Dentistry Gone Digital
AUGUST 1, 2022
By: Teresa Power DeNike, BS. Sleep is a severely overlooked area in dentistry. In 2017, the ADA recommended all dentists screen for sleep apnea (and treat or refer out). Yet only 70% of dentists screen for sleep apnea, and most lack confidence in performing accurate routine screenings. In 2015, the AASM and AADSM recommended oral appliance therapy with a qualified dentist.
Dental News and Technology
AUGUST 4, 2022
Published: 15 July 2022 European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry ( 2022 ) Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to answer the following question: Are children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) more likely to have gingival or periodontal disease-related outcomes than their non-ADHD peers?
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Ask The Dentist
AUGUST 1, 2022
Clinic Visit Gift Certificate Surprise your loved one with a beautifully crafted certificate for personalized medical procedures or examinations, tailored to their specific needs. Consider creating certificates with varying price ranges to cater to different customer preferences. Many of us only think about our health when issues arise, but undergoing a complete medical examination in a public clinic is time-consuming, and private clinics can be costly.
Dental Peers
AUGUST 1, 2022
Last month, we discussed the importance of cross-training, particularly at a time when so many offices are struggling with shortages of team members. The question is how to do this effectively. The first thing I would suggest is make sure your team is involved in the process. Employees today do not respond well if they feel you are arbitrarily dictating new terms to their job description.
Dentistry Gone Digital
AUGUST 4, 2022
By: Savannah Craig. Professional Identity Formation is a term I was unfamiliar with until it was brought up last week during my PGY-1 Orientation for my General Practice Residency program. Many of us have a variety of identities (daughter, sister, aunt, son, brother, uncle, etc.), and becoming a dentist requires you to add a new identity to your list.
Dental News and Technology
AUGUST 3, 2022
Published: July 15, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem The Baltic Denture System provides a digital way to fabricate complete dentures in 2 visits. Conventional dentures using injection or compression molding require additional visits and complex laboratory procedures. However, how the fabrication method affects clinical outcomes is unclear.
Oral Health Group
AUGUST 1, 2022
Last month, we discussed the importance of cross-training, particularly at a time when so many offices are struggling with shortages of team members. The question is how to do this effectively. The first thing I would suggest is make sure … The post Now That You Know You Need Cross-Training, What Comes Next? appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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The Super Dentists
AUGUST 4, 2022
Dentist and author Dr. Kami Hoss joined us live with the do’s and don’ts of oral hygiene. Watch now! . The post MORNING NEWS Dr. Kami Hoss with Do’s and Don’ts of Oral. appeared first on The Super Dentists.
Dental News and Technology
AUGUST 2, 2022
Published: July 24, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Objective : To assess the quality of clinical practice guidelines for the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis in indicated dental procedures. Study design : We searched on Medline/OVID, CINAHL/EBSCO, EMBASE from January 2011 to January 2022. We included de novo guidelines and excluded adapted or adopted guidelines, and guidelines published before 2011.
Harmony Dental Care
AUGUST 4, 2022
Braces can be an excellent way to help patients of all ages achieve straighter teeth and proper bite alignment. However, one of the keys to maintaining the results of orthodontic treatment is wearing your retainer as directed. This is because once your teeth have been adjusted by braces or another orthodontic intervention, gaps are left behind in the bone and supporting tissues.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 4, 2022
Many dental practices are struggling to fill vacant positions, particularly dental hygienists. Research from the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygienists’ Association shows that during the pandemic, 8% of dental hygienists voluntarily left the workplace. The ADA Health Policy Institute recently published new data that reveal why, in part, dentists are experiencing difficulty in attracting new team members—53% of private practices do not provide health insurance to their e
The Dental Elf
AUGUST 2, 2022
This review comparing the efficacy and safety of topical antifungal drugs for oral candidiasis in children and adults included 11 RCTs 9 of which concerned adults and 2 children. The findings support the use of fluconazole and amphotericin B for adults. The post Comparison of topical antifungal agents for oral candidiasis treatment appeared first on National Elf Service.
