Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. For many new and longtime dental practices, the thought of expansion can be daunting. Questions persist about how to take on more patients in an existing space and whether the adoption of newer technology will help dentists deliver services faster. The investment in time, staffing and ultimately financial resources can seem overwhelming.

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The Big Brush

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Did you know there is a direct correlation between patient satisfaction and how your staff feels about their workplace environment?

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Patient News

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

1. Is your content simple, digestible, and relevant to the user? An in-home eye-tracking study performed by Facebook IQ revealed this outstanding (but believable) statistic. 94% of people have a mobile device in their hand while watching TV. It’s proven that humans are terrible multi-taskers, so how do we expect people to digest the 25 pages of content you have.

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Delivering Wow

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Have you ever had a team member who was afraid to talk to patients or was not outgoing or building connections with your patients? I have had several team members like that throughout the years. Unfortunately, many team members who aren’t naturally outgoing or warm assume they have a disadvantage. However, the truth is introverted team members and team members who struggle to make connections can excel in the dental practice if you give them the right training, tasks, and direction.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

An effective communication system is key to positive patient experiences and a more productive environment for healthcare practices. Prompt medical delivery services or quality treatment of patients are significant determinants in whether a healthcare practice succeeds or fails. Additionally, patients … The post Start From The Inside – Common Internal Communication Problems In Dental Practices That Influence Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Available online 2 November 2020 In Press, Corrected Proof What are Corrected Proof articles? Author links open overlay pane Abstract Statement of problem Guidance to determine whether providing an interim implant-supported restoration is beneficial is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to answer the following focused question: “Does the use of interim fixed implant prostheses before placement of a definitive fixed implant-supported pro

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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It’s time to gear up for the race to the end of 2020. The upcoming holidays are our signal to turn the page, focus on success, and forge ahead. I received a very kind note from a client as we wrapped up a long and successful project. “Your counsel provided my practice with the boost it needed to get over some tough times which in turn significantly reduced my personal stress levels,” he wrote.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

There was a time when social media was an optional adjunct to dental marketing. That time has passed. Billions of people, including 90 percent of millennials use social media daily. Your patients and potential patients are there, your dental practice … The post What Social Networks Should Your Dental Practice Use? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.—November 11, 2020 — Yankee Dental Congress® 2021 will be an entirely digital experience held from January 28 – 30, 2021. Yankee, which is New England’s largest dental meeting, is presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS). At Yankee Virtual, continuing education and networking opportunities will be available at attendees’ fingertips, at their own pace.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Teresa Duncan has seen plenty of changes in the dental industry during her years of watching dental insurance trends. And there are plenty of changes to come in 2021. Duncan, one of the industry’s most sought-after speakers, will be a part of the Re-Ignite Your Practice virtual preconference sessions leading up to the 2021 installment of the Yankee Dental Congress.

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Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, the holiday season is fast approaching. Though holiday plans for many families will be different in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to show your patients they’re part of your practice’s family and create some excitement heading into the new year.

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Logic Tech Corp

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The millennial generation (those born between the 1980s and early 2000s) makes up more than 25% of the total Canadian population and can make valuable patients for your dental practice. However, it can be hard to capture their attention, as research showed that 62% of millennials are afraid of going to a dental appointment. Many stated that the fear of dentists manifested when they were around 10 years old. 56% even make excuses to avoid visiting the dentist at all.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Citation Azadani EN, Townsend J, Peng J, Wheeler K, Xiang H. Dent. Traumatol. 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub. Abstract BACKGROUND/AIM: It is crucial that dentists who treat traumatic dental injuries rule out concomitant brain injuries. Despite anatomic proximity, controversy exists regarding association between facial trauma and head injury. The aim of this study was to examine the association between dento-alveolar trauma (DAT) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) using a national dataset of emergency de

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Let’s face it: COVID-19 has done a number on our schedules. We’ve had to shut down our practices, then ramp back up with smaller numbers of patients while insisting to these patients that it is safe to come back to our practices. So what do we do now, knowing so many practices are operating at around approximately 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels?

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We Speak Dental

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

5 Reasons Your Practice Should Respond to Patient Google Reviews. Over 92% of patients read online reviews, which represents a huge opportunity for your practice to build connections with current and potential patients, boost your rankings on Google, and cultivate a professional and empathetic online reputation that drives more new patients through your doors.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

On November 9, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to bamlanivimab for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19. The monoclonal antibody therapy is authorized for COVID-19 patients who are age 12 and older, who weigh at least 88 pounds, and who are at high risk of severe COVID-19 and/or hospitalization.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

For Immediate Release: September 24, 2020 Statement From: Director - CDRH Offices: Office of the Center Director Dr. Jeffrey E. Shuren MD, JD Part of our role in protecting patients is to regularly evaluate, monitor and update scientific evidence on the risks from medical devices—including issues related to the materials used in devices, such as metals.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

An election is over and there’s a new president-elect waiting to take over the Oval Office. What will the change in leadership mean for your taxes? Kate Willeford, CPA, is ready to answer this question and many more about your personal and professional taxes during the ReIgnite learning sessions designed for the entire dental team leading up to Yankee Dental Congress.

