Delivering Wow

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

If growing your dental practice quickly sounds attractive to you, you’re in the right place. After helping thousands of dental practices grow using our Delivering WOW programs, we’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t work. And the good news is that what works to grow a dental practice quickly is simple. That’s right. A few simple strategies can make the difference between success and failure when it comes to growing your practice.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Running a dental practice isn’t all about how good you are at performing a wide array of dental procedures. While being renowned for your expertise will always be great, there are other things you need to consider to ensure your … The post 5 Common Mistakes Dental Practices Should Avoid appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Amid the uncertainty of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, dentists have had to remain optimistic and find ways to persevere. The pandemic has brought many challenges to the dental world, but along with those challenges have come huge improvements to patient care, practice workflow, patient safety and new efficiencies.

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Ask The Dentist

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Specifics About the Study Pulpotomy Procedure Discussion A Final Note. Dental decay is one of the most common oral problems affecting children across the globe. Untreated decay can lead to premature loss of primary teeth which in turn can affect the appearance, speech, and chewing function in children. Pulpotomy is one of the techniques for treating dental decay in children.

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Dental Peers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

We see it in our daily news coverage…particularly now! We see it in many of our regular, commercial advertisements to purchase this product or that service or something bad will happen. We see it in our daily news coverage…particularly now! . We see it in many of our regular, commercial advertisements to purchase this product or that service or something bad will happen.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

For nearly a decade, I have believed in the power of “Together We Rise.” That’s why it has been the mantra of IgniteDDS when it first created, and IgniteDA when it came along later. But what does that really mean? How can we really work together? In an era where we have perhaps never been more divided as a society, how can we make sure we’re on the same page in the dental practice as a group every day?

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Delivering Wow

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Have you ever had a team member who was afraid to talk to patients or was not outgoing or building connections with your patients? I have had several team members like that throughout the years. Unfortunately, many team members who aren’t naturally outgoing or warm assume they have a disadvantage. However, the truth is introverted team members and team members who struggle to make connections can excel in the dental practice if you give them the right training, tasks, and direction.

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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Sneak preview of my new webinar: “Practice Management by the Numbers: Countdown to Success.” This short video covers five critical reasons why patients accept treatment. Webinar is live and available for study clubs or other dental groups at no charge thanks to corporate support. Contact me for details. dschwabphd@me.com.

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Ask The Dentist

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Dental decay is one of the most common oral problems affecting children across the globe. Untreated decay can lead to premature loss of primary teeth which in turn can affect the appearance, speech, and chewing function in children. Pulpotomy is one of the techniques for treating dental decay in children. It is performed in cases when the decay is confined within the crown of the tooth (part of the tooth seen above the gums) and has not progressed to the roots.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RUDN UNIVERSITY Research News SHARE PRINT E-MAIL IMAGE: A TEAM OF DENTISTS FROM RUDN UNIVERSITY CONFIRMED THAT A CHANGE IN THE DOMINANT SIDE OF CHEWING IS A REASON FOR THE EARLY DETERIORATION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS. SUCH A CHANGE. view more CREDIT: RUDN UNIVERSITY A team of dentists from RUDN University confirmed that a change in the dominant side of chewing is a reason for the early deterioration of dental implants.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people’s mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would say yes, but we in the dental industry know that there is much more to it than that.

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Delivering Wow

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Have you ever had a team member who was afraid to talk to patients or was not outgoing or building connections with your patients? I have had several team members like that throughout the years. Unfortunately, many team members who aren’t naturally outgoing or warm assume they have a disadvantage. However, the truth is introverted team members and team members who struggle to make connections can excel in the dental practice if you give them the right training, tasks, and direction.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

An effective communication system is key to positive patient experiences and a more productive environment for healthcare practices. Prompt medical delivery services or quality treatment of patients are significant determinants in whether a healthcare practice succeeds or fails. Additionally, patients … The post Start From The Inside – Common Internal Communication Problems In Dental Practices That Influence Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It’s time to gear up for the race to the end of 2020. The upcoming holidays are our signal to turn the page, focus on success, and forge ahead. I received a very kind note from a client as we wrapped up a long and successful project. “Your counsel provided my practice with the boost it needed to get over some tough times which in turn significantly reduced my personal stress levels,” he wrote.

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Ask The Dentist

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving! This entire week is a great time to get deals on electric toothbrushes, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and much more. Many of you have asked me via Instagram for a round-up of the Black Friday deals for my favorite oral care products, so here we go: FOR KIDS. #1: Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit Play Set. Black Friday Deal: Get it here for 27% off starting today while supplies last.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Dr. Paul Feuerstein will succeed Dr. Damon Adams, who is retiring at the end of December. FAIRFIELD, NJ — Dentistry Today , the nation’s leading clinical news magazine for dentists, proudly announces the appointment of Paul Feuerstein, DMD, as Editor-in-Chief. He will succeed Damon Adams, DDS, who is retiring December 31. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of Dentistry Today since 2008.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for oral health care, but there are more health benefits to taking care of your pearly whites than most of us know. In a review article, a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) debunks common dental myths and outlines how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults, and elders.