Rosemont Review
AUGUST 3, 2022
Board-certified plastic surgeon Eric Okamoto, MD is launching a new, responsive website offering extensive educational information for viewers interested in learning more about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures. Fremont, CA – Dr. Eric Okamoto, a board-certified San Jose-area plastic surgeon , is announcing the launch of an expansive new website dedicated to providing a broad range of educational information for both women and men considering plastic surgery and aesthetic
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
AUGUST 3, 2022
Do you often feel like your mouth is dry? Are you having trouble speaking, swallowing, or tasting food? If so, you may be suffering from dry mouth. This condition can be caused by a number of factors, including medications, health conditions, and even lifestyle choices. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of dry mouth and offer some solutions to help you get relief!
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 3, 2022
Vaccine hesitancy and reduced access to regular healthcare during the global pandemic have hindered compliance with recommended immunizations. This is causing the reemergence of diseases long thought eradicated such as polio. The worldwide effort to eliminate polio has been largely successful, and the United States had not seen a case since 1993. However, a young man from a Hasidic Jewish community—a group typically opposed to immunization—in Rockland County, New York, was recently diagnosed wit
The Dental Elf
AUGUST 4, 2022
This review of the effectiveness of the mHealth-delivered oral health education to parents parents regarding the improvement of parents’ knowledge, behaviours and children’s oral health status included 12 studies. The studies findings were variable with some demonstrating benefit and some no benefit with all 8 of the included RCTs being at high risk of bias.
3M
AUGUST 5, 2022
3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement works both as a stand-alone, self-adhesive cement and as a cement bonded to 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. Together, they eliminate the hassle and confusion of multiple composite cements, primers and adhesives, simplifying your direct and indirect restorative workflows. With fewer products to purchase and upgrade, you save space, time and money.
Denton Dental Center
AUGUST 4, 2022
Are you eager to enhance the natural beauty of your smile? Teeth whitening could be the solution that you’ve been looking for! After all, everyone wants to have bright, white teeth. Discoloration occurs naturally over time, but it’s still a trait that makes people feel self-conscious. There are a variety of different teeth whitening options out there, with over-the-counter options being the most cost-effective, but do they actually work?
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 31, 2022
In the state of Ohio, low-income older adults experience increased rates of oral disease and face significant barriers to professional dental services. Assistant Dean of Clinical and Translational Research at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Suchitra Nelson, PhD, is launching a new study to find solutions to these issues. Nelson and her colleagues will be educating physicians and nurse practitioners who work with this patient population on oral health assessment and pat
The Dental Elf
JULY 31, 2022
This Cochrane review update assessing the effectiveness of school dental screening programmes on overall oral health status and use of dental services included 8 RCTs. There was not enough evidence to draw conclusions about whether traditional school dental screening can improve childrens dental attendance or lead to better oral health. The post School dental screening for oral health appeared first on National Elf Service.
Denticle
AUGUST 4, 2022
An interesting announcement from NIH recently. They have discovered that in laboratory animals (mice) a class of viruses, collectively called enteric viruses, can be passed through saliva. This is a new discovery as previously this mode of transmission was unknown. These viruses are well know to cause diarrhea in humans. Outbreaks of this on cruise ships have been documented in the past.
Modern Family Dental
AUGUST 4, 2022
If you’re reading this, chances are that you need dentures to replace missing or damaged teeth. However, since all dentures are not created equal, you might wonder where you can get the best and most affordable dentures in your area. In this post, we will open your eyes to some of the things you need to know before getting dentures and where to get the best dentures in Charlotte and Concord, NC.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 5, 2022
With more than 6,000 diagnosed cases of monkeypox in the United States, the US Department of Health and Human services labeled the virus a public health emergency on August 4. Endemic to Africa, monkeypox is spreading more quickly than public health officials had predicted. The federal government has made more than 1 million doses of Jynneos, a smallpox vaccine that is also effective against monkeypox, available for high-risk individuals.
