Dental Peers
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists jumping over each other, pushing salaries ever higher to make sure they had someone — anyone — available to treat their patients.
Oral Health Group
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists … The post Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene? appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Published: February 04, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem Photodynamic therapy is widely used in dentistry, but limited evidence exists regarding its effectiveness in treating denture stomatitis. High resistance to antifungals has been reported, and photodynamic therapy could be an alternative treatment. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate whether photodynamic therapy is effective in reducing denture stomatitis.
Dentistry Gone Digital
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
This post originally appeared on Dew.life. By: Julie Friesen. What does making an impact in dentistry look like to you? Who do you want to influence the most? How can you make a difference in the work that you do? These are tough questions to ponder but I know if you are reading this, you want to leave your mark. How can I make a positive impact in dentistry?
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Two years after the world was thrust into the COVID-19 pandemic, the end may be nearing, with even Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, noting that the United States is leaving the “full-blown pandemic phase of COVID-19.” Commenting to the Financial Times , Fauci also said that COVID-19-related decisions would move to local authorities instead of federal mandates or guidelines.
Oral Health Group
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
We all know how important dental hygiene is—but we don’t always know which clinic is best suited for us. So what do we do? We Google it and book an appointment with the clinic that appears at the top of … The post Building a Result-Oriented Content Marketing Strategy for Dentists appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Macomb Daily PUBLISHED: February 2, 2022 at 8:44 a.m. | UPDATED: February 2, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. [link] Macomb County jury deliberates only two hours A Macomb County jury awarded $400,000 to a patient of a dentist who was accused of injecting a numbing solution into the wrong spot, causing the man to lose most of the taste and feeling in his tongue. The eight-person panel unanimously agreed last Friday an insurance company should pay Christopher Vlaminck a $100,000 lump sum and $300,000 based on $
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YapiApp
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Learn How to Reactivate Inactive Patients and Download Free Dental Recall Email Templates! Grab a Copy! Let’s face it, most people don’t like to go to the dentist. Research from the CDC shows that even before the pandemic, more than one-third of adults hadn’t visited the dentist in the past year. Such a large pool of inactive patients also represents missed production opportunities for dentists.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
National World Cancer Day fell on February 4 this year. In recognition, OraCare created the “Your Order, Their Relief ” program, which donates a complimentary set of OraCare Rinse products to patients undergoing cancer therapy every time participating oral health professionals purchase OraCare Rinse for their offices. OraCare products are available only through dental practices, and they offer a wide array of solutions to oral health problems, including the deleterious oral side effects of
Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Background: Laser photobiomodulation (LPBM), also called Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has shown potential to reduce the pulpal inflammation and to preserve the dental pulp vitality, thereby improving healing. Lasers being minimally invasive, safe, and patient friendly prompt its application in pediatric dentistry. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of LPBM and formocresol pulpotomy at 9 months post intervention in human primary m
Off the Cusp
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 2 Minute, 4 Second. This is a sponsored post by Dentsply Sirona. Dental workflows are becoming more and more efficient due to advances in technology and materials. Dental professionals have more time than ever before, and patients are in and out quickly with beautiful restorations. As a result, single-visit dentistry is becoming the standard of care, and new products, materials and technologies are evaluated by how they improve workflow efficiency
The Super Dentists
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
For parents, oral hygiene for kids is paramount. However, helping your child brush, floss and develop a clean, healthy smile can be difficult, particularly for parents who lack insights into. Read More. The post Parent’s Guide to Their Children’s Oral Health appeared first on The Super Dentists.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
With the number of new COVID-19 cases dropping by more than 65% over the past week, some states are easing up on their mask mandates. The governors of California, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut all announced they would be lifting indoor mask mandates for those who are vaccinated, and New Jersey and Connecticut will also forgo mandatory masking in schools.
Dental News and Technology
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Sep 30;S0002-8177(21)00584-5. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.09.007. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: The authors aimed to measure the frequency of dental visits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to evaluate whether dental visits can be predicted from demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, oral problem diagnoses, and dental service providers.
Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
In our last blog article, we looked at the Wall Street Journal’s analysis of how consumers really use online reviews, and what you thought you knew about reviews might not necessarily be true. In this follow-up post, looking at the WSJ’s “The Smartest Ways to Use Online Reviews When Shopping” article, we’ll focus on the ways patients might perceive and even misconstrue some of the reviews out there, and what you can do to head that off!
The Dental Elf
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
This review of the effectiveness of Interproximal enamel reduction (IPR) techniques used in orthodontics included 10 small studies. The included studies were small and of very low to low quality so the findings should be viewed cautiously. The post Interproximal enamel reduction in orthodontics appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
A new study published in PLOS ONE showed that among those who became infected with SARS-CoV-2, individuals with low levels of vitamin D experienced more severe COVID-19 illness and were more likely to die than those with normal levels of vitamin D. The Israeli study looked at 253 patients with recorded vitamin D deficiency who then went on to contract SARS-CoV-2 and require hospitalization.
Rosemont Review
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
As a medical professional, your digital presence plays an integral role in the overall success of your business. After all, in our technology-driven age, a word-of-mouth reputation can only take you so far. In addition to your highly-valuable informational pages, you may find it helpful to equip another tool for reaching your patients: the blog. When well-written and optimized properly, blog posts can be an extremely powerful method of patient communication.
Coaches Corner
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Banned phrases for 2022 – asking for a friend! Every year Lake Superior State University publishes its list of phrases that should be banned. Here are some that they say need to go in 2022 (with our commentary of course)! 1) “No worries!” Unless you’re a server at Outback, this one should have bitten the dust twenty years ago. 2) “At the end of the day” At the end of the day, this one is just as overused as “iconic.” 3) “Wait, what?
