Dentistry Today
APRIL 17, 2023
INTRODUCTION Do you ever stop to reflect that, as dentists, we are living in a truly amazing time? We have incredible technology at our fingertips, and patients are fortunate to have unprecedented access to dental care. But no matter how much shiny, state-of-the-art technology is available, if dentists believe that a tooth can’t be saved, it automatically becomes impossible to save it.
Dentistry Today
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Embracing a Drug-Free Approach: The Role of Dentistry in Opioid-Free Practices The ongoing opioid crisis has cast a shadow over the entire healthcare landscape, prompting a reassessment of prescribing practices across various medical fields, including dentistry. Dental professionals play a crucial role in the broader healthcare system, and their significance in addressing the opioid crisis cannot be overstated.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Mike Williams, a former football star at Syracuse University and a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, died after suffering a workplace injury in which a steel beam fell onto his head at a Hillsborough County, Florida construction site in September. The initial head injury was not fatal, and the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner released the results of his autopsy on December 21.
Clicc Media
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Imagine your website is like a fortress; hackers always look for a way in. You wouldn’t leave your castle’s gate wide open, right? Protecting your site from hacking is like fortifying your defenses. It’s about building solid walls and setting up guards to keep the bad guys out. Think of it as locking your doors, […] The post How to Best Protect Your Site from Hacking appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.
Dentistry Today
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Researchers have unveiled a cost-effective strategy with the potential to diminish pneumonia rates in hospitalized patients—daily toothbrushing. A recent investigation led by experts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute delved into the impact of routine toothbrushing on hospital-acquired pneumonia and its associated outcomes.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The AI -Enhanced Owandy-IOS is Affordable , Precise and Robust Roslyn, NY – November 20 , 20 2 3 – Owandy Radiology Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software , will be launching its AI- enhanced digital intraoral scanner, Owandy-IOS during the 2023 Greater New York Dental Meeting in b ooth # 4015. The Owandy-IOS was designed to reshape dentistry’s digital imaging landscape.
The Dental Elf
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
This review of antibiotic prophylactic treatments in relation to the risk of developing dry socket (DS) and site-specific infection (SSI) after lower third molar extraction included 16 RCTs. Antibiotic did reduce the risk of DS and SSI in health patients but the number needed to treat (NNT) was high so the use should be considered only after a careful assessment of an individual patient’s risk.
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My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Patient Care Continues Online: Why You Should be Responding to Google Reviews In today’s digital age, online reviews hold significant sway over consumer decisions. Whether you’re searching for a restaurant, a vacation spot, or even a dentist, it has become second nature to consult Google reviews before making a choice. As a dentist, your online reputation can make or break your practice.
Firegang
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of dentistry , your reputation reigns supreme. Exceptional skills aren’t enough; it's how you're perceived by the public that truly matters. Furthermore, in today's digital age, your online image is just as critical as your offline one. Nowadays, prospective patients rely on the internet for research before making decisions.
The Super Dentists
OCTOBER 2, 2023
If you find yourself wondering, “Why are my kid’s teeth yellow?” and want to understand how to get your kid’s teeth white safely, The Super Dentists can help. Since so. Read More The post Teeth Whitening for Kids: How to Whiten Kids Teeth Safely appeared first on The Super Dentists.
Planet DDS
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The top two most cited reasons dental practice appointment schedules aren’t at 100% is because of last-minute patient cancellations and no-shows. The American Dental Association (ADA), in its Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Main Report July 2023 , underscored that a sizeable portion of these patients either fail to show up for their appointments entirely or cancel less than 24 hours beforehand.
3M
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Wondering where to find performance data for new dental materials? Look for practice-based evaluations carried out under real-life conditions.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Researchers at Japan’s Tokyo University discovered that the part of the rose that creates its lovely fragrance, β-damascone, a natural immunomodulator, offers anti-inflammatory properties. Authors of the study, which was recently published in the journal Frontiers Nutrition, surmise that β-damascone may be useful as an immunomodulatory drug to help the body fight cancer, infection, and disease.
Dentistry Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
An estimated 68.5 million adults in the United States do not have dental insurance, according to new data released recently by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. This data, which comes from the third annual State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, also reveals that the number of adults without dental coverage could rise significantly by the end of 2023 due to additional household members losing coverage and the Medicaid redetermination process.
