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5 Web Based Dental Software Platforms That Can Help Your Practice

The Big Brush

A lot of dental practices choose to use cloud-based dental software, so they can get what works for them and use their time more efficiently. There are a number of products available, and choosing the right one for your practice may take some trial and error.

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What are Virtual Consultations and Why Should You Offer Them on Your Website?

My Social Practice

What Are Virtual Consultations And Why Should You Offer Them On Your Website? Welcome to the 21st Century, where consumers invest in fast, convenient, and affordable services. Virtual consultations are an alternative to full consultations and exams in the office.

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Care to Lead

Dental Peers

Many of you are likely familiar with the work of Brené Brown. She has become a renowned coach and thought leader on the topic of, well, leadership. Her books, such as Dare to Lead, have taught us that leadership is not merely about who delivers the best “rah rah…rally the troops” speech. Nor is it about who is the stoic “tough guy” who calls all the shots and rules with an iron fist.

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3 Ways to Avoid the Biggest Crisis in Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

All across the country, dental practices are facing a hiring crisis. Teams are being stretched thin because of openings within the staff directory, and it’s putting pressure on everyone in the practice. They feel the strain … and so does dentistry as a whole. But what if you could solve a problem before it ever happened?

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Care to Lead

Oral Health Group

Daring leadership is ultimately about serving other people, not ourselves. That’s why we choose courage. Brené Brown Many of you are likely familiar with the work of Brené Brown. She has become a renowned coach and thought leader on the … The post Care to Lead appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Is it Time to Write an eBook?

Identity Dental

You are on your way to becoming a key opinion leader, have a groundbreaking take on business management, or are teaching others how to run a great practice. Is it time to write an ebook? Here are tips from the experts on how to create one that sells. Choose a topic. First, ask yourself what […]. The post Is it Time to Write an eBook? appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Accuracy of digital impressions versus conventional impressions for 2 implants: an in vitro study evaluating the effect of implant angulation

Dental News and Technology

International Journal of Implant Dentistry Published: 30 July 2021 International Journal of Implant Dentistry volume 7 , Article number: 75 ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Accurate implant impression is an essential requirement for the fabrication of implant prosthesis. This in vitro study evaluated the accuracy of digital impressions by intraoral scanner (IOS) systems in comparison to conventional impressions for recording the position of 2 parallel implants and 2 divergent impla

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Linda Harvey: 3 Common Misperceptions on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Did you know the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) became effective on June 21, 2021? The ETS was issued to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 in settings where people with COVID-19 are reasonably expected to be present.

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Can A Lozenge Rebuild Tooth Enamel and Whiten Teeth?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Imagine having access to a mint that rebuilds tooth enamel and whitens your teeth at the same time—without the possibility of painful side effects. The concept of a restorative and preventive lozenge may be closer to becoming a reality if clinical trials led by a team of University of Washington (UW) researchers yield positive results. . “Used as a daily oral care product, the dental lozenge is likely to transform traditional tooth whitening with a biomimetic approach that also restores the lost

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Longitudinal evaluation of diastema closure in patients submitted to labial frenectomy in different phases of the mixed dentition: A historical cohort.

Dental News and Technology

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2021;39:159-63 Abstract Background: There is a controversy in the literature concerning the indications for frenectomy to treat interincisal diastema. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the spontaneous closure of the interincisal diastema in patients submitted to upper labial frenectomy (ULF) during the mixed dentition.

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What’s Driving the Accelerated Growth of DSOs?

Planet DDS

The COVID-19 pandemic “factor” will define much in the approaching months and perhaps years. At first glance, it could also explain why DSO (Dental Service Organization) growth continues to accelerate. There are other factors. But the reality of rebuilding a dental practice or being a private, independent dental start-up has less appeal when compared with the core of DSO identity – support!

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6 Things Every Office Manager Needs to Do Right Now to Achieve Work-Life Balance

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Oftentimes, our work takes precedence over everything else in our lives. Our desire to succeed professionally can push us to set aside our own well-being. Creating a harmonious work-life balance can be challenging but it is essential to improve our physical, emotional and mental well-being. Here are six things you can start doing right now to achieve a better work-life balance. 1.

