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What Dental School Didn’t Teach You about “Adulting” 

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savanah Craig. It won’t shock anyone to know that there are many important things that dental school didn’t teach you. Unfortunately, many of the topics that dental school skipped over are critical to your success and are necessary to protect the investments you made in this career. 3 Things Dental School Didn’t Teach You. Let’s talk through some of the ‘adult’ topics that no one taught you in dental school: Obtaining Disability Insurance Getting Your State License Planning for Repayme

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MouthWatch, LLC Ranked Among the Inc. 5000 for the Third Consecutive Year

Dental News and Technology

Metuchen, NJ – August 30, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, MouthWatch, LLC a leader in innovative teledentistry and digital imaging solutions was included on the annual Inc. 5000 List, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. During the past three years, the company further established itself as a leading brand among an increasing number of private practices, leading DSOs, dental schools, and other oral care settings that use its TeleDent software, it

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California Offers Loan Repayment and Scholarships to Grow Oral Health Workforce

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The state of California is serious about growing its oral health workforce in order to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information has programs for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, as well as students. The loan repayment program offers up to $50,000 in loan repayment for clinicians willing to spend 1 to 2 years working in health professional shortage areas.

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Ergonomic dental chairs and stools: Key features for pain-free dentistry

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 14 Second. Dentistry is a physically demanding profession, with repetitive reaching, twisting and turning that can lead to chronic back and neck pain. However, a good set of core equipment (patient chair, dental light, delivery system and dental team seating) will enable and encourage comfortable patient positioning and provide excellent access to the patient’s oral cavity.

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Pitting and Erosive Tooth Lesions, What Does it Mean?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA. Have you ever run into pitting and erosive tooth lesions during your time as a dentist? Here is a case study on my experience with it. Pitting and Erosive Tooth Lesions: Case Study. Patient Information: 69-year-old white male presents for a dental exam concerned with tooth wear and minor orthodontic relapse Medical history positive for hypertension, G.E.R.D., and Hypothyroidism Dental/Perio Exam negative other than Amalgam leakage #7, posterio

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Henry Schein Acquires Midway Dental Supply

Dental News and Technology

Strengthens Long-Standing Presence in the Midwestern U.S. and Brings New Customers, Executive Talent, and Sales and Service Personnel to U.S. Dental Distribution Business MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2022-- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced the acquisition of Midway Dental Supply, a full-service dental distributor serving dental offices and dental laboratories acr

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University of the Pacific Establishes Innovative Healthcare Collaborative

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The University of the Pacific has received a $4 million lead gift from Stephen and Pamela Thorne to establish the Pacific Dental Services Health Care Collaborative, an innovative teaching and patient care facility that’s said to be one of the first of its kind in a university setting. The project will include construction of a new clinical and academic facility on the University of the Pacific’s Sacramento, California, campus designed to provide comprehensive healthcare to the public and an inte

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Alabama

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Kevin Henry. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Alabama to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Alabama.

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Mechanical properties of 3D-printed prosthetic materials compared with milled and conventional processing: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies

Dental News and Technology

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Published: August 05, 2022 DOI: [link] Previous Article Brushing effect on the retentive force of retentive inserts … Abstract Statement of problem Three-dimensional (3D) additive manufacturing (AM) is an evolving technology in dentistry, proposed as an alternative to subtractive milling manufacture (MM) or conventional processing.

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Plaque-Fighting Nanorobots Provide Personalized, Hands-Free Oral Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science have shown that microrobots are capable of brushing and flossing human teeth. The hands-free system uses swarms of iron oxide nanoparticles with catalytic and magnetic activity to create bristle-like structures that can activate in synchronous motion.

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The Importance of Amplification for Content Marketing

Rosemont Review

So you’ve figured out your content marketing strategy, but do you have an amplification plan? What’s that, you ask? Well, having quality content is obviously important for SEO, but in order to reach your targeted audience, you need to start with a plan. How are you promoting your content? Posting on social media is a great way to gain attention, but how can you be sure it’s reaching the right people?

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Alaska

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Kevin Henry. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Alaska to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Alaska.

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EXOCAD ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 50,000 LICENSES SOLD

Dental News and Technology

DARMSTADT, Germany, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- exocad, an Align Technology, Inc. company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, today announced that the total number of exocad licenses sold has reached more than 50,000. exocad announced that the total number of exocad licenses sold has reached more than 50,000. "This is an important milestone for us," said Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO at exocad.

