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Branding Your Practice After COVID: What You NEED to Know to Stand Out From the Crowd

Dental Peers

Let’s admit it…as dental professionals, we love to nerd out! Nothing excites us more than new technologies that can really enhance the level of dental care we can provide to our patients! . Even office and communication technologies are beginning to excite us more.

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Instagram for Dentists

My Social Practice

Instagram for dentists is all about building trust and a strong reputation in your community. Instagram continues to be one of the fastest-growing social media platforms. With the platform frequently innovating, its popularity won’t change anytime soon. This is great news for your dental practice because as Instagram continues to level up the features that make the site extra useful to businesses like yours.

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Email Marketing Tips You Need To Try!

Logic Tech Corp

Our use of technology has shifted to become more dependent on the internet. Email marketing is even more important nowadays as it is one of your key communication tools to tell your patients about office updates, new services, or special promotions. It is also a way for you to build your relationship with your patients and increase their loyalty to your clinic.

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Don’t Leave Patient Prep to Dr. Google

Oral Health Group

As dental practitioners, root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures are so commonplace we may forget that for most patients, they are a first-time experience. But the success of any procedure depends at least in part on the patient—how well … The post Don’t Leave Patient Prep to Dr. Google appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Does dose optimisation in digital panoramic radiography affect diagnostic performance?

Dental News and Technology

Published: 26 August 2020 Clinical Oral Investigations volume 25 , pages 637 – 643 ( 2021 ) Abstract Objectives To compare the overall diagnostic performance of digital panoramic radiographs obtained with low-dose protocols and to estimate the absorbed dose in the head and neck. Materials and methods Forty-eight panoramic radiographs were obtained from eight imaging phantoms using six exposure protocols of progressively lower tube voltages (kVp) and currents (mA), as follows: (1) 70 kVp and 12.5

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Best Dental Marketing Company | What to Expect From This Video Series

Identity Dental

Many people talk about branding – What’s your brand? Does this partnership align with my brand? Is it time for a rebrand?– but what does that mean? Grace Rizza, founder and CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, is an expert on branding for dental practices and shares these tips with the Dental Peeps Network: A brand […]. The post Best Dental Marketing Company | What to Expect From This Video Series appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Lamar Hull featured on the QC Life WBTV News

Med Rank Interactive

Recently, Med Rank Interactive’s CEO and Founder, Lamar Hull was on QC@3 to share tips on how to find a good healthcare provider during COVID. This topic has become important over the past 12 months as healthcare consumer behaviors have changed due to the pandemic. . According to the CDC , 4 in 10 adults in the US are postponing healthcare because of COVID related concerns.

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ADA webinar features introduction to dental insurance

Dental News and Technology

Free beginners course for office staff streams Feb. 23 January 21, 2021 The ADA is offering a free educational webinar in February to assist new and existing dental office managers, staff and dentists who are looking for guidance and insights as they try to navigate the dental insurance maze. Dental Insurance 101: A Beginners Course for Office Staff streams Feb. 23 from noon to 1 p.m.

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Developing immunity to racial inequality in pain management

ASDA Blog

Over the past year, America has come face to face with a horrifying pandemic — COVID-19. The pandemic revealed concerning statistics regarding a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on minorities both in terms of being more susceptible to contracting the virus as well as having less access to care and treatment, especially Black and Latino communities.

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More Than 20 States Allow Oral Health Professionals to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As efforts to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates ramp up, more states are allowing oral health professionals to administer these immunizations after completing a certain amount of training. Currently, specially trained dental hygienists are able to inoculate the public against SARS-CoV-2 in Connecticut, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, and South Carolina, according to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.

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Cheat Sheet: Making PPE More Comfortable

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of the most tangible ways healthcare workers and ordinary people can protect themselves from increased risks of infection. But since added measures have been taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase not only the types of protective equipment being worn, but also the length of time it must be worn, physical irritants can and do arise.

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Current trends in the adoption and education of cone beam computed tomography and panoramic radiography machines across Australia

Dental News and Technology

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2021 Jan 15;20200380. Abstract Objectives: This is a follow-up study to assess growth in the number of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and panoramic radiography (PR) machines in Australia. It is also the first study to evaluate the current status of both CBCT and PR education in Australia. Methods: CBCT and PR machine numbers were obtained from the radiation regulators across Australia.

