Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 24, 2025

According to the latest results of the economic outlook and emerging issues in dentistry provided by the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI), 3 31.7% of dentist respondents indicated they have been recruiting for dental hygienists over the past 3 months, with 77.8% October 2022.

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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 9, 2025

Recent surveys show that one-third of dentists are trying to recruit hygienists and assistants. A 2024 HPI-ADA survey reported that 72% of respondents found it extremely challenging to recruit dental assistants, and 46% reported similar challenges with hygienists. Dental visits across the U.S.

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My Social Practice

JULY 22, 2024

How AI Dental Assistants are Improving Practice Communication Welcome to the new era of dental marketing and practice management, where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we connect with patients. This system offers several features and benefits that make it an essential tool for modern dental practices.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 27, 2023

Sponsors include Arkansas Dental Hygiene Association and others to be named. ArMOM provides dental care for the relief of pain to under-served Arkansans, many of whom are from working families who do not have access or cannot afford dental insurance.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Ensure the patient understands their insurance benefits as they apply to their treatment plan. Train the Whole Dental Team on Communication Strong patient communication should be practiced by every team member in your dental office, from the business office team to dental assistants.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 19, 2025

Through its Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund, the foundation is accepting tax-deductible donations to help dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental business office staff, and laboratory technicians recover from the devastation. CDA anticipates this number to rise as more reports come in.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MARCH 26, 2021

The payroll department expense accounts should look something like this on your practice's Profit & Loss Report (Dental Chart of Accounts): Gross Pay - Owner. Gross Pay - Dental Assistants. Below are the associate expense accounts that you should include in your Dental Chart of Accounts: Gross Pay - Associates.

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Princess Dental Staffing

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Dental assistants are a vital part of a successful dentist’s office, as they complete many administrative and patient-focused tasks throughout each day. They keep the dental office running smoothly and efficiently, and help to ensure that the patients are receiving the best quality care possible. What Does a Dental Assistant Do?

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Purchasing insurance prior to starting your career is a smart decision. Both professional liability (malpractice) and disability insurance should be obtained when practicing as a dental hygienist. Although not a common occurrence, dental hygienists can be sued for malpractice. dental assistants had adverse actions and/?or

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Princess Dental Staffing

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Dental assistants are a vital part of a successful dentist office, and being a dental assistant has many advantages. From work flexibility to helping patients receive a beautiful and healthy smile, a lot of people want to become a dental assistant. What Does a Dental Assistant Do?

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The grant will support initiatives in the Charlotte region and northwest North Carolina, where clinics offer free healthcare services to over 12,000 residents without any form of health insurance. According to state DHHS data, 44% of North Carolina adults lack access to dental insurance.

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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

At Zuri Dental, we aim to provide both efficient care and excellent treatment to each and every patient because they deserve it and we care.” ” Dr. Maina is supported by a highly experienced team of dental assistants, hygienists, and administrative staff.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 13, 2023

Thanks in large part to her work over two decades, the state recently established an adult Medicaid dental benefit. Gail’s grassroots approach creates strong relationships with members of the medical and dental community, the legislature, education and advocacy groups, and the insurance industry.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 6, 2024

With over 20 years of experience as a dental hygienist and practice coach, Susan shares insights on converting more patient inquiries into scheduled appointments and building lasting patient relationships. As the founder of Dental Coaches , Susan and her team of experts work with dentists across the country to grow their practices.

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

onDiem offers a range of services, including temporary staffing for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. To learn more about DPR and access expert dental and hygiene content, visit www.dentalproductsreport.com/hygiene. onDiem’s platform serves over 34,000 dental professionals nationwide.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 11, 2024

CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery is proud to continue its long-time community partnership with Mission of Mercy, celebrating one year of service for the organization’s CITGO Dental Clinic. This also included repeat visitors who required extensive dental work. This also included repeat visitors who required extensive dental work.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The post Dental Insurer Funds Initiatives to Address Workplace Shortages in the Northeast appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine. Click here to read more.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 4, 2021

When it comes to dental patients and their relationship with their dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or anyone at the front associated with dental insurance, there are plenty of times where a picture (and a few words along with it) can say 1,000 words.

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 24, 2021

About onDiem Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, onDiem's staffing platform connects dental practices with dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and front office personnel for flexible staffing opportunities. onDiem’s platform serves over 34,000 dental professionals and over 14,000 dental practices nationwide.

