Dentistry Today

JULY 23, 2024

Google has been updating and changing Google Business Profile this year, with a couple of important changes effective July 31st. Overall, the changes have been positive and enhanced Google Business Profile’s usefulness as a tool to increase online visibility. Dental practices that do not rely heavily on their Google profile may not notice the difference, but those that do need to know what to expect going forward.

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Identity Dental

JULY 24, 2024

20 Creative Gift Ideas for Dental Employees As the holiday season approaches or a special occasion arises, showing appreciation to your dental team is not only thoughtful but also strengthens team morale and loyalty. Finding the perfect gift for dental employees can sometimes be challenging, so here are 20 creative ideas to inspire you: Conclusion […] The post Dental Team Gift Ideas appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 24, 2024

Dentistry, while rooted in medical science, is profoundly shaped by the personalities at play within a practice. The realm of managing a dental team extends beyond clinical skills, delving into the nuanced art of fostering a positive workplace culture that ultimately reflects in patient satisfaction. Join Dr. Savanah Craig and Dr. Ronnetta Sartor as they bring to light the core tenets of dental team management based on their journeys transitioning from recent graduates to seasoned practitioners.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 23, 2024

In Pearl, Mississippi, 101-year-old Doreene McCoy turned the memorial for her last remaining tooth into a humorous and charitable event. Known for her fun-loving spirit, McCoy orchestrated the June service for her 95-year-old tooth “Chewy” raising more than $100 for the Mission First Dental Clinic, which provides free dental care to low-income patients.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 23, 2024

Dental Care Alliance , one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations (DSOs), today announced a historic rollout of Overjet , the world-leader in dental AI. The combination of sheer size and technical sophistication makes this launch one of the most ambitious deployments of AI in the history of dentistry. But for DCA, the goal is simple: Giving every patient the best possible care.

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Rosemont Review

JULY 23, 2024

Google Local Service Ads (LSAs) are a powerful paid search tool in the arsenal of plastic surgery practices looking to attract new patients. As a proximity-based advertising system, LSAs offer the chance to position your practice at the very top of Google search results for users looking for services in your area. The digital marketing consultants at Rosemont Media are here to help you make the most of your advertising budget with this helpful guide, which outlines what LSAs are, their potential

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My Social Practice

JULY 22, 2024

How AI Dental Assistants are Improving Practice Communication Welcome to the new era of dental marketing and practice management, where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we connect with patients. One of the most exciting developments in this field is ChatGPT, a powerful AI developed by OpenAI. ChatGPT can understand and generate human-like text, making it an invaluable tool for communication and engagement.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 25, 2024

A great number of kids in the United States don’t know what causes dental disease and how they can prevent tooth decay. The result is often a lifetime of poor oral health, contributing to lower grades and self-image, limited job opportunities, and poorer overall health. Family Promise of Las Vegas provides displaced families the opportunity to achieve housing stability by providing short term transitional shelter, case management and essential needs.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 26, 2024

Colorado has a large aging population with the number of residents older than 65 to reach 1.7 million by 2050. While the number of older adults residing in the state is growing rapidly, the number of healthcare providers with specialized knowledge of gerontology is not. Geriatric dental medicine focuses on preventing and managing oral health problems in older adults by addressing their unique needs with empathy, patience, and expertise.

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Swan Dental AZ

JULY 24, 2024

At Swan Dental, we understand the frustration caused by minor tooth flaws. Chipped, misshapen, oddly sized, or discolored teeth can stand out, making your smile less appealing. That’s where natural-looking veneers can come in. Dr. Colby Echols can enhance your smile by attaching veneers to imperfect teeth, effectively concealing flaws. Here’s what you should know about veneers for teeth in Tucson, Arizona.

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The Big Brush

JULY 24, 2024

You may know Bing Crosby from the song “White Christmas,” a Christmas classic, or any number of movies and albums this iconic crooner created over the course of his prolific fifty-year career. Perhaps your parents or grandparents were fans of his smooth voice, or you are.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 26, 2024

ZimVie announced the U.S. launch of its GenTek Genuine Restorative Components product portfolio. The launch expands ZimVie’s portfolio of end-to-end prosthetic offerings and follows the recent receipt of FDA 510(k) clearance. ZimVie first launched the GenTek portfolio in Europe in 2019 and has seen tremendous success in that market to date. The introduction of GenTek to the U.S. market brings a broad offering of differentiated restorative components to the ZimVie product family.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 25, 2024

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately two to three out of every 1,000 children are born in the United States with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. 1 Hearing impairment may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering factors linked to oral health, but it can actually have a significant impact.

