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Digital smile design: When is it useful and why would I want it?
by 123Dentistby 123DentistWhen you’re unhappy with your smile, it’s hard to feel confident. Taking photographs, talking to others, and meeting new people can all feel like a challenge if you don’t want …
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Anesthesiology recognized as 10th dental specialty
by EDSby EDSAbout 175 years ago, a dentist in Hartford, Connecticut, extracted one of his own third molars to test the analgesic properties of nitrous oxide. About 175 years ago, a dentist …
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Using the power of the cloud to provide dental services to low-income families.
by Planet DDSby Planet DDSTooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in the United States—in fact the CDC states that dental disease is four times more common than asthma among adolescents …
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Digital smile design: different technologies and providers
by 123Dentistby 123DentistDigital Smile Design allows dentists to use the latest advancements in technology to achieve excellence, improve accuracy, and boost communication. Patients also become active participants in their dental treatment plans, …
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UnitedHealthcare claims early success with dental pain pill limit.
by Planet DDSby Planet DDSUnitedHealthcare (UHC), an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States, recently claimed some early success in its policy to limit first-time opioid prescriptions …
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Don’t let growth create unnecessary headaches.
by Planet DDSby Planet DDSMulti-location groups comprise the fastest-growing segment in dental—by some estimates, they will represent 40% of the market within 5 years, changing the face of what is still a very fragmented …
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New law aims to broaden dental care access.
by Planet DDSby Planet DDSLast week, proposed legislation aimed at broadening access to dental care in the U.S. officially became law. The Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 (Public Law No 115-302) was …
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Forensic dentists identify victims of California wildfires.
by Planet DDSby Planet DDSCalifornia’s 2018 wildfire season continues to take its toll as officials search for missing residents in the aftermath of the Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history. The Camp …
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The lack of access to dental care clearly affects the health of many In Niagara
by EDSby EDSCost and a lack of health insurance are the two biggest barriers facing many adults in Niagara seeking dental health care, a survey conducted by Niagara Dental Health Coalition recently …