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Denticle

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

onDiem is a national on-demand staffing platform that connects dental practices with verified dental hygienists, dental assistants, and front office professionals for temp and permanent staffing opportunities. Now onDiem is announcing a PPO health insurance plan for their workforce. of dental hygienists and 29.8%

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

JUNE 23, 2018

Gross Pay - Dental Assistant 7-8%. Health Insurance for staff listed above. Business Insurance. Officer Health Insurance. Officer Disability Insurance. Officer Life Insurance. Family of Owner Health Insurance. Associates Health Insurance. Expense Accounts: Gross Pay - Office/Admin 7-8%.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Gross Pay - Dental Assistant 7-8%. Health Insurance for staff listed above. Business Insurance. Officer Health Insurance. Officer Disability Insurance. Officer Life Insurance. Family of Owner Health Insurance. Associates Health Insurance. Expense Accounts: Gross Pay - Office/Admin 7-8%.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 4, 2022

The most alarming finding for dental care access is steep reductions in dental assistants.”. Pennsylvania lost more than 16% of its dental assistant workforce, which declined from 11,640 to 9,720 providers between 2015 and 2021. The commonwealth now ranks within the bottom three nationally.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 2, 2022

Pritzker on May 27, the bill expands the ability of dental assistants to perform coronal scaling above the gumline on children ages 17 and younger who are covered by Medicaid, without dental insurance, or whose families’ incomes are lower than 300% of the federal poverty level. Signed into law by Governor J.B.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

JUNE 23, 2018

Gross Pay - Dental Assistant 7-8%. Health Insurance for staff listed above. Business Insurance. Officer Health Insurance. Officer Disability Insurance. Officer Life Insurance. Family of Owner Health Insurance. Associates Health Insurance. Expense Accounts: Gross Pay - Office/Admin 7-8%.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

I started working in a dental office as a dental assistant and eventually earned my registered dental assistant certification. But though I really enjoyed assisting, with all the different procedures, I’d see the dental hygienist working more one-on-one with patients. Better insurance coverage.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MARCH 26, 2021

The payroll department expense accounts should look something like this on your practice's Profit & Loss Report (Dental Chart of Accounts): Gross Pay - Owner. Gross Pay - Dental Assistants. Below are the associate expense accounts that you should include in your Dental Chart of Accounts: Gross Pay - Associates.

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

MARCH 26, 2021

The payroll department expense accounts should look something like this on your practice's Profit & Loss Report (Dental Chart of Accounts): Gross Pay - Owner. Gross Pay - Dental Assistants. Below are the associate expense accounts that you should include in your Dental Chart of Accounts: Gross Pay - Associates.

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Planet DDS

AUGUST 19, 2021

When calculating insurance and fees, Denticon provides real-time numbers for your treatment coordinator to share with your patients. While the dentist is reviewing the diagnosis with the patient, the treatment coordinator is already reviewing notes as the dental assistant is inputting them within Denticon.

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Off the Cusp

MAY 24, 2021

Her more than 25-year career includes starting as a dental assistant, gaining 15 years of business management experience, and now co-owning a dental administrative school and two dental offices while also offering consulting to other practices. Making insurance easier.

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Denticle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

However, dental AI systems are evolving constantly and become better and better at what they do. Now comes the announcement that Overjet Dental Assist™ has received FDA clearance. Overjet's Dental Assist clearance by the FDA is a landmark moment for dental AI," said Dr. Wardah Inam , PhD, CEO and co-founder of Overjet.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 31, 2024

Kim Larson, Co-Founder and COO of Group Dentistry Now Recruitment and retention of personnel in front office, dental assisting, and dental hygiene roles will remain the foremost challenges for DSOs, dental groups, and solo practitioners in 2024.

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Princess Dental Staffing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A few of the most common responsibilities of dental front office staff include: Greeting patients when they enter the dental office Scheduling and cancelling appointments Handling billing and payments Filing insurance forms Managing dental office inventory Ordering new supplies and equipment.

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Carestack

DECEMBER 30, 2020

With a dental assistant evaluating each patient’s needs before their appointment, utilizing the best of teledentistry, dentists can check in with their patients who don’t need an in-person visit. The American Dental Association is opposed to a single nationwide federalized dental licensing program for teledentistry purposes.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 28, 2022

As a high-school student, Lori Hendrick, MS, CDA, CDT, RDH, PhD, looked forward to dental visits, fascinated by the goings-on of the busy practice. Her dentist fostered that interest and hired her as a dental assistant. She then took position with a local dental lab and became certified in ceramics.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There are many steps to an appointment, from check-in to the protocols for scheduling, collecting payments, insurance eligibility checks, imaging, case presentation, and charting. As you review the diagnosis with your patient, your dental assistant can start inputting notes into Denticon.

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ASDA Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This opened my eyes to systemic disparities, such as lack of health insurance and limited oral health education, that underserved neighborhoods face in receiving compassionate, essential dental care. In October 2020, we began a phase I clinical trial where we treated patients one day a week via portable dental equipment at the St.

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