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Gilreath Dental

JULY 24, 2024

If you’re considering teeth whitening options, you might be weighing the pros and cons of at-home treatments versus professional procedures at the dentist’s office. While at-home kits offer convenience and cost-effectiveness, they often pale compared to the results and safety of professional teeth whitening administered by a dental expert.

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Denticle

JULY 23, 2024

Image courtesy of Vatech The proliferation of tech in both society and especially in dentistry progresses at an astounding pace. Often a revolutionary shift happens, something new is developed, and the immediate reflex in the industry is to copy or replicate whatever it is. With that in mind, I love to see collaboration. Rather than replicate and compete, I feel it's often better to take two originals and put them together.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 26, 2024

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products for office-based dental and medical practitioners, today kicks off its presence at the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Annual Conference, the largest dental hygiene event, in New Orleans, LA. Through July 27, Henry Schein, a “Gold” level sponsor of the Conference, will feature a comprehensive display of products from its ACCLEAN preventives portfolio at booth #313.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 25, 2024

Just fill out this survey to enter today! The survey closes on August 22. Sunstar Giveaway - July 2024 Name (Required) First Last Email (Required) Are you a dental hygienist? (Required) Yes No License Number Mailing Address (Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Mich

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My Social Practice

JULY 22, 2024

Important Update: Google Business Profile Changes for Dentists As of July 31, 2024, Google implemented significant changes to its Google Business Profile (GBP) features , directly impacting dental practices across the United States. The tech giant removed two key functionalities from GBP: the chat option and call history. This update has altered how dental offices interact with potential patients through their Google Profile Business listings.

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Denticle

JULY 22, 2024

We all want to help the environment. That's one of the reasons I'm happy to announce that the HuFriedy Envirodent™ has returned. The program was paused for a while, but I'm excited to tell you that. it's back! Looking for a way to declutter your dental instruments and help the environment at the same time? Look no further than Hu-Friedy's Environdent program!

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Dentistry Today

JULY 26, 2024

For the eighth consecutive year, Incisal Edge magazine has released its definitive ranking of dentistry’s most impactful thought leaders and disruptors in the summer print issue and digital edition. Award-winning Incisal Edge magazine has been tracking dentistry’s most influential people for eight years. Incisal Edge’s 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry—one entry for every tooth—always includes a diverse array of people from wide-ranging backgrounds: practitioners, of cour

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 25, 2024

Children with developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, are at heightened risk for dental issues due to their medical conditions and associated treatments. To address this, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a comprehensive 20-page clinical report providing guidance for pediatricians. The report emphasizes the unique dental care needs of these children, highlighting common issues like bruxism and dental trauma linked to seizures or psychotropic med

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My Social Practice

JULY 22, 2024

Dental Consultant SEO Tips In this presentation, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of local SEO tailored for dental practices and consultants. You will learn how to optimize your online presence to attract new patients by mastering the Google Maps section of search results. The presentation covers essential SEO concepts , the differences between direct and discovery searches, and practical strategies for claiming and optimizing your Google Business Profile.

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Denticle

JULY 25, 2024

Unless you've been 'Rip Vanwikiling' away your time since last Thursday of so, you've most likely heard about the disaster that was brought about by an update from CrowdStrike that paralyzed certain parts of the tech landscape. CrowdStrike is a security vendor that many companies running Windows computers count on. The company helps protect its clients from malicious actors, usually through a product called Falcon.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 26, 2024

VideaHealth , the leading dental artificial intelligence (AI) company, announced that DecisionOne Dental Partners has selected the company as its dental AI partner, joining the legions of leading dental service organizations (DSOs) deploying VideaAI. In the past 12 months, VideaHealth’s footprint has expanded by 300%, with clinicians across the country embracing dental AI.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 22, 2024

Penn Dental Medicine researchers have uncovered why scars rarely form in the mouth, a mystery that has intrigued scientists for years. According to Kang Ko, DMD, DScD, oral tissues exhibit unique regenerative properties due to specialized cells called paired-related homeobox-1+ (Prx1+) fibroblasts. These cells, found in the anterior palate, promote rapid wound healing, a process not observed in the posterior palate where these cells are absent.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 22, 2024

By: David Rice, DDS The Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser from Convergent Dental is a breakthrough dental technology that enables dentists to perform a wide range of anesthesia-free, blood-free, and pain-free procedures in hard- and soft-tissue. Those who have an interest in lasers understand that Solea’s unique 9.3-micron CO2 technology makes it superior in handling anesthesia-free cavity preps but they may not truly understand how beneficial it is for soft tissue procedures.

