Dentistry Today

APRIL 8, 2024

Former opera singer Kathleen Watt discusses an unexpected diagnosis and her journey back to health. Q: When was your first inkling something required further examination? A: My tumor was discovered during a routine dental exam, as is often the case with serious head and neck conditions. In an idle moment during a laid-back ski vacation one January, I offhandedly asked my partner Evie to help me confirm a funny protrusion in the gumline over my back teeth.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 12, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Question: What can I do with a patient who has more pain after wearing a B-Splint? Answer: The first thing is, take it out. You knew that already. The point is – the pain got worse. Now I don’t know exactly what pain that person had to start with (because that information wasn’t provided with this question) – was it joint pain or muscle pain?

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 8, 2024

In the Canadian Digital Health Survey released by Canada’s largest market research firm, Leger, nearly 12,500 citizens were asked about their experience with and needs for health The post Boost Your Practice’s “Health” Through Digital Health Strategies appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 9, 2024

Published: April 06, 2024 DOI: [link] Abstract Objective Intentional replantation (IR) is considered as a viable treatment option to preserve the teeth with apical periodontitis. This study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes of IR in teeth with or without periodontal involvement, and to investigate the influence of related factors. Methods A total of 157 teeth with a documented history of IR between September 2012 and November 2022 and a follow-up duration of more than 1 year were included.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 11, 2024

The Executive Board and Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) recognize Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April. Many ABOMS Diplomates are experts in head and neck cancer, which account for about 4 percent of cancer cases in the United States. They see this month as an opportunity to educate the public. The Executive Board and Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) recognize Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in Apr

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Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 10, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Tax season can be a stressful time for both dental owners and associates. However, with careful planning and strategic decision-making, you can significantly reduce your tax burden and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket. 4 Ways to Lower Your Taxes & Improve Your Financial Situation Here are four proven actions you can take to lower your taxes and help improve your financial situation. 1.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 12, 2024

Recently, Planet DDS Product Marketing Director Tony Ouk sat down with Technical Product Manager Stacie Coates , who leads product initiatives for our patient engagement suite of products. She recently did some industry research on the topic and shared some key findings. Tony: Stacie, can you tell us a little about yourself? Stacie: Absolutely!

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 11, 2024

MB2 Dental, the first-ever and fastest-growing dental partnership organization, announced it has partnered with its first affiliated practice in the state of Vermont. This marks the 41st state in which MB2 Dental operates. The new partnership is with Montshire Endodontics, owned and operated by Dr. Timothy Meyers, Dr. Mikilena Hall, and Dr. Joshua Gailey.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

APRIL 8, 2024

By: Dr. Savanah Craig The American Dental Association defines dental caries as a; “Biofilm-mediated, sugar-driven, multifactorial, dynamic disease that results in the phasic demineralization and remineralization of dental hard tissues.” Dental caries affects 97% of the world population and the term is used to describe both the disease process and the lesion.

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The Dental Elf

APRIL 7, 2024

The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals. The post Does antibiotic prophylaxis reduce endocarditis risk after dental procedures? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Rosemont Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Rosemont Media to exhibit at The Aesthetic Meeting 2024 in Vancouver, showcasing its modern digital marketing services for aesthetic professionals. San Diego, CA – Rosemont Media, a leading plastic surgery marketing firm, is pleased to announce its participation in The Aesthetic Meeting 2024. Hosted by The Aesthetic Society, this premier industry event will take place from May 2-5 in the vibrant city of Vancouver.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 8, 2024

INTRODUCTION In the last 10 years, substance use disorders (SUDs) and opioid misuse have caused an overabundance of major societal problems in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, while “most people take prescription medications responsibly, an estimated 52 million people have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons at least once in their lifetimes.” 1 According to the Center for Disease Control, prescription drug misuse has increased by 250% over 20 years

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Perio Perio

APRIL 12, 2024

The dental implants in Sterling, VA, might just be the unsung heroes of dental implant procedures. These essential components, often made from titanium, serve as an artificial tooth root, providing the necessary support to the replacement tooth or crown. Being bio-friendly, these tooth posts seamlessly merge with your jawbone over time – a process known as osseointegration, providing sturdy support and stability to the dental implant, just like your natural tooth root would.

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Creekview Dental

APRIL 12, 2024

Your dentist is the best person to see for relief from TMJ disorders. This is not only because of where the joint is located, but because they are highly trained to treat the things that can cause TMJ pain, such as the teeth, jaw, bite alignments, and the like. And who understands the inner workings of the mouth better than a dentist? If you want to find healing, you are going to need to get to the root cause of the TMJ pain.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 12, 2024

The number of medical professionals, particularly pediatricians, who are taking on dental duties to provide oral healthcare to low-income and uninsured patients, continues to grow, according to KFF Health News. Driven by the significant oral health needs within underserved communities, programs across the United States are integrating oral health into medical checkups for children and pregnant women.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Inverness Graham (“IGI”), a Philadelphia-based buyout firm that acquires innovative companies where technology is transforming traditional industry, is pleased to announce the sale of Vista Apex. Headquartered in Racine, WI, Vista Apex is a leading manufacturer of advanced dental consumables for endodontic, restorative, and periodontic dentistry. Inverness Graham established the Vista Apex platform in June 2018 through the acquisition of Vista Dental, a leader in endodontic consumables, and expa

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Perio Perio

APRIL 10, 2024

The world of dentistry is as intricate as it is diverse, offering various treatment options like dental implants to remedy missing teeth. This article details everything you need to know about the dental procedure of implants. dental implants in, Sterling, VA, are artificial tooth roots, usually crafted from titanium, that replace corroded or lost teeth.

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Denticle

APRIL 10, 2024

One of the best parts of my job, outside of clinical dentistry, is getting to work with and try amazing new pieces of technology. I'm about to start a Test Drive for Dental Products Report on a new device from Kavo. You can expect a video on the DPR website as well as a written advertorial about the device in the not too distant future. It was unveiled at the recent Chicago MidWinter meeting in Chicago and now I've got one in my hands and I'm excited to see what it can do in use clinically.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 11, 2024

Researchers at New York University College of Dentistry’s Pain Research Center have secured a 5-year National Institutes of Health grant to delve into the signaling mechanisms behind oral cancer pain. Part of the NIH’s HEAL Initiative, aimed at addressing the opioid crisis, the funding will fuel investigations into G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) within endosomes, key organelles in cells.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Costas, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CSSI) (“CSSI” or “the company”), operating as Standard Dental Labs Inc. (SDL), a renowned name in the dental industry, is pleased to announce the filing of its annual report for the fiscal year ending 2023 on April 10th, 2024. This milestone represents the company’s second annual report reporting revenue and its first full fiscal year of revenue since its inception nearly 25 years ago in 1998.

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Gilreath Dental

APRIL 10, 2024

Finding the right dentist for yourself is important, but finding the right dental clinic for your entire family adds another layer of consideration. You want a place that provides excellent care, caters to different ages and anxieties, and makes the experience as comfortable as possible for everyone. Here are some key factors to consider when… The post How to Choose the Right Dental Clinic for Your Family appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry Marietta.

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Phoenix Endodontist

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you one of those people who feels a little anxious about having to undergo a root canal procedure? We can help. Our practice offers IV sedation as a way to manage the anxiety that comes with having to have a root canal. IV Sedation helps issues with discomfort, or for patients with dental anxiety. It is also useful when we work on numerous teeth or complex tooth roots.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 9, 2024

University of Iowa dental student Brian Dang, BSE, merges his love for Rubik’s Cubes and art to create portraits, with his latest masterpiece being a 720-Rubik’s Cube rendition of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. Dang honed his Rubik’s Cube skills to mere seconds, finding a creative outlet by incorporating them into three-dimensional art during dental school.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 11, 2024

CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is proud to continue its long-time community partnership with Mission of Mercy, celebrating one year of service for the organization’s CITGO Dental Clinic. With a $50,000 donation from CITGO last year, the organization was able to expand its no-cost medical care to the uninsured and under-insured in our community.