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WHO Says Vaccines Should Go to Countries in Need, not for Boosters

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

As the Delta variant rapidly spreads throughout the United States and other wealthy nations, some public health officials and representatives from vaccine manufacturers have suggested that those age 60 and older should receive a COVID-19 booster shot by the end of this year. In stark contrast, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that low-income countries with little access to COVID-19 vaccinations should be able to vaccinate their citizens before booster shots are authorized for use in we

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Classification of Approximal Caries in Bitewing Radiographs Using Convolutional Neural Networks

Dental News and Technology

Sensors 2021 , 21 (15), 5192; [link] (registering DOI) Received: 11 June 2021 / Revised: 21 July 2021 / Accepted: 22 July 2021 / Published: 31 July 2021 (This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Dental Medicine ) Download PDF Citation Export Abstract Dental caries is an extremely common problem in dentistry that affects a significant part of the population.

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New Dental Software Pricing for YAPI

YapiApp

As the adage goes, you have to have a strong core. Introducing our two new plans, Core and Growth. Why Change? In recent years, our add-on features have become increasingly popular, like automated review requests. Choices are great, but sometimes too many options are overwhelming, and we are in the business of streamlining and efficiency after all! To make life easier and reduce the need to continue to tally up costs associated with multiple add-ons, we have simplified our options.

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The Truth About Braces

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If your teeth are crooked or crowded, Dr. Robert Berry may suggest a treatment plan that includes orthodontics. Orthodontics is focused on correcting irregularities in the alignment of your teeth and jaws, such as misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, gapped teeth, and misalignment in the bite. While most people are aware that braces can improve their smile’s appearance, it can also do much more.

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Data Show That Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections Are Rare

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The nonprofit organization, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), did some digging to ascertain the prevalence of breakthrough COVID-19 infections in the United States. According to the KFF, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped monitoring breakthrough infections on May 1, so this new information was culled from state websites and data collected from the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 dashboard and the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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First Annual “Canals on Canal” Endodontics CE Event Scheduled for New Orleans

Dental News and Technology

Unique e vent o rganized “ by e ndodontists for e ndodontists ” focus es on emerging topics and trends Houston , TX/7. 27.2021. Dental CE Providers will hold its inaugural continuing education event for endodontic professionals November 18 - 21, 2021 in New Orleans. The event – “Canals on Canal” – w ill feature 10 speakers and offer up to 15 CE credits in a city that is internationally renowned for its food, music and culture. “ This event has been in the planning stages for two years,” said Dr.

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When and How to Refer Out to Your Specialist and Provider Network

Planet DDS

Patient trust has portability. Sounds like a strange idea but it makes sense in the context of when a general dental practice should refer out. Patients trust your expertise. That’s true even when that trust is transferred to your network of trusted specialists. Something more valuable than production? It’s good to know that you can maintain patient trust without risking it out of a desire to produce dentistry.

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How You Can Reduce the Impact of an Oral Injury on Your Student Athlete

North Suburban Endodontics

August is the traditional "kickoff" month for football season with student athletes representing the vast majority of players. And, while a new season promises to be exciting for both players and fans, there are risks for potential injury to jaws, teeth and gums. If your household includes a football player (or other contact sport participant), you'll want to do everything you can to reduce their chances for injury or long-term damage.

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Delta Variant of COVID-19 Is as Contagious as Chicken Pox

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

An internal report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is just as transmissible as the chicken pox, and is highly likely to cause serious health effects. The report also noted that breakthrough cases among vaccinated individuals may be just as contagious as those cases found among unvaccinated populations.

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Adhesive Masters Series 2021- looking beyond bond strength (1)

3M

For years, we strove for adhesives and cements that would not only offer high bond strengths, robustness and excellence. In a world of excellence, can we expect more from our adhesives and cements? Join us on this experiential two part journey where world renown speakers will share their experiences and insights, both clinical and academical, with novel adhesives and cements, that are leading us to a new level of dentistry.

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How Does Sugar Affect Your Teeth?

Creekview Dental

There’s the age old saying, “Sugar will rot your teeth.” You probably heard it as a child, maybe repeated it to your children, and your dentist has probably warned you about sugar in regards to your dental health. Are you wondering exactly how sugar affects your teeth? There is actual science behind it that explains why sugar is bad for your teeth and how you can still enjoy sweets now and then and protect your teeth from the effects. .

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Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease

Jeannie Chung DDS

Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it occur. In either case, the objective is the same: to remove all plaque from dental surfaces. Dental plaque (and its hardened form, tartar) is a thin buildup of bacteria and food particles on tooth surfaces.