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Denticle

JULY 24, 2024

It's always a great feeling to see your friends succeed. Today I get to tell you all about the great success achieved by my friend Brett Callow. Our friendship is one of those great 'Internet stories'. About 15 (or maybe longer) years ago, Brett was working for a auxiliary hard drive company that was exploring getting into the healthcare market. He reached out to me to see about having me test some equipment.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 25, 2024

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is proud to recognize two of its members for their unwavering support and dedication to the dental profession. NYSDA, a member organization comprised of ethical, caring, and involved dentists and dental students from across the state, annually presents two awards to members for their outstanding work and advocacy.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 21, 2024

On July 16, 2024, First Choice Dental (FCD) reported a data breach to the Attorney General of Maine following a ransomware attack that compromised its IT network. The breach, discovered on October 22, 2023, allowed unauthorized access to sensitive information, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account details, and health information.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 25, 2024

Sonendo announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2024 after the market close on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. Management will host a conference call beginning at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. Investors interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (833) 470-1428 for domestic callers or (404) 975-4839 for international callers, using access code: 699662.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 25, 2024

Align Technology has introduced the iTero Design Suite, offering doctors an intuitive way to facilitate designs for 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations in practice. iTero Design Suite offers doctors an intuitive way to design for in-practice 3D printing of models, bite splints, and restorations, leveraging the power of exocad CAD/CAM software with simplified doctor and staff-friendly design applications.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 23, 2024

Why Every Dental Office Needs the NEW FAST Check15 Waterline Test Strip In the busy environment of a dental practice, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of dental waterlines is paramount. The often-overlooked biofilm buildup in these waterlines can harbor dangerous pathogens, posing significant health risks to both patients and staff. Enter the FAST Check15 waterline test—a quick, reliable solution designed to give dental professionals peace of mind.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2024

Sutton Dental Arts (“Sutton Dental”) is writing to provide information regarding an event involving certain personal health information. In April 2024, Sutton Dental became aware that certain computer systems were inaccessible due to malicious file encryption. Sutton Dental immediately launched an extensive investigation, aided by third-party computer forensic specialists, to determine the nature and scope of the event.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2024

Kwikly Dental Staffing is proud to announce the successful completion of its Series A fundraising round, driven by an investment from Heartland Dental and a dedicated investor network. This crucial funding will propel the company’s nationwide expansion and further enhance its industry-leading technology and services. Kwikly Dental Staffing “This successful Series A round marks a new chapter in Kwikly’s journey,” said Pedram Nastaean, CEO of Kwikly Dental Staffing. “

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2024

Smile Doctors, the largest orthodontic support services organization in the U.S., is pleased to announce continued growth in its network, including expansion into two new states, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and the continued success and evolution of its Joint Venture Model. Smile Doctors is the largest OSO in the U.S. In the first half of the year, Smile Doctors welcomed four new practices to its network, including Otto Orthodontics (MO), Smile Construction Orthodontics (TN), Dixon Orthodonti

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2024

MB2 Dental announced impressive results for its first half of 2024 business performance. From January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, MB2 Dental has demonstrated continued growth in all facets of the business, including organic growth, new partnerships, practice expansions, and de novos. MB2 Dental Marks First-Half 2024 with Continued Growth and Nationwide Expansion Midyear Highlights: Total practices: 700+ Total practice owners: 700+ Total doctors: 1,500+ Total patients served: More than 1.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 24, 2024

Pearl announced that it has raised $58 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission to elevate patient care in dentistry. Left Lane Capital led the round, with participation from Smash Capital, Alpha Partners, and existing investors Craft Ventures and Neotribe Ventures. This funding marks the largest investment ever in dental artificial intelligence.

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