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Paid Advertisements for Orthodontists: Things to Know

Med Rank Interactive

Having an online presence is essential for all businesses, including orthodontic practices. Google searches, websites, and social media are how patients find providers and services for themselves and their families. With the uptick in searches and web design , there has also been a push for digital advertising space. The market for digital advertising has become a hot commodity.

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Preferences of Sjögren’s syndrome patients regarding potential new saliva substitutes

Dental News and Technology

Published: 11 June 2022 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022 ) Abstract Objectives Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) patients should be involved in the development of new saliva substitutes at an early stage. The purpose of the current study was to explore the preferences of these patients regarding various product characteristics of potential new saliva substitutes.

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The Benefits of Dental Health Professionals Undertaking Online Training

Oral Health Group

Online training for dental health professionals is more affordable than face-to-face training. This could help to resolve the shortage of 4,000 dental professionals that’s predicted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Online dental training has increased over the past two years. While dental … The post The Benefits of Dental Health Professionals Undertaking Online Training appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Clinic Advice for D3s & D4s

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savannah Craig. Starting clinic can come with a lot of conflicting feelings. It is exciting to finally be treating patients, but it can also be a stressful experience. Everyone enters clinic with a different level of confidence, skill, and a unique patient pool. Treating patients can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly frustrating.

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New TikTok Trend May Harm Tooth Enamel

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new TikTok video that shows viewers how to mix balsamic vinegar with sparkling water to create a purported unique and healthy alternative to soda has some oral health professionals furrowing their brows. And new research demonstrates this heavy dose of acidity can definitely lead to tooth erosion. The study authors looked at the effects of bottled water, flavored sparkling water, and plain sparkling water on tooth erosion.

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Delta Dental's annual community giving increased to $106 million in 2021, positively impacting 21.3 million lives

Dental News and Technology

Money for PR but cutting reimbursement to dentists MJ 2021 Community Impact Report details support for programs across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico WASHINGTON , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2021 Community Impact Report , highlighting the philanthropic investments that Delta Dental made last year to support the oral and overall health of communities across the country.

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Don’t Be So Serious: Tips for Using Humour in Dental Marketing

Oral Health Group

Is your dental practice’s blog following waning, your social media engagement rate low, or your website content lacklustre? What is missing? The answer could be a good laugh! Research has proven humour to be an effective marketing technique. However, yours is a … The post Don’t Be So Serious: Tips for Using Humour in Dental Marketing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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5 signs you should use zirconia dental crowns instead of PFM

Dentistry Blog

Today’s patients request zirconia and porcelain crowns over metal-based crowns because both zirconia and porcelain restorations provide strength and natural aesthetics. Since the introduction of milled zirconia restorations, patients have been increasingly requesting zirconia as an alternative to porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations.

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Introducing Nova Bien Airs Smallest Handpiece

Dental News and Technology

I have been using this handpiece and it’s the real deal! browser INTRODUCING NOVA Bien Air's Smallest, Slimmest, and Lightest Handpiece That's Exceeding Electric Expectations Reserve Your In-Person Demonstration Here Get to know NOVA The Nova contra-angle was designed to overcome the challenges of a traditional handpiece. It’s smaller, slimmer, and lighter than ever but 4x more durable.

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CDC Walks Back Mask Recommendation to Prevent Monkeypox

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

When clusters of monkeypox cases began popping up in countries where the viral disease is not normally found, including the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initially recommended mask wearing to prevent transmission. On June 6, the mask recommendation was removed in response to questions regarding the possibility of transmitting monkeypox via aerosols.

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The Importance of a Mobile-Friendly Website

Rosemont Review

An extraordinary number of people on Facebook and other social media platforms access their accounts on a mobile device. This phenomenon became especially prevalent a few years ago, when Google essentially laid down the gauntlet when it comes to mobile design technology by updating its ranking algorithms. Now, mobile-friendly sites have priority over others when being searched from a smartphone or a tablet.

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Improving Verbal Skills for the Dental Front Office

YapiApp

Here’s How Your Front Office Can Improve Their Verbal Skills. If your practice is short-staffed and stressed out, we have the perfect verbal skills your front office needs to address your staffing shortage to your patients. ……… Dental practices are facing the critical problem of mismatched supply and demand. As the COVID mandates lift, many businesses are experiencing an influx of patients ready to return to the dentist.

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SmileFast Test Drive For Patients.

Dental News and Technology

Learn more about how SmileFast can make your cosmetics cases easier. Take the course in a city near you. Learn more at [link].

