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The Whole Tooth

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Group Smiles are the best! Today’s post is about some teeth “basics” What their functions are, what they are made of, and their inner workings. For most, this may be just a review, but important information because the next few articles will be about tooth sensitivity: its causes, and how to help stop or at least reduce it. For that, you need this basic information first.

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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners Expands Into Louisiana

Dentistry Today

Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners (Vitana) , a dentist-led dental partnership organization (DPO) focused exclusively on elite Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic practices with operations in Florida , Alabama , Pennsylvania, and New Jersey , is excited to announce its expansion into Louisiana. We are proud to introduce Dr. Daniel Crawford , Dr.

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The Use of a Soft Tissue Substitute at Immediate Postextractive Implants to Reduce Tissue Shrinkage: One-Year Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Dental News and Technology

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Jul-Aug;43(4):463-469. doi: 10.11607/prd.5620. Abstract The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to evaluate whether placement of a soft tissue graft substitute (STGS) could decrease peri-implant tissue shrinkage at immediate postextractive implants. Twenty patients with one missing tooth between two adjacent healthy teeth in esthetic areas and at least 4 mm of bone apical to the tooth apex were randomly allocated (after tooth extraction) to

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Choosing the Right Color Palette for Your Dental Office

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: A-dec With design, we surround ourselves with color that affects mood, energy, and mindfulness. And design trends continually transform. In 2023, we see a return to moody tones that represent strength, earthiness, positivity, and biophilic design, which brings the awe of our planet into our spaces and connects us with the natural environment. Biophilic environments use nature-inspired tones in finishes such as statement wallpapers, natural materials, plants, flora pops of color, and natural

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Communication Strategies to Build Your Best Brand Ambassadors…Your Patients

Oral Health Group

The post Communication Strategies to Build Your Best Brand Ambassadors…Your Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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She was Called a B**ch Before She was Called a Leader

Dentistry Today

SHE’S ALL THAT In 1998, during my junior year in college, I had my first mental breakdown. I was hospitalized and under care for months, resulting in lost time to study and take the Dental Aptitude Test, traditionally submitted in the third year. Although I was still able to graduate on time, I couldn’t make up the hours necessary to review the science and practice for the Perceptual Ability (PAT) part of the exam.

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Comparison of Implant Survival Rates and Biologic and Mechanical Complications with Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Dental Prostheses Using Four and Six Implants

Dental News and Technology

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Jul-Aug;43(4):e157-e163. doi: 10.11607/prd.5997. Abstract This study aims to compare the incidence of biologic and mechanical complication rates and the survival rates after at least 5 years of implants and implant-supported fixed complete dental prostheses (IFCDPs) placed during second-stage surgery using four and six implants.

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Favorite Excuses of Dentists

Coaches Corner

Dentists are great at a lot of things, including making excuses when things don’t go the way they planned. In this edition of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast for dentists, Dr. Rich reveals some of his favorites. And then, speaking of excuses, there is NO excuse for what happened during the mystery shopper calls!! Listen and enjoy. Got a question?

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BroadcastMed Expands Relationship with the American Dental Association

Dentistry Today

BroadcastMed, the foremost healthcare marketplace providing reliable clinical content, robust engagement, and industry insights to healthcare professionals, medical institutions, manufacturers, service providers, and pharmaceutical companies, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with the American Dental Association (ADA). This strategic collaboration aims to utilize BroadcastMed’s cutting-edge audience engagement platform and robust medical publishing infrastructure to a

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Delta Dental poll finds Tooth Fairy welcomed into most U.S. homes

Dental News and Technology

Poll also reveals more than 1 in 4 children go to bed early in anticipation of Tooth Fairy's arrival CHICAGO , Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22 , Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll ®. The Poll, now in its 25 th year, finds the Tooth Fairy is welcomed into an overwhelming majority (81%) of U.S. homes.

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Grant Supports Efforts to Make Dental Visits More Pleasant for Pediatric Patients

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While going to the dentist is rarely on a child’s list of favorite things, a new grant from the National Institutes of Health aims to help oral health professionals provide the best experience possible for their littlest patients. The $450,000 grant will be used to educate general and pediatric oral health professionals in Arkansas on evidence-based, child behavioral-management skills to improve compliance and reduce anxiety.

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Clinical Case: Bioclear™ Class II on Lower Molar

3M

Using Bioclear™ Evolve Matrix Height Indicator, Bioclear™ Blue Evolve Matrix, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative, 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive,

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Neoss Group Signs Agreement with Apex-Material e Equipamento Médico, Lda

Dentistry Today

Neoss Group, a prominent provider of dental implant solutions , is delighted to announce the formalization of a distributor agreement with Apex-Material e Equipamento Médico, Lda, situated in Porto, Portugal. This collaboration signifies a noteworthy achievement in Neoss Group’s strategic expansion plan and will facilitate the widespread distribution of Neoss products and solutions across the Portuguese market.

