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Futudent, a manufacturer of dental camera technology has developed a new and more efficient way for dental professionals to capture imaging and documentation with every patient.

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Throwback Toothday: Do the Modified Scrub

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Facebook Live event: Got questions on dental benefits and third-party issues?

Chances are you’ve run into concerns with patients’ dental benefit plans.

Dental professionals can learn and get answers to some of the most common questions on dental benefits during a Facebook Live event scheduled for 1 p.m. Central time on March 22 at facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation.

The event will tackle issues such as the reasons for delayed or denied payments; how to eliminate wasting staff time waiting for dental plans to verify patient eligibility; and how contractual clauses can affect revenue for a dental office.

The event will highlight the ADA Third Party Payer Concierge, an exclusive member perk that connects dentists with ADA staff experts from the Center for Dental Benefits. The Facebook Live event features Dr. Chris Bulnes, ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs chair, and Dr. Sara Stuefen, New Dentist Committee and ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs member.

For those unable to join the event live, it will be recorded and available on the ADA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation.

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

2019 World Oral Health Day: Act on Mouth Health

On March 20, we join the world as we celebrate World Oral Health Day. Let us understand why keeping our oral health in check enables us to keep our whole body healthy.

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Friday, March 15, 2019

A Parent’s Guide to Fluoride

There are plenty of things to worry about as a parent, and your children’s teeth shouldn’t be one of them. As your children develop teeth, it’s important to start thinking about how to help care for them. In addition to brushing and flossing regularly, parents should make sure that children are using fluoride to prevent tooth decay.

What is fluoride?

Fluoride is a mineral found in natural water sources. It is the ionic form of the trace element fluorine, commonly found in the environment, leaching from soil and rocks into groundwater.

Why is fluoride important for dental health?

When delivered systemically and used topically, fluoride is a safe and effective agent that can be used to prevent tooth decay and dental cavities. Topical fluoride strengthens teeth already in your mouth, while systemic fluorides are ingested and become incorporated into forming teeth. This is why fluoride protection is important for kids of all ages.

In most communities, fluoride is added to the water. According to the ADA, an optimal level of fluoride in community water is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay by at least 25 percent in both children and adults.

For topical uses, fluoride is also added to toothpastes and mouthwashes. Parents can purchase flavored, fluoridated toothpastes for children to enjoy brushing more.

If your community does not have fluoride in the water or your children drink strictly bottled water, they could be at a high risk of tooth decay. To prevent this, fluoride supplements can be prescribed for children ages 6 months to 16 years.

If you have more questions about fluoride and your children’s dental health, ask your local Charlotte pediatric dentist!

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Getting to know you: Dr. Emily Mattingly

What kind of dentistry/specialty do you practice?

I am a general dentist in a group family practice. I see mainly pediatric and adolescent patients in an area where we have a high volume of Medicaid patients.

Where do you practice?

I practice in rural north central Missouri in my hometown of Chillicothe, the “Home of Sliced Bread.”

Why dentistry?

I am a fourth-generation dentist; however, originally I wanted to attend medical school. I started working as a dental assistant for my father and came to the realization that I actually loved improving patient’s smiles and furthering my knowledge about
oral health.

Why are you an ADA member?

I am an ADA member for many reasons, but the one I feel most strongly about is advocacy for our profession and oral health.

What was your first job?

My first job was filing paper charts and calling to confirm appointments in my father and grandfather’s dental office.

What has been the best time of your career so far?

The best part of my career has been when my husband and I bought into our practice and moved from being associate dentists to owner dentists.

When I’m not practicing, I’m:

Usually spending time with my husband and our three small children: Elliot, 5, Elyse, 3, and Adah Pearl, 2 months. I also love listening to audiobooks!

One fun fact about me:

I am a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts and received my Silver and Gold Awards during my active years. Fewer than 6 percent of Girl Scouts achieve their Gold Award and it is the equivalent of the Boy Scout’s Eagle Scout.

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