Dentistry Today
JUNE 26, 2023
Several years ago, one of our oral surgery assistants was treating a new patient and noticed some mouth scarring that could have been a warning sign of sex trafficking. As it turns out, there was a good explanation for the patient’s condition, who was not, in fact, being trafficked. But the experience made us realize something important: as oral health professionals, we’re in an ideal position to see warning signs in a way that the general public isn’t.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 30, 2023
As technology continues to advance, so too does the field of dentistry. In 2023, there are many technological breakthroughs that are revolutionizing the way dental treatments are performed, making them more efficient, accurate, and less invasive. Here are the top 5 technological innovations in dentistry in 2023. 3D Printing One of the most significant technological advancements in dentistry in recent years has been 3D printing. 3D printing has already had a significant impact on the dental indus
Dentistry Today
MARCH 23, 2023
INTRODUCTION There are very few milestones in my career that changed my entire trajectory and method of practice. Designing my own cases in-house digitally would have to be at the top of that list. I can think of numerous reasons why having a full in-house digital workflow will benefit a practitioner, his or her patients, and the lab/ceramist. This article will take you along my path.
Dentistry Today
MAY 30, 2023
Smoking is one of the biggest threats to public health, killing more than 8 million people annually. Tobacco’s nicotine is also a significant risk to oral health, making it difficult to treat and detect serious gum diseases at their early stages. All forms of tobacco are equally harmful to health, says Marja Juselius , an oral hygienist who has worked with young patients in Finland for many years.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 23, 2023
INTRODUCTION Our modern endosseous dental implants osseointegrate into the available hard tissue and serve as a foundation for fixed and fixed-detachable prostheses. 1 Many advances in dental implant prosthetics are available, including full-arch, implant-retained prostheses and implant-retained overdentures. Conventional dentures serve a viable function for many individuals.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 22, 2023
INTRODUCTION For success with indirect mixed-media cosmetic case preplanning, each case is extremely important to achieve the best results. Using diagnostic records, such as mounted diagnostic cast models, photography, radiography, and diagnostic wax-ups, is important to plan out the case prior to teeth preparation. These cases are much more complex as you are dealing with different types of restorative materials, techniques, and aesthetic protocols.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 9, 2023
If you are a dental professional looking for working capital, you’ve landed on the right page. IMS Financial provides funding to cover a variety of needs, including credit card debt consolidation, equipment finance, practice expansion, and payroll costs. Submissions are taken exclusively by application. There’s no need for tax returns or bank statements.
Dentistry Today
MAY 18, 2023
Glidewell, the nation’s largest dental lab and a leader in dental technology, announced a new partnership with LuxCreo, a leading 3D printing company in dental appliances based in San Francisco, to introduce the fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution. This co-branded dental 3D printing solution is part of Glidewell’s rapidly growing glidewell.io in-office solution platform and expands Glidewell’s portfolio of digital solutions that bring the world’s most innovative dental lab
Dentistry Today
MARCH 29, 2023
Every hour, 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the oral cavity and upper throat). Yet if oral cancer is detected and treated early, treatment-related health problems are reduced, and survival rates may increase. The Oral Cancer Foundation. (PRNewsFoto/Oral Cancer Foundation) (PRNewsFoto/Oral Cancer Foundation) This year an estimated 54,600 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S.
Dentistry Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
DISCLOSURE: Please understand that this article is not intended to foster an “us (women) versus them (men)” mentality. The experience outlined below, which is my own, does not diminish the experiences of others. The challenges faced in this encounter do not, in any way, negate the difficulties experienced by male providers or any providers.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 31, 2023
Every dentist has faced the challenge of trying to get the team on board with a big change. In the business world, this process is known as managing disruptive organizational change, and it isn’t something taught in dental school. As practice leaders, many dentists encounter the need to make essential changes to practice operations or systems but meet with team resistance.
