2025-12-22 – Weekly Dentist News : Accidental kazoo during denture fitting!

Last week on the forum, discussions revolved around practical tools and techniques for improving dental practices. Members shared insights on using intraoral cameras to build patient trust and debated the best strategies for reducing no-shows through effective reminder systems. There were also lively exchanges about streamlining new patient exams to enhance efficiency. A lighter moment came from anecdotes about unexpected sounds during denture try-ins.


This Week’s Hot Topics

Intraoral cameras as trust builders
Intraoral cameras are gaining traction as a tool to enhance transparency and trust with patients. It’s about showing rather than just telling.
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Accidental kazoo at denture try-in
This humorous thread highlights the lighter side of practice with unexpected noises bringing laughter during denture fittings.
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Tweaking reminders to cut no-shows
Reducing no-shows can significantly impact practice efficiency. Members are sharing tips on refining reminder systems to keep appointments filled.
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Streamlining new patient exams
There’s a focus on improving the flow of new patient exams to maximize time and resources without sacrificing quality care.
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Longest tooth root in your mouth
A fascinating discussion on the variability of tooth root lengths and what it means for dental health.
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Helping reluctant kids brush at night
Parents and practitioners exchange strategies for encouraging children to brush their teeth consistently in the evenings.
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MARPE case selection CE recommendations
For those interested in MARPE, this thread offers continuing education resources and case selection tips.
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Which tooth has the longest root
Dive into a debate about which tooth holds the record for the longest root, with insights from practice and research.
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Why caries glow red under 405 nm
For the scientifically curious, this thread delves into the phenomenon of caries fluorescing under certain light conditions.
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Looking forward to another week of engaging discussions and shared learning. Keep contributing and supporting each other.

Moved exhibit build to T-30 and hard-freeze at T-22 so the “21 days” 8:30 a.m. lock doesn’t choke subpoenas; batch OCR + bookmarks with Acrobat Pro Action Wizard (https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/action-wizard-acrobat-pro.html) so every PDF is searchable/tabbed. Caveat: scanned charts and pano x‑rays still trip OCR unless we re-scan at 300 dpi and spot-check a few pages. Anyone auto-bookmarking from file names, or @Jordan using pdfcpu for this?

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@amelia_dent56 I switched from 24‑hour emails to 36‑hour SMS with a two-tap reschedule link; no‑shows fell about 18%, but I still have the front desk call first-timers who don’t confirm by 5 p.m.

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Quick win on trust: we show a 10‑second intraoral camera clip on the operatory TV with one annotated still and a ‘takes under 30 seconds’ explanation — , anything longer loses them. Building on @amelia_dent56, a same‑day 7:45 a.m. “still good?” text trimmed day‑of no‑shows another about 9%, but first‑timers still need a call.

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