My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Dental Office Social Media Will Help Find Patients. Dental office social media is an excellent way to break the ice with new patients and help them overcome dental anxiety. Your practice’s dental office social media presence is an integral part of how new and potential patients get to know you. Social media for dentists is a great way to spark a connection with them online.
We Speak Dental
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Your New Superhero! – ADA TV, the Greatest in Waiting Room Tech. What if the dental patients in your waiting room did more than just wait? What if they could be entertained, educated, and enabled to learn more about your top procedures, and all you had to do was plug a tiny, hi-tech computer stick into your HDTV? That’s all it takes. PBHS will configure and test the system, and voila!
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Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA. Becoming a dental hygienist is a rewarding, challenging, and exciting adventure. If you’re considering a career in dental hygiene, keep reading my guide on how to become a dental hygienist or forward it to a friend who is considering a career change! 5 Tips on How to Become a Dental Hygienist. Here are some tips, you didn’t know you needed, on becoming a dental hygienist.
Oral Health Group
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
You have seen advertisements for template-based website builders that promise you can create and publish a site in minutes. Maybe you found a designer or marketing company that promises an online presence within a week or two. Are these claims … The post Quality Takes Time: Corners You Should Never Cut When Launching a New Website appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
PORTLAND, Oregon — As the federal government debates COVID-19 vaccination mandates on a national level, six states have forged ahead with their own complex mandates, leaving health care facility owners, employers, and workers scrambling to understand how to both verify and track necessary documents to maintain compliance. onDiem, a national dental staffing platform known for its automated staffing compliance innovations, has introduced a solution.
Off the Cusp
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. There are many reasons why cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity, from the very real pressure to look one’s best in the age of social media to increased awareness about the importance of oral health for overall health. For practices, knowing why patients are seeking cosmetic treatment is just as important as the treatment itself.
Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA. Narrowing down just 5 reasons to be a dental hygienist was a challenge, the field of dental hygiene is so rewarding for so many unique reasons. Relationships are a big part of what we do, relationships with our team and our patients are at the forefront of daily life in the clinical setting and can create an atmosphere for growth and recharge the passionate feeling we have for the profession. 5 Reasons To Become a Dental Hygienist.
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Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Odontology ( 2021 ) Cite this article details Abstract This study aimed to systematically review clinical and microbiology-related effects of ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI) compared to syringe irrigation (SI) during endodontic treatment. Electronic databases searching and manual searching were conducted. Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were included comparing UAI to SI.
Planet DDS
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Some patients may wonder how one dentist could recommend one procedure, while another might recommend a different one or maybe none at all. How could there be such differences? As a dentist, you understand that you and your peers have varying degrees of experience and treatment philosophies. And each office has different imaging devices and software that provide greater or lesser detail in radiographs.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that all employees of healthcare facilities that accept payment from Medicare and/or Medicaid—including oral health professionals—must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. There is no option for testing. The new ruling is expected to impact more than 76,000 healthcare facilities.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Andie Ashdown and Theophanis Kyriacou appraise a cross-sectional study looking at the impact that racial discrimination experienced by multiracial people can have on their mental wellbeing. The post What impact does racism have on the mental health of multiracial people? appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Journal of Endodontics Published: November 08, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction Aim was to analyze and compare the efficacy of different bleaching agents typically used for internal bleaching of endodontically-treated discolored teeth. Methods Electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library) were searched by two reviewers for clinical trials in which the color of endodontically-treated discolored teeth, before and after internal bleaching, was examined using shade guide unit
ASDA Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Long before Photoshop and Instagram filters, ancient civilizations enhanced their smiles the old-fashioned way. The Mayans filled holes in their teeth with jade, Etruscans perfected rudimentary golden grills, and Egyptians crushed rock, mint and dried iris flower to create the world’s oldest identified toothpaste. A growing number of Americans now turn to social media for the latest dental trends and cosmetic treatments.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The United States government committed to purchasing 1.7 million doses of molnupiravir—the Merck antiviral medication for COVID-19—in June, and has since increased its order by 1.4 million doses. Molnupiravir has been shown to decrease hospitalizations and deaths by 50% among individuals with COVID-19. The pill, which is taken twice daily for 5 days, would be the first exclusively designed to fight COVID-19.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Georgie Parker summarises a research study of Reddit comments posted during Covid-19, which looks at how the pandemic and lockdown affected people with disordered eating behaviours. The post Disordered eating during COVID: understanding experiences from Reddit posts appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Oct 11;S0002-8177(21)00479-7. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: The primary objective of this systematic review was to answer the following question systematically: Is there any association between primary headaches (PHs) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in adults? Types of studies reviewed: The protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews.
Planet DDS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Now is the perfect time to help your patients take full advantage of their end-of-year dental benefits. With many insurance plans having a “use it or lose it” policy, you can help your patients by reminding them of expiring benefits as we approach the end of the year. Surprisingly, only a small percentage of people maximize their annual dental insurance plans each year. .
