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2022’s Top Dental Websites- Discover the Best of the Best!

Identity Dental

The winners of the Best Dental Websites of 2022 have been chosen and one company in particular, Identity Dental Marketing, played a major role in their success.

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Creating a SMART Dental CEO Mindset!

Oral Health Group

Happy New Year! I hope the Holiday Season was enjoyable for all of you and that you managed to find ways to spoil your team members – as well as your family. All the better if they spoiled you too! … The post Creating a SMART Dental CEO Mindset! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Facial paralysis after intraoral anesthetic injection: A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Dent Med Probl. 2022 Oct-Dec;59(4):617-627. Abstract Many complications can occur after the injection of local intraoral anesthetics (ILIA) before dental intervention. Facial paralysis (FP) is one of these complications.

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Communicating in Difficult Situations

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savanah Craig. If you work in the dental profession long enough, you’ll encounter patients who might get labeled as difficult for some of their requests in a dental chair.

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Unlocking the Secrets of SEO: What is Included in SEO Services?

Identity Dental

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the practice of improving the ranking of a website on search engines like Google. When a business or organization invests in SEO services, they are typically seeking to improve their online visibility and attract more qualified traffic to their website.

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Creating a SMART Dental CEO Mindset!

Dental Peers

Happy New Year! I hope the Holiday Season was enjoyable for all of you and that you managed to find ways to spoil your team members – as well as your family. All the better if they spoiled you too! For many, this is the time of year we envision the “new and improved” versions of ourselves.

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Evaluation of health screening data for factors associated with peri-implant bone loss

Dental News and Technology

J Periodontal Implant Sci. 2022 Dec;52(6):509-521. Abstract Purpose: Systemic health has a profound effect on dental treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate peri-implant bone loss and health screening data to discover factors that may influence peri-implant diseases.

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Special Edition: The Philosophy of Dental Practice Success!

Coaches Corner

Rich explains the factors in dental practice success by reliving the history of The Madow Center in this special edition of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast for dentists. So many listeners have been asking how The Madow Center got started, and it’s all covered here!

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Dental Program for Oregon Veterans Needs More Participants

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Paid for with $1 million in state lottery funds, Oregon launched its Veteran Dental Program, which provides free dental care to the state’s veteran residents, on January 1.

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Biofilm elimination from infected root canals using four different single files

Dental News and Technology

Published: 31 December 2022 BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 660 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Introduction Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is the most commonly isolated bacterium from infected root canals.

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Top Dental Elf blogs Oct – Dec 2022

The Dental Elf

Our most read blogd in October, November and December 2022 covered treatments for burning mouth syndrome, recurrent oral aphthous stomatitis and preformed metal crowns on primary molars. The post Top Dental Elf blogs Oct – Dec 2022 appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Dangerous Reality of Tobacco: The Impact of Smoking on Your Oral Health

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If you are a smoker, it’s time to take a closer look at the consequences of your habit. While it may seem like a minimal vice to some, the reality of tobacco use and its impact on your oral health is anything but minor.

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Legislation on Improving Patient Access to Health Records Leaves Out Dentistry

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The 21 st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law in December 2016, received bipartisan support in its efforts to streamline the implementation of electronic heath records and health information technology in addition to bolster development of new therapies for the United States’ most pressing health issues.

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Comparison of a noncustom vs custom mandibular advancement device to treat obstructive sleep apnea

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Clinical Sleep MedicineVolume 19, Issue 1 INTRODUCTION The recent article by Bosschieter et al1 compared a custom fabricated appliance to a noncustom, temporary appliance and found that, over a 12-week period, the 2 devices were statistically similar in efficacy.

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When’s your birthday? WHAT?

Coaches Corner

What does your receptionist say to your dental patients? You know how being a dentist or being in the dental field can have this crazy curse – the curse of noticing people’s dental issues when out in public while “normal” people have no clue?

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The Benefits of Dental Implants in Blackburn: A Guide to Restoring Your Smile

Healthy Smiles

Have you ever lost a tooth? If yes, you are aware that a lost tooth can impact your appearance and ability to eat properly. Dental implants, which have been used for years, are a reliable and efficient option. However, there can be complications in the process.

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One in Four Americans Loses a Loved One to COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new study conducted at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Community Health & Research found that one in four Americans has lost a loved one due to COVID-19 as of May 17, 2022.

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How Do I Ditch Coffee Breath?

Denton Dental Center

What do drinking coffee and eating garlic have in common? They both make your breath smell bad, but at least with garlic, you also get the benefit of protection from vampires. In fairness to coffee, it will keep you awake so the vampire doesn’t sneak up on you. Okay, enough with the supernatural.

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Top Dental Elf blogs Jul – Sep 2022

The Dental Elf

Sonic verses rotating oscillating powered toothbrushes, the use of the miswak for periodontal health and the effect of silver diamine fluoride on the pulp were the topics of our most read blogs in July , August and September 2022.

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Prevent Gum Disease From Ruining Your Smile

Gilreath Dental

Gum disease starts small but can quickly lead to more serious issues if left untreated. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria that build up and infect your gums, leading to tooth loss if not addressed.

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Many Americans With Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Struggle to Afford Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to a review conducted by researchers at the New York University School of Global Public Health, Americans covered by employer-sponsored health insurance plans report difficulty in affording healthcare services. This trend was most prevalent among women.

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Porcelain vs. Ceramic Veneers

Hardin Dental

Let’s talk veneers! What are they? What is the difference between them? Which kind is right for me? A Custom-Made Smile. Do you feel self-conscious about your smile? Perhaps the color, size, or shape of your teeth are not as uniform or attractive as you would like.

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A New Threat Attacks the US Healthcare Sector - Royal Ransomware

Denticle

In the world we now exist in, security is simply part of what we have to deal with. Along those lines, I try to do my part to keep others in the healthcare sector apprised of potential threats. Today's post deals with a new potential threat.

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Choosing the right material for optimal anterior esthetic results

3M

Wear of human enamel opposing monolithic zirconia, glass ceramic, and composite resin: An in vitro study, The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Volume 112, Issue 5, 2014, Pages 1141-1150, ISSN 0022-3913. Gou M, Chen H, Kang J, Wang H.

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Oregon Hospital Integrates Dental Hygienist Into Its Care Team

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Since 2020, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, which serves Linn County, Oregon, has included a dental hygienist on its care team. The hospital-based dental hygienist has an expanded care permit which allows him or her to practice without a dentist present.

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Most Dental Practices Offer Patients Intraoral Appliances

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a survey of more than 285 members of the American Dental Association’s Clinical Evaluators Panel, 88% noted they provided patients with intraoral appliances and 72% of those had dental assistants involved in the fabrication of such appliances.

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2021 Dental Spending was up According to ADA Statistics

Denticle

While I don't think this statistic is Earth shattering, I do think it bears reinforcing to folks in the profession. In 2021 there was greater spending for dental services than in the years preceding the 2020 appearance of Covid-19. I know that we certainly noticed that in our office. It seemed to me that with folks being cooped up due to shelter at home rulings. paired with things like entertainment expenses being saved there was a definite interest in doing something good for yourself.

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Sticky Password Announces Enhancement to Premium Subscription by Partnering with ARC

Denticle

I've been a big fan of Sticky Password (as well as a customer) for quite a few years. The company provides a very robust password manager program. I'm especially impressed with their Premium Subscription model that gives you one user for a lifetime and currently only costs $79.99 or if you want to go with a one year subscription you can do so for only $29.99

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