No business is immune to cybercrime, and dental practices are prime targets for ransomware, hacking, and data theft. The sensitivity of patient data, combined with often inadequate cybersecurity measures and untrained staff, makes dentistry an attractive target for cybercriminals. For one dentist, the reality of this danger hit hard when a single click on a … Read more
Dr. Paresh Shah shares how to get started with CAD/CAM technology in your office, best practices for success when implementing new technology, and the advantages of using fully crystalized lithium disilicate blocks. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 18 – Best Tips for CAD/CAM Success Sponsored by Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt (LS): … Read more
There are more risks to practising dentistry than most people recognize. Dentistry necessitates the use of sharp instruments and drugs, while practitioners undergo close patient contact and high levels of stress. The risks present themselves in many forms, making protective equipment and protocols essential. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate the risks associated with practising … Read more
In the complicated corridors of Canadian jurisprudence, negligence claims remain one of the more popular approaches to holding professionals accountable. Nowhere is its sway more profound than in the domains where human health and well-being hang in the balance, such as dentistry. This legal scrutiny involves a tripartite test assessing duty of care, breach of the standard … Read more
The internet, and more specifically the creation of the World Wide Web by CERN in 1989/90, transformed the world as we know it. It changed how we access and share information, how we invest our time, how we shop, and how we communicate. We are now spectators and participants, willing or unwilling, of the next … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is spearheading transformative changes across numerous sectors, with dentistry standing out as a prime example. This cutting-edge technology is fundamentally reshaping the delivery of dental care, enhancing the precision of diagnostics, refining treatment methodologies, and elevating the overall management of patient care. For dental professionals, the adoption of AI transcends mere technological … Read more
Is it possible for a robotic arm to finish crown placements in 15 minutes using AI? The answer is ‘Yes,’ according to Boston-headquartered company Perceptive. Perceptive announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human using its advanced robotic dentistry system, in a press release on Tuesday, July 30. “This … Read more
Dr. Peter Fritz, a certified periodontist and lifelong learner, discusses artificial intelligence and it’s place in dentistry – how it is being used now and what the future may hold. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 16 – The Rise Of AI Dentistry Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt (LS): Hi everyone. Welcome to … Read more
Latest guidelines, considerations, and applications for AI-powered dentistry Since 2021, there has been a surge of information related to artificial intelligence and dental applications, both driven by and further spurring interest in these most intelligent of “machines.” And, while AI and machine learning have been popularized in the entertainment media as sci-fi scary (“the robots … Read more
Dentistry, despite being a critical aspect of healthcare, has historically lagged other industries in adopting the latest technologies. While areas like information technology, manufacturing, and even other medical specialties have been quick to embrace advancements like artificial intelligence, digital record keeping and management systems, and big data analytics, dentistry has been relatively conservative. This slower … Read more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is an X-ray worth to a clinician’s diagnosis? What you see on the radiograph guides your treatment plan, and poorly taken X-rays with closed contacts and cone cuts can interfere with your clinical success. Guesswork and estimation used to be “givens” in X-ray capture. But … Read more
BACKGROUND Pharmacogenetic Testing for Better Treatment Outcomes Pharmacogenetics (PGx) is the combination of pharmacology (the study of drugs) and genetics (the study of individual, inherited traits). Pharmacogenetic testing identifies which gene variants an individual has inherited, and what that means in terms of which drugs and doses are likely to work best for them. (PGx) … Read more
Newcom Media Inc · Episode 10 – Innovate Your Practice with 3D Printing Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt (LS): Hi everyone. Welcome to Brush Up, presented by Oral Health Group, the dental podcast where we speak with industry experts to discuss a variety of topics such as technology, finance and practice management. … Read more
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Cybercrime affects multinational corporations, small businesses like dental offices, and individuals. Technology is essential to our lives, so cybersecurity matters to ALL of us! Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to raise awareness and empower individuals, teams, and businesses to protect and safeguard patient and employee … Read more
Newcom Media Inc · Episode 8 – Building a More Sustainable Dental Industry Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt (LS): Hi everyone. Welcome to Brush Up, presented by Oral Health Group, the dental podcast where we speak with industry experts to discuss a variety of topics such as technology, finance and practice management. … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seeped into almost every realm of our existence, transforming how we interact with the world. Dentistry has also begun to feel the influence of this burgeoning technology. While AI has the potential to advance dental care dramatically, it simultaneously increases the industry’s exposure to cyber threats. We must ask, “Does the … Read more
Operating a successful dental practice can be challenging, particularly in a competitive environment. Utilizing effective marketing techniques to attract new patients is a must. However, it is important to adopt solid patient retention strategies to ensure they return to you after their first appointments. There are various approaches you can take to this. Some practices … Read more
For decades, we’ve been told to brush our teeth twice a day, for 2-3 minutes. However, what often goes unnoticed is the importance of surface coverage during brushing. Many of us are unaware of whether we are effectively reaching all of the areas of our mouths. An alarming statistic finds that 20% of people aren’t brushing their teeth … Read more
3D printing in dentistry is HERE, and it is changing everything. Its auspicious beginning is reminiscent of cosmetic dentistry in the 1980s, veneers and bleaching in the 1990s, implants in the 2000s, and milled restorations in the 2010s. The needs are many, the technologies are numerous, the applications are almost unlimited, and the potential is … Read more
Did you attend what is billed as the world’s largest trade show for dental offices, labs, and specialty trades earlier this spring? If not, never fear! We have isolated some of the most prominent topics and trends showcased at the International Dental Show, held every two years in Germany. The IDS returned to Cologne post-COVID for its … Read more