DT Quick Takes DT Quick Takes - Dentistry Today https://www.dentistrytoday.com/category/dt-quick-takes/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:19:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-logo-9-32x32.png DT Quick Takes DT Quick Takes - Dentistry Today https://www.dentistrytoday.com/category/dt-quick-takes/ 32 32 Quick Takes – Dr. Cotca https://www.dentistrytoday.com/quick-takes-dr-cotca/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:19:44 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/quick-takes-dr-cotca/

Dr. Paul Feuerstein Editor in Chief of Dentistry Today discusses with July/August author Dr. Claudia Cotca, her upcoming article in Dentistry Today.

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How to Survive an OSHA Audit https://www.dentistrytoday.com/how-to-survive-an-osha-audit/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:41:11 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=64472

OSHA recently issued a 900-page emergency temporary standard for healthcare settings, but the ADA said dental practices are largely exempt from these new guidelines. What are dental practices supposed to do now? Linda Harvey, founder of the Dental Compliance Institute, discusses the new guidelines as well as how to survive an audit if OSHA ever visits your office.

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Use Analytics to Improve Your Practice’s Bottom Line https://www.dentistrytoday.com/use-analytics-to-improve-your-practice-s-bottom-line/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:18:15 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=64436

Software has changed the way that dental practices manage their business operations. Analytics can provide practices with the data they need to more efficiently manage their patients—and their bottom line. Today we’re speaking with Mike Baird, CEO of Henry Schein One, about the growing role that analytics are playing in today’s practice management.

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CSI Dentistry: Q&A with Forensic Odontologist Dr. Mary A. Bush https://www.dentistrytoday.com/csi-dentistry-a-q-a-with-forensic-odontologist-dr-mary-a-bush/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:06:02 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=64250

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a crime scene investigator? Dr. Mary A. Bush shares her experiences as director of the Laboratory for Forensic Odontology Research at the University of Buffalo, describing the training it involves, why bitemarks aren’t iron-clad evidence, some of her more interesting cases, and her latest mystery novel, The Secrets We Bury.

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High-Speed Intraoral Scanner Offers “Stitching” https://www.dentistrytoday.com/brian-connolly/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:53:20 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=64234

Dr. Feuerstein talks with Brian Connolly, VP of business development Americas at Medit, about the i700 intraoral impression scanner, which boasts high speed, a removable cable, and impressive new software features including “stitching.”

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Dentistry on Ice: Q&A With Anaheim Ducks Dentist Dr. Bao-Thy Grant https://www.dentistrytoday.com/dentistry-on-ice-q-a-with-anaheim-ducks-dentist-dr-bao-thy-grant/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:13:37 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=64190

Dr. Bao-Thy N. Grant wears many hats. In addition to her private practice, she is the oral and maxillofacial surgeon for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League as well as founder of Bao Tea, which designed and produced the All-in-One Toothbrush and Tongue Cleaner. In this video, she discusses how she became a “hockey mom,” what it’s like to provide care for a professional sports team, and what drove her to launch her oral health company.

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Patient Education and Power Toothbrushes Improve Oral Health https://www.dentistrytoday.com/patient-education-and-power-toothbrushes-improve-oral-health/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:39:45 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=64109

Dr. Mark E. Hyman, a dentist in private practice and key opinion leader for Philips Oral Healthcare, discusses how clinicians can better educate their patients about taking care of their own oral health between dental visits, as well as the role of power toothbrushes like the Philips SonicCare line in providing professional-level cleaning at home.

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Overjet Execs Discuss AI’s Potential to Transform Dentistry https://www.dentistrytoday.com/overjet-execs-discuss-ai-s-potential-to-transform-dentistry/ Wed, 05 May 2021 18:09:24 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=63786

Artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It’s having an impact on dentistry, from improving the accuracy of diagnoses to spotting waste, fraud, and abuse in dental insurance claims. Today we’re speaking with Dr. Wardah Inam and Dr. Robert Faiella, the CEO and chief dental officer of Overjet, respectively, about how the technology is impacting the way dentists practice.

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Introducing CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 UNIVERSAL https://www.dentistrytoday.com/introducing-clearfil-majesty-es-2-universal/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:18:40 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=63718 Editor in Chief Dr Paul Feuerstein talks with Dr Richard Young about a new composite from Kuraray, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 UNIVERSAL, that not only is universal for restorations, but features one shade to match all teeth. They discuss several restorative techniques using as well as interesting information about the company Kuraray that might not be well known to dentists.

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Position Your Practice for the Post-Pandemic Recovery https://www.dentistrytoday.com/position-your-practice-for-the-post-pandemic-recovery/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:06:23 +0000 https://www.dentistrytoday.com/?p=63408

As vaccines roll out and practices can expect a return to pre-pandemic patient volumes, how can they make up for a year of shortfalls? Chris Panebianco, chief marketing officer of Bankers Healthcare Group, discusses strategies that practices can employ themselves to rebound in 2021.

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