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Achieving Esthetic Excellence With an Immediate Implant Placement in the Anterior Zone

Sep 4, 2024

...the major pre-, peri- and postoperative aspects of immediate implant placement and temporization that promote optimal long-term esthetic and functional success. The following case report describes the utilization of the...

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Mastering Ultrasonic Instrumentation for Stage I Periodontitis

Mar 24, 2025

...Dental Hygiene. 2017;15(2):28-31. Lea SC, Felver B, Landini G, Walmsley AD Three-dimensional analysis of ultrasonic scaler oscillations. J Clin Periodontol. 2009; 36:44–50. From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. March/April 2025;…

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A Just Nation Must Make Healthcare a Right

Nov 24, 2025

...report was released and the nation’s oral health status remains unchanged. Dental caries remains a common chronic disease (among adults ages 20 to 64, 91% had dental caries) and 64%...

The Rise of AI in Patient Discovery

Jan 2, 2026

...come from a referral — they might come from an algorithm that trusts you more than the dentist down the street. At DDS MediaPro, we help dental practices structure their...

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Connecting the Mouth and Mind in Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Jan 20, 2026

...December 3, 2025. Touhy T, Jett K. Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging. 6th ed. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2022. Ownby RL, Crocco E, Acevedo A,...

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November 2014 Marketplace

Nov 17, 2014

...restorations. Free of fluoride, oils, flavorings, and gluten, the paste does not inhibit bond strength and supports the desired end result. Complimentary samples are available. (800) 626-5651; whipmix.com. INTRAORAL CAMERA...

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October 2015 Marketplace

Oct 16, 2015

...678-5151; justmfg.com. DEVICE SUPPORTS PATIENT COMFORT Awestruck Dental, Telluride, Colorado, has launched The JawDropper—a simple oral device that provides added comfort for patients in the dental chair. The JawDropper works...

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Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults

Dec 14, 2016

...elderly. Spec Care Dent. 1984;4:207–213. Branden E. 65-and-Older Population Soars. Available at: money.usnews.com/money/retirement/ articles/2012/01/09/65-and-older-population-soars. Accessed November 4, 2016. Lukes S. Treating the…

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Mar 16, 2017

...post-periodontal surgery; anterior bite-plane/deprogrammer; and transitional or emergency appliance. This interim custom-fit bite plane is designed for short-term use—from 4 weeks to 6 weeks—and is reimbursable through…