Off the Cusp
JANUARY 18, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Have you switched to cloud-based practice management software (PMS)? Or are you just beginning to think about ditching your server for the freedom cloud-based services offer? Don’t fire your managed services IT provider just yet. As you evaluate different options, keep the following three considerations in mind. 1.
Princess Dental Staffing
JANUARY 18, 2021
Running a dental office can be extremely challenging , but it can also be extremely rewarding if it is run right. Having a dental office that is effective and efficien t can create a positive workplace for your employees, and can lead to high-quality care for your patients. It’s a win-win! The best way to ensure that your dental office is running smoothly and efficiently is to have a high level of productivity within your office on a day to day basis.
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My Social Practice
JANUARY 17, 2021
How Smart Dental Practices Are Using Social Media In 2021. Here’s something you hear a lot: “You need to be using dental social media marketing in your practice.”. What does that really mean? Why do dentists rely so much on dental digital marketing? Discover what it takes to truly be successful and social practice 2021, and how dental marketing strategies will bring in new dental patients and grow your practice.
Oral Health Group
JANUARY 20, 2021
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post How Podcasting Can Boost Your Dental Marketing appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
JANUARY 22, 2021
J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Jan;152(1):55-64. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.09.019. Abstract Background: National data indicate that working-aged adults (20-64 years) are more likely to report financial barriers to receiving needed oral health care relative to other age groups. The aim of this study was to examine the burden of untreated caries (UC) and its association with reporting an unmet oral health care need among working-aged adults.
ASDA Blog
JANUARY 20, 2021
I believe that most of us were eagerly anticipating the turn of the page leading into 2021. While New Year’s Day is a great benchmark to leave the past behind and reconstitute ourselves as better people with specific goals and drivers, it is important to acknowledge that life is a collection of events, and we remain a product of our past experiences as individuals.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 22, 2021
On January 21, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed its guidelines for when the second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines need to be administered. The original recommendations were to administer the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine 21 days after the initial shot and, for the Moderna vaccine, 28 days after the first inoculation.
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Dental News and Technology
JANUARY 21, 2021
Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to assess whether alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) can reduce the need of ridge augmentation at posterior tooth sites. Material and methods This study enrolled patients who received dental implants at posterior tooth sites during 2013–2019. Demographic data and dental treatment histories were collected.
ASDA Blog
JANUARY 18, 2021
The Integrated National Dental Board Examination (INDBE) was launched in August 2020 as an option for third- and fourth-year dental students to take on their pathway to dental licensure. The plan is that the INDBE will replace the current National Dental Board Examination (NBDE) Parts I and II that dental students have traditionally taken. According to the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) , the INDBE “is a new written, cognitive examination for dental licensure…[combining
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 21, 2021
An antibody medication may help prevent COVID-19 illness in long-term care facilities, according to the manufacturer Eli Lilly. In a study conducted by the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, staff and residents who took the drug, bamlanivimab, were 57% less likely to develop COVID-19 than those who received a placebo.
We Speak Dental
JANUARY 20, 2021
Best Branding and Logo Design for Your Dental Practice. Branding is instrumental to the success of your dental practice and is a reflection of you, your team, and your business. It intimately impacts perceptions and attitudes that drive brand choice and practice selection. A powerful and memorable brand will resonate with your ideal patients and empower them to choose you over the competition.
Dental News and Technology
JANUARY 20, 2021
Angle Orthod. 2021 Jan 12. doi: 10.2319/021220-100.1. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: To compare an automated cephalometric analysis based on the latest deep learning method of automatically identifying cephalometric landmarks (AI) with previously published AI according to the test style of the worldwide AI challenges at the International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging conferences held by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE ISBI).
Healthy Smiles
JANUARY 20, 2021
Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. With proper care, they may last up to 15 years before they need to be replaced. Following good oral hygiene can help in preventing oral diseases from developing around the implants. This promotes healthy teeth and preserves the integrity of the implants too. . Importance of Cleaning Dental Implants.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 19, 2021
Preliminary data on the CoronaVac—a COVID-19 vaccination manufactured by the Beijing-based biopharmaceutical company Sinovac—demonstrated only about 50% efficacy in preventing mild and severe COVID-19 illness in a Brazilian clinical trial. CoronaVac had shown better results in trials conducted in Turkey and Indonesia, but its effectiveness was never close to the 90% to 95% efficacy offered by the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Brookside Dental
JANUARY 19, 2021
Have you ever noticed your dentist asks you to move your tongue around during a dental examination? You may have thought it’s only to inspect your teeth, but it’s also to check your tongue. Why? Short answer: Your tongue plays an essential role in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking. You don’t want that impaired, right? Of course not!
Dental News and Technology
JANUARY 19, 2021
International Journal of Implant Dentistry International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 7 , Article number: 2 ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Implant treatment using guided surgery is becoming widespread in clinical dental practice. Furthermore, the development of digital technology has enabled the use of intraoral scanners (IOSs) to fabricate surgical guide plates.
Off the Cusp
JANUARY 19, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. This is an update to a previous story on Irene Iancu. Irene Iancu had a clear vision from the start—to build her own hygienist-run dental practice with a strong voice on social media. With the help of her Patterson Reps and Equipment specialist, they spent months planning and mapping out how this space would come to life.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 20, 2021
For many years, dental hygienists were limited to treating and maintaining periodontal conditions and providing patient education. Fortunately, the scope of practice for dental hygienists has been expanding in many areas of the United States. The US government system of classifying occupations—Standard Occupational Classification—recently revised the category of dental hygienist from “Health Technologists and Technicians” to “Healthcare Diagnosis or Treating Practitioners,” which should lead to
YapiApp
JANUARY 19, 2021
YAPI starts the New Year off right with a new updated logo! Today’s first taste of what’s to come from YAPI this year is very exciting for us, and we hope you enjoy this new look to our logo as much as we do. Over the past decade, our company, which began in Southern California, has grown significantly thanks to our loyal customers. You’ll notice our trademark ‘leaf’ has a new bud (a buddy!
