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5 Challenges Dentists May Face During Their Career

Oral Health Group

Dentistry is a very rewarding profession, but it does have challenges. A lot of the challenges you will face in your career will be unique to your practice and patients – but there are some common themes. The more aware … The post 5 Challenges Dentists May Face During Their Career appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Low-Cost Dental Marketing Strategies for New Practices

Delivering Wow

How much money are you spending on marketing for your practice? You don’t have to spend as much as you might think to grow your practice. You can connect with your community and it doesn’t have to be a hefty cost. The goal is to have your patients rave about what you’re known for. This allows your ideal patients to learn about you. You also want to get to a place where other local businesses in your community are referring patients to you.

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Dental Tech Trend: The Rising Value of Convenience

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Recent events have had a transformative impact on nearly every facet of dentistry, but perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than the patient experience. David R. Rice, DDS, founder of igniteDDS, calls the trends we’re seeing now “an amplification of what we’ve always known.” That is, when it comes to their time at a dental appointment, patients prioritize two concerns above all others: safety and convenience.

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HealthTech Startup bttn. Adds PlastCareUSA to Burgeoning Supplier Ecosystem

Dental News and Technology

PlastCare Offers FDA Approved Dental Supplies on bttn. Platform SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- bttn., a HealthTech startup providing a B2B e-commerce platform for purchasing medical supplies, today announced a massive expansion to its product catalog with the addition of 93 PlastCare USA products for dental practitioners. bttn. has seen a dramatic increase in the number of dental practices utilizing its medical supply platform in recent months.

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Dental Practices Need to Raise Fees To Keep Up With Inflation

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

The Consumer Price Index went up 5.4% in July, the largest jump in 13 years. In addition, according to Moody’s Analytics, the U.S. is experiencing “the strongest wage growth in a quarter century.” Inflation is overhead on steroids. Dental staff salaries and benefits are the largest overhead line items in dental practices. It’s time to analyze the numbers in your dental practice and raise fees.

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Let’s Get Real: 5-Plus Ways to Inject Authenticity Into Your Practice and Attract Loyal Patients

Oral Health Group

“Authenticity,” as defined by Merriam-Webster, is about being “true to one’s personality, spirit, and character.” The daily onslaught of information has naturally led to consumers craving authenticity now more than ever before. Yet, by its very nature, marketing is not … The post Let’s Get Real: 5-Plus Ways to Inject Authenticity Into Your Practice and Attract Loyal Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Every gesture helps: Discussing mental health with patients

ASDA Blog

Eaten up with guilt, shame and fear, I’ll never forget the young teenaged patient who nervously answered “yes” when, while filling out her medical history, I asked if she had any eating disorders. I had been nervously anticipating the day I’d encounter a patient who would respond affirmatively to this question because I’d been in her situation before. .

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TikTok Users Promote Questionable DIY Oral Health Treatments

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Popular app TikTok has become a favorite vehicle for trendsetters, whose short, homemade videos on pretty much anything—including challenges, pop culture, and life hacks—are downloaded by billions across the globe. Unfortunately, not all of the information shared on TikTok is correct, beneficial, or even safe. . TikTok, launched in the United States in 2017, has picked up steam ever since.

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Dental Website Hosting – Am I Spending Too Much?

My Social Practice

In the next 3-4 minutes, we’ll unravel the mystery of dental website hosting. You’ll feel super cool at the next cocktail party when you bring up the fact that you just pointed your DNS records to your new dental website server hosted with My Social Practice. That’s right I just plugged our amazing free dental website offer in the first paragraph. Table of Contents: Hosting Demystified.

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4 Variables that Affect Disability Income Insurance Premiums for Dentists

The Big Brush

Disability income insurance may be a way for dentists and other skilled professionals to help replace wages lost when an injury or illness affects their ability to earn an income. When or if the unexpected happens and you can’t work for an extended period of time, disability income insurance benefits may replace a percentage of your income so you can focus on healing.

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Questions You Should Be Asking Your Child’s Pediatric Dentist

Polkadot Dental

As a part of your child’s pediatric dental check-up appointment, your kids dentist will spend some time discussing their oral healthcare with you and your child. They will take this consultation time to relay information to the parent or guardian about everything that requires treatment and talk about anything that caught their attention during the appointment.