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Patient NEWS Client Production Is 25% Higher

Patient News

In case you missed it, below are 5 quick links to the latest articles on dental marketing and dental consumer behavior that can help your practice get the action you want. If you feel like you’ve exhausted every method, tried every tactic, and are still not getting the results you want, check this out. In the May 2022 ADA/HPI Outlook. The post Patient NEWS Client Production Is 25% Higher appeared first on Patient News.

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Primary root canal treatment success rates

The Dental Elf

Thiis review of the outcomes of primary root canal treatment (RoCT) in studies published since 2003 included 42 studies (15 RCTs, 14 prospective cohorts and 13 retrospective studies. While pooled success rates were high the quality of the included studies was limited and the studies were conducted in an academic or private practice environment. The post Primary root canal treatment success rates appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Get Your Smile Summer Ready with Cosmetic Dentistry

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The warm weather is finally here, and that means it’s time to show off your confident smile! If you’re looking for a way to get your smile summer ready, cosmetic dentistry may be the answer. Cosmetic dentistry can improve the appearance of your teeth, giving you the confident smile you’ve always wanted. What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dental care that focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth.

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Association between periodontitis and mild cognitive impairment: a clinical pilot study

Dental News and Technology

Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2022 Jun 9;57(6):576-584. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20220414-00181. Objective: To evaluate the association between periodontitis and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and explore the potential local oral risk factors for MCI. Methods: The study included 70 middle-aged and elderly subjects (44 females and 26 males) with periodontal disease who were first diagnosed by the Department of Periodontology or referred by the Department of Geriatrics in Shanghai Ninth P

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Dentist Marketing On TikTok: 4 Video Ideas To Do This Week

My Social Practice

4 Simple Ideas To Help With Dentist Marketing On TikTok. If you’re not creating video in your social media marketing efforts , you’re missing out. Video dental marketing is taking over the search algorithms and social media feeds. It’s what your patients want to see from your practice. Learning how to use TikTok to help create super-engaging social media content is a must.

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Pulpitis – How effective are diagnostic tests?

The Dental Elf

This review of clinical tests for the diagnosis of the condition of the dental pulp included 28 studies from 29 publications. The quality of the included studies was low providing limited scientific evidence regarding the accuracy and reproducibility of diagnostic tests. The post Pulpitis – How effective are diagnostic tests? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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A brief history of African Americans in dentistry in honor of Juneteenth

ASDA Blog

As we approach Juneteenth on June 19 and begin paying homage to prominent African Americans in dentistry, it is nearly impossible not to think of Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman, Dr. George F. Grant and Dr. Ida Gray Nelson Rollins. Having been modernized in the early 1700s by the groundbreaking publication of “The Surgeon Dentist” by the “father of modern dentistry” Pierre Fauchard, dentistry for the first time had a comprehensive system for caring for and treating teeth.

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Think you have a strong password? Hackers crack 16-character passwords in less than an HOUR

Denticle

If you even remotely follow any kind of information about passwords, you know that longer passwords are better than short passwords. That's because when it comes to cracking passwords, it simply takes more computing power. There are programs called "Brute Force" that actually just begin putting in characters in a disciplined manner to basically try every letter and character combination.

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How to Improve Verbal Skills for the Dental Front Office?

YapiApp

Dental practices are facing the critical problem of mismatched supply and demand. As the COVID mandates lift, many businesses are experiencing an influx of patients ready to return to the dentist. According to a survey from late 2021, dental practices saw patient volume reach 89%, the highest since March 2020. At the same time, dental practices face a staffing shortage in the front and back dental offices, making it hard to meet patient demand for care.

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Why is My Dental Implant Feeling Sensitive?

Friendswood Dental Blog

Sensitivity in your dental implant might seem ordinary, but you should still have it checked by your dentist. After all, it isn’t always just post-treatment soreness. Left untreated, this discomfort could become more painful and expensive. To help out, here’s a summary of known causes for implant sensitivity and why to visit your dentist about it. Please read it so your replacement tooth will be in better shape to fill your smile.

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Impact of Inflation on Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With prices rising sharply in the United States and around the world, people are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks. And when the dollar stops going very far, many people reduce their spending on non-essential items. Will dental care take a hit because of this trend? This remains to be seen, but some dentists are taking some preventive steps to insulate their practices from the effects of inflation, including raising prices, asking loan companies to reduce interest rates on their debt, and r

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Direct vs indirect- posterior restorations made easy

3M

When faced with a wide range of materials and equipment to restore tooth functionality and anatomy, choosing how to proceed to get optimal results can be overwhelming. . Join us on the 29th of September where Dr. Eva Berroeta and Dr. Giuseppe Chiodera will compare direct vs indirect approaches to posterior restorations. . Create reliable indirect restorations without compromising aesthetics!

