June, 2023

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Babylon Dental Care Welcomes Dr. Azin Tarifard

Dentistry Today

Babylon Dental Care is happy to welcome Dr. Azin Tarifard to the practice as their new pediatric dentist. Dr. Azin, as she’s affectionately known to her patients, is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and has over a decade of experience treating children, including those who are neurodivergent or have disabilities. Dr. Azin Tarifard and her husband “We’re so excited to welcome Dr.

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Day 6: Breathe – Do it Right

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Belly Breathing is Proper Breathing Today’s post is an interactive one. Place one hand on your chest, and the other on your belly. Close your eyes and breathe. Which hand moves? The one on your chest or the one on your belly? Are your shoulders rising up as you breathe? Are you trying to hold in your gut? (And of course, you are using your nose ???

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Interaction between apical periodontitis and systemic disease (Review)

Dental News and Technology

Int J Mol Med. 2023 Jul;52(1):60. doi: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5263. Epub 2023 Jun 2. Abstract Apical periodontitis is an oral common inflammatory disease initiated by infection of pulp chamber and is characterized by destruction and resorption of the periapical bone. As a local infection, pathogens and their products in periapical tissues, as well as inflammatory cytokines produced in periapical lesions, enter the blood circulation, triggering systemic immune responses and leading to the pathogenesis

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Searching For Your First Dental Job

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Savannah Craig Dentistry is a great career because there are so many ways to practice. There are dentists who focus on esthetics, some who prefer surgery, and others who are successful by sticking to fillings and crowns. Some offices are open long hours and weekends, other dentists only work 2 days a week. The variety of practice models can feel overwhelming for dentists seeking associate positions , but it also means that there are multiple ways to be successful in this profession.

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Creating YOUR Delegation System

Dental Peers

Congratulations! You have stepped into the world of the great CEOs and committed to delegating some tasks to your manager ( see last months blog )! Now you have to consider: WHAT tasks you will delegate HOW you will ensure you still have the information you need to make your big, CEO decisions Delegation is not about surrendering control of your business.

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Creating YOUR Delegation System

Oral Health Group

Congratulations! You have stepped into the world of the great CEOs and committed to delegating some tasks to your manager (see last months blog)! Now. more The post Creating YOUR Delegation System appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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DDS Marketing is the First Dental Marketing Company Using AI

Dentistry Today

DDS Marketing , a cutting-edge dental marketing company founded by Amir Moghaddam and Ardi Safi, has made headlines for their innovative use of AI technology in optimizing dental marketing campaigns. By utilizing AI-powered algorithms, the company has revolutionized the way dental practices advertise on platforms such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads.

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Online Auction Raises $26,000 to Support Dental Care for Kids in Need.

Dental News and Technology

(Charlotte, NC, June 8, 2023) – When kids have healthy smiles, they have a better chance of reaching their potential. Unfortunately, millions of kids across the United States lack access to a dental care provider, resulting in higher rates of untreated tooth decay and risk of dangerous infections. America’s ToothFairy improves the lives of these children by providing essential resources that help nonprofit dental organizations serve more kids each year.

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So You Want to Be a Dentist, Now What!?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson Last month, I introduced my untraditional path into Dentistry with you and this month I want to chat about prepping for dental school as far as: What major should you have? What extracurricular activities should you include in your application? When should you apply? When should you take the DAT (Dental Admission Test)? I remember being so confused.

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Taking the Fear Out of Dental Appointments

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Alyssa Assante, RDH, knew she wanted to become a dental hygienist in the 5th grade. With a dentist father, she spent her summers helping out at her dad’s practice in Carlsbad, California. She was even nominated for the “Colgate Smile Award” her senior year in high school. She completed dental hygiene school at Utah Tech University in St. George in 2011.

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Can dental implants cause sinus problems or headaches?

Implantation Dental Center

Dental implants are generally considered safe and have a high success rate. However, like any surgical procedure, there can be potential complications or side effects. While it is rare, dental implants can cause sinus problems or headaches in some cases, although the occurrences are typically minimal. Can dental implants cause sinus problems or headaches?

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Fluent Data Utilized in a New Report

Dentistry Today

Data from Fluent was utilized in a new report from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute (HPI), “The Evolving Dental Practice Model.” The report, released by HPI’s chief economist, Marko Vujicic , is a comprehensive look at practice modalities and how they have changed, as well as insights into dentist/DSO affiliation.