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Denticle

APRIL 8, 2024

Today's post is regarding an upcoming event I'll be doing sponsored by Atlanta Dental. On May 3rd, my good friend Mike Buckner and I will be doing an event at the Lake Oconee Ritz Carlton. Mike, who is with Pearl, will be speaking on Artificial Intelligence: Elevating Patient Care and I'll be covering Technologies that Change Your Practice. It's a half day event at an amazing location and Mike and I would be honored to have you there.

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Phoenix Endodontist

APRIL 8, 2024

Ever since May of 2023 when Dr. James Wolcott started working at Phoenix Endodontic Group, he is always towing his “toy hauler” and leaves it in the parking lot while he is treating patients during work hours. After work, he would always say “Oliver and I are going to race karts at the track tonight.” (Oliver Wolcott is Dr. Wolcott’s (almost) 15-year-old son.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 8, 2024

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ® reveals through analysis that approximately 12 million individuals, including 5.9 million adults and 6.1 million children, lost Medicaid dental coverage after the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency in April 2023. Once information through December 2023 becomes available, this number is estimated to increase to 13.9 million.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 11, 2024

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced today that it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, and will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call on the same day beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

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Healthy Smiles

APRIL 7, 2024

Dental implants are regarded as an excellent tooth replacement since they are stable, long-lasting, and permanent with regular maintenance. However, many people are curious about how long a dental implant can survive. The longevity of a dental implant can be affected by a number of factors, including the type of implant utilised and the oral health of the individual.

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Phoenix Endodontist

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you one of those people who feels a little anxious about having to undergo a root canal procedure? We can help. Our practice offers IV sedation as a way to manage the anxiety that comes with having to have a root canal. IV Sedation helps issues with discomfort, or for patients with dental anxiety. It is also useful when we work on numerous teeth or complex tooth roots.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 7, 2024

Nevada lawmakers are considering a new occupational license compact for dentists and dental hygienists, following the recent implementation of similar compacts for teachers and emergency medical services personnel. Proponents argue that such compacts facilitate professional mobility across states, easing the process for licensed individuals to practice in multiple jurisdictions.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 11, 2024

Cedar , an end-to-end healthcare financial engagement platform, today announced its first-ever dental partnership with Tend , the first dentist that people actually look forward to. Through Cedar Pay , Cedar will power the post-visit billing experience for upwards of 200,000 Tend members—enhancing the financial experience through transparent, digital-first payment options.

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Denticle

APRIL 11, 2024

Here's an interesting bit of news from the industry. For quite sometime this has been discontent from practicing dentists about reimbursement from Delta Dental. Over roughly the last decade, Delta Dental has been working diligently to lower he amounts it pays to dentists for procedures performed on Delta covered patients. Costs for dental offices have increased precipitously since the pandemic.

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Phoenix Endodontist

APRIL 8, 2024

Ever since May of 2023 when Dr. James Wolcott started working at Phoenix Endodontic Group, he is always towing his “toy hauler” and leaves it in the parking lot while he is treating patients during work hours. After work, he would always say “Oliver and I are going to race karts at the track tonight.” (Oliver Wolcott is Dr. Wolcott’s (almost) 15-year-old son.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

APRIL 11, 2024

The world of dentistry isn’t just about preserving the past—it’s also about perfecting the present and innovating for the future. At the heart of this innovation lies same-day crowns, a technology that has transformed how dental restorations are delivered. Mountain Aire Dentistry is at the forefront of this innovation, empowering patients with a revolutionary way to strengthen and enhance their smiles in mere hours.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 10, 2024

TUSK Practice Sales (“TUSK”), the premier healthcare M&A Advisor, advised Dynamic Growth Dental in its affiliation with Dental365. The transaction was led by Josh Swearingen, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at TUSK Practice Sales. Alex Cherniavsky and Sam Lupton spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK. Since its founding in 2018, Dynamic Growth Dental has scaled to a 9-location DSO.

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My Social Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

Meta’s Changes: How Do They Affect AI-Generated Images for Dentists? We’ve written a lot about AI-generated content here at My Social Practice , and for good reason! AI (or artificial intelligence) can be an excellent tool to help dentists streamline administrative processes, create cool images and videos, and write engaging website pages and blog posts.

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