Firegang
AUGUST 3, 2022
What You Get From Firegang’s The Practice Growth Acceleration Call. If you’ve been following our five part blog series, you’ve been with us to break down the different elements that come together for ultimate growth in your practice. To recap, here are the fundamentals we discussed earlier: Simply building it is not enough. “If you build it – and you market it correctly – they will come.”.
Denticle
AUGUST 3, 2022
It always amazes me when someone tries to scam the federal government in a healthcare setting. There are entire governmental entities whose existence is solely based on looking for oddities in the billing numbers. It amazes me even *more* when those numbers are massive. as in $1.2 billion massive! It seems that there was a healthcare system in Texas that was running a huge kickback scam between hospitals, labs, and doctors.
The Big Brush
AUGUST 3, 2022
As a professional in your industry, you may be asked to speak in public during your dental career. While this may seem unnecessary, public speaking allows you to connect with others in your field, share your knowledge, and more.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 4, 2022
Promotional graphic for episode 19 of the UMB Pulse Podcast discussing the School of Dentistry’s Dental Museum. The latest edition of the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s podcast “The UMB Pulse” features the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, home to more than 40,000 dental artifacts—including George Washington’s dentures. Discover the stories of just some of the thousands of artifacts inside the Dr.
3M
AUGUST 3, 2022
Imagine a universal adhesive suitable not only for bonding – 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus. 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus adhesive takes universal adhesives to a new level of performance. The first universal radiopaque adhesive! August 18th at 06:00 pm (CEST), Ukrainian language, Ukraine. Our speaker: Andrey Zhuykov, 3M Scientific Affairs & Education Specialist.
Denticle
AUGUST 2, 2022
This is a pretty major announcement. 3M, which has a huge position in the dental market, is looking at spinning off that portion of their business into a new company. All of the divisions that 3M has in the healthcare sector will be spun off & combined into a new company called "Health Care" that currently accounts for $8.6 billion in sales. What follows the press release provided by 3M.
Logic Tech Corp
AUGUST 1, 2022
Having a well-run office is essential to the success of your business. But what specific tools and strategies can help you streamline your operations and boost your profits? Let’s discuss some key essentials every dental office should have in order to run efficiently. Dental imaging software. This software can help provide detailed images of teeth and gum tissue, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
AUGUST 1, 2022
A variety of small business grants are available from New York to Texas to support small businesses still struggling due to the pandemic, according to Small Business Trends , and many of these have deadlines scheduled for the end of summer. For example, West Hartford, Connecticut, is offering $10,000 grants to local small businesses that have yet to recover from the pandemic.
3M
AUGUST 3, 2022
During this event Dr Aneta Doliwa-Augustowska will present her recepie for the Ideal impression based on her experince. The webinar will focus and based on the following points: How to be prepared to make impression only once, EVERYTIME. What the IMPRESSION materials are “telling” us? What exact TECHNIQUE apply depends on the circumstances?
The Big Brush
AUGUST 1, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive shift in nearly every industry, but particularly for dentists and other medical professionals. Now, many people are wondering how these shifts may have affected dentistry permanently.
Hardin Dental
AUGUST 1, 2022
The road to getting and maintaining white teeth doesn’t have to be a tricky one, but there can be a few obstacles in your way. Tooth discoloration can take away from a killer smile and make you feel insecure about showing your teeth at all. If you struggle to keep your teeth white, you might not even know what’s causing the problem. Teeth discoloration can be caused by two kinds of factors: extrinsic and intrinsic.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 30, 2022
SmileFaith Foundation, a nonprofit organization in New Port Richey, Florida, that provided low-cost dental treatment to veterans who do not quality for dental services through the VA system, abruptly shut its doors, leaving patients in the lurch. Many patients had undergone extractions in preparation for implant surgery when they were notified that the organization was no longer offering dental services.
Best Dentist in Houston
JULY 30, 2022
If you have recently broken your tooth below your gum line, you may wonder about your best treatment options. This article will discuss why teeth break down, how to protect your remaining teeth, and solutions to repair or replace your broken tooth. Can a tooth broken off below the gumline be saved? In most instances, teeth broken below the gum line cannot be saved.
3M
JULY 31, 2022
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