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Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Orthodontic and Restorative Treatment

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION The past 3 years of experience in our practice have made it clear that 3D printing provides numerous benefits for patients and practices alike. The digital impression-taking process is far more comfortable for the patient than the conventional process of using an alginate and pouring it up in stone. The 3D printing process eliminates the bubbles and imperfections often resulting from the conventional fabrication approach while delivering far better precision and durability.

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How to Market this In-demand Service: Botox® and Other Injectable Treatments

Oral Health Group

Communicate specific certifications, licensing, and experience with the particular product that you offer. Some consumers may be new to these treatments at the dentist’s office. The post How to Market this In-demand Service: Botox® and Other Injectable Treatments appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Financial Mistake of Chasing Tax Breaks with Dr. Bell

Dentistry Gone Digital

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. Jennifer Bell Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Today, we speak with Dr. Jennifer Bell, who candidly discusses a financial mistake she made in her career and how it relates to taxes. Join us as we explore the often-overlooked aspects of dental finances and their implications on a dentist’s practice and personal life.

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Does Disability Income Insurance Cover Potential Earning as a Student?

The Big Brush

As a dental student, you have a promising career ahead of you. But what happens if you must leave school due to an injury or illness and your studies are delayed or halted entirely?

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Full-Arch Surgery With No Prosthesis to Convert: Using Photogrammetry to Design Interims Right After Implants Are Placed

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION For anyone who has been involved with an All-on-4 procedure, the thought of going into surgery with no interim ready to convert may not only sound strange but quite scary. As prosthodontists, we have been involved in hundreds of these cases and had the teeth ready to convert hundreds of times. So why would we now intentionally begin a surgery without the teeth?

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Maine Expands Program to Provide Dental Services to Veterans

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network (MVDN) recently received a significant boost with a $300,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental. Established in 2021 to aid veterans lacking dental coverage, the MVDN has been pivotal in providing oral healthcare to veterans unable to afford it. The program, operated in collaboration with nonprofit dental clinics, federally qualified health centers, and Maine’s dental education programs, operates on a first-come, first-serve basis until grant funds are depleted.

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LIBERTY Dental Plan Announced as 2024 CIO 100 Award Winner

Dentistry Today

Foundry’s CIO has named LIBERTY Dental Plan as a 2024 CIO 100 award winner. For more than 25 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT. “We are honored to be named a 2024 CIO 100 Award winner,” said Raj Kadam, chief information officer, LIBERTY Dental Plan.

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Kansas Considers Interstate Licensure Compact

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Kansas state legislature is considering HB 2453, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate interstate practice for dental professionals. This compact would enable dentists and dental hygienists to work across state lines, addressing the challenges posed by the traditional requirement of obtaining separate licensure for each state.

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Posts and Core Buildups in the 21st Century

Dentistry Today

INTRODUCTION Clinical procedures concerning the need for posts and the protocol for core buildups in endodontically treated teeth have evolved significantly over the last few decades with the advent of dentin bonding protocols. Likewise, the dental literature has evolved yet is fraught with contradictions. However, the consensus in the literature today is that posts weaken teeth, and when adequate tooth volume is present, a post is contraindicated, and only a core buildup should be done.

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6 Ways to Save Money on Professional Dental Supplies

Dentistry Today

After over 30 years working in, owning, and building dental practices in Canada and the United States, there are some truisms that are pretty much common to any practice, large or small. Performing dentistry is demanding, as is running a profitable business, especially with rising costs and a slowing economy. Nevertheless, there are a few great ways to impact your bottom line favorably, simply by paying attention to the line item on your P&L for dental supplies.