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The benefits of getting involved in dental study clubs after dental school

ASDA Blog

Dental study clubs are a small group learning and teaching format, usually consisting of eight to 10 people with a specific topic or learning agenda for the day. Most clubs are clinically focused, where the group spends time discussing cases or methodologies. Dr. Sampada Deshpande is a general dentist who graduated from the University of Washington International Dentist Program in 2018, and is one of the founders of The New Dentist Business Club, a study club that explores the business side of d

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Medi-Cal Dental Incentive Payments Extended Through Dec. 31, 2021

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have approved a 1-year extension of the Medi-Cal Section 1115 waiver (Medi-Cal 2020), and the Dental Transformation Initiative (DTI) Incentive pilot programs. Dental providers who receive incentive payments through the programs Domains, 1, 2 and 3 can continue participation through Dec. 31, 2021. Read more at cda.org.

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Instagram and TikTok, the Dental Social Media Marketing Trends 2021

We Speak Dental

Staying up to date on the current social media trends should be a top priority for all dental practices. Over the last year, there has been a monumental increase in social media consumption due to the pandemic, with 43% of users now spending more time on their social media platforms than ever before. Here are the social media platforms your practice should be using to attract, engage and convert new patients in 2021.

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Use of air polishing for supra- and subgingival biofilm removal for treatment of residual periodontal pockets and supportive periodontal care: a systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Published: 19 January 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Abstract Aim To systematically review the literature to compare the efficacy of air polishing to hand or ultrasonic instrumentation to reduce periodontal inflammation during treatment of residual pockets or supportive periodontal care. Methods Electronic searches were performed in five different databases, and two databases were used to capture the “grey literature partially.

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How Do I Prevent Dental Problems Before They Start? Beverly Hills Implant Office

Secure Smiles

Laughter is the best medicine for the soul, but prevention is the best medicine for your smile. It’s possible to prevent serious oral health complications with just a few minutes of dental care a day. Use these tips from our prosthodontist in Beverly Hills CA to stop dangerous dental problems before they start! Cavities. Cavities are holes in the hard enamel surface of your teeth.

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Referring a Patient to a Periodontist

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Providing scaling and root planing in a general practice benefits the patient, as it generally improves the status of periodontitis. Dental hygienists are periodontal co-therapists and can readily facilitate the initial management of periodontitis. Regarding when to make a referral post-scaling and root planing, a referral should be made well before any teeth become mobile.

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How Do I Prevent Dental Problems Before They Start? Vacaville Dental Office

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Laughter is the best medicine for the soul, but prevention is the best medicine for your smile. It’s possible to prevent serious oral health complications with just a few minutes of dental care a day. Use these tips from our dentist in Vacaville, CA to stop dangerous dental problems before they start! Cavities. Cavities are holes in the hard enamel surface of your teeth.

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Influences on dentists' adoption of nonsurgical caries management techniques: A qualitative study

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Jan 15;S0002-8177(20)30730-3. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.10.001. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Nonsurgical caries management techniques (NSCMT) offer a simple, conservative approach to treating caries. Despite evidence supporting and potential advantages of NSCMT, dentists can be reluctant to adopt these techniques.

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Clinical Case: Esthetic Restoration of Maxillary Central Incisors

3M

The post Clinical Case: Esthetic Restoration of Maxillary Central Incisors appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 91.6% Efficacy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A peer-reviewed study in the highly regarded journal The Lancet found that Sputnik V, a new COVID-19 vaccine developed in Russia, was 91.6% effective in preventing infection with the novel coronavirus. The study included 22,000 subjects and no significant side effects were reported. Sputnik V requires two doses but does not need sub-zero storage like the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

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National Children’s Dental Health Month: 6 Tips for Pediatric Oral Health

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. February 2021 marks the 40th consecutive celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month. What began as a small, one-day occurrence in Cleveland, Ohio, grew into the nationally observed Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 8, 1949. This annual effort by the American Dental Association (ADA) was extended to a week in 1955 and then, in 1981, became the month-long event we know today.

