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Heed some 200-year-old advice: Floss your teeth!

dentalhistory • March 2, 2021

A large, heavy glass dispenser, filled with dental floss, is featured at the Benco Dental museum in Northeast Pennsylvania.  This "Champion" dental floss dispenser (shown), from Johnson & Johnson, circa early 1900s, is much different from the lightweight, small floss dispensers we use... CONTINUE READING

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Health Records and Hacking: Why Prevention is Always Better Than the Cure

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The protection of health records must be given utmost importance. Medical professionals greatly rely on having access to health records when providing medical care, but when there is a breach of security, problems arise. Aside from potentially granting public access to the data, sensitive... CONTINUE READING

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#NationalWheelchairDay – Meet a great mind in dentistry who creates ‘mean mobility machines’.

Kristie Ceruti • March 1, 2021

Have a golf cart, helicopter rescue seat,  fire extinguisher and old lawnmower in your workshop? If you're Lance Greathouse, with those ingredients and a few others you can create a 15-horsepower wheelchair (five times faster than a normal wheelchair!) complete with a device that produces flames... CONTINUE READING

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Ready to start a dental practice from scratch? Dr. Dimple Desai can help you decide in today’s #DrivingDentistryForward podcast

Kristie Ceruti • February 25, 2021

Starting a dental practice from scratch is not for everyone. Dr. Dimple Desai, however, shifted successfully from associate to independent dental practitioner in the competitive market of Orange County, California.For a young dentist wondering if it's time to venture out on their own, this... CONTINUE READING

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Ready to offer special treatment to young patients during National Children’s Dental Health Month?

Kristie Ceruti • February 24, 2021

Back in December, TheDailyFloss.com offered tips from the American Dental Association and other ideas to help your dental practice prepare for National Children's Dental Health Month. Each February delivers a special opportunity for education about the benefits of good oral health to children,... CONTINUE READING

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It’s Midwinter and the Chicago Dental Society Meeting is just days away.

Kristie Ceruti • February 23, 2021

With a new virtual format, Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting will offer 118 classes from Feb. 25-27, including 99 live speakers and 19 pre-recorded courses during the live meeting. In 2021, for its 156th event, Heart of Dentistry, the society extends the dates of the meeting through... CONTINUE READING

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Dentistry celebrates Black History Month – At 80, first female dental school dean remains devoted ‘to the advancement of women and minorities’

Kristie Ceruti • February 22, 2021

The dental community owes a huge debt of gratitude to Geneva Craig.Without her counsel, one of the profession's notable forces for change might have directed her talents to the world of dance. At least that's how Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford describes the guidance from her mother Geneva as the... CONTINUE READING

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It’s American Heart Month – show your teeth some love. Your heart might thank you.

Kristie Ceruti • February 19, 2021

Can better toothbrushing lower the risk of cardiovascular disease? Does good dental hygiene help prevent heart infection by reducing the risk of a tooth or gum infection? Is there a connection between poor oral health and cardiovascular problems?What better time than February, American Heart... CONTINUE READING

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Don’t let #nationaltoothacheday get the best of you.

Kristie Ceruti • February 9, 2021

Make today a "Wow!", not an "Ow! Look at #nationaltoothache day as a friendly reminder to create good habits in the year ahead. Schedule a dental visit in the next month.Brush better, and have fun while you're at it: Check out @BrushDJ  or  or Oral B's Disney Magic Timer app for... CONTINUE READING

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Can teeth whitening services help retain patients at your dental practice?

Kristie Ceruti • February 5, 2021

While attracting new patients is vital for the growth of a dental practice, keeping them coming back is more crucial. Easier said than done. According to American Dental Association (ADA), the average customer retention rate in the industry is only 41 percent. If your practice struggles in the... CONTINUE READING

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