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Digital Dentistry: Bringing The Digital World into Your Dental Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. David Rice Digital dentistry has entirely transformed the way dental procedures are performed today. From dental x-rays, to dental crowns, to dental implants and more, today’s advanced technology offers incredible patient benefits you need to know about. What is Digital Dentistry? Digital dentistry is an emerging field of dentistry that incorporates digital technologies and devices into the diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution of dental procedures.

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The Pros and Cons of Website Builders

Identity Dental

In today’s digital age, every business needs to have a strong online presence to compete in their respective markets. For dental practices, having a website that is optimized for search engines is crucial in attracting new patients. However, the rise of website drag and drop builders has made it easier for dentists to create their […] The post The Pros and Cons of Website Builders appeared first on Identity Dental Marketing.

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7 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Dental Local SEO

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Sean Hamel By now you have likely heard of ChatGPT. This new AI tool has gained widespread attention for its remarkable language generation capabilities, which have been likened to the performance of a human writer. ChatGPT has its benefits but also its limitations. While the technology is evolving, it can provide some serious potential benefits for your dental practice.

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The Digital Road to Aesthetic Success

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION There are very few milestones in my career that changed my entire trajectory and method of practice. Designing my own cases in-house digitally would have to be at the top of that list. I can think of numerous reasons why having a full in-house digital workflow will benefit a practitioner, his or her patients, and the lab/ceramist. This article will take you along my path.

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Planmeca introduces new chairside milling unit with dry and wet processing capabilities

Dental News and Technology

Planmeca is excited to introduce a new chairside milling machine with both dry and wet milling capabilities. Planmeca PlanMill® 35 milling unit processes a wide range of materials precisely and effectively, making it an ideal partner for dental practices looking for an all-round solution for fabricating dental restorations in house – especially from zirconium dioxide.

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The Importance of Marketing in the Dental Industry: Common Mistakes and Solutions

Identity Dental

As a founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, a company that offers ethical branding and digital marketing services to dentists, I have come across several mistakes that dental practices make when it comes to marketing. In this article, I will discuss these common mistakes and provide solutions to ensure that dental practices can avoid […] The post The Importance of Marketing in the Dental Industry: Common Mistakes and Solutions appeared first on Identity Dental Marketing.

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Google’s YMYL and E-A-T: What You Need to Know

Oral Health Group

READ MORE BLOGS The post Google’s YMYL and E-A-T: What You Need to Know appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Planmeca introduces new AI-based tools for Planmeca Romexis®

Dental News and Technology

Planmeca Romexis® is the most powerful software platform for dentistry, offering an extensive range of tools for dental imaging, diagnosis and treatment planning for all indications and dental specialties. At the International Dental Show 2023, Planmeca is proud to introduce several improvements and new AI-based tools to Romexis, which help optimise the daily tasks at a dental practice and make working with patient images and treatment planning even easier and faster.

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How to Generate More Word-Of-Mouth Referrals

Identity Dental

Word of mouth referrals are one of the most powerful ways to grow your dental practice. When happy customers recommend your products or services to their friends, family, and colleagues, it can lead to a steady stream of new business. But how do you encourage more word of mouth referrals? Here are ten strategies to […] The post How to Generate More Word-Of-Mouth Referrals appeared first on Identity Dental Marketing.

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Rural Areas Turn to Mobile Clinics to Access Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Prior to the passage of the MOBILE Health Care Act in the fall of 2022, clinics serving low-income patient populations were barred from using federal funds to purchase mobile clinics if they did not already have a brick-and-mortar clinic in the area. The legislation significantly impacted rural communities by enabling the provision of medical and dental care through traveling clinics.

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Predictable Approach to Indirect Mixed-Media Cosmetic Dentistry

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION For success with indirect mixed-media cosmetic case preplanning, each case is extremely important to achieve the best results. Using diagnostic records, such as mounted diagnostic cast models, photography, radiography, and diagnostic wax-ups, is important to plan out the case prior to teeth preparation. These cases are much more complex as you are dealing with different types of restorative materials, techniques, and aesthetic protocols.

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Planmeca and BWT start a collaboration to create water treatment solutions for dental clinics

Dental News and Technology

Healthcare technology manufacturer Planmeca has started a collaboration with Europe’s leading water technology company BWT. As a result of this partnership, the companies are introducing new water treatment solutions for dental units and autoclaves. The solutions will be presented for the first time at IDS 2023 in Cologne. Planmeca x BWT Clean Water Systems are the result of the collaboration between two internationally renowned brands, bringing together Planmeca’s dental care technology and BWT

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How to Create a “Marketeam” (A dental team that contributes to the marketing of your practice.)

Identity Dental

As a dental practitioner, one of the most effective ways to grow your practice is through word-of-mouth referrals and positive online reviews. But how do you get your dental team to actively participate in generating these referrals and online shout outs? The answer lies in clear goal setting, accountability meetings, and regular delegation, all aided […] The post How to Create a “Marketeam” (A dental team that contributes to the marketing of your practice.) appeared first on I

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New Study Investigates Link Between Mental and Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study out of the University of California, San Francisco, investigated the association between three aspects of mental health—internalizing, externalizing, and substance abuse—with six facets of oral health: self-rated oral health status, bleeding gingiva, mobility of teeth, tooth loss, periodontal diseases, and bone loss. Results showed that poor oral health outcomes were more prevalent among those who reported severe mental health problems in any of three aforementioned categories.

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Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part I

Dentistry Today

Single-Tooth and Extended Edentulous Restorations BACKGROUND Titanium and titanium alloy implants have been the materials of choice in the manufacturing of dental implants for more than 5 decades. They have been thoroughly investigated and have enjoyed great success thanks to improvements in macroscopic and nanoscopic surface improvements and design.

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Technical review of IDS 2023

Dental News and Technology

The wind of innovation is blowing - and still gives tailwind for new developements The 40th International Dental Show (IDS) from 14 to 18 March 2023 was characterised by an incredible variety of innovations. The filling therapy plays a major role in the everyday professional life of many dental practices. That's why developments in this field are attracting particularly great interest at IDS.

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What is a Pulpotomy: Primary Tooth Pulpotomy Explained

The Super Dentists

Has your dentist indicated that your child might need a pulpotomy? We understand that news like that can be alarming, So we’ve created this guide to walk you through the. Read More The post What is a Pulpotomy: Primary Tooth Pulpotomy Explained appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Getting the Word Out with Blogs & Press Releases

Rosemont Review

Your dental or medical website is one of the most prominent and important ways you can deliver an abundance of information about your practice and the treatments you offer. In addition to its function as an online window into your services, it shouldn’t be forgotten that it can also be utilized as a virtual newspaper—a way to continuously provide updates about your practice, educate readers on particular topics, promote specific procedures, showcase upcoming specials and events, or provide your

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SoftSmile Honored as 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award Winner

Dentistry Today

SoftSmile , a technology company focused on delivering best in class software to the dental and orthodontic industry, was named a winner of the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program. The award program recognizes superior AI capabilities and is judged by a prestigious group of business veterans including experts from around the globe from some of the world’s largest tech companies.

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The Pankey Institute's Annual Symposium To Be Held September 28-30, 2023 In Amelia Island, Florida This Year's Theme,

Dental News and Technology

"Prosthodontics: Classic To Contemporary" represents a focus on saving and restoring teeth to optimal function and natural beauty. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. , March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year Pankey will hold their annual symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort on Amelia Island, Florida from September 28th-30th. "Our theme this year was chosen because dentistry has seen a renewed focus towards saving natural teeth," explained Dr.

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Peri-implant mucositis – patient performed adjunctive measures

The Dental Elf

This review of patient-performed or administered measures used adjunctively to submarginal instrumentation for the management of peri-implant mucositis included 14 studies. The findings indicated that adjunctive measures reduced probing depth, bleeding on probing and plaque level reductions at 3 months and were in favour of adjunctive measures, which were plaque.

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Find Your Smile Again With Our High-Quality Dentures and Partials

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Are you missing multiple teeth? Have you been considering dentures or partials as a solution? We have some good news for you! Our team offers high-quality dentures and partials that will help you find your smile again. We understand that losing teeth can be difficult, but we are here to help. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of our dentures and partials and how they can improve your quality of life.

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Ten @ 10 with Dr. Carlos A. Spironelli Ramos

Dentistry Today

Our editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, sits down with Dr. Carlos A. Spironelli Ramos, the author of Dentistry Today’s eBook release, Improving Irrigation and Root Canal Disinfection. They discuss the huge developments in instrumentation used to treat canals that have occurred in the last 20-30 years. There is a review of instrumentation techniques as well as the importance of complete irrigation, including Dr.

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Online Charity Auction Supports Dental Care for Kids in Need

Dental News and Technology

(Charlotte, NC, March 20, 2023) — Millions of kids across the United States lack access to a dental care provider, resulting in higher rates of untreated tooth decay and risk of dangerous infections. When kids have healthy smiles, they have a better chance of reaching their potential. America’s ToothFairy improves the lives of children by increasing access to care with essential resources that help nonprofit organizations provide dental services to more children and communities in need.