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Toothio Raises $4M Led By Craft Ventures to Revolutionize Dental Staffing

Dental News and Technology

First-of-its-kind Solution Addresses Sweeping Shifts in Dental Labor Market, Empowering Professionals and Practices Across the US; Appoints Industry Veteran as Chief Commercial Officer PHOENIX , Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toothio , the on-demand dental staffing platform connecting qualified professionals with practices, today announced a $4 million seed round led by Craft Ventures with participation from Burst Capital, Moving Capital, Revere Partners, and Rho Capital Partners.

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Dental Implants Revolutionize Tooth Replacement Options

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The popularity of dental implants has grown rapidly as advances in implant therapy have created many choices for providers when treatment planning for patients with missing teeth. Halpern and Adams 1 state the bioactivity of implant surface design, as well as the use of hard and soft tissue augmentation, provide a greater opportunity in the rehabilitation of the edentulous and partially edentulous jaw.

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Tilted implants to support fixed partial dentures

The Dental Elf

This review of marginal bone loss and implant survival rate of tilted implants compared with those of axial implants for implant-supported fixed partial dentures (ISFPDs) included 9 studies. The findings suggest no different in survival rates between the two implant types but the possibility of more marginal bone loss with tilted implants.The quality of evidence is low.

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Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM Technology Fuel Demand for Dental Putty

Dentistry Today

The “Dental Putty Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2023 to 2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into the global Dental Putty market, including market analysis, growth trends, and key players’ strategies.

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Nearly 900,000 Learn to Prevent Tooth Decay Through America's ToothFairy HERO Education Program

Dental News and Technology

The nationwide program is possible with support from Align Technology. Staff from Sonrisas Dental Health use the ToothFairy 101® Community Education Kit to teach youngsters at their school in San Mateo, CA about the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits. Sonrisas Dental Health receives free educational resources from America’s ToothFairy to help them serve more children in marginalized communities each year.

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Illinois Passes Electronic Prescription Requirement and Dental Practice Act Legislation

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With support from the Illinois State Dental Society, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation that simplifies the requirement for when medical and dental providers submit prescriptions for controlled substances and revises the state’s Dental Practice Act. Starting January 1, 2024, all healthcare providers who prescribe controlled substances Schedule II-IV must electronically submit prescriptions.

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Sialendoscopy – success rates

The Dental Elf

This review of the efficacy and safety of sialendoscopy in the treatment of obstructive diseases of the major salivary glands included 91 studies. The findings indicate and overall success rate of 80.9% (76.6 to 84.6 %) although all the included studies are observational, mainly retrospective and at medium to high risk of bias. The post Sialendoscopy – success rates appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Laser Offers Faster Healing, Less Patient Discomfort

Dentistry Today

Waterlase iPlus is BIOLASE’s flagship, most capable laser offering practice-changing, patient-preferred all-tissue laser dentistry. Waterlase’s proprietary YSGG wavelength is optimal for all-tissue procedures and are less invasive, with faster healing, and less patient discomfort. Waterlase iPlus provides more than 80 FDA-cleared clinical indications, from perio to restorative to endo and more.

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Everything You Need to Know About Root Planing and Scaling

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Have you heard about root planing and scaling? It’s an essential procedure in the battle against gum disease, but it can be intimidating. Here we’ll cover everything you need to know about what to expect from scaling and root planing – from the signs that suggest it may be necessary, to the different types of procedures available, right up to aftercare advice.

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Grant Supports Dental Care for Underserved in New Jersey

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation has provided $66,510 for dental care and education at the Overlook Dental Center in Summit, New Jersey. The funds will increase access to dental care and oral hygiene education for 1,000 underserved children in Greater Union County. The grant aims to integrate dental hygienists with pediatricians and family physicians, ensuring early childhood dental care and an established dental home for children.

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Narrow v regular diameter dental implants for mandibular overdentures

The Dental Elf

This review comparing the use of narrow-diameter and regular diameter dental implants for supporting mandibular overdentures included 8 studies reported in 12 publications. While the findings suggest no differences between narrow and regular implants supporting mandibular overdentures the findings should be viewed cautiously as the quality of evidence is limited in quality and quantity and also short-term in nature.

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Impress Opens First Location in New York City

Dentistry Today

Impress , a pioneering force in contemporary orthodontics and the leading brand of clear orthodontics in Europe, joyfully announces the eagerly awaited inauguration of its cutting-edge clinic in New York City. Situated at 9 W 19th Street , this clinic signifies a remarkable achievement as the brand’s inaugural establishment in New York and its 11th clinic within the United States.