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NIDCR Awards Grant to Study Salivary Gland Cancer

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to the American Cancer Society, salivary cancer represents less than 1% of United States cancer cases, yet it affects more than 100,000 Americans annually. With early detection, patients with this type of cancer have more than a 60% survival rate. But without early diagnosis and treatment, the survival rate is cut in half in the event of metastasis. 1.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Post & Core Procedures

3M

The post The Dos and Don’ts of Post & Core Procedures appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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5 Types of Emails Dentists Can Use to Help Keep Their Patients Happy

The Big Brush

Email marketing may be a very effective way to drive engagement for your dental practice and keep your patients happy. When used correctly, email may be a powerful tool for scheduling or instantly sending original, personalized content to segmented groups of patients, in the form of text, images, videos or even links.

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Teeth Whitening: At Home Vs. Dentist’s Office in Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Teeth whitening is one of the most renowned cosmetic dentistry treatments that can help you to improve your smile. This process offers a number of options, including at-home and in-office whitening. So, if you are considering teeth whitening, be sure you know the facts about the procedures, costs, and what to expect. Besides, consult with our amazing dentists in Blackburn to make sure you are the right candidate for teeth whitening.

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Researchers Suggest that COVID-19 Cases Will Soon Be on the Decline

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As the United States continues its struggle to get surging COVID-19 cases—fueled by the Delta variant—under control, some researchers suggest there is light at the end of the tunnel. Through an analysis of mathematical models used to predict the trajectory of the global pandemic, a research group at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has predicted that daily case numbers for the nation will plummet to 9,000 a day by March 2022.

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COVID-19: Casting forward the shadow

The Social Care Elf

While turning on the TV or radio to hear about other countries’ COVID-19 experiences is likely to be more of a home rather than work activity, there is also some value in thinking about this professionally. Fortunately, some people have done lots of the heavy lifting for us, by working collaboratively to share their thinking. [read the full story.].

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Does It Hurt To Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Best Dentist in Houston

Most people dread going to the dentist, much less having to get their wisdom teeth removed. Many times wisdom teeth will begin to throb, ache, and can be a cause of discomfort for much of the population. You may even be in your teens, and need to have them extracted. One question that seems to pop up is whether or not it hurts to have your wisdom teeth removed.

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What Procedures Does an Endodontist Perform?

Phoenix Endodontist

If you’ve been referred to a Phoenix endodontist and have never seen one before, you might wonder what services they provide. Endodontics is recognized as an official specialty field for dentists by the American Dental Association. Endodontists attend two to three years of additional training after graduating from dental school. During their post-graduate training, they receive instruction in advanced microsurgical techniques and learn the latest in effective pain management methods.

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National Institutes of Health Initiates Major Study on Long-Haul COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A certain segment of those who recover from COVID-19 experience lingering symptoms such as breathing difficulty, fatigue, post-exertional malaise, brain fog, and headache. In order to better understand these post-COVID symptoms, the United States National Institutes of Health is undertaking an ambitious study on the subject. The study will include analysis of more than 40 million health records and will encompass populations diverse in age, race, and gender.

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3 Keys for Non-vital Teeth Longevity

3M

Before starting an indirect restorative treatment in endodontically treated teeth, it is often necessary to take specific measures that help to stabilize the situation and enhance the prognosis of the tooth and the restoration. In this context, dentists should consider patient’s oral hygiene status and the quality and amount of remaining tooth structure.

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ADA Survey Determines Some Interesting Percentages in Business Pandemic Recovery

Denticle

As a lifelong member of the American Dental Association, I've learned to appreciate the hard work the organization puts in and I've also learned that many of the services they provide happen behind the scenes where they aren't always readily visible. One of those things that I'm grateful for is the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI). From the organization's website, here is there description of what the HPI provides: The Health Policy Institute (HPI) aims to be a thought leader and trusted source

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What Your Toothpaste Should Do For You 

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

When you walk down the dental aisle at the store, it can be overwhelming to see just how many options toothpaste options are available. Toothpaste is a substance that allows you to remove food and debris while coating the teeth with ingredients that can provide certain benefits. The toothpaste you should be using is dependent on your oral health. This is what you should be looking for in a toothpaste based on your specific needs.

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More COVID-19 Relief Funds Available for Dental Providers

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On September 29, the United States Department of Health and Human Services will open the application process to medical providers—including dentists—for another round of grants through the Provider Relief Fund. The federal government has offered an additional $17 billion to support those providers who have experienced a loss in revenues and higher costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Important steps to a successful cementation!