The Dental Elf
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Mark-Steven Howe takes a detailed look at this review update and network meta-analyses of periodontal regenerative therapies. He highlights the inclusion of non-resorbable membrane studies that are no longer used. The post The efficacy of periodontal regenerative therapies, more challenges with network meta-analysis appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing that those who have received a COVID-19 booster shot are 97 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than those who are unvaccinated. Individuals who completed the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine series but did not get a booster shot are 14 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than those who remain unvaccinated.
The Super Dentists
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Early Signs of Tooth Decay in Children Are children too young to worry about different tooth decay stages? Unfortunately, the answer is no. While many parents think that tooth decay. Read More. The post How Tooth Decay Starts: Early Warning Signs appeared first on The Super Dentists.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! This is a time to focus on the importance of oral health for children. Good dental hygiene habits start at an early age. In this blog post, we will discuss children’s dental health month and provide you with all the information you need to know! Children’s Dental Health Month. February is established as Children’s Dental Health Mont.
The Dental Elf
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
This review of the diagnostic accuracy of visual inspection compared with biopsy (gold standard) for the diagnosis or oral cancer and oral potentially malignant dissorders included 18 studies. For malignant lesions the pooled sensitivity was 88% (95%CI; 73% to 95%) and specificity 81%(95%CI; 51% to 95%). The post Oral examination for detecting oral cancer appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
On February 4, the American Dental Association (ADA) made a request to the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions that dentists be included in any planning related to the management of future pandemics. The committee recently released a draft of the Prepare for and Respond to Existing Viruses, Emerging New Threats, and Pandemics Act, or PREVENT Pandemics Act, which is designed to improve the nation’s preparedness and response to public health crises.
The Super Dentists
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Pediatric Dentist Age Range If you’re wondering about pediatric dentistry and the pediatric dentist age limit, you’ve come to the right place. Just as it is important that you take. Read More. The post What is the Age Range for a Pediatric Dentist appeared first on The Super Dentists.
ASDA Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Tooth decay is the most common oral disease among all types of individuals and can be seen early on in children and teenagers. The grooves of their premolars and molars are prone to infection, and so, there is a need for dental sealants — resin coatings that shield the depressions of teeth to prevent further decay. To raise awareness of childhood caries and their prevention, the ADA has declared sealants as the focus of National Children’s Dental Health Month this February.
Healthy Smiles
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
You must know the importance of frequent dental visits for dental check-ups in Blackburn. But did you know that your dentist does a lot more than just clean your teeth during your visit? Your overall oral health is important, and your dentist will perform several screenings to determine how well you’re doing. A dentist can detect signs of sinus infections, diabetes, and oral cancer, in addition to cavities and gum disease.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Results of a study recently published in Nature Medicine emphasize the fact that COVID-19 is most definitely not the flu. Upon examination of the health records of more than 11 million United States veterans, the risk for serious heart conditions—including heart attacks, arrhythmias, strokes, transient ischemic attacks, heart failure, inflammatory heart disease, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis—was higher among those who had recovered from COVID-19 during the past ye
Denticle
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
For the past 2-3 months I've been evaluating the new Bien Air Nova electric handpiece. I've used Bien Air in my own clinic for years and have always been happy with them. They are durable, powerful, and make doing dentistry easier. One of the things about electric hand pieces that make them so much superior to air driven, is their power. However, that sometimes comes as a tradeoff with the size of the handpiece head.
The Big Brush
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
A buy/sell agreement, funded with life insurance (or disability buy/sell insurance, or both), is critical for any dental practice that is owned in partnership with another individual. What the agreement does, first and foremost, is to establish some concrete steps as to what would happen in the event of the death or disability of a partner. What the insurance does, is fund the agreement once it is triggered by death or disability.
Friendswood Dental Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
If you’re ready to replace your missing teeth with the next best thing to your own, All-On-4 is a great alternative to traditional dentures. 4 implant posts are surgically placed into the jaw to replicate tooth roots, anchoring your denture to your bone. You’ll never have to worry about slipping or irritation again; however, you can’t bite into a juicy hamburger right away.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
In a study that offers insight into treating periodontal diseases and other inflammatory disorders, research led by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has shown that blocking the function of a blood-clotting protein prevents bone loss from periodontal diseases in mice. Drawing on animal and human data, researchers found that buildup of the fibrin protein triggers an overactive immune response that damages the gingiva and underlying bone.
Denticle
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
I just love to see a great idea take shape! With that statement in mind, I'd like to give a shout out to the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. They have taken the idea of nominating someone who goes above and beyond expectations and turned it into a fun superhero themed competition. Here are all the details. February 7, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) — Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) as we mark our fifth year recognizing dental hygiene health care superheroes in commu
Coaches Corner
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
What’s the best piece of advice ever given by a dental consultant? In this episode of The Madow Dental Podcast, Dr. Rich reveals what that is, and what it means to your practice. Then our mystery shopper calls take a weird twist, and we wind up with instructions on how to have the perfect voicemail message in your practice! For more information on The Madow Center, please go to www.madow.com.
3M
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The post The Curing Light Checklist Every Dentist Needs appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
The daily COVID-19 case rate is decreasing in every state except Maine after a peak that hit mid-January, due to the highly contagious Omicron variant. In other good news, the number of Americans hospitalized due to COVID-19 has declined by 15% since mid-January. Some states, such as Iowa and Washington, are beginning to loosen pandemic-related restrictions.
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