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Organizations Collaborate to Better Understand Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A collaboration among CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, Center for Health Care Strategies Inc, and National Academy of State Health Policy has created a new tool to analyze the range and effectiveness of Medicaid adult dental benefits on a state-by-state basis. Designed for legislators, leaders, and advocates, the Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker details the status of dental coverage under state Medicaid programs—which may range from

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The Superbold Workshop–What People Are Saying!

Go Ask Fred

I launched the first Superbold Workshop back in June, and am repeating it at the end of September in Santa Monica. It’s a highly interactive, highly impactful workshop that will make it possible for you to be confident in every … Continue reading → The post The Superbold Workshop–What People Are Saying! appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Arizona

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Kevin Henry. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Arizona to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Arizona.

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The 101 on Gum Disease and How to Treat it

Hardin Dental

When left unmanaged, gum disease can be a serious problem. Characterized by tenderness, bleeding gums, swelling at the gum line, and redness, gum disease is a top dental concern for most people. Many wonder what causes it, what treatments can be done for it, and what steps they can take at home to prevent the issue altogether. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep yourself free of this painful condition and treatment options for those that are already suffering.

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DEXIS Days is here: Month-long series of free virtual educational events begins Sept. 6

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 19 Second. DEXIS Solutions, a dental product manufacturer specializing in imaging technologies, sensors and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems, kicks off DEXIS Days on Sept. 6, 2022. The month-long series of free virtual educational events taking place weekdays at 12:30 p.m. EDT and 7 p.m.

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Intraoral Digital Scanner Expands Its Utility to Include Coral

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Found in tropical oceans across the globe, coral has proved time-consuming for scientists to measure. As many coral reefs have suffered due to pollution and erosion, scientists are working diligently to ensure their survival, and simple methods for measuring their size would support these efforts. Enter the intraoral digital scanner. Research published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution shows that the intraoral digital scanner, a mainstay of dental offices, provides a quick, efficient, and eff

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Arkansas

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Kevin Henry. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Arkansas to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice. Each state has different requirements for dental assistants, here are the levels, and functions permitted for dental assistants in Arkansas.

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5 Things You Need To Know About Dental Cleaning In Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Has brushing failed to remove plaque from your teeth? No worries. Through routine dental cleaning in Blackburn, your dentist may assist you in fighting cavities and other dental issues such as gum disease. Dental cleaning , as the name suggests, aims to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth so that they are free of frequent issues. Compared to traditional tooth cleaning techniques like brushing and flossing, it is much more effective.

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How to fix a dental crown that does not fit

Dentistry Blog

Clinical and laboratory procedures relating to crown fitting are well established. Clinical data must be translated from the oral cavity to the laboratory and back to the oral cavity. Ill-fitting crowns may be the result of clinical and/or laboratory procedures. Quality control is essential at both ends of the spectrum. Seating crowns should be predictable and consistent.

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Parkell Launches New TurboSensor+ Ultrasonic Scaler

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Parkell (800-243-7446; parkell.com ), a recognized global leader in dental materials and equipment manufacturing for more than 70 years, is proud to introduce the new TurboSensor+ ultrasonic scaler. “The TurboSensor+ is truly an exceptional scaler,” says David Mott, president of Parkell. “It combines the quality and performance of its decades-trusted predecessor, TurboSensor, with features that have been highly-requested by our customers — most importantly, enhanced infection control and a tru

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Equal education opportunities for pregnant and parenting students

ASDA Blog

The first test I took in dental school was a pregnancy test. I spent the first two semesters pregnant and gave birth to my daughter during finals week in the spring of 2020. While my classmates took a physiology final, I was in a labor and delivery room. I planned my maternity leave based on the parental leave policy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.

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Things You Should Know All About Toothbrushes

Polkadot Dental

Babies are as prone to cavities and infections as an adult. The only real difference is that babies can’t brush their teeth. Because of this, parents oversee cleaning their child’s teeth for the first decade of their lives. In extreme cases, Failure to do so properly could end up in infection and tooth loss. What’s the History of the Toothbrush.

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What To Do In Case Of Dental Emergency?