3M

This course will review the cementation process, step by step. What cement to use to my material and clinical situation and how to pre-treat the restauration. October 13th 05:00-06:00h pm CET, Swedish language. Register Now for the Webinar Viktiga steg till en framgångsrik cementering! Our speaker: Dr. Lisa Lindström, 3M Regional SAE Specialist Dental.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost

Best Dentist in Houston

Removal of wisdom teeth is a common procedure that most people undergo these days. Wisdom teeth (also known as third molars) are the final set of molars that will erupt in your mouth, but in most cases, it can cause some oral health problems due to the following reasons: Your wisdom tooth has partially erupted, it can lead to an infection, pain, or swelling.

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Thanks to the Arkansas State Dental Association

Denticle

On Friday September 17th, I had the good fortune of spending the day in front of members of the Arkansas State Dental Association in Little Rock, AR. Amazingly, despite all the travels of my career, I had never had the good fortune to see Little Rock before and I was mightily impressed with by a beautiful small city with some of the friendliest people anywhere.

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Alabama Now Has Highest Number of COVID-19 Deaths in the US

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Over the past 2 weeks, Alabama has reported approximately 100 deaths per day due to COVID-19, making it the state with the highest pandemic-related death rate. The statistic means that 18 out of 100,000 Alabamians are dying each week. West Virginia has the second highest number of deaths with 10 per 100,000. On the positive side, the number of Alabama residents hospitalized due to COVID-19 continues to decline.

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Celebrating 20 Years in Endodontics

Phoenix Endodontist

This month, the entire country paused to reflect on the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that shook us all in September 2001. What also occurred in September 2001 was Dr Jacqueline Allen opening her own endodontic specialty practice in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Allen purchased the practice of Dr. Martin Goldman – his office was located at 19 th Avenue & Tuckey Lane in Phoenix, AZ.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal While Breastfeeding

Best Dentist in Houston

If you are a breastfeeding mother, you may have wondered if it’s okay to have your wisdom teeth removed during this stage. Wisdom tooth discomfort can come about at any time, even during the breastfeeding phase of your life. The safety of your child is a priority for all mothers. In this article, we will address this questions and answer any other lingering concerns that you may have.

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Clinical Case: Hidden Caries on Upper First Pre-molar

3M

The post Clinical Case: Hidden Caries on Upper First Pre-molar appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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FDA Says No to COVID-19 Booster Shots for All

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

On September 17, the United States Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccine Advisory Committee voted against recommending a third shot, or booster, for vaccinated individuals older than 16. The vote applies to both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. The panel did, however, vote to recommend a third dose for those age 65 and older and individuals at high risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.

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Ransomware Key Kept Secret by FBI

Denticle

As you all know, Ransomware is a tremendous problem right now. Healthcare is one of the primary targets of these cyber criminals and besides the stress, expense, lost revenue, and other huge problems it creates, there is also the possibility of HIPAA violations as well. Most small businesses (and I include private practice entities as a small business) cannot survive paying a huge ransom and then also be able to pay for the IT services needed to recover from Ransomware.

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My Dentist Couldn’t Get My Tooth Out

Best Dentist in Houston

If you needed a tooth extraction, and your dentist could not get the whole tooth out, you’re not alone. Many dentists lack the experience and the skill to remove difficult teeth. Teeth that have had root canals, have long roots, or are ankylosed (fused) to your bone tissue are nightmares to take out for a lot of dental practitioners. In this article, we will address this topic, and what to do if your dentist fails to remove your entire tooth.

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Carestream Dental Provides Equipment to Clinic Delivering Care to Underserved Populations, Trains Local Dental Students

Dental News and Technology

ATLANTA— There’s no doubt that good oral healthcare can change lives, but accessing that care can be a challenge: Cost, a maldistribution of dentists, age and even dental fear are all barriers to care.* So Carestream Dental has partnered with Local Start Dental, a new clinic in North Carolina that specializes in meeting the needs of the area’s most vulnerable populations—veterans, the elderly and low-income adults—by providing free or discounted care.

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Advocate for Expanding Children’s Access to Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH. Growing up in Arizona, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, had originally set his sights on becoming a dentist after working in a dental office. Instead, he found himself drawn to the preventive nature of dental hygiene. Since earning his dental hygiene degree in 2002 at Milwaukee’s Marquette University, Crespin has become a dedicated advocate of his profession.

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Invisalign Partners with Ultradent for Whitening in Clear Aligners

Denticle

As a long time fan and sometime consultant for Ultradent, I have always been a user of their Opalescence whitening system. I've also seen Ultradent from the inside and I can gladly say that the company and their culture is incredible and one of the only such companies I am aware. The founder, Dr. Dan Fisher, has created a corporate culture based on "do the right thing".