Positive Effects of COVID on Dental Practices
David Schwab & Associates, Inc.
JUNE 26, 2020
Looking at the bright side of a bad situation, I have identified the positive effects of COVID on dental practices.
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Why You Shouldn’t Ask For Loyalty From Your Employees
Identity Dental
JUNE 24, 2020
Recently I made a post asking the dentists who make up the Facebook group “Dental Marketing with Grace” if they could list only one main core value. The post generated excellent engagement and many members listed values that I easily agreed with and understood. When someone mentioned “loyalty”, my thoughts quickly oscillated between “that’s a […].
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4 Marketing Mistakes Dentists Make
Clicc Media
JUNE 20, 2020
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Gaining Ground: The Medical Professionals Charlotte Magazine Featured Med Rank Interactive
Med Rank Interactive
JUNE 4, 2020
Another feather on its cap as Med Rank Interactive gets published in the Medical Professionals Charlotte Magazine’s May 2020 issue. MRI’s Founder and healthcare marketing expert, Lamar Hull was invited as a guest columnist where he talked about the power of the internet in marketing medical practices. Titled, “Today’s Marketing Strategies for Medical Practices” , Hull discussed the major shift from traditional to digital marketing.
Reducing Stress During Quarantine
James Block Dentistry
JUNE 3, 2020
There’s no doubt we’re living in highly unusual and stressful times. With uncertainty about our health, our jobs and our economy, the anxiety we feel can easily take its toll on our mental – and oral – health. But there are things we can do to help de-stress and take some of the pressure off our bodies during the pandemic and other times.
Slow and Staged Dental Implants
Burbank Dental Implants
JUNE 15, 2020
Most of the time my preference is for immediate extraction, implant and bone grafting simultaneously. In this case it is best to slowly stage each out into separate procedures with some time in between. This is because the bone loss is so bad it is much more predictable for the bone to be rebuilt with bone grafting to have a solid foundation for long lasting dental implants.
United We Stand
David Schwab & Associates, Inc.
JUNE 10, 2020
The dental professional is waging a ferocious war against COVID-19, the invisible enemy. To prepare for battle, dental professionals have Zoomed, webinared, phoned, e-mailed, texted, talked, reflected, discussed, shared, learned, and shopped. To reopen, dental practices have masked, barriered, digitized, cleaned, covered, sprayed, wiped, sanitized, decontaminated, autoclaved, air purified, suctioned, UVed, and fogged. .
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Invisalign: 3 Steps to a Straighter Smile
Gilreath Dental
JUNE 28, 2020
There are a lot of reasons why adults have crooked teeth. Whether your family couldn’t afford orthodontic treatment when you were a child or your teeth have shifted out of place as you’ve gotten older, it is important to know that you can still straighten your smile now. In fact, Invisalign has become one of… The post Invisalign: 3 Steps to a Straighter Smile appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Is NOW the Right Time to Turn On Your Marketing?
Firegang
JUNE 19, 2020
We’ve heard these questions from dentists across the country. Is NOW the right time to start marketing? Is NOW the right time to turn my marketing back on ? Is NOW the right time to invest more in my marketing? . In order to make that decision for your practice, you need to see the results, opportunities, and mistakes happening in dental marketing right now.and if it’s really the right time to start your marketing.
A Letter To Our Patients — We Are Reopening
Batchelor-Dentistry
JUNE 2, 2020
To our patients, We hope you and your families have been safe and well since the coronavirus pandemic began to affect the Shenandoah Valley in March. By mandate of Governor Northam, our office was closed to all but emergency care through the end of April. We began to slowly see a few more patients with both urgent and non-urgent problems through May.
Vacaville Smile Makeovers – Look Years Younger
Vacaville Dental Professionals
JUNE 15, 2020
As we age, everyday wear and tear takes a toll on our teeth. Discoloration, receding gums and tooth loss all can age us well beyond our years. If you have found yourself not loving your smile or feeling that it has lost it’s luster, you’re definitely not alone. Plenty of Americans feel insecure about unattractive or imperfect teeth. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry makes it easier than ever before to enhance your smile and knock years off of how we look.
ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWN CEMENTATION DONE RIGHT
Dentistry Blog
JUNE 22, 2020
Zirconia crowns have gained popularity over the past decade. Most dental practices are switching from the conventional PFM crowns and moving towards the use of zirconia for creating fixed dental restorations because zirconia restorations provide strength and lifelike esthetics. Additionally, zirconia is an extremely durable material and can withstand forceful chewing and grinding over an extended period of time.
Bad Breath and Protective Masks
James Block Dentistry
JUNE 3, 2020
With many communities asking us to wear face masks out in public to help protect vulnerable people against the spread of COVID-19, many people are noticing something very unpleasant in those masks: They have bad breath! That’s because when you wear a mask, all that bad (or good) breath is trapped around your mouth and nose, lingering for just long enough for you to realize it doesn’t smell good – something you may not have noticed before you donned your mask.
