Probiotic Mouthrinse Improves Oral Health
Probiotic Mouthrinse Shown to Improve Oral Health According to Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, “A small study of 30 children found that mouthrinses containing probiotics can help limit plaque accumulation. The study included a group that used the probiotic mouthrinse once daily and a group that used a fluoride rinse once daily. No significant differences were found between the probiotic and fluoride groups regarding plaque accumulation at day 7. However, at day 14 and day 30, …
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CDC COVID Updates According to the new CDC Covid updates, “In support of this update CDC is: Continuing to promote the importance of being up to date with vaccination to protect people against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Protection provided by the current vaccine against symptomatic infection and transmission is less than that against severe disease and diminishes over time, especially against the currently circulating variants. For this reason, it is important to stay up to date, …
Read MoreFluoride Remains Key Component of Oral Hygiene Regimens
Fluoride in Oral Health: A Continued Importance According to Delta Dental, “While fluoride has taken a hit over the past several years, particularly among individuals desiring a more holistic approach to medical and dental care, it still remains widely used in daily oral health regimens. The recently released 2022 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a poll of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Delta Dental, found that one out of two respondents …
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Alcohol-Containing Mouthwash Safety Proven in Clinical Studies
According to Listerine Professional, WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY, THERE ARE IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ALCOHOL-CONTAINING MOUTHRINSES. Alcoholic Beverages Consumed 1 Excessive consumption is a key factor in carcinogenic risk 1 May contain impurities such as nitrosamines, urethane, and other contaminants1 Alcohol-Containing Mouthrinses Expectorated (not to be swallowed) 1 Total amount of exposure to alcohol during proper use is insignificant compared to exposure received during excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages because mouthwash is expectorated 1 Use highly …
Read MoreHow to Start Your Dental Career & What to Expect at Your 1st Job
According to Dental Post, Here’s what to expect with your first job and how to get your dental career off to a great start! It’s that time of year again when a new graduating class of dental professionals is embarking on their careers. It’s been a long time since my first job, but I recall how excited I was to start my career. I wanted to impress my new colleagues and show them how seriously …
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Is Periodontal Disease Linked to Alzheimers?
According to Tufts Now, “Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a common type of bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease. It affects the gums and jawbone, and if untreated results in unstable teeth and tooth loss. In recent years, F. nucleatum has been linked to conditions ranging from colorectal cancer to premature delivery of babies. Now new research published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience by Tufts University scientists and colleagues suggests a link between F. nucleatum and Alzheimer’s disease. “In this study, our lab …
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Dental Assistant Overview
The Stats on Dental Assisting According to Dental Post, In 2021, 61% of full-time dental assistant salaries range from $31,000 to $50,000. 14% are earning over $50K. This is an increase over 2020, when 52% of full-time dental assistant salaries ranged from $31,000 to $50,000 and 12% were earning over $50k. Over the last year, the percentage of dental assistants reporting total income less than or equal to $20k dropped from 8% to 4.5%. Between …
Read MoreWhat Dental Professionals Want
What Dental Professionals Desire Most in Their Jobs According to Direct Dental, Dental Professionals want… Flexibility After reading all the responses, flexibility seemed to be the #1 want, and obviously the hardest thing for a small practice to give. Usually in a practice everyone has their set position so when someone calls out the whole team struggles. So offering flexibility is a challenge. Here are some ideas on how to offer it. Build a temp …
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Dental Assistant Appreciation Week!
Dental assistants are key to what helps shape a dental office! Through Dental Assistants patient care, dedication, perseverance & hardwork, the dental field continues to become one of the top growing fields! This week, we take time to show our love for ALL Dental Assistants around the world! The Importance of Dental Assistant Recognition National Today states the reasons why dental assistant recognition week is important is because.. Dental assistants are essential to a dental …
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Dental Employee Turnover 2022
The Stats on Dental Employee Turnover According to Dental Post, Over the last year, dental workers have returned to the job market in large numbers, and many returning workers took positions with new employers. With the current shortage of dental workers, many employers are concerned about retaining current employees. DentalPost’s new 2022 Dental Professional Salary Survey Report provides data to help dental practice owners and managers gauge their level of risk for losing one or more team …
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Dental Assistants in High Demand! Starting Pay $16–$22/Hour
BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN AS LITTLE AS 12 WEEKS!! Dental Assistant Starting Pay is Now $16 – $22 per Hour CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TAKE A TOUR OF OUR FACILITY https://academy4da.com/course/12-week-dental-assistant-training-program/ NEXT CLASS DATES CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR”CLASS DATES” TAB ON THE HOME PAGE Dental Assistant Courses – CLASS DATES We have 4 different class continuously running with different start dates. The Course is for 12 consecutive weeks and they restart …
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Most Important Dental Assisting Skill
Being in the business of dentistry for decades has taught me that motivating patients toward excellent health takes more than educating them about the benefits with an arsenal of diagnostic tools. The Key Skill of Great Dental Assistants The work of dental assistants involves many necessary skills and knowledge about equipment, instruments, sterilization, and organization of the treatment room. Another skill that great dental assistants possess is the that of listening to and building rapport with patients. While …
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