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Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

7 Water quality must also be monitored routinely to ensure that water used in dental procedures meets safety standards. 6 During surgical procedures that expose normally sterile areas of the oral cavity—such as extractions and periodontal or implant surgeries—practitioners should use only sterile solutions as a coolant or irrigant.

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Choosing the Right Sedation Dentist: What to Consider for a Stress-Free Visit

Healthy Smiles

Sedation dentistry offers various levels of medication to help you relax during your dental procedure. Verify that the clinic has: The necessary equipment and trained personnel: This includes monitoring equipment and staff trained in emergency response procedures. Enter sedation dentistry. How Does It Help?

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Mastering Streamlined Dental Operations for Better Productivity

YapiApp

Inefficient dental operations can sap the joy from what should be a fulfilling career in general dentistry. However, small changes in dental procedures and oral health practices can yield significant gains in productivity and profits.

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Addressing Scheduling Barriers: How To Fill a Dental Clinic Calendar

YapiApp

If you have a scheduling coordinator on staff, train them to confirm every appointment two days out. Dental practices can mitigate this issue by making clear financial arrangements with existing patients before scheduling another appointment. Instead, you can reduce them by automating recall and last-minute scheduling.

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Dental Billing Outsourcing & Benefits: A Walkthrough

Carestack

Know how on changing regulations and insurance procedures. Provide in-house staff training on coding and billing rules. Troubleshooting and timely communication with in-house staff when it comes to discrepancies with claims. This is where outsourcing dental billing becomes a significant consideration.

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Addressing Scheduling Barriers: How To Fill a Dental Clinic Calendar

YapiApp

If you have a scheduling coordinator on staff, train them to confirm every appointment two days out. Dental practices can mitigate this issue by making clear financial arrangements with existing patients before scheduling another appointment. Instead, you can reduce them by automating recall and last-minute scheduling.

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Dental entrepreneurship: Q&A with Paulina Song

ASDA Blog

Additionally, dental administration is not exactly a structured career path and the vast majority of dental administrative support staff learn on the job. Branded aligner companies have created competitive retail offerings to traditional dental procedures and drawn patients away from the traditional practice setting for care.