Christopher Zed

Dental insurance is an additional type of insurance that helps consumers afford the high costs of regular and emergency dental care. An individual or family pays a flat rate to receive coverage for services up to that price. The customer is paying for peace of mind regarding dental treatments.
Payments are made directly to the service provider in most cases, but sometimes they are sent directly to the dental office. Dental insurance policies usually have annual limits. People should also know...

The medical field is quickly evolving with the advent of AI. Physicians are being trained on how to use artificial intelligence in medical education. Artificial Intelligence Training in Medical Education discusses the benefits of using AI, changing healthcare, and what this means for physicians today.
AI use in the medical field has been expanding for over a decade. With AI, physicians can make better decisions, reduce medical errors and improve patient care. As a result, healthcare professio...

Dental veneers are thin shells made of natural materials, or “veneers” cemented over a tooth’s front. They are most often used to correct cosmetic flaws in teeth such as chips, stains, gaps between teeth, misshaped cusps, and canines.
Veneers are so effective because they flawlessly mask imperfections in teeth by matching color and shape while also eradicating stains. This makes them an ideal alternative for patients who wish to improve their smile without undergoing extensive dental work suc...

HIPAA compliance is one of the most important things you can do to protect your company’s sensitive data. If you are not HIPAA compliant, it could cost you millions in fines or even threaten your business altogether. We will discuss four reasons why HIPAA compliance is critical for your business.
HIPAA Compliance Can Bring You More Customers
When you are HIPAA compliant, it shows that your business takes security seriously. This will inspire trust in potential customers and can bring more cli...

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. AI has been a hot topic for centuries, but it gained even more momentum with the introduction of self-driving cars and Siri on people’s smartphones. But there’s a lot of misinformation and confusion about what AI is.
AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Are All the Same Thing
The first myth about AI is that AI, machine learning, and deep learning are all the same. They’re not! Artificial intelligence, machine learning,...

People who chew ice are often told by their dentist to stop because it’s terrible for their teeth. Yet, in many places where the climate is cold and people aren’t accustomed to eating ice cubes, locals might not think twice about munching away on a nice cool ice cube in the summer. Is chewing on ice harmful? Depending on who one asks, the answer could be yes. Here’s what one needs to know about this controversial practice.
Chewing Ice Cubes
At its core, “when a person bites an ice cube, their...

Proper oral hygiene starts young, and it all begins with the lessons our parents instill in us. It’s essential for children to learn good oral hygiene habits as early as possible. Ideally, these habits will carry long into adulthood – and prevent problems down the line.
According to America’s Tooth Fairy, kids miss up to 51 million hours of class time every year due to dental issues. All of which directly points back to their oral hygiene habits. Naturally, both elements of this problem will ...

Every year technology brings the medical world to newer and better places. This includes the world of dental care, an all too often overlooked category when discussing technological advances.
New innovations allow for dramatic changes across the board, resulting in a more comfortable trip to the dentist. While this venture may never be fun for some, it is still refreshing knowing that so much work is going into patient care.
3D Printing
These days it isn’t unheard of for a household to own th...

When it comes to dental care, far too many people believe that as long as they brush their teeth twice daily that they are all set. The concept of proper brushing techniques never even crosses their minds.
Unfortunately, brushing techniques do have an impact on overall oral health. There is such a thing as brushing too hard – and it is all too common. The good news is that there are some easy ways to tell if one is brushing too hard – and what to do if they are.
Harmful Effects of Brushing To...

Hollywood smiles have trained people to expect – and hope for – white teeth. However, yellowing teeth are all too common. There are dozens of factors that can create yellowing of the teeth, or more accurately, factors that turn the enamel yellow.
Naturally, most people want to treat their yellowing teeth by whitening them. Which raises one significant question: does whitening teeth damage the enamel? Or are these products/services safe to use?
Causes for Yellowing
There are dozens of differen...

Every day doctors are learning more about COVID-19 and the varied impacts it has brought with it. Most recently, scientists have begun to look at the correlation between COVID-19 and facial pain.
Concerning, it isn’t just patients with COVID-19 who have begun complaining of increased facial pain and dental symptoms. Scientists have begun to attribute these symptoms to the nature of the pandemic itself.
Part of the concern here is that patients report an increase in teeth grinding, which can t...

Technology and medicine are ever-improving and evolving. So, it only makes sense that one would directly impact the other, especially regarding the quality of medical care. In addition, new health tech allows for an improved experience on the patient’s part.
The ultimate goal is to improve patient health – and their experience. Of course, the average person dreads going to the doctor’s or the dentist, but there’s hope that this can slowly change with the advancement of technology.
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New technological advancements have changed the way we look at medicine, and in turn, that has saved countless lives. Yet, there is still a long way to go in the world of healthcare, and it looks like AI will bring with it the greatest leaps yet.
There are countless ways AI has already improved medicine, which has further encouraged more studies and more inventions to appear across the board. Imagine what it will have changed over the next ten to twenty years.
Currently, AI can help detect ce...

Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy gums and teeth. According to experts, the health of a mouth can indicate larger problems within the body. Thus, it’s essential to negate any external factors for dental concerns.
Oral health problems are considered to be a global health burden – but there are certain things that children and adults alike can do to help mitigate adverse effects. Proper dental care is the number one preventative measure against countless dental and gum problems.
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