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Nasal Breathing Nugget to Know

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Healthy Breathing is Nasal Breathing So much nasal breathing information! Even I learn as I put together these articles for you. Breathing properly is nasal breathing and the best-kept secret, unfortunately. But if you have been following my posts lately you now understand the critical importance of using your nose. (Your mouth is your emergency breathing hatch in case your nose gets smashed.

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Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago

Dental News and Technology

Announcing New Fall 2023 Continuing Education Lecture s and Hands-on Workshop s Cosmedent’s Center for Esthetic Excellence, (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “ Composite Bonding for Smile Makeovers : Designed for Accreditation Case Type 5 , ” presented by Dr. Corky Willhite, on October 5 - 7 , 2023 , Thursday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3 :00 p.m.

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White spot lesions – treatment options

The Dental Elf

This review and network meta-analysis of seven treatments for white spot lesions (WSLs) included 36 clinical RCTs published since 2007. The findings suggest that self-assembling peptide P11-4 and resin infiltration had a positive effect on WSLs but the findings should be interpreted cautiously. The post White spot lesions – treatment options appeared first on National Elf Service.

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How to Protect Patient Privacy on Social Media

Rosemont Review

As a medical professional, you probably already know social media is a great way to get your name out there and connect with prospective patients. Even if you’re not interested in becoming an “influencer,” per say, using sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to post about your practice can go a long way in building trust. As you share content like before-and-after photos, patient testimonials, and educational posts, however, it’s vital that you remember one thing: respecting patient privac

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What Your Gums and Teeth are Trying to Tell You About Your Health

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Do your gums seem to be receding or feeling tender? You may be surprised to learn that your gums could be giving you signals about the state of your oral health. From cavities and plaque buildup to gingivitis, there are many telltale signs that can reveal important insights about the condition of your teeth and gums. In this article, we’ll explore what your gums are trying to tell you about your health!

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America’s ToothFairy Adds Armor Dental Founder and CEO to Board

Dentistry Today

America’s ToothFairy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to oral health care for children in underserved communities, is pleased to announce the addition of Cherie Le Penske to their esteemed board of directors. Le Penske is the founder and CEO of Armor Dental, a dental manufacturer of a proprietary line of soft retraction and non-reflective instruments for dental and medical procedures.

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Don’t Ignore the Snore

Queen of Dental Hygiene

instock – 1 The theme so far has been nasal airway and better breathing. Now we dive deeper into noisy breathing – the dreaded snore. We all laugh when we hear someone snoring and rattling the shuttlers. We think it’s cute when baby snores a little. They call it a flutter. What if I told you they were actually choking from the inside?

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Determining primary stability for adhesively stabilized dental implants

Dental News and Technology

Published: 03 June 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives To examine factors influencing the primary stability of dental implants when stabilized in over-sized osteotomies using a calcium phosphate-based adhesive cement was the objective. Methods Using implant removal torque measurements as a surrogate for primary stability, we examined the influence of implant design features (diameter, surface area, and thread design), along with cement gap size and cu

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Oral leukoplakia – malignant transformation rate

The Dental Elf

This review of the rate of malignant transformation (MT) of oral leukoplakia and potential risk factors included 26 mainly retrospective studies. The findings indicate a MT of 7.2% (95%CI; 5.40 to 9.10%) similar to those of another recent review whihc estimated MT as 9.8% (95%CI; 7.9 to 11.7%). The post Oral leukoplakia – malignant transformation rate appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Beware of Budget Lights!

3M

The post Beware of Budget Lights! appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Boldly Helping Desperate Victims with Dentistry

Go Ask Fred

This week’s Superbold Podcast features Dr. Elona Gaball, one of our amazing Platinum Circle doctors, talking about her charity that helps sex trafficking victims. Check it out! Audio is here: [link] Video is here: [link] The post Boldly Helping Desperate Victims with Dentistry appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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Torch Dental and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Partner

Dentistry Today

Torch Dental , a leading platform for dental supply procurement ordering and spend management, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the leading organization dedicated to advancing dental sleep medicine , are thrilled to announce that they are partnering to offer exclusive benefits to AADSM members. This represents a significant milestone as both organizations combine their expertise to drive innovation, education, and practice management solutions for dental practices.

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Day 7: Infant Mouth Breathing

Queen of Dental Hygiene

I just want to close those sweet little lips. Baby brains grow at one percent a day for the first three month s of life. Their brains NEED uninterrupted periods of oxygen-rich sleep to rest and regenerate. Sleep breathing disorders in infants/children increase their risks of hyperactivity, ADHD, tiredness, poor concentration, and brain cell death … Even stopping breathing once an hour can cause brain cell death.

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New Patent: Less Pain, Less Wait at Dentist Office?