Dentistry Today
JUNE 22, 2023
Today, A-dec announced a breakthrough in dental equipment with the launch of its first-ever digitally connected delivery systems: the A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro platforms. Marv Nelson, President of A-dec, noted that the company has a long history of innovation and a deeply embedded mission of working for the betterment of dentistry. “We believe that connected dental equipment is the future of dentistry,” he said. “A-dec is leading the way with the introduction of these new
Dentistry Today
APRIL 20, 2023
The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus. The 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building increases space for training Tennessee’s dental workforce and expands facilities to treat patients from across the Mid-South. The building opens as the UTHSC College of Dentistry is undertaking a $53 million project, as a part of the state’s five-year $94 million Healthy Smile
Dentistry Today
APRIL 21, 2023
Dentistry Today’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein , chats with Dr. Carla Cohn about Tokuyama products and how they have helped in her long, celebrated career as a pediatric dentist. They especially dive into OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK and everything it has to offer. OMNICHROMA FLOW BULK is a low viscosity, light-curing, radiopaque composite that offers infinite shade matching—from A1 to D4 with in-depth curing—a single bulk-fill flowable for all shades.
Dentistry Today
APRIL 10, 2023
The Mt. Laurel, NJ, office of Veterinary Dentistry Specialists (VDS), a veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice, has added board-certified veterinary cardiologist Megan King, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), to its roster of dental and anesthesia specialists. Adding comprehensive outpatient veterinary cardiology services makes VDS the first and only veterinary dentistry and oral surgery practice in the nation with anesthesiology and cardiology specialists available to care for each patient.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 22, 2023
Single-Tooth and Extended Edentulous Restorations BACKGROUND Titanium and titanium alloy implants have been the materials of choice in the manufacturing of dental implants for more than 5 decades. They have been thoroughly investigated and have enjoyed great success thanks to improvements in macroscopic and nanoscopic surface improvements and design.
Dentistry Today
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
In my years of practice and teaching residents at one of the busiest residency programs in the country, I have encountered over 20 doctors who have struggled with opioid addiction. Among them, ten faced license suspensions or revocations, and two served time in prison. Most tragically, two have succumbed to lethal overdoses. In my opinion, it’s crucial to bear in mind that, apart from our career paths, there is fundamentally no difference between our patients and ourselves.
Dentistry Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Millions of children across the United States face challenges in accessing the necessary dental services for maintaining good health, resulting in a higher prevalence of tooth decay and potentially serious infections with long-term consequences. A child receives dental services at school from Children’s Dental Services, a nonprofit clinic that increases access to dental care for thousands of children living in under-resourced communities throughout Minnesota with support from America’s ToothFair
Dentistry Today
JUNE 16, 2023
Gingi-Pak is proud to announce the launch of Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel. The introduction of Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel expands Gingi-Pak’s growing preventive portfolio, further solidifying Gingi-Pak as a leading force in the dental industry. Gingi-Pak’s Perio Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel helps eliminate infection causing bacteria and intra-oral wounds commonly associated with periodontitis and gingivitis when used with per
Dentistry Today
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University on an ambitious program aimed at bridging the gap between biomedical research and clinical practice. University of the Pacific Collaborating With Stanford A $3.8 million grant was recently awarded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to fund the Pacific-Stanford PRIMED Program.
Dentistry Today
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Misinformation can not only be misleading, but it can also be detrimental to one’s health, especially when it comes to oral hygiene. Renowned dentist Dr. Vini Bhandari, a respected member of the Canadian Dental Association with over 30 years of experience, seeks to clarify these misunderstandings and debunk common myths about oral health in his latest public guidance.
Dentistry Today
MARCH 30, 2023
Mosaic Dental Collective, LLC (“Mosaic”) announced a partnership with Audax Private Equity (“Audax”), a leading alternative investment manager and capital partner for North American middle market companies. Mosaic is a leading dental services organization (DSO) supporting 49 affiliated dental offices in California and Washington, with a differentiated dentist-led DSO model.
Dentistry Today
OCTOBER 13, 2023
There’s an old adage in business that says, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” To some extent, this rings true, as without growth, others may seize opportunities that rightfully belong to you. So, logically, you should always be in pursuit of growth, right? At least that’s what you’ve come to believe. You think about bringing on an associate to your practice, adding more new patients to the schedule, and hiring additional team members, and you’
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