expand oral healthcare access to those who may otherwise go without it. “It’s become my passion,” she says. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Peebles has been busy since obtaining her dental hygiene degree 13 years ago followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration from St.

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Step by step instructions to Promote Your Website With Pay per Click Advertising 

Firegang

What Is PPC Marketing? . At the point when somebody looks through Google, they are confronted with two levels of results. At the highest point of the page are the paid notices. At the base are the natural outcomes. Of these, paid advertisements are clicked more regularly than honest postings, and their very nature is to send traffic to your site or urge individuals to call. .

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Teaching Him to Drive

Nomi Says

I thought it would be easy, the older one was easy to teach but not this boy, he is scared. His grip on the wheel like glue, his eyes darting all over the place, slowing and speeding up as an unsteady foot rises and falls on the gas pedal, with time this will ease, he’s only just begun. I worried about teaching him, not being the best driver myself, especially parallel parking, that was never my thing!

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Hello world!

Modern Family Dental

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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Many Americans Left Confused About Mask Wearing

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While Los Angeles County has gone back to an indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status, most other regions are following the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that only unvaccinated individuals need to wear masks indoors. But with cases rapidly rising across the nation due to the highly transmissible Delta variant, many are left wondering what the best policy is to prevent infection with the novel coronavirus.

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How Firegang Dental Marketing managed to become A Trusted Dental Implant Marketing

Firegang

At Firegang Dental Marketing, we bring our patients experienced marketing services backed with dental experience. By this, we deliver services that assure excellent results in dental firm marketing. In particular, our custom plan creates an ideal channel through which you reach your patient in the digital world for dental SEO companies. In doing so, we deliver a campaign strategy based on your needs by identifying the potential opportunities you have in the market.

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Association between vaping and untreated caries: A cross-sectional study of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2018 data

Dental News and Technology

J AM Dent Assoc. 2021 Jul 14;S0002-8177(21)00245-2. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.04.014. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: With the rise in the prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and vaping products and the emergence of evidence indicating their cariogenic potential, it is essential to examine the association between vaping and untreated caries at a population level.

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