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Researchers debate ozone science
Ozone is 1.5 times stronger than chloride as an antimicrobial. It stimulates the immune response and blood circulation, according to some researchers. But can it stop caries?
February 12, 2009
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Dental pioneers jump into ozone
Hear the word "ozone" and most people think about the protective layer of gas in the atmosphere -- the one with the hole in it. But some enterprising U.S. dentists are beginning to treat their patients with it -- and beginning to swear by it.
February 2, 2009
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As price soars, gold loses luster
Gold's special properties make it ideal for specific types of restorations. But the recent price spike is forcing dentists and dental labs to scramble, once again, for alternatives.
September 9, 2008
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How to get reimbursed for cone-beam CT
Cone-beam CT images are likely to be the clearest you've ever seen, but the question of who will cover the cost for this new technology is not so clear. The chances for insurance reimbursement improve if you follow certain rules.
August 6, 2008
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CBCT: First choice for preoperative diagnosis?
When it comes to looking below the gum line and deep into the mandibular canal, anything that helps you get a better view is essential. Two recent studies indicate that cone-beam CT scanners are superior to conventional periapical x-rays in certain cases.
July 17, 2008
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Study: Wireless sensors better for endo x-rays
Wireless digital image receptors give you the most accurate view inside a tooth. So say researchers at the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) who compared three different kinds of sensors.
May 15, 2008
CBCT
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part II
It pays, literally, to choose the right machine for your needs so you can fit cone-beam CT (CBCT) into your practice's existing workflow. In this article, you'll learn about the primary features to look for as well some hidden costs you might not discover until you have actually started using your new CBCT system.
May 6, 2008
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Do you need cone-beam CT? Part I
Cone-beam CT offers a huge leap forward in dental imaging. For the first time, you can make 3D images in your own office. But the new machines carry price tags of $150,000 to $250,000. Worth the investment? In this first of two parts, we examine just exactly what the new technology offers and who should take advantage of it.
April 28, 2008
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Smile Design
Gordon Christensen on veneers
The inside scoop on which veneers to use and when, plus real-world tips and tools.
March 24, 2008
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Marketing from the inside out
Sometimes internal marketing works best. Learn how to expand your practice by word of mouth
March 4, 2008
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Troubled dental manager indicted
A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
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A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
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A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.
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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers
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Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.
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Improving your schedule raises your production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Scheduling is a dental practice's most critical system, yet many don't treat it as such. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to optimize scheduling to boost production, maximize patient flow, and reduce downtime.
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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.
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5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025
By Eric Giesecke
Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.
December 19, 2024
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5 tips to improve your dental practice's finances in 2025
By Ken Kaufman
Now is the time to create a financial plan to help you grow revenue and track your dental practice's financial health, writes Ken Kaufman.
December 19, 2024
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Clinical tip: Bonding with multilink hybrid abutment luting composite
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip that can help any dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
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Podcast: What a dentist needs to know about a GPO
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Lou Graham about the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the dental industry.
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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids
By Ava Barros
A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner
By Ava Barros
Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?
By Ava Barros
A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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