Gilreath Dental

If you face an injury to your teeth or gums or suffer from a severe toothache, you need to visit an emergency dentist in Marietta as soon as possible. Ignoring the dental issue and delaying the treatment can cause permanent damage to your oral health. However, if you are wondering what to do in a… The post What To Do In Case Of Dental Emergency?

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National Brush Day is November 1!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation, whose mission is to “increase access to and utilization of oral healthcare by broadening literacy of oral health’s impact on overall health,” is encouraging all members of the dental and dental hygiene professions to promote National Brush Day on November 1. The observance is designed to encourage healthy oral hygiene habits, particularly the brushing of teeth twice per day for at least 2 minutes each time.

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Achieve successful, sustainable practice growth in orthodontics.

3M

As patient choices for orthodontic treatment increases, it is important for a practice to take active steps toward achieving growth. While quality results are always an important part of a successful practice, the treatment experience is another factor that patients consider when deciding on an orthodontist. In this session we will review factors that contribute to three key stages in building patient volume: The influence of referrals.

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If You Have an iPhone or iPad, Update to Apple iOS 15.6.1 NOW!!!

Denticle

This patch has been available for a week or two so this isn't immediate breaking news, but it is still critically important enough for me to make this post. The latest update to the mobile software Apple iOS 15.6.1 needs to be downloaded and installed ASAP. The update fixes a couple of really serious security holes that bad guys are exploiting in the wild.

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6 Steps to Implementing Denticon — Part 4: “Why Denticon” Series

Planet DDS

In the final, fourth part of our Why Denticon series, we’ll be discussing what it looks like to implement Denticon Practice Management Software. . If you belong to a dental practice or organization looking to make the switch to Denticon, read on to discover more about our implementation process, training opportunities, and what to expect after you go-live. .

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Young Innovations and Synapse Dental Partner to Deliver Drug-Free Oral Pain Management

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Young Innovations (847-458-5400; younginnovations.com ) and Synapse Dental announce a new partnership designed to redefine delivery of care in the dental field through an innovative new device called the Dental Pain Eraser. The Dental Pain Eraser is a pen-shaped, electronic dental anesthesia solution that prevents and relieves oral pain in seconds — without the need for local anesthetic injections, gels or drugs.

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Digital Indirect Bonding with 3M™ APC™ Flash-Free System

3M

Live Congress. In recent decades, orthodontics has undergone a complete evolution. New 3D technology gives us tools to change our conventional way of treating our patients to a more individual level. The methods to achieve an accurate diagnosis have become much more extensive. 3D intraoral scanning combined with associated software allowed practitioners to achieve much more precise treatment plans.

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Down But Not Out.

Denticle

Believe it or not, dentistry can really take its toll on you physically. Since most of my regular readers are from the profession, I now that you understand what I'm talking about. For the non-dentists out there, just take my word for it. Spending multiple hours per day in a static posture while performing precision procedures really does beat you up from a physical standpoint.

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Effect of photobiomodulation on pain control after clinical crown lengthening surgery

Dental News and Technology

J Adv Periodontol Implant Den. 2021 Oct 27;13(2):91-94. Abstract Background: Photobiomodulation is a novel technique to reduce pain following different surgeries and treatments. This study aimed to investigate the effect of photobiomodulation on pain control after clinical crown lengthening procedures. Methods: Twenty patients were included and randomly assigned to two groups in this single-blind randomized clinical trial.

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Survey Shows Many Patients Discuss Cost of Care With Providers

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a survey of 370 dental patients, more than 65% reported discussing cost of treatment with their dental providers during their past appointment. The study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, found that patients most likely to have discussed cost in the dental practice were between the ages of 24 and 64, reside in the South, and report difficulty managing healthcare-related costs.

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Selective caries removal: The importance of finding and using the right adhesive

3M

The post Selective caries removal: The importance of finding and using the right adhesive appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Cloud-Based Versus On-Premise Dental Imaging Software

Planet DDS

With practices increasingly switching to cloud-based software, it’s important to compare the benefits of cloud-based and on-premise to find which is better for your dental practice. In the coming years, many practices will have to consider whether it’s time to entirely retire or significantly reduce the image file server in the back office. . With 20+ years of experience in the dental imaging industry, Apteryx Cloud Imaging’s hybrid model is comprised of both the comfort of on-premise and the s