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Calif. DHCS releases more dental initiative details

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has updated its website with more information about the Dental Transformation Initiative. The initiative is a $740 million investment aimed at improving California’s dental Medicaid program, Denti-Cal. The update includes two new fact sheets with more details about different types of procedures, or “domains.” Specifically, DHCS released the exact incentive amounts that providers will be paid for domain 1 preventive procedures. The

Is Flossing Really Good for Your Dental Health?

Dentists for a last few decades have espoused the virtue and importance of flossing for dental health, sometimes to the point of claiming that the mouthwash and flossing combo is enough to substitute for good old-fashioned tooth brushing. However, is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Why should people floss in the first place and why isn’t brushing your teeth enough to maintain your dental health? The obvious

Have a Dental Crown Ready in One Day with our On-site Digital CAD/CAM Milling Dental Lab

The dental industry’s world has been set on fire because of the latest dentistry advancements available such as 3D printing, 3D milling, extraoral scanning, intraoral scanning, digital dentistry, and CAD/CAM milling technology. They’re not just buzzwords, though. They’re real innovations that will take modern dentistry to the 21st Century. If you’ve ever heard of 3D printing, computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), then you should already have a rough idea

Case report: Simple and efficient crown removal, extraction, and graft techniques — Part 2

In this clinical case, techniques will be illustrated that can make crown removal, extractions, and grafting a more simple, predictable, and efficient procedure for the dentist, regardless of overall extraction and grafting experience, or confidence with such procedures. In the first part, Dr. Kosinski provided background and discussed removal of the crown using the WAMkey system (Golden Dental Solutions). Step 2 Timothy Kosinski, DDS. The second step of the treatment was

What Can Dental Veneers Do for You?

Dental veneers are jackets you can slip unto your teeth to give them a cleaner, more even appearance. They’re usually made of thin porcelain pieces used to recreate the natural look of your teeth in case they’ve become chipped, broken, and otherwise extensively damaged. Also, as opposed to crowns, you don’t need to significantly chip them further to fit them in. Veneer Consultation You should visit an American Association of

How to Choose Where to Have Your Dental Implants Procedure Performed

When choosing where to have your dental implant procedure performed, you should look at the treatment as a long-term investment of sorts. If you want to get it affordably, then don’t go to the cheapest clinic you can find at a dank and dirty area with questionable hygienic practices. The Dental Tourism Route Just like with ecommerce somehow finding a way to deliver to you quality goods at the fraction

Dental Tourism in Thailand – Is It Safe to Have a Dental Treatment in Thailand?

Thailand tourism has added a unique twist to its touristy offerings in the form of medical tourism. Tourists can go to Thailand not only to see the sights and enjoy the spectacle of one of the shiniest pearls of the orient, but also to deal with their medical (particularly dental) issues. To be more specific, vacationers can have their teeth inspected, cleaned, and taken care of in an affordable manner, dealing

Henry Schein buys laboratory supply company

Henry Schein’s laboratory supply business, Zahn Dental, has acquired Custom Automated Prosthetics (CAP), a digital laboratory supply company. Based in Stoneham, MA, CAP had about $30 million in sales in 2015 and has more than 60 employees, according to Henry Schein. CAP offers CAD/CAM equipment, including integrated milling systems, scanners, and printers, and zirconia materials. Its milling center offers crowns, bridges, models, surgical guides, and design services. CAP President Bob

QuickSplint launches new website

Medical device company QuickSplint has launched a new website. The website includes more information about diagnosing and treating parafunctional bruxism and jaw pain. A new feature, the Parafunciton Risk Rating tool, helps dentists identify and chart parafunctional risk and severity. The redesigned website also includes videos, animations, and testimonials. In addition, QuickSplint has launched its Healing Note Pad. The note pad allows dentists to provide instructions for patients about how

AAPD inducts new officers, trustees

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) inducted Jade Miller, DDS, as its new president at its annual meeting in San Antonio. Other officers and new members to its board of trustees also were inducted. Dr. Miller is in private practice in Reno, NV. He is also an associate faculty member at three western U.S. dental schools. James Nickman, DDS, was named president-elect. Joe Castellano, DDS, was named vice president. Jessica

NHL team dentist stitches players up, sends them back out

What kind of dentist would want an unpaid job treating patients who consider missing teeth a badge of honor? Meet Donald L. Goudy Jr., DDS, the official team dentist for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks who provides emergency treatment for players who probably suffer more injuries — oral and otherwise — than any other professional athletes. “Someone is injured every other game,” Dr. Goudy explained to HuangshanDental.com. “But that includes everything

Know the Advantages: Los Algodones Dentist Make Healthier Smiles

Do you need dental work, but have trouble searching for a solution within your budget? Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon event; today visiting the dentist is expensive. But there is a solution, in fact, if you continue reading this post you will find the solution to all your dental needs. Every year thousands of U.S. and Canadian citizens visit Mexico. Dental tourists visit Mexico because they are suffering from

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