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Bulk Fill composites: Considerations and keys to success.

3M

The post Bulk Fill composites: Considerations and keys to success. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Effervescent tablets for cleaning removable dentures

The Dental Elf

This eview of the effectiveness of effervescent tablets in the cleaning and sanitising of removable prostheses included 23 RCTs. Six RCTs contributed to meta-analyses which indicate that use of brushing and effervescent tables reduce biofilm and bacterial conts more than brushing alone. The post Effervescent tablets for cleaning removable dentures appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Fluent – P&R Dental Strategies Announces Rebrand

Dentistry Today

P&R Dental Strategies, LLC (P&R), the premier dental insights company delivering customized, actionable business intelligence to support a variety of dental stakeholder objectives, announced that it has rebranded itself as Fluent. Throughout its history, Fluent has continued to expand into new markets and innovate in its delivery of best-of-breed technology-enabled services, advanced dental analytics, and optimized end-to-end workflow solutions.

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Choice Transitions asks, "Who Should You Trust to Be Your Practice Broker to Avoid Conflicts of Interest?"

Dental News and Technology

March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We have seen a recent trend where dental vendors are expanding into the brokerage market. A dental practice broker's sole purpose should be the sale of dental practices , and not a side business to grab additional revenue streams. Furthermore, a broker's sole fiduciary duty should be to their selling client, and not to both parties.

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3M Power Hour Webinar Economics – Praxis-Wachstum

3M

Die Herausforderung in Ihrer Praxis ist gross: trotz hektischen und unsicheren Zeiten möchten Sie gleichbleibend hohe Qualität anbieten, auch wenn Ihr Patientenvolumen zunimmt und die Personalsituation kritisch ist. Lernen Sie in diesem Webinar mehr über die Erfolgsfaktoren, die Ihr Praxis-Wachstum positiv beeinflussen und die Patienten-Zufriedenheit steigern.

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Resident Education Deferred Interest Act Is Reintroduced

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) has been reintroduced into the House and Senate and is supported by the American Dental Association Organized Dentistry Coalition. The bill would cease the accrual of interest on federal student loans while dental and medical students are in residency programs and not paying on loan principals.

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Abra Dental Jersey City to Open Tomorrow

Dentistry Today

Abra Dental is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Jersey City, NJ on March 22, 2023. The state-of-the-art practice will be located at 165 Ocean Avenue in the Greenville neighborhood and will offer a wide range of dental services for patients of all ages. The practice will be a multi-specialty one, featuring general dentists , certified pediatric dentists, and orthodontists to provide comprehensive dental care for families.

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Updated Study Finds Healthcare Cost Savings Could Top $22 Billion Annually with Better Access to and Adoption of Oral Healthcare

Dental News and Technology

Dental Trade Alliance releases latest Oral Healthcare Can't Wait® study that highlights major potential for US healthcare savings ARLINGTON, Va. , March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) has officially released its 2022 Oral Healthcare Can't Wait® study highlighting the significant connection between oral healthcare and the overall health of Americans.

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Clinical Case: Masking Discolored Teeth

3M

The post Clinical Case: Masking Discolored Teeth appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Acute pain management following dental extraction

The Dental Elf

This review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of pharmacological treatments for the management of pain subsequent to simple and surgical tooth extraction included 85 RCTs. There was moderate- and high-certainty evidence that for surgical dental extractions that ibuprofen 200 to 400 mg plus acetaminophen 500 to 1,000 mg was the most effective for pain relief.

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VIEWPOINT: Assumption

Dentistry Today

Assumption can be one of the most dangerous words in the dictionary. It can even get you into trouble if you “assume” your next occlusal restoration will be like the last. Nevertheless, most of us do. In my early years, I learned the hard way. When I was 13, my parents took me to New York City and to a famous restaurant for steaks. It happened to be the best steak I had ever eaten, and from then on, I judged every steak by how good the one in New York was.

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American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Bear the Heaviest Oral Disease Burden

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A white paper recently published by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ® , Society of American Indian Dentists, and National Indian Health Board’s Tribal Oral Health Initiative shows that American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities suffer greatly when it comes to oral health. The paper “American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Face a ‘Disproportionate Burden of Oral Disease’” also provides recommendations on how oral health disparities in these communities can best be allevia

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When is a tooth optimally loaded?

3M

The post When is a tooth optimally loaded? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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