Dental News and Technology

Balanced Pharma Expands Patent Portfolio, Fills Need for Less Painful, Fast-Acting, More Reliable Dental Injections CORNELIUS, N.C. , May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Patent & Trademark Office has granted Balanced Pharma, Inc. (BPI) a second patent for its cartridge technology, which enables the long-sought ability to deliver acid-free local anesthetics in a standard dental cartridge.

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Orthodontic retainers and retention strategies

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review update evaluating different retention strategies used to stabilise tooth position after orthodontic braces included 47 RCTs. However, only 11 RCTs were at low risk of bias and the overall assessment of the certainty of the evidence is low to very low which means that firm recommendations on orthodontic retention strategies cannot be made.

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Improve Your Smile With Dental Implant Surgery

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a perfect smile? Dental implant surgery is one of the most effective solutions for restoring your teeth, jawbone structure and overall aesthetics. This innovative procedure involves implanting a small titanium post that serves as an artificial tooth root to provide secure and permanent support for replacement teeth.

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108 Creative Dental Office AI Wallpaper Designs

My Social Practice

How Dental Office AI Art is Changing Office Decor Artificial intelligence capabilities are exploding and dental marketing companies with a pulse on what’s happening are adapting content creation strategies on the fly. We recently published an article about dental office designs inspired by famous artists. For that post we used a text to image software called Midjourney to come up with the designs.

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Ultradent Adds Jiffy Spin Disks to Finishing and Polishing Line

Dentistry Today

Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is introducing Jiffy Spin disks, the latest innovative product in its restorative dentistry line-up. This new shaping and finishing disk system offers dental professionals a rapid and efficient solution for high-quality restorations. Jiffy Spin disks feature precise, ultra-thin disks designed for interproximal finishing and shaping.

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Day 4: What the Nose Knew

Queen of Dental Hygiene

The Nose In first grade my teacher would put poems on the black board and we always had to copy them down. The one I remember to this day: My Nose It doesn’t breathe. It doesn’t smell. It doesn’t feel so very well. I am disgusted with my nose, the only thing it does is blows. If only I knew then what I know now ! Nasal hygiene may be more important than oral hygiene!

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America's ToothFairy Adds Armor Dental Founder and CEO to Board

Dental News and Technology

Dental Industry Leader and Advocate for Individuals With IDD, Cherie Le Penske Joins the Esteemed Board of Directors of America’s ToothFairy (Charlotte, NC, June 6, 2023) – America’s ToothFairy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to oral health care for children in underserved communities, is pleased to announce the addition of Cherie Le Penske to their esteemed Board of Directors.

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Dental School’s Prolific Publishing of Scientific Papers May Be Self-Serving

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Saveetha Dental College in Chennai, India, has a reputation for publishing large numbers of scientific papers. All dental students are required to write a 1,500-page treatise on research they have completed. Once the manuscripts have undergone a peer-review process at the college, they are submitted for publication. This has resulted in the publication of hundreds of scientific papers.

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Becoming A Premier Pediatric Practice

Firegang

How Dr. Ciano Hit Her Triple-Digit New Patient Goal in Just a Few Months with Firegang Dr. Ciano wanted to become the premier pediatric practice in her market, and that started with her goal of finally breaking the 100-mark of monthly new patients. After partnering with Firegang, Dr. Ciano’s new patient numbers have grown, hitting 123 in just the first few months!

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NuSmile Partners with Dentalhitec

Denticle

NuSmile Ltd. announced its partnership with Dentalhitec, a manufacturer of innovative osteocentral anesthesia devices based in Mazières-en-Mauges, France. Dentalhitec was founded in 1997 by French dental surgeon Dr. Alain Villette to enhance comfort for patients and reduce stress and lost time for practitioners by introducing a revolutionary electronic anesthesia system.

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Scientific Research Report Highlights Medit Intraoral Scanners

Dentistry Today

A recent transnational questionnaire study conducted by the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) has recognized the Medit i700 wireless and Medit i700 as the top two intraoral scanners in dentistry. Furthermore, the study ranked the Medit i600 among the top four scanners. This groundbreaking research involved 1,072 respondents from 109 different countries and spanned over three quarters.

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Defeat Dementia

Queen of Dental Hygiene

We Can Defeat Dementia This month I challenged myself to write a short “pearl of dental wisdom” article every day. So far, I have been posting about the airway, proper breathing, and myofunctional disorders. Today’s (not-so-short post) “nugget of news you can use” is about the connection between airway issues, brain health, and its link to the oral cavity (I.E. your mouth).