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Immediate Relief: Emergency Dentistry Services For Your Dental Needs

Gilreath Dental

Quick and effective solutions are paramount in unexpected dental emergencies to alleviate pain and prevent further complications. This blog discusses emergency dentistry services’ crucial role in providing immediate relief for various dental issues. From sudden toothaches to knocked-out teeth and broken dental work, emergencies can strike at any moment, causing discomfort and distress.

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New Study Investigates the Impact of COVID-19 on Dentists’ Mental Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study out of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Dentistry in Saskatoon, Canada, used the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome scale to analyze the pandemic’s effects on dentists. The study used both social and biological indicators, including cortisol levels measured from saliva samples sent by participating dentists. Results over 10 months confirmed heightened stress levels and mental strain among dentists due to pandemic-related changes in their clinical practices.

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Ditching the Paperwork: The Advantages of Digital Dental Forms

YapiApp

Technology is reshaping traditional dental practices in many ways. Digital dental forms are a significant part of this transformation, offering many advantages that align with the needs of modern dental practices. From enhancing patient communication to ensuring compliance, digital forms improve both dental care and dental practices. This article delves into seven key areas where digital dental forms are making a profound impact.

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NSK Acquires DCI International

Dentistry Today

NSK has reached a definitive agreement to indirectly purchase 51% of the membership interests of DCI International, LLC (“DCI”). As a result of this transaction, 100% of DCI’s membership interests will be held by NSK. This strategic combination unlocks further growth potential of NSK and DCI to serve customers better and compete in the dental industry, especially in the U.S. market.

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Helping Your Dental Website Build Trust

Patient News

An oral health survey revealed that 74% of patient respondents “strongly agreed” that the main reason they stay with their current dentist is TRUST. Interestingly, another long-term study shows that people trust each other less today than ever before. But what does trust have to do with your practice website? With a history of working alongside dental practices for over.

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Ultradent Named One of PEOPLE Magazine’s Companies That Care

Denticle

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah August 23, 2023. Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is honored to be recognized as one of PEOPLE Magazine’s Companies that Care—a nationwide list released this morning. The annual list honors a select number of companies that go above and beyond for their employees, to uplift their communities, and to make the world a better place through investing in employees’ mental health, giving back to those in need, and more.

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Ensuring HIPAA Compliance with Digital Dental Forms

YapiApp

The digitization of healthcare has streamlined many processes, but also introduced new challenges in protecting confidential patient information. For dental practices, this means ensuring compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations when using digital dental forms and records. Violations can lead to hefty penalties, legal liabilities, and loss of patient trust.

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Dental Practices Online: Why It Is Important to Have an Online Presence

Dentistry Today

Have you recently tried to search for a business, service provider, or medical professional on the internet, only to find that they don’t have any real online presence to speak of? Maybe you can find the phone number and address on Google, but no website. Perhaps you find them on Facebook, but there hasn’t been a post in over a year. Maybe you locate a website, but it does not contain much useful information other than contact details.

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The Benefits Of Invisalign Treatment By A Jacksonville Orthodontist

Cherokee Dental Professionals

The idea of getting a perfect smile is tempting. However, not everybody is open to the idea of wearing those wired appliances in the name of braces dentistry. Let’s face it, while everybody wants a stunning smile, nobody wants to go through the struggles of traditional metal braces. People are looking for orthodontia procedures that are easy on the mouth and give them the flexibility to open their appliances on demand.

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Why You Should See An Emergency Dentist In Surrey Hills

Healthy Smiles

Dental emergencies can result in significant pain, swelling, and discomfort. They may even portend more serious future problems. But what is considered a dental emergency? When may you wait until your next appointment at the dentist’s office and when should you seek emergency care right away? Knowing the difference between a minor pain that may wait until the morning and a genuine dental emergency that could endanger your health is critical.

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THE "BELL CURVE" OF DENTISTS

Firegang

THE BELL CURVE OF DENTISTS A FEW YEARS AGO, researchers asked the 75 members of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council to name the most important capability for leaders to develop. They all agreed the answer was self-awareness. “Executives need to know where their natural inclinations lie in order to boost them or compensate for them,” reported the MIT Sloan Management Review in this survey.

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Cathy Murphy Joins Christie & Co Dental Team

Dentistry Today

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co , has announced the expansion of its dental team in the North of England with the appointment of business agent, Cathy Murphy. Following a degree in criminal justice from the University of Chester, Cathy worked for eight years as a practice manager at a large, predominantly NHS practice in Merseyside, before selling dental businesses at a brokerage firm for four and a half years.

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