Could Your Bad Breath Be Something More?
Gilreath Dental
JUNE 5, 2020
Whether it is your co-worker or yours spouse, bad breath can be an abrupt distraction. In fact, you may be keenly aware of your own foul breath odor now that you’ve spent time wearing a mask. However, don’t make the mistake of using chewing gum, mints or even a surgical mask to simply cover up… The post Could Your Bad Breath Be Something More?
5 Must Read Dental SEO Tips About Google’s Latest Algorithm Update
We Speak Dental
JUNE 9, 2020
Dental SEO Tips About Google’s Latest Algorithm Update. Google’s Latest Algorithm Update: Breakdown. Google released a new core algorithm update , the second this year and the first during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the algorithm Google uses to retrieve data from its search index to deliver webpages ranked by relevance on its search engine results pages.
Beverly Hills Smile Makeovers – Look Years Younger
Secure Smiles
JUNE 16, 2020
As we age, everyday wear and tear takes a toll on our teeth. Discoloration, receding gums and tooth loss all can age us well beyond our years. If you have found yourself not loving your smile or feeling that it has lost it’s luster, you’re definitely not alone. Plenty of Americans feel insecure about unattractive or imperfect teeth. Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry makes it easier than ever before to enhance your smile and knock years off of how we look.
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
North Suburban Endodontics
JUNE 28, 2020
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the effects of gum disease reach beyond the mouth, as researchers have found relationships between it and other systemic diseases. Inflammation, the body’s response to infection, is at the center of these relationships.
About All-On-Four Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Implantation Dental Center
JUNE 28, 2020
A few decades ago, it was very common for dental surgeons to perform excessive extractions to solve oral health problems, without a restorative plan. With the advances in modern Dentistry, Read More. The post About All-On-Four Full Mouth Rehabilitation appeared first on Implantation Dental Center.
Pediatric Dentist Falls Church – Kids Oral Care Tips Among the COVID19 Pandemic
Kakar Dental Group
JUNE 29, 2020
According to the pediatric dentist in Falls Church, staying healthy and safe during the COVID19 pandemic doesn’t mean avoiding infection with the coronavirus. According to Dr. Kakar, it is equally important to keep up with the routine oral care for the wellbeing of the oral and overall health. We understand that among the COVID19 pandemic, good dental hygiene might not be your foremost priority, but if you don’t care for your oral health, then there are chances that it could quickly develop a pa
How Your Dental Team Keeps Their Hands Clean During COVID-19
Friendswood Dental Blog
JUNE 29, 2020
Besides social distancing, the best way to limit your exposure to the novel coronavirus is to wash your hands frequently. Proper hand hygiene has always been especially important in dentistry, considering they spend a majority of their time getting up close and personal with their patients’ mouths. To ensure their patients are as safe as can be during this pandemic, your dental team is adding even more precautionary steps to their already vigorous handwashing routine.
CPAP Withdrawal Could Cause Cardiac Problems
James Block Dentistry
JUNE 28, 2020
A new study has revealed that stopping using continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy could cause CPAP withdrawals, which are dangerous to your sleep apnea – and your heart. Withdrawals from CPAP therapy could also increase morning arterial stiffness, which has been tied to cardiovascular disease and an increased mortality risk. Dr.
Best Patient Safety is Live!
Go Ask Fred
JUNE 25, 2020
One of the biggest challenges dental practices are facing is the question of safety. It is keeping patients from returning to practices for treatment and causing new patients to hesitate because they don’t know which practice to choose. Even some employees … Continue reading → The post Best Patient Safety is Live! appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
North Suburban Endodontics
JUNE 18, 2020
“My tooth hurts…or maybe more than one. Or, it might be my gums.” If you're having trouble describing the pain in your mouth, don't feel bad. Although our body's pain mechanism is great for alerting us to a problem, it can't always tell us the true cause and location of that problem. That's especially true of tooth pain. It could be a sign, for instance, of decay within a tooth's inner pulp.
Can Every Tooth Be Saved With Root Canal Therapy?
Phoenix Endodontist
JUNE 24, 2020
Root canals are often the treatment of choice when you develop a serious infection involving your natural tooth’s pulp, or if your tooth has been chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged. However, while root canals have a high success rate and a high patient satisfaction rate , not every root canal ends up being a permanent solution. The factors that initially bring a patient to the endodontist influence whether their tooth can be saved by a root canal.
Pediatric Dentistry in Falls Church | Getting a Healthy Start with kids Oral Care
Kakar Dental Group
JUNE 26, 2020
Kakar Dental Group is well known for pediatric dentistry in Falls Church. Dr. Kakar, the principal pediatric dentist in Falls Church , offers a wide variety of children’s dentistry services for families in Falls Church and surrounding areas. According to the Falls Church pediatric dentist at Kakar Dental Group, all pediatric patients must follow a routine of dental examinations at least every six months, or as directed by their family dentist.