Dental News and Technology
JANUARY 18, 2021
Published: January 13, 2021 Abstract Statement of problem Screw- and cement-retained prostheses (SCRPs) may be contaminated during fabrication in a dental laboratory, leading to mechanical and biological complications related to the implant treatment. Studies that explored methods to efficiently and conveniently clean and disinfect SCRPs are sparse.
Planet DDS
JANUARY 18, 2021
We recently hosted Laurie Owens, the Director of Medical Billing at Devdent for an online webinar. Her discussion about how dentists can utilize medical billing was so impressive that we decided to revisit the topic with her for our blog. Laurie says, “Medical billing for dental procedures isn’t just about maximizing reimbursement for patients; it’s about creating more value for your practice by treating the patient’s whole health.”.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 17, 2021
With more than 2 million deaths attributed to COVID-19 across the world, public health officials are desperate to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus while increasing vaccination rates. Some health experts have suggested that wearing two masks may be better than one. The fibers that make up a mask hinder the virus’ ability to enter the airway.
Off the Cusp
JANUARY 21, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Close your eyes for a second and picture a leader. Who do you see? A decisive, extroverted, type A? The myths of who and what constitute a great leader are so powerful that many in dentistry simply steer clear of leadership all together. The result, unfortunately, is what so many experienced in 2020: A 20-30% drop in production and team turmoil.
3M
JANUARY 18, 2021
The post Clinical Case: Solving Esthetic Issues in the Anterior Region with Composite appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
JANUARY 20, 2021
A dental crown is a restoration that might be recommended when a tooth is moderate-to-severely damaged. These restorations are designed to restore your smile to optimum health, function, and decay, and at our practice, Dr. Robert Berry can complete your restoration treatment all in one day with a same day crown. . What is a Same Day Crown? A dental crown is a restorative dentistry option that our dentist at Mountain Aire Dentistry, Dr.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 18, 2021
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, PhD—director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO)—criticized vaccine manufacturers for putting profits above ethics when it comes to equitably distributing COVID-19 immunizations. In an executive board meeting on January 18, Adhanom Ghebreyesu complained that healthy, younger people in wealthy nations were receiving COVID-19 vaccinations while older people and frontline healthcare workers in poor countries had little to no access to the immunizations.
YapiApp
JANUARY 22, 2021
The Amazon Prime For Your Practice with Jordan Comstock. Welcome to another episode of Behind The Smiles. Today, Dr. Gina Dorfman chats with the founder of BoomCloud , a robust dental membership plan software that helps your practice create, organize and automate a dental membership program for your patients. In this episode, they share… What BoomCloud can do specifically for your team AND for your patients – why it is a Win-Win.
3M
JANUARY 19, 2021
The post Clinical Case: Essential Lines – A Concept for Functional and Beautiful Posterior Restorations appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Logic Tech Corp
JANUARY 21, 2021
Using text messaging is almost a must for modern dental offices. Not only does this allow you to contact patients quickly, but it also allows them to reply at their convenience. Many offices have reflected that the greatest advantage is it helps streamline their communication. Since there are options to automate your confirmations through dental management software, such as Paradigm Clinical, it saves you a lot of time.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 16, 2021
As the United States struggles to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible, states have begun adjusting their priority policies. In New Jersey, all those age 65 and older and individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 with comorbidities that raise their risk of severe COVID-19 illness are eligible to be vaccinated. However, the fact that smokers are included among those who have existing medical conditions has raised some eyebrows.
Best Dentist in Houston
JANUARY 21, 2021
If you have been curious into why we have wisdom teeth , you are not alone. Each month, thousands of people ask themselves and their dental professionals this exact same question. What is the purpose of wisdom teeth? Because of our ancestors diet, which consisted of hard uncooked meats and rough vegetables, third molars became a valuable tool to help with the mastication (chewing) process.
3M
JANUARY 21, 2021
The post How can I save money in my dental practice every day? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
The Super Dentists
JANUARY 21, 2021
Salon asked experts about dental office safety protocols amid the pandemic If the coronavirus is spread through breathing without a mask in close proximity to others, then one might think. Read More. The post Salon I Is it safe to go to the dentist? appeared first on The Super Dentists.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 20, 2021
More than 4,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on their way to Maine may need to be discarded because they did not arrive frozen. Moderna’s vaccine must be kept at -13°F to 5°F to ensure viability. Maine public health officials note the problem was in the packing or shipping of the vaccines, and thus may affect other states as well. The Moderna vaccine is manufactured in Massachusetts and is then distributed to a variety of different sites from which courier companies make deliveries.
Phoenix Endodontist
JANUARY 21, 2021
When a natural tooth cannot be saved, one effective option is to have it replaced with a dental implant. Whether installed as an individual implant, though, or as part of an entire arch of replacement teeth, implants have a significant cost associated with them. Many dental insurance plans do not cover implant costs, although many dentists have financing options available.
Coshocton Dental
JANUARY 21, 2021
According to Forbes Magazine , Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of the highly successful Kylie Cosmetics , and a rising celebrity in her own right. But even this busy CEO couldn't avoid an experience many young people her age go through each year: having her wisdom teeth removed.
Modern Family Dental
JANUARY 21, 2021
Beyond the sprawling mall and race tracks, how well do you know Concord? Do you know the origin of the city? How did it get its name? The best places to eat barbecue or hang out with friends? If you answered “No” to any of those questions, you should read this post. In this article, Read more » The post History of Concord, NC appeared first on Modern Family Dental Care.
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