To promote a healthy smile and good hygiene, dentists recommend you brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly. But some people are willing to try other trendy hacks…
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Dentists Are Concerned Social Media Trends Could Cause Damage To Your Smile
by EDSby EDSA smile is often your first introduction to someone else. Many of us care about the look of our grins because we find smiles so attractive. Our obsession with a…
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There are plenty of videos on TikTok that advocate fads claiming to boost health and many experts have warned that these are either unsafe or ineffective. However, according to dentists,…
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Using an electric toothbrush for the first time makes me realise I’ve been brushing my teeth too fast & too rough
by EDSby EDSEveryone’s been getting it. And no, I don’t mean Covid-19. I’m referring to electric toothbrushes, and you probably see many of them in retail stores these days. Recently, my brother…
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Video consults improve patient experience and increase practice revenue | Dental Economics
by EDSby EDSThe COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital innovations in many industries—from e-commerce, to entertainment, to health care—driving organizations to adapt their business models to provide products and services to their customers and…
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What is and what is an oral irrigator for: the fashionable gadget to maintain the health of your teeth
by EDSby EDSThese devices can be very useful for various reasons, but above all because they act more effectively than other dental hygiene items. If you don’t have a dentist who will…
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The five 2020 Tellies recipients are: Dr. Scott Howell of AT Still University/Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Award Category: Dentist/Specialist. Dr. Howell developed a robust oral health program…
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Teledentistry ROI: Lessons learned in public health for private-practice dentists
by EDSby EDSFull disclosure: As a dental public health specialist, I view the world through a slightly different lens than a clinical dentist. I work in academia, so my world is filled…
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Do you think social media benefits the dental profession? Are there any downsides? Social media, like many things, has both benefits and drawbacks. Social media has been a trailblazer for…
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Electric toothbrushes Dentists have long touted the benefits of electric toothbrushes. While manual toothbrushes do remove plaque, the American Dental Association notes that electric toothbrushes are often easier to maneuver,…