Differences Between Plaque and Tartar
Modern Family Dental
JUNE 23, 2020
You’ve often heard about plaque and tartar from your dentist and that it’s important to remove them in caring for your teeth and oral health. You have your teeth cleaned as advised and that’s it. But I guess you’ve wondered, up until now, what plaque and tartar are and how they differ. Let us help. Read more » The post Differences Between Plaque and Tartar appeared first on Modern Family Dental Care.
Are Implant Supported Dentures Right for You?
Creekview Dental
JUNE 22, 2020
If you are missing some or all of your teeth, you might worry that you will need to cope with dentures for the rest of your life. With a reputation for slipping, pinching, and causing chewing difficulties, dentures can be tough to get used to. Today, however, there is an alternative to traditional dentures. Here is what you should know about traditional vs implant supported dentures.
Whether Before or After Your Wedding Day, It's Always a Good Time to Enhance Your Smile
Coshocton Dental
JUNE 22, 2020
Like thousands of other June brides and grooms, your big lifetime moment has finally arrived: your wedding day! It's been a flurry of activity over the last few months to prepare for it, especially with efforts to look your absolute best. And you remembered everything—including your smile, right? If you did, kudos to you. Your smile is an important part of your unique personality and thus merits its own special attention.
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
North Suburban Endodontics
JUNE 8, 2020
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an unpleasant experience. But as a routine dental procedure, root canal treatments have been responsible for saving millions of decayed teeth. And, with local anesthesia, the procedure is painless.
Dentist in the 78247 Zip Code
Your San Antonio Dentists
JUNE 20, 2020
Are you looking for a reliable dentist or dental service in or around San Antonio, Texas? Thousand Oaks Dental has got you covered. Here are some facts that make Thousand Oaks Dental an ideal choice. It is founded by Dr. Precious Thompson, to provide quality, convenient, and affordable dental care for San Antonio residents. Together with her team, they have garnered several positive reviews from visitors to their facility.
Pediatric Dentistry Falls Church – High-Quality Dental Care for Kids in Falls Church, VA
Kakar Dental Group
JUNE 23, 2020
Does your child need pediatric dentistry in Falls Church? If so, then you might wonder where to find a certified and experienced pediatric dentist in Falls Church , VA, who can treat your child in the most professional manner while staying friendly and responsive. There are plenty of kid’s dental offices in Falls Church, but if you are looking for the best pediatric dentistry in Falls Church, then Kakar Dental Group is worth considering.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Tooth Extractions
Denton Dental Center
JUNE 17, 2020
Contrary to some popular nightmares, dentists don’t want to pull out all your teeth. In fact, they take a variety of measures to help keep your tooth healthy and in place. Unfortunately, not all tooth extractions can be avoided. Pulling a tooth isn’t an ideal situation, but it’s certainly nothing to dread. Advancements in dental technology and techniques make this common dental procedure faster, easier, and more comfortable than ever.
Are Implant Supported Dentures Right for You?
Creekview Dental
JUNE 22, 2020
If you are missing some or all of your teeth, you might worry that you will need to cope with dentures for the rest of your life. With a reputation for slipping, pinching, and causing chewing difficulties, dentures can be tough to get used to. Today, however, there is an alternative to traditional dentures. Here is what you should know about traditional vs implant supported dentures.
Dentist Providing Tips on How to Handle Dental Emergencies Until You Can Receive Treatment
Swan Dental AZ
JUNE 16, 2020
Treating a dental emergency can be the difference between losing and saving a tooth or multiple teeth. It’s important that you find a dentist who offers emergency services for when you need it most. Dr. Colby Echols at Swan Dental in Tucson, AZ offers emergency dental services for patients who find themselves in a dental crisis. What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
Things to look for in a quality dentist
Perfect White Smile
JUNE 15, 2020
Whether you’re new to the community or are seeking a new dental team to help you and your family, Dr. David S. Frey of the Beverly Hills, CA area encourages you to learn more about him and his practice. When you are considering a new dentist, there are a few things to look for in determining if the dentist is experienced and right for you. Below is a quick rundown of factors to think about when shopping for a new dentist: Does the dentist have a good reputation?
How Can I Maintain My Results After ZOOM! Teeth Whitening?
90210 Dentist
JUNE 15, 2020
2 Minute Read: . ZOOM! is a revolutionary teeth whitening process completed in your dentist’s office. It uses hydrogen gel and a special bleaching lamp for power assistance. It’s a safe, effective practice that many people can complete on a long lunch break—the process takes only 90 minutes. However, you’ll have to take some care with your teeth to maintain the results.
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
Coshocton Dental
JUNE 12, 2020
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great choice: No other restoration can provide the appearance and function of a real tooth like an implant. You and your smile are ready for it. The question is, though, are your gums and underlying bone ready?
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