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Delivering Wow

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re searching for a dental marketing plan that works, you came to the right place. Dental marketing has come a long way since the days when phone book ads were the way to go. Today, a good dental marketing plan includes both offline and online marketing strategies. But many dental practices struggle to choose dental marketing plans that work with so many options.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

There was a time when social media was an optional adjunct to dental marketing. That time has passed. Billions of people, including 90 percent of millennials use social media daily. Your patients and potential patients are there, your dental practice … The post What Social Networks Should Your Dental Practice Use? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Clicc Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

A New Modern and Unique Direction for this Miami Law Firm DRG Law Firm Location: Miami, FL Website: [link] A New Logo First Before tackling their website, we needed to rebrand and update their law firm’s logo due to another company taking their slogan and also looking to create something more unique. Once we established […]. The post Website Redesign for DRG Law Firm appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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ASDA Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The United States declared a nationwide state of emergency mid-March as a result of the global pandemic that still affects us today. Businesses, schools and travel shuttered as mandates and guidelines were put in place to help contain COVID-19. Dental schools across the country were forced to adapt on the fly. Massachusetts quickly became a hotbed for the virus, overwhelming the usually robust health care system.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Isr Med Assoc J. 2020 Oct;22(10):533-535. Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen that causes coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), is thought to be transmitted via droplets and aerosols, and was detected in saliva of infected individuals. These droplets from the upper airway may infect the inhalation sedation mask and tubing.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Yes, conflict can happen in the dental practice. Yes, tough talks often need to happen. But having them is usually one of the hardest parts of the day. How can these conversations happen? It starts with having the courage to begin them, says dental author, consultant, coach, and speaker Katherine Eitel-Belt. She joined IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry for the most recent edition of the Dental Assistant Nation podcast to share her tips and advice on having “courageous conversations” th

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My Social Practice

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

If there is one thing that we know for sure, it’s that social media is influencing the decisions of dental patients immensely. In this article, we are going to talk through 6 social media action items that you can use right now to attract new patients using the principles of persuasion. . The principles of influence and persuasion play an enormous role in the success of marketing for dental practices.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

An important consideration during the sale of a practice is the amount of taxes arising from realizing a capital gain – the underlying asset primarily being the patient list, i.e., goodwill. While the seller can avail of the lifetime capital … The post Tax Deferral Options on Sale of a Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Clicc Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The post How Long Does It Take To Rank on Google? appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Kakar Dental Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Is it really important to take care of baby teeth? Many parents question this. Assuming since a child’s primary teeth will eventually fall out, getting a cavity or needing an early extraction due to advanced decay isn’t a big deal. The reality is, though, decay in toddlers can and should be prevented. Some of the Most Common Causes of Tooth Decay in Toddlers.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Current Oral Health Reports ( 2020 ) Cite this article Metrics details Abstract Purpose of Review Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging has become a significant imaging modality in periodontology, and its applications to dentoalveolar disease and conditions are frequently updated. This review highlighted some of the current evidence of the use of CBCT scans for imaging the most common conditions related to periodontal diseases.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s a problem facing so many dental practices right now. Not only are you working to keep your practices open and thriving and your patients safe, but you are also doing everything you can to keep your team members free of the COVID-19 virus as well. Unfortunately, the same protections you take in your practice aren’t the same ones that all humans take, which means that your team members (and you) could be at risk for exposure … and bringing it back to the practice.

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Gilreath Dental

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In the past, a dentist could only detect a cavity through x-rays or by probing and catching a sticky pit in the reachable grooves of your teeth. While this is certainly effective, it typically means that the area of decay has already damaged notable tooth structure and is already large enough to require a filling… The post How Laser Cavity Detection Benefits You appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We see it in our daily news coverage…particularly now! We see it in many of our regular, commercial advertisements to purchase this product or that service or something bad will happen. And we certainly see it in every election cycle. … The post Fear: It May Be a GREAT Motivator…But it Seldom Motivates You Toward Greatness! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a new web page to provide extensive information on face masks. The new page provides the following: The basics on face masks, surgical masks, and respirators. How to use face masks, surgical masks, and respirators. Information on shortages of face masks, surgical masks, and respirators during COVID-19.

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ASDA Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“I can’t wait to help others!” “I look forward to giving back to my community!” “I have a heart for service.” “Helping those less fortunate is important to me.” “My dental mission trip changed my life — I hope to be able to help others when I’m a dentist.”. Sound familiar? You probably said something like it in your personal statement when applying to dental school.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

By Carestream Dental | November 16, 2020 ATLANTA—The latest version of CS Model+ v5, with its advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), now helps practices meet patient demands and respond to industry trends with the ability to design affordable clear aligners right in the office. In addition to empowering clinicians to offer chairside aligners when it’s most convenient to both the clinician and the patient, this update makes CS Model+ v5 even more intuitive with the addition of new

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Can we be honest about honesty for just a minute? Being truthful isn’t always the easiest path. Sometimes it’s much less painful to just hide something that could hurt someone else or a business. However, the easy path isn’t always the correct path … especially when we’re talking about COVID-19. So far this year, we have seen dental practices impacted by team members who are exposed to COVID-19 outside of the practice and then don’t tell people in the practice

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We Speak Dental

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Dental and Medical SEO Best Practices 2021. If your website is not ranking on page one of Google, the truth is no one is seeing it. It takes a strong search engine optimization (SEO) strategy to ensure your practice website shows up at the top of Google, ahead of your competition. So, as we move into 2021 and you seek to improve your SEO performance, consider the following best practices to maximize website visibility, acquire new patients, and grow your practice.

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Oral Health Group

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Choose to be Different and Innovative in Your Dental Content Marketing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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