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My Inaugural Podcast, starring Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands

Go Ask Fred

In my very first podcast episode, I interview Steve Bilt, the CEO of Smile Brands, which has 650 practices in the US. He talks about how they created a strong culture in his company, and some of his biggest failures, … Continue reading → The post My Inaugural Podcast, starring Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Clinical Case: Fixing Margin Enamel Chipping with Flowable Composite

3M

The post Clinical Case: Fixing Margin Enamel Chipping with Flowable Composite appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Helping Your Older Patients Weather the Pandemic

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

0%. Traumatic, natural, and environmental disasters lead to increases in depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use issues, occurring both in the immediate aftermath and long-term. RyanJLane / E+. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> One particularly remarkable risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection is a commonly prescribed group of medications for hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD): angiotensin converting enzyme-2 inhibitors and angiotensin receptor block

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Denticon Recognized as a Key Milestone in Dental Automation

Planet DDS

We are thrilled to announce that Dental Products Report has recognized Denticon the all-in-one practice management solution as one of the key 10 milestones in dental automation. In its report on the 10 key developments and innovations in dentistry, Dental Products Report reported that in 2003, Planet DDS launched Denticon, the industry's first cloud-based practice management application.

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Day in the Life of a Dental Assistant

Princess Dental Staffing

Wondering what a dental assistant does on a daily basis? . We’ve broken down a day in the life of a dental assistant to help you understand what it takes to be a dental assistant. The Morning Meeting. As a dental assistant, your day may start with a morning meeting. . This is an opportunity for the dental staff, including the dentist, office manager, assistants, hygienists, and front office staff discuss the daily schedule and treatment plans.

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Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out

North Suburban Endodontics

Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll get cavities. But the good news is you can be proactive about many of these factors and greatly reduce your risk of tooth decay. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to point you in the right direction for preventing this destructive disease.

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NIH Identifies New Genetic Disorder

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists may have found a new genetic disorder that affects the brain and craniofacial skeleton. The genetic disorder, named linkage-specific-deubiquitylation-deficiency-induced embryonic defects syndrome (LINKED), is characterized by developmental delays and malformations of the brain, heart and facial features. .

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How Sleep Dentistry Works? How Much Does it Cost?

Healthy Smiles

Do you dodge all your dental appointments or shiver even from the simplest of dental procedures? Would you endure the extreme pain of an aching tooth than stepping foot in a dental clinic? Well, you are not the only one who is troubled with these thoughts and emotions. Thousands suffer from fear and dental anxieties such as fear of the noise from dental instruments, pain, the smell of dental clinics, etc.

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National Children’s Dental Health Month: A Quick Guide to Family Dentistry 

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The American Dental Association has set February to be National Children’s Dental Health month. The purpose of this month is to teach caregivers how to best support the health of their child’s smile. One of the most important aspects of children’s dental health is taking them to a skilled and knowledgeable family dentist. At Mountain Aire Dentistry, we’re here for your family no matter the ages. .

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Moms.com I 8 Questions to Ask Your Dentist

The Super Dentists

At your child’s dentist appointment there are a few questions you might want to ask. These are some common questions parents ask the dentist. You have made sure that you. Read More. The post Moms.com I 8 Questions to Ask Your Dentist appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Changes in Tongue Appearance May Indicate COVID-19 Infection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to researchers in the United Kingdom, changes to the tongue’s appearance—including discoloration and enlargement—may be symptomatic of COVID-19. While traditional COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough, and loss of taste and smell, are often used in screening, COVID-19 infection may present with a variety of more unusual signs, including many in the oral cavity, such as bumps and patches on the tongue, oral ulcers, and swelling in the mouth.

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Is your associate dentist a second class citizen?

Coaches Corner

Is your associate dentist a second class citizen? How would an associate dentist be a second class citizen? Imagine this scenario. You are at a very nice restaurant (yes, we can dream!) – an expensive one that you may only visit once a year or so. You order the special of the night, which sounds fantastic, and then the server says to you…. “There’s been a disturbance in the kitchen, and our head chef is running a bit behind tonight.

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Protected: [Updated Feb 4, 2021] Release Notes

Logic Tech Corp

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: [Updated Feb 4, 2021] Release Notes appeared first on Paradigm Clinical.

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Why would a baby’s dentist avoid pulling teeth?

Polkadot Dental

Parents may think that dentists offer to do unnecessary things like saving a baby tooth; after all, if the tooth is supposed to fall off, why bother? The reality is those baby teeth are necessary for a kid’s proper dental development, and we don’t want to pull them out prematurely. Removing a primary tooth before the patient is ready to replace it with a permanent tooth naturally can lead to severe developmental problems.