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Visit a Trustworthy Cancun Dental Clinic in 2023

The high prices, lengthy treatments, and the struggle to find a trustworthy dentist are some of the reasons why some patients resist visiting a dentist’s office. Thousands of foreigners, mostly from the United States, Canada, and Europe decide to visit Mexico each year looking for quality dental care at costs up to 60% percent lower than they would pay in their home residency, in a beautiful destination such as Cancun.

7 Things You Must Try During Your Dental Vacation in Cancun, Riviera

Dental holidays should not be only about extractions, implants, and medications. If you are already making the trip to receive quality dental care, you might as well have a little fun during your visit! The Riviera Maya has a lot to offer when it comes to tourism and many travelers decide to visit to gain some adventurous experiences and relaxing evenings surrounded by nature. Okay, we understand that when undergoing

What to expect when Traveling to Mexico nowadays for Dental Work

When talking about traveling to another country to receive medical treatment, we know it might sound frightening. If you aren’t certain about doing so or even if you have doubts about the country you intend to visit, the following information will be extremely useful and will help you make an informed decision. Here you can learn all about the measures we are taking against Covid-19. Nowadays hearing the term Medical

Week in Review: Questions for your marketing firm | Dental exam | Kids’ bad breath

Dear DrBicuspid Member, As a practice owner, you want your marketing to convey the right image. But how do you know if a marketing firm is right for you? Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari understands your concerns and specifies seven questions to help you wisely spend your marketing budget. Thousands of your colleagues have already tried our new Dental Exam feature. This is a free online, interactive study tool that features diagnostic images

Fixing Dental Horror Stories: Reviews

Going to the dentist can be a terrifying experience for many of us. The reasons could be different, from a personal traumatic experience we had in the past or to someone close to us, and sometimes the fear is direct to our wallets for thinking how much is it going to cost. Yes, it has happened to us as too and to some of the patients at . That is

Gaidge updates ortho practice management software

Data solutions company Gaidge has released the latest version of its orthodontic practice management program, Gaidge 2.0. Gaidge 2.0 is a cloud-based business analytics software for orthodontic practices. It offers users more than 80 available metrics, 35 visual reports, and seamless access to a practice’s key performance indicators. The new platform features an updated design, simplified navigation, and other new features, including a color-coding system intended to reduce cognitive processing

U.S. task force seeks comment on caries prevention plan

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has posted a draft research plan on screening and interventions to prevent caries in children younger than 5 years old. The task force is seeking public comment on the research plan. Comments must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 16, 2019, and can be submitted on the USPSTF website.

Kids with autism have fewer caries but other oral health issues

Children with autism experience fewer caries and decayed, missing, and filled teeth than their neurotypical peers, according to the findings of a new study. However, these children are prone to other oral health issues, including bruxism, dental anxiety, and soft-tissue trauma. Autism is a developmental disorder marked by communication difficulties and other behaviors that can make dental care difficult. The study researchers surveyed hundreds of children and their parents to

3D printing firm Voodoo launches clear-aligner service

3D printing firm Voodoo Manufacturing of New York City has begun offering a 3D manufacturing service to supply clear aligners for dental applications. The company’s service uses its proprietary high-resolution 3D technology to create molds with barely visible layer lines, according to the firm. The company’s aligners are also traceable, thanks to an alphanumeric code etched by laser on each aligner. Voodoo’s aligners have received 510(k) clearance from the U.S.

Kids with type 1 diabetes have more caries

Two-thirds of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes have dental caries, according to a systematic review published in BMC Oral Health on September 14 that analyzed cases that spanned 20 years. The authors recommended that these patients be screened for early signs of caries and receive preventive treatment during routine dental examinations. “Our study highlighted that the prevalence and severity of dental caries among children and adolescents with type

Kids’ bad breath linked to specific salivary enzyme

An increase in the activity of a specific salivary enzyme, β-galactosidases, is linked to bad breath in children, according to a recent study in the September issue of the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Additionally, the researchers found that children who had fixed orthodontic appliances had higher levels of compounds that produce bad breath than those with removable devices or those who didn’t undergo orthodontic treatments. “Like in the adult

CDC: Caries prevalence drops in U.S. kids

The prevalence of caries in primary teeth decreased nearly five percentage points in U.S. children ages 2 to 5 from 2011 to 2016 compared with 1999 to 2004, according to the new “Oral Health Surveillance Report 2019” from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) released on September 12. The report authors also noted that caries prevalence in primary teeth decreased among Mexican American children and those with poor

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