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
One of the most significant unanswered questions of the global pandemic is why some people experience mild symptoms while others become seriously ill and even die. The answer may be in our genes. Researchers from the United Kingdom have found the presence of a particular gene doubles the risk for severe lung illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. The gene oversees the behavior of other genes, and is most commonly found among people of South Asian descent.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
In his debut blog, Sam McKay explores a review of newspaper articles which identifies several narratives about how young people feel about climate change. Follow #CAMHScampfire on Twitter at 5pm GMT on Tuesday 9th November for an online journal club discussing these papers. Or sign up now to join the free webinar hosted by ACAMH. The post Climate change, young people, and parents: what the papers say about eco-anxiety #COP26 #CAMHScampfire appeared first on National Elf Service.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Caption Ideas: Social Media Content For Dentists. When you’re thinking about finding new patients using social media for dentists it’s important to remember that the result should build relationships with your community online. It’s not a sales medium. Of course you can run ads in Facebook and Instagram but when it comes to connecting with your community you’ll want to use caption ideas that are super clever.
North Suburban Endodontics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
You might have a few questions should you find out you need a root canal for a tooth infected with advanced decay. Most will be about what you should expect before, during and after a procedure. But first, let's deal with a couple of your obvious concerns right upfront: No, contrary to your Uncle Bill, it won't be painful (if the infected tooth is throbbing, though, the procedure will relieve your pain); Yes, based on outcomes for millions of treated teeth over several decades, the odds are high
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,000 US workers sustain a job-related eye injury each day that requires medical treatment. This includes oral health professionals, who are subject to spatter, aerosols, and debris generated during routine dental procedures. After experiencing an eye injury from amalgam debris during restorative care, Peter Arsenault, DMD, a professor and division head of operative dentistry in the Department of Comprehensive Care
3M
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The post Considerations in Impressioning Methods and Material Selection appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Dental Social Media Marketing in 2022. Here’s something you hear a lot now-a-days: “You need to be using dental social media marketing in your practice.”. What does that really mean? Why are dentists supposed to rely so much on dental social media marketing? Discover what it takes to truly be a successful social practice in 2022, and how dental social media marketing strategies will bring in new dental patients and grow your practice.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
It is a scary experience when you a dental emergency. But don’t fret! There are many things you can do to save knocked-out teeth and maintain good oral health. Here, we will discuss the most common and effective ways of saving knocked-out teeth. What is a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency is any accident that causes damage to the teeth, jaw, or gums.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
While therapeutic mouthrinse is often prescribed to help control oral biofilm and for other preventive uses, researchers continue to investigate whether such rinses may reduce or help neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in the oral cavity. A study by O’Donnell et al, 1 for example, focused on the coronavirus’ lipid membrane to determine if these agents—including chlorhexidine, ethanol, povidone-iodine, cetylpyridinium chloride, and hydrogen peroxide—could disturb the pathogen’s lipid envelope.
3M
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The aim of the lecture will be to classify the adhesive systems and cements currently on the market and then to propose a clinical step-by-step which will allow a simple but correct the qualities of adhesive systems and cements in relation to the different clinical conditions of direct and indirect restorations. November 27th at 09:00 am (CET), Italy (Italian language).
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
3 Creative Ideas For Fun Dental Facebook Posts. “Why would anyone follow their dentist on Facebook?”. For practices approaching dental Facebook post ideas for the first time, this is a question that often comes up. At first glance, teeth might not seem like the most interesting topic. But the rules for creating engaging Facebook content apply to dentistry as much as anywhere else: make it relevant, personal, useful and fun!
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Dental practices are continuously looking for ways to earn new patients, along with retaining and cultivating their current patient lists. After all, patients are the lifeblood of any dental practice.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
An antibody COVID-19 medication, Sotrovimab—created by GSK and Vir—that originally required administration via infusion can now be given as an intramuscular injection, significantly improving its ease of use. Data from a new study show the drug works just as well at reducing morbidity and mortality among those with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 in the shot form as it did when administered via infusion.
Healthy Smiles
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Most people as a more stable solution for their smiles. The process of acquiring dental implants takes several months, but the results will be well worth it! There are four facts, including the recovery time, bone grafting, changing your diet, and integrating a good oral hygiene routine, that you should consider about the dental implant recovery process in order to prepare for this procedure.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Social Media Dental Marketing Trends To Pay Attention To. Whether you are an orthodontist, dentist, endodontist, or periodontist, it is vital that you stay up-to-date on the latest social media dental marketing trends of 2020 in order to grow your practice. In the dental marketing world, there has been a shift to almost exclusively digital marketing.
Modern Family Dental
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Gum health is usually not the first thing we think of when we take a pill. However, medications pose some effects that silently wreak havoc on our oral health. Most patients only realize the impact that taking their medications can have on their teeth and gums when dealing with the consequences. In this post, we will share the link between medications and gum health.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
As the consistent growth in COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant seems to have abated, an analysis of this deadly surge is now possible. The most significant takeaway is that the unvaccinated faced the highest rates of morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19 illness, regardless of region. Data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that unvaccinated individuals were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 than their vaccinated counterparts.
Coshocton Dental
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
A Malocclusion —better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, misaligned teeth are also harder to keep clean, increasing the risk of dental disease. But the good news is that we can often curb these long-term effects by discovering and treating a malocclusion early.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
5 Awesome Olympic Dental Contest Ideas To Increase Followers. We’re celebrating the Olympics by suggesting little in-practice dental contests that make for fun videos to post to your dental social media accounts! We’ve come up with 5 dental office Facebook contest ideas to get you started and some free materials to download: 1. The Brushing Challenge Dental Contest: Every team member pairs up.
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Teledentistry rose in popularity during the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020. Telehealth usage has stabilized throughout 2021 indicating virtual checkups may be here to stay.
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