Those shiny, silver “amalgam” fillings. Many, many of us have had them, especially if you are over the age of 40. Yet, my friends, these seemingly harmless “silver “fillings are filled with 50% mercury. (YES, that much mercury!) As a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) I have learned just how dangerous these seemingly innocuous silver (mercury) fillings can be to our bodies. Let’s call them mercury-silver fillings because that’s what they really are. They do great damage to our body, and our overall health. I have much to share with you so grab a beverage…
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The scope of dental professionals’ responsibility expands as scientific research advances and the connection between oral and systemic health becomes more mainstream. With that, dental professionals have a greater responsibility to screen their patients for health issues beyond simple caries.There’s an ongoing need for education, yet more patients are increasingly aware of the importance of oral health on their overall well-being, and they want to be involved in their health journey.DentistryIQ has many great resources for practitioners, and here are some of best assessments to consider using in your dental practice.Sleep apnea and airwayOne of the biggest buzzwords in dentistry…
Join Rumpa Wig, Juliana Ebeling and Wolfgang Seuser on Wednesday 17 April at 7pm as they discuss the advantage of digital occlusion control with the OccluSense. This panel discussion webinar includes different objectives by the experts Dr Rumpa Wig, Dr Juliana Ebeling and dentist Wolfgang Seuser on digital occlusion control. Their presentations show the importance of digital occlusion control with the ‘OccluSense by Bausch’ in different topics of functional diagnostics, general dentistry and digital dentistry. Learning outcomes How to balance the occlusion in a minimum of time How to record the masticatory pressure digitally How to compare and match OccluSense…
3M™ RelyX™ Universal Luting Composite is a composite luting material with a two-paste formulation for virtually all self-adhesive and – in combination with 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive – adhesive indications for dual-curing luting cements. A novel initiator is key for 3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cements superior self-adhesive bond strength to dentin. Thus, it reliably solves most cases with no need for an additional adhesive or primer. In both light- and self-cure. Get a clear step-by-step instruction using a clinically simulated self-adhesive crown fixation in just a few steps. If you would like to see a free demo of these…
In this course, we will discuss the 3 Cs of revenue cycle management: contracting, coding, and collecting. Contracting refers to PPO network contract negotiations and optimization to increase your fee schedules. Coding is using the correct dental codes to maximize insurance reimbursements. Collecting refers to increasing the money obtained through both insurance and patient billing procedures. Course Learning Objectives: Contract Negotiation Credentialing & Compliance How to find coding resources that best suit your office’s needs How to improve your collection ratio Please note, this session is being simulcast on the AADOM Facebook Page, the AADOM LinkedIn Page, and the AADOM YouTube…
Read Time:2 Minute, 50 Second Hiring a dental CPA can be a powerful tax-saving decision, one that can help you elevate your practice and keep it financially healthy. Since there are specific costs for dentists, including equipment purchases, continuing education, and loan repayment, dental CPAs can proactively advise dentists on tax-saving strategies throughout the year, not just during tax season. They have a good knowledge of today’s tax trends and complex taxation rules, as well as the ability to restructure your business processes to achieve maximum benefits for taxes. Generally speaking, dental CPAs can help make sure that you take…
Research shows that around the world there are almost no guidelines on the proper use of denture adhesives by people who wear full dentures. This means denture wearers can be left without any guidance on how best to use denture adhesives. Also, the advice on the type of adhesive to use, how to apply it, how much to use, how often to use it and how to remove it varies tremendously. Misusing or overusing adhesive may have consequences – but making the best use of it can improve quality of life, quality of diet and overall wellbeing for full-denture wearers. Therefore, we have developed guidelines…
New opportunities for treatmentThe findings of the dissertation are significant as they open new opportunities to develop treatment for stroke patients. Patrakka estimates that the development of a vaccine may also be possible. So, what practical implications can these findings have on treating stroke patients and health-care practices? Although further research is needed to determine causality, the study supports the view that oral health must be taken care of, especially in those at risk of strokes.According to Patrakka, the inflammation caused by streptococcal bacteria in the mouth should always be considered in stroke prevention as part of regular dental care.…
Research has revealed that many artificial intelligence (AI) assistants such as ChatGPT do not have adequate safeguards in place to prevent health disinformation from being shared. On 20 March, the British Medical Journal published an observational study on the response of several generative AI programmes when asked to produce copy containing incorrect health information. While some programmes refused the request, others created detailed articles around the false claims. Large language models (LLMs) are programmes which use machine learning to generate text, often from a user-inputted prompt. Their usage has increased dramatically with the popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The study focused…
Stephanie Ganter, D.D.S., is a board-certified periodontist in private practice in Dallas, Texas. She serves as an ADA Wellness Ambassador and new dentist member on the ADA Council on Members Insurance and Retirement Programs. She completed a two-year integrative medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, followed by a one-year surgical leadership program at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ganter is a seeker with an international focus that includes hosting medical-dental mission trips around the world, all to pursue her mission in life: to connect, discover and inspire. Imagine standing at a bustling street market in Bangkok, the…