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Some Doctors Dropping Health Insurance, Turn to Monthly Payments

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

That’s not the only benefit -- they say this new healthcare model allows for longer appointments and a more personal relationship with their physician. Tracy Marr has been a patient of Family Physicians of Saint Joseph for more than a decade. She says the change to a monthly fee system has been a huge benefit.

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iJIG Method for Fixed Hybrid Prosthesis using the CEREC Primescan, Digital Imaging

CDOCS

& This process included& well-choreographed steps beginning with an initial impression to make a custom tray which would be used at the following appointment.& <sup>1</sup> In total, these 3 appointments could take up to 4 weeks to complete.</span></span></p>

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Defining Emergency

StorytellERdoc

To office appointments sent to the ER because "we are overbooked today." Several patients with chest pain (one requiring immediate catheterization), two patients with respiratory distress (one from skipping dialysis and one from a COPD exacerbation), and three patients from a motor vehicle collision presented almost simultaneously to our ER.

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The Azento experience - Streamlining implant workflow at IDS 2019

CDOCS

Mischa Krebs, an oral surgeon from Alzey, Germany, presented Azento along with Azento ambassadors Dr. Darin O'Bryan and Dr. Daniel Butterman from the United States. Now Azento has crossed the Atlantic for the European launch.</p> We truly streamline digital implant workflow in three major steps; scan, approve, treat.

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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

These include: • Family history of PAD and claudication • Being over the age of 50 and smoking or having diabetes • Chronic kidney disease • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Obesity • Smoking What Are the Treatment Options? What Are the Risk Factors of Claudication?

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Versatility in the CEREC® World Today

CDOCS

She presented with edentulous areas on the upper right and lower left, leaving her with little chewing surface in the posterior regions. Felicia presented with decay on every tooth, and on almost every surface of every tooth (Figure 9). Initial before smile photo with heavy decay and stain present on every tooth.&

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is a cosponsoring board for geriatric medicine, which means physicians certified by ABFM who have completed accredited training can also qualify for the Geriatric Medicine Certification Exam administered by ABIM and obtain ABFM Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine.