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🚨 Alarming Trends in "Basement Dentistry" 🚨We're witnessing a troubling rise in unlicensed individuals offering dental services in unsafe settings. Known as "basement dentistry," this practice is illegal and dangerous. Licensed dentists undergo years of training to ensure patient safety and high-quality care, unlike unlicensed practitioners who risk severe health complications and infections. Financial pressures driving people to seek "cheap dentistry" can be alleviated with smart solutions. illumitrac Software helps practices build membership clubs to offer affordable, high-quality dental care, eliminating the need for unsafe alternatives. It's crucial to leverage proper education channels, like those provided by the Dental Careers Institute, rather than unregulated courses. The Institute, led by Tija Hunter, ensures dental professionals receive comprehensive, accredited training to maintain high standards of care. Let's commit to preserving our profession and community health. Report any instances of basement dentistry to your state dental board. A big thank you to Tija Hunter, director of the Dental Careers Institute, for shedding light on this issue and for her contributions to dental education. #DentalHealth #PatientSafety #LicensedDentistry #Illumitrac Alatus Solutions #Dentistry #Safety #Education #Dental #AffordableDentistry #HealthcareIntegrity

"Thrilled to have completed the Dental Posterior Composite course! Expanding my skills in restorative dentistry has always been a passion, and this course has deepened my understanding of achieving functional and aesthetic outcomes in posterior restorations. Looking forward to applying these advanced techniques to enhance patient care and outcomes. #RestorativeDentistry #ContinuingEducation #DentalExcellence"

A new study by researchers at the University of Sheffield's Healthy Life Span Institute and the School of Clinical Dentistry has highlighted the emotional struggles and hidden challenges patients experience when having dentures fitted. This is the first study to map out the patient journey and how this experience can affect the overall success of the treatment." READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gKD747JS #smile #dentalcare #joshuadental #emergencydentist

Exciting News Alert! Learn all about the Florida Dental Association (FDA)'s innovative Jumpstart Initiative in our latest blog. We're bridging the staffing gap by connecting pre-dental students to incredible opportunities.  Read more at the link in our about section.  Join us in shaping the future of dentistry while creating rewarding experiences for aspiring professionals.  #DentalCareers #StaffingSolutions #FutureofDentistry #FloridaDentists #WeveGotYourBack #DentistInsurance

Ever struggle to achieve ultra-smooth finishing lines on your preps? It's one of the commonest questions on our restorative courses. 💡 Here's a quick tip from the Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry (PG Dip.) faculty that polishes your finishing skills: Angle is everything: Use a slightly oblique angle with your finishing diamond bur. This allows you to visualise and control the cutting-edge more effectively, minimising the risk of unwanted enamel removal. Clinical Tip: Imagine yourself "painting" with the bur, following the contours of the tooth while maintaining your angle. This is just one of the many practical techniques covered in the LDi's comprehensive postgraduate courses, designed to empower dentists like you to achieve exceptional clinical results. Ready to refine your skills and improve on your clinical dentistal skills and techniques? The LDi is enrolling new students for our next intakes this May - now's the perfect time to enrol! #DentalTips #PostgraduateDentalCourses #Dentistry

Check out the latest issues of Clinical Dentistry, a peer-reviewed journal by IDA. Clinical Dentistry - a platform for dental professionals to enhance their knowledge through case reports, clinical reviews, and case series from various dental specialties. In this latest issue, you can delve into a case series focusing on "The Midline Supernumerary Tooth–Mesiodens," authored by Harika Petluru, Rahul Shaik, Charani Kanagaluru, and Anchala Karthik. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐭 https://lnkd.in/dA-acbM2 #IDAPublication #Clinicaldentistry #CaseReports #IDA #Research #ReviewReport

The American Dental Association offers two prestigious #awards for young researchers in dentistry: the Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award and the Crest and Oral-B Promising Researcher Award.  These awards, each of $5,000, support participation in #conferences and #research on #oralhealth. The importance of #research for #preventivedentistry is just as crucial as that in the dental industry, which develops state-of-the-art equipment to improve practice and the patient experience. The deadline for the Whiston Award is 24 June and for the Crest + Oral B for Dental Professionals and Oral-B Professional Award 16 September 💡 #DentalResearch #DentalInnovation #DentalLeadership #ADAFoundation #RicercaOdontoiatrica #SaluteOrale #InnovazioneDentale #LeadershipOdontoiatrica

Have you ever visited a dental website and struggled to find information about the doctor or staff? This is a crucial aspect for patients! Dentistry is a personal field, and patients want to feel confident in the professionals they choose to care for their smiles. This allows potential patients to see the team and learn the stories behind your practice. It's not just about professional headshots; it's about showcasing the unique personalities within your team. This simple yet highly effective feature helps patients establish a connection and build trust. 🤝 It sets your practice apart from the competition and resonates with the patients you hope to attract. #dentalwebinar #dentaleducation #dentaltraining #dentalprofessionals #dentalcommunity #dentaltips

Our January collection of #CDA Journal research showcases 11 articles from dental students. The articles explore integrating social work into special care dentistry; reducing the need for sedation for people with disabilities; steam sterilization’s effect on the accuracy of 3D-printed implant surgical guides and more. Read the full collection: https://hubs.ly/Q02gsWfr0