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3 things to consider about dental codes D4341 and D4342While coaching dental hygiene teams across the country, one of the biggest opportunities we see is with the use of D4342. Here are a few tips for using this code in your practice, and how it relates to D4341. 1. Set your fee for D4342 at 75% of the full quad fee. It's not unusual to see practices set their D4342 fee at 40-50% of the D4341 fee.
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4 ways to get dental benefit claims right [VIDEO]If you took a poll of all the dental offices across America, their number one frustration would be the challenge of dealing with insurance claims.
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Quick Tip: How resilient attachment of an overdenture to implants can improve denture stabilityDr. Gary Johnson explains the best way he’s found to improve denture stability.
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Know when it's time to fire an employeeHow to recognize a staff member who is sinking your practice.
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Make your resolution a realityThe new year brings many of us face to face with a daunting set of wish lists. We call them “resolutions” or even “goals.” We look at what we want to accomplish personally and professionally and-having written them down-proceed to ignore them and work in ways that manage to bring about somewhat opposite results. How does that happen?
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Rethinking recessionTHE SET-UP “Gingival recession is one of the most prevalent periodontal pathologies. In this article we examine the different contributing factors to be considered for an accurate diagnosis." -Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, team lead
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3Shape Trios® intraoral scanner gets Dentrix® Connected3Shape Trios® intraoral scanner gets Dentrix® Connected, allowing for an improved workflow.
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Enhancing visibility with the Orascoptic SparkWhy three dental professionals enjoyed using this lightweight, cordless headlight system.
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How to: Create Protection for Ortho BracketsMaintaining excellent hygiene can be a challenge during orthodontic treatment. However, this problem can be addressed with the use of 3M ESPE’s Vanish™ XT extended contact varnish, combined with ongoing daily brushing with a fluoride toothpaste. Vanish XT immediately creates a protective barrier on the tooth and provides a long-term release of fluoride, calcium and phosphate. The varnish can be applied either directly following bracket placement or later, depending on the patient’s level of risk, and its effectiveness continues for up to six months after placement.
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How to eliminate the tackiness between dental instruments and filled composite resinHave you ever been annoyed by composite sticking to everything but your cavity prep? You wipe off so much that you realize the wasted resin could have filled another preparation? You might even resort to wetting the instrument with adhesive material to prevent the problem or opt for a “non-stick” hand instrument or carver to solve the problem.
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DEXIS CariVu shows that it’s all in the diagnosisA mentor once gave me some advice for a successful practice: “As a dentist, it is all in the diagnosis.” From that time on, I have strived to adopt technology that is integral to diagnosis, especially concerning imaging. The use of technology has changed the way I communicate diagnostic findings with patients. In fact, it’s instrumental in meeting one of my most important goals, creating patient trust and loyalty.
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How to achieve clinical confidence with universal adhesivesMastering direct composite restorations.
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Dr. Aaron Molen: What low dose scanning with the i-CAT FLX means for orthodontics [VIDEO]Dr. Aaron Molen of Molen Orthodontics says the i-CAT FLX is changing what 3D imaging means for case planning in orthodontics.
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What did you say?As hygienists, we see a lot of patients and hear a lot of stories. We know about their lives and their families. Hygienists are people-oriented, and that is what I love the most about dental hygiene. Sometimes, however, our patients say or do things we aren’t expecting, and we have to come up with a quick yet professional way to respond. Here are some of the best patient quotes I’ve heard over the years. Do you sterilize your instruments?
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Dental Products Report's Technique Touch-Ups 2022Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.
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How to place durable, comfortable soft relinesSoft reline material is used everyday in dentistry, the challenge lies in finding a sturdy, yet comfortable, material that resists odor buildup, is easy to apply, and can be cleaned by the patient without damage to the lining material. Affordability of any dental material or equipment is also a factor when deciding to implement a new product on the clinic.
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Novel Organization Systems Drive Operatory EfficiencySteiriliu is designing seemingly simple solutions that enhance organization and streamline workflows for everything including restorative cases, implant cases, and orthodontics.
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How to simplify interproximal reductionHow Komet USA’s DISCstance™ IPR System offers a new and improved option for interproximal reduction procedures.
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Dental Products Report's Technique Touch-Ups 2022Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.
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How to complete bulk fill restorationsExperience has shown that to achieve successful resin composite posterior restorations, composite layering is essential. However, proven to be time consuming and technique sensitive, the procedure must be performed properly to avoid polymerization shrinkage and marginal leakage. Because dental professionals have continuously sought more advanced materials and more efficient techniques, dental research has led to the introduction of bulk fill resin composite materials.
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How one top DSO turns phone calls into patientsThe phone is often the first point of contact between your practices and potential patients. Learning to “own the phone” can make a drastic difference in the success of your business.
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How PPC advertising might attract new patients to your practiceOnline marketing is becoming essential for many small businesses. Patients increasingly turn to the internet to seek and connect with service providers. The dental market has gone digital, with leading practices developing a web presence via websites and social media initiatives. This shift has made the internet a more crowded and competitive space for practices. Increasingly dentists and specialists are implementing sophisticated online promotion advertising to fortify their search engine visibility. Specifically we are experiencing a tremendous growth in online PPC advertising.
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How to seat posterior all-ceramic crownsThis case demonstrates placement of highly esthetic indirect restorations using an efficient and reliable adhesive cementation technique. Reducing the risk of debonding, fracture and restorative failure, the all-ceramic and adhesive materials selected provided a stable, durable and long-lasting bond. By carefully considering material such as Ivoclar Vivadent’s Multilink Automix and technique selection, the patient benefited from restorations that demonstrated ideal fit, function and esthetics. About the material
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The Dawson Academy's Dr. Andrew Cobb tells us why a relatively simple dental treatment can become complicatedWhat may appear as a relatively simple treatment may actually be more than expected and a bit more complicated.
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The ideal unionFor the fully edentulous person, dentures serve many purposes beyond just restoring the smile. They assist with speech and mastication, help strengthen facial muscles that control expression, and maintain the vertical dimension of occlusion, thus helping maintain facial features that enhance the patient’s beauty and well-being.