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ADA Implores All Oral Health Professionals to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While stopping short of recommending a COVID-19 vaccination mandate, the American Dental Association (ADA) is strongly encouraging all oral health professionals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as well as other infectious diseases. ADA President Daniel J. Klemmedson, DDS, MD, made the recommendation in a written statement on July 28. According to the ADA Health Policy Institute, 90% of dentists have already been immunized against SARS-CoV-2.

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Adhesive Masters Series 2021- looking beyond bond strength (2)

3M

For years, we strove for adhesives and cements that would not only offer high bond strengths, robustness and excellence. In a world of excellence, can we expect more from our adhesives and cements? Join us on this experiential two part journey where world renown speakers will share their experiences and insights, both clinical and academical, with novel adhesives and cements, that are leading us to a new level of dentistry.

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Does Genetics Affect Your Oral Health?

Modern Family Dental

Many patients often have a misconception that they can inherit the dental conditions of their parents. Some even feel like they won’t achieve a bright and beautiful smile because no one in their family has a healthy smile. However, not all dental problems are hereditary and must not be blamed solely on your genes. Other factors can also affect your oral health more than genetics , like oral hygiene. .

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Porcelain vs Composite Veneers: Which Veneer Type Is Right For You?

Brookside Dental

While veneers are popular, a variety of types are appearing. You can choose from an array of materials, brands, etc. But is one better than the rest? We can answer that! In this blog, we’ll discuss the differences and similarities between the 2 main types of veneers: composite and porcelain. Let’s get started. What do veneers fix? People get veneers for several reasons.

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Effectiveness of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Wanes 6 Months Post-Injection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness drops to 84% 6 months after the vaccine series is complete, raising the question about whether a booster shot is needed. This revelation came from Pfizer itself as it continues to release data on its vaccine. This report, which has yet to be reviewed by an outside scientific panel, determined that the initially stated efficacy rate of 96% drops to 84% after 6 months.

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How to Pick the Right Dentist

90210 Dentist

2 Minute Read: . Many people dread visits to the dentist so much that they avoid getting professional dental care altogether. Unfortunately, this can put their dental and overall health in danger. The good news is that you can reduce the anxiety associated with visiting a dentist by simply choosing a dentist you are comfortable with. . Below are some tips you can count on to find a good dentist. 1.

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Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping

Coshocton Dental

July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just don't take the concept of "getting away from it all" too literally. It's not a good idea to leave all of civilization behind, particularly your daily oral hygiene and dental care habits. You might think, What's the harm going a few days without brushing and flossing?

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Adhesive Masters Series 2021- looking beyond bond strength

3M

The post Adhesive Masters Series 2021- looking beyond bond strength appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Poll Shows Just Over Half of Americans Don’t Want to See Unvaccinated Healthcare Providers

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Data from a poll conducted by Medscape show that 54% of Americans are “not at all comfortable” visiting an unvaccinated healthcare provider, while 37% said they would feel fine seeking care from an unvaccinated professional. Nine percent noted they are “somewhat comfortable” with unnvaccinated healthcare providers. The poll included 687 participants who responded between July 8 and 9.

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Has Your Filling or Crown Become Loose?

Denton Dental Center

When teeth become damaged by decay or injury, restorative dentistry provides a solution other than removing the tooth outright. While dental crowns and fillings are designed to last for a very long time, they aren’t typically capable of lasting for life. Has your crown started to feel loose or not quite as secure as it used to be? Got a filling that recently fell out?

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Salivary-based COVID-19 Antibody Test Gets FDA Approval

Central Ohio Periodontics

The FDA has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for its first antibody test that doesn’t use blood samples but rather uses mouth swabs. This saliva-based COVID-19 antibody test, called CovAb, has been developed by Diabetomics. This rapid diagnostic test can be used for both adults and children and delivers the result within 15 minutes. The test detects IgA, IgG, and IgM antibodies.

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Clinical Case: Selective-etch Adhesive Bonding of a Glass Ceramic Onlay

3M

The post Clinical Case: Selective-etch Adhesive Bonding of a Glass Ceramic Onlay appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Canada Announces 2021 Dental Hygiene Superheroes

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has announced the winner of its fourth annual Dental Hygiene Superhero Competition. Natasha Kellett, RDH, of Masset, British Columbia, was selected by a panel of judges as Canada’s Dental Hygiene Superhero. According to her bio , Kellett works in Haida Gwaii at a nonprofit First Nations community clinic.