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ASDA Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Sonali Lallu and Hilary Wong have been committed to ASDA and learning about their future careers throughout their undergrad studies. Both were introduced to the organization through their district’s programming, served on their district’s predental committees and eventually earned positions on national ASDA’s Predental Advisory Committee. In addition to serving at the national level as predental consultant (Lallu currently holds the position; Wong served during the 2018-19 term), both students a

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

United States pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, whose two-shot COVID-19 vaccine recently showed 90% effectiveness in preliminary studies, is ready to roll out millions of doses as soon as it receives approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. Pfizer officials have been working to ensure a seamless system of distributing the vaccine to ensure its viability and prevent waste.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Earn Interactive CEU by attending this FREE Webinar "Why Now is the Time to Explore Cloud-Based Practice Software"! Presented By: Cellerant's Dr. John Flucke and Dr. Jason Streeter Reserve your seat now! [link].

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Gilreath Dental

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the United States, nearly 100 people receive a diagnosis of oral cancer each day. Mouth cancer includes cancer of any part of the oral cavity, from your lips to the back of your throat. Oral cancer is one of the most deadly cancers, not because it’s not treatable but because it is often detected… The post 5 Ways To Help Prevent Oral Cancer appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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My Social Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This blog was originally published in July 2020 and has since been updated with new information. The Plain-English Guide to the Best SEO for Dentists. We hear a few common questions about SEO for dental practices. “Is SEO good for dentists?” “Does it really work?” “How do dentists choose an SEO company?” This blog post walks you through exactly how SEO works and what a great SEO strategy can do for your dental practice.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Sunstar Americas, Inc. (SAI) is voluntarily recalling Paroex® Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse USP, 0.12% products bearing an expiration date from 6/30/22 – 9/30/22 (see specific lots below) to the consumer level. This product may be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia lata. Use of the defective product in the immunocompetent host may result in oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy.

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The Super Dentists

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Dr. Kami Hoss, The Super Dentists co-founder, talks to Fox Los Angeles about how avoiding dental care during the pandemic is not a good idea. Dr. Hoss also discusses dental. Read More. The post Fox LA | In Depth appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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3M

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The post Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Do More by Doing Less appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Planet DDS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

“ Watch-your-back!” That serves as a warning these days especially related to cybersecurity and ransomware threats to your dental practice database.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When you haven’t been to the dentist for a while, or if you’ve never been, it’s easy to overthink what the experience is going to be like. We understand that not everyone is comfortable with coming to the dentist, which is why here at Mountain Aire Dentistry we have options to help you feel more relaxed during your next appointment. If you have dental anxiety or dental phobia, follow these tips to make your next visit with us a little easier on you. .

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

While advanced age and comorbidities are well-known risk factors for severe illness caused by COVID-19, it was still not understood why some people became gravely ill, whereas other patients of similar backgrounds recovered quickly. Research published in Science indicates that otherwise healthy patients who become seriously ill from COVID-19 may have malfunctioning immune systems.

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Kakar Dental Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

how does Invisalign treatment works? Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment to straighten crooked, protruding, or misaligned teeth. Compared to other teeth straightening treatments, Invisalign is a more comfortable and easy-to-use treatment option to straighten your teeth effortlessly. Moreover, it does not hamper your everyday oral care routine; hence, you don’t need to worry about your dental health.

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Your Dental Marketing Sucks

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Just as people can understand much of who they are from their DNA, so too can dental practices. Businesses are organisms that reflect their owners, associates, team, environments, locations, and strengths. They carry a core instruction set that informs the actions and outcomes of your treatments and the care and concern for your clients. So your practice has DNA.

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Best Dentist in Houston

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The Importance of Flossing. You most likely know to brush twice a day. But do you also floss? Flossing is the best way to remove food debris between teeth. When you brush AND floss, you remove decay-causing plaque from your teeth. See your dentist for regular cleanings, and you prevent gum disease. It’s called good oral hygiene. Ignore those practices, and you end up with bleeding gums.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Candida albicans infections in the mouth are often painful for people who develop infections such as burning mouth syndrome or thrush. To provide effective treatment, scientists at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom have developed a new drug formulation to improve the efficiency of currently approved antifungal drugs used to treat Candida infections, while also lessening the drug’s side effects. .

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Kakar Dental Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Can you believe we are already heading into the festive season? The shops are packed with Christmas gifts and before we know it, we will be ringing in the new year. 2021 is going to be bright, fabulous and full of happy times. It doesn’t have much competition since 2020 was not the year to be remembered for many people dealing with the pandemic and a new way of living.

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Your Dental Marketing Sucks

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Just as people can understand much of who they are from their DNA, so too can dental practices. Businesses are organisms that reflect their owners, associates, team, environments, locations, and strengths. They carry a core instruction set that informs the actions and outcomes of your treatments and the care and concern for your clients. So your practice has DNA.

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North Haven Dentists

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

THERE ARE SEVERAL reasons gum tissue might end up bleeding, and not just because of gum disease. We know it can be alarming to experience bleeding gums, so we want to help our patients understand the different causes and how we can treat it (when treatment is necessary). Plaque Buildup Leads to Bleeding Gums. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that develops on our teeth.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

A new study found that patients who recovered from COVID-19 were at elevated risk for mental illness. Published in the British medical journal The Lancet , results demonstrated that one in five patients who had recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection received a mental health diagnosis—such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia, insomnia, or depression—within 3 months of testing positive for the novel coronavirus.

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