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Is My Dental Concern An Emergency?

Gilreath Dental

Anyone can encounter a dental emergency at any point in their life. Sometimes you may have toothache for a few hours & just by taking some pain-relieving pills, it might fade off. But there are some severe cases where pain-relieving medicines are enough to eliminate the pain. But how would you know it is the… The post Is My Dental Concern An Emergency?

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4 Tips to Make Your Dental Checkup Go Smoothly

Denton Dental Center

When it comes to keeping your smile healthy and looking its best, brushing, flossing, and eating well are key. Outside of your home, visiting your dentist every six months is one of the most important parts of maintaining excellent oral health. During your dental checkup , your dentist will perform a thorough exam and your dental hygienist will do a deep clean of your teeth.

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Bien Air Test Drive

Denticle

Late last year I took the Bien Air Nova electric handpiece for a Test Drive. As part of my evaluation, I pushed this device as hard as possible in both clinical and non-clinical applications. I came away *very impressed* with the Nova. Now the good folks at Bien Air are giving you, the customer, a chance to take the Nova for your very own Test Drive.

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SIDOC Congress

3M

Live Congress. Restorative Dentistry…and Beyond. Multiple lectures around Modern Restorative Dentistry. June 17th and 18th, Italian language, Italy. Register Now for the SIDOC Congress. The post SIDOC Congress appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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DIY Veneers May Wreak Havoc on Patients’ Oral Health and Wallets

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As many Americans’ budgets are tight, much less expensive alternatives to professional dental care have been gaining traction on social media. A woman in North Texas learned the hard way how wrong do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry can go. She purchased at-home veneers for less than $30 and applied them herself. Things went terribly awry with the application, and she ended up seeking care from a cosmetic dentist who had to grind the kit’s gel off her natural dentition, causing pain and the loss of s

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Raman spectroscopy in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer

The Dental Elf

Rajpal Tattar take a look at this review of Raman scattering-based diagnostic systems in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis. The post Raman spectroscopy in oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Pearl’s Second Opinion® Receives Clearance in Brazil, Paving the Way for AI-Assisted Dental Radiology in the World’s Third-Largest Dental Market

Denticle

Pearl, the leader in dental AI solutions, today announced that its Second Opinion® chairside clinical AI software has received clearance from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa), opening the door to AI-enabled dental care for dentists and patients across Brazil – the world’s third-largest dental market. Second Opinion® is the first and only chairside, FDA-cleared AI radiologic detection aid that can help dentists identify numerous common dental conditions across a broad range of pati

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Clinical Case: Simplifying an esthetic restoration in anterior teeth using resin composites.

3M

The post Clinical Case: Simplifying an esthetic restoration in anterior teeth using resin composites. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Mind Your Mouth: How Mouth Health Influences Brain Health

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Hello Wonderful Readers! Over 200 folks joined Young Dental’s continuing education class last Saturday, June11th 2022 to hear my presentation “Mind Your Mouth: How the Mouth Influences Brian Health” So many great questions after that talk. I am responding to them and may create a blog post to take a deeper dive into those answers. Meanwhile – if you are at all interested, please click on the link [link] and listen in.

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Oral health–related quality of life of conventional removable partial dentures, unilateral nonmetal clasp dentures, and shortened dental arch with 2- or 3-tooth unilateral distal extension tooth loss in the mandible: A randomized, crossover, clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Published: June 10, 2022 DOI: [link] Abstract References Article Info Related Articles Abstract Statement of problem Conventional removable partial dentures with metal clasps are still a common option for patients with distal-extension tooth loss. However, unilateral nonmetal clasp dentures fabricated by using a thermoplastic denture base resin are increasingly being used.

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Germany Recommends Smallpox Vaccine for Those Exposed to Monkeypox

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As monkeypox continues to spread throughout the globe, Germany’s vaccine board has recommended that Germans who are exposed to anyone with monkeypox should receive two doses of the smallpox vaccine Imvanex. Those who have never received a smallpox immunization should receive two doses, 28 days apart, while one dose will suffice for those who have already been vaccinated against smallpox.

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Universal universe: a new generation of universal adhesives and resin cements

3M

The post Universal universe: a new generation of universal adhesives and resin cements appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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