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1st known case of IJV thrombosis linked to oral germ G. adiacens

January 28, 2021 -- The oral bacterium Granulicatella adiacens led to internal jugular vein (IJV) thrombosis in a man with poor oral hygiene and periodontitis, in a case published on January 20 in BMJ Case Reports. Discuss

7 ways to achieve a true return on investment on new technology or equipment

January 28, 2021 -- Dr. Jeanette Kern says she and her colleagues love the amazing scientific advances that occur in the dental industry annually. But while it's exciting to buy a new piece of equipment or technology, what does it really take to ensure the investment pays dividends for the practice? Kern offers her tips in this article. Discuss

CDA: Dentists should stay vigilant after getting vaccine

January 27, 2021 -- The California Dental Association (CDA) is telling dentists in the state to stay vigilant about infection control procedures even after their staff has received the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination does not eliminate the obligations of dental practice owners to maintain workplace safety standards. Discuss

What it takes to sustain and grow dental practice values during COVID-19

January 27, 2021 -- To prosper, dental practices need to be innovative, have good training available for staff, and foster good communication on matters of safety and progress, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA. This approach will make a dental practice successful with or without the COVID-19 pandemic and will increase the practice's value, he believes. Discuss

What COVID-19 therapy may be linked to higher risk of MRONJ?

January 27, 2021 -- A drug used to treat patients with COVID-19 may also put them at higher risk of developing medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), according to a letter to the editor published on January 22 in the British Dental Journal. Discuss

6 solutions to get to the root of accountability in the dental practice

January 26, 2021 -- Accountability is a word most often thrown around when trying to pinpoint the reason for a failure, writes Dr. James Anderson. We don't ask who is accountable when things are great because we know we are working together in synchrony as a team. How do we change that perception of accountability? Anderson offers some advice. Discuss

How you can ensure your Eaglesoft software is running at an optimal level

January 26, 2021 -- When you think about things that could improve productivity in 2021, it's likely your team could be using your practice management software in much more efficient ways. With that in mind, if you're using Eaglesoft, Ann-Marie DePalma thinks it could be time to schedule a software checkup and evaluation. Discuss

Ga. dentists sign on to governor's COVID-19 vaccine plan

January 26, 2021 -- Dentists in Georgia are voicing their support for a plan issued by Gov. Brian Kemp to enlist dentists to help administer vaccinations for COVID-19. The Georgia Dental Association also plans to ask dentists to volunteer to administer shots. Discuss

Imaging leads to removal of 3-cm toy from dementia patient

January 25, 2021 -- Imaging helped physicians identify and remove a spinning top toy from an 83-year-old woman in Florida who had end-stage dementia and an oral fixation. Details of the case were published on January 20 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. Discuss

Finding, hiring, and keeping dental team members is a big problem

January 25, 2021 -- When the COVID-19 disruption hit the dental industry, many team members saw it as a chance to hit the reset button, taking time to reexamine whether they wanted to stay in their current practice or even in the dental field. Now, dental practices are scrambling to fill vacancies, and it's a challenge that isn't going away anytime soon. Discuss

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