Ask The Dentist

AUGUST 25, 2020

Breastfeeding & jaw development. Science review. How long? Common problems & solutions. Other ways to prevent braces. Takeaway. Somewhere between 25-50% of children require braces or other orthodontic treatment during childhood. But did you know that you may be able to prevent the need for orthodontics by breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is a habit most parents know is good for baby’s development — it supports a healthy immune system, may protect against obesity, among other benefits.

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Pediatric dentistry 299

Oral Health Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

Take the Time to Invest in Social Media to Attract More Clients and Improve Your Search Engine Rank Having a social media presence and strategy plan plays an improved role in attracting new clients, keeping your existing clients, and helping … The post Dentists and Social Media appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Delivering Wow

AUGUST 18, 2020

If there’s one thing every dental practice needs to grow, it’s patients in the chair. Some need more patients. Others need patients in need of higher-fee dentistry. And others need more fee-for-service patients. If you’re worried about where your next patient is going to come from, rest assured that you are likely just one or two referral strategies away from growth.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 23, 2020

I know this is the Queen of Dental Hygiene, but as the daughter of the Queen of Dental Hygiene, and very loyal editor of the blog, and August being National Breastfeeding month , I’m taking a liberty to tell you my breastfeeding story. And never fear – there is absolutely a tie-in! I’ve been mentally writing this for the last 10 months. My little guy is closing in on one year!

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Med Rank Interactive

AUGUST 6, 2020

Healthcare Digital Marketing Podcast. This episode of the Healthcare Digital Marketing Podcast covers the impact that COVID-19 is having on Dr. Ahmad and his interventional pain management practice. We discuss how Dr. Ahmad of Advanced Sports & Spine is communicating with his team and his patients, what changes he has implemented in his practice, and how telehealth is working out for his practice and his patients.

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Clicc Media

AUGUST 31, 2020

A Guide to Optimizing Your Marketing Videos for Ranking Success In the world of online marketing, ranking high on search engine results is enough to catapult your business out of the shadows and at the forefront of competitors in your industry. Think of it as a give-and-take strategy: give your website the right marketing tools […] The post YouTube Video Optimization Tips appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Ask The Dentist

AUGUST 8, 2020

Painkillers. Acupressure/acupuncture. Tea bags. Benzocaine. Essential oils. Cold compress. Wedge pillow. Saltwater rinse. Baking soda. Oil pulling. Remedies to avoid. Gum vs. tooth abscess. When to see a dentist. Prevention. A dental abscess can cause excruciating tooth pain. While your dentist is the only one who can fix an abscess, several home remedies can offer fast, short-term pain relief.

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Delivering Wow

AUGUST 16, 2020

Social media marketing has transformed dental practices in an almost unprecedented fashion. My team and I have spent years studying, testing, and analyzing the best strategies for using social media for dental practices. At first, we used Facebook to build an audience of over 50,000 raving fans for my dental practice and turn those leads into dozens of new patients every month, all by utilizing the best dental social media marketing techniques available on Facebook to share our story and build g

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Identity Dental

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Beth Gaddis, Patient Prism Your dental marketing is working and you can see the number of phone calls it’s driving into your dental practice. So why is your schedule not full? There are many reasons why potential patients take the time to call you, but may hang up without scheduling. Here are three of […]. The post Best Dental Marketing | 3 Tips to Help Dental Receptionists Schedule More Patients appeared first on Dental Marketing.

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Dental Peers

AUGUST 10, 2020

By this time, our practices have been re-opened at various levels for a while now. We may be used to some of the new procedures we have had to adopt and which may be with us for a while. Still, looking over an empty waiting room while wondering how this will all work when winter arrives may be puzzling to a number of us. The good news is many offices reported being busier than they expected when they re-opened.

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Clicc Media

AUGUST 19, 2020

The post 8 Ways to Optimize Your Google Business Listing appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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My Social Practice

AUGUST 30, 2020

Whether your dental social media engagement and content is just scraping by, or you are on top of things and posting quality content that gets engagement (i.e. likes, comments, shares.) there is most definitely still room for growth! Your patients’ perception of you and your office is directly influenced by what you post on social media. And, with more dental patients online than we have ever seen using social media to find a provider, (thank you, quarantine.) you’ve got to have a presence

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Oral Health Group

AUGUST 31, 2020

Fear of visiting the dental office is a problem faced by people all over the world. In a recent worldwide survey of 18,000 people, close to 61% of respondents said that they suffer from dental anxiety and fear. More often … The post 3 Ways Technology Can Help Alleviate Anxiety in Dental Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Delivering Wow

AUGUST 25, 2020

For most businesses, the pandemic has made it a real struggle to keep afloat. Quarantining and social distancing have led to an absence of eager customers for almost every industry and profession. People are trying to stick it out in their homes and avoid getting infected with Covid-19, so they’re just not going to go out shopping or seeking services unless they really need them.

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Identity Dental

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Beth Gaddis, Patient Prism Your dental marketing is working and you can see the number of phone calls it’s driving into your dental practice. So why is your schedule not full? There are many reasons why potential patients take the time to call you, but may hang up without scheduling. Here are three of […].

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Dental marketing Marketing 130

Gilreath Dental

AUGUST 28, 2020

If you are like most parents, you don’t hesitate to let your child rehydrate with a cold sports drink after a hard practice. However, if you want to protect their dental health, you may want to rethink that drink. Sports and energy drinks can certainly replenish lost electrolytes in the body but they are also… The post Sports Drinks and Your Child’s Smile appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.

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Clicc Media

AUGUST 4, 2020

The post 5 Ways to Collect Patient Feedback on Instagram appeared first on Clicc Media Inc.

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Firegang

AUGUST 28, 2020

Dr. Estrella’s entire career is built on his experience using and teaching advanced implant techniques. But when it came to his implant marketing, there was nothing “advanced” about it. Losing leads and chasing low-quality patients wasn’t going to cut it for him. Dr. Estrella, in partnership with Firegang, discovered a new way to find, qualify, and book new implant patients on autopilot.

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Marketing 98

Vacaville Dental Professionals

AUGUST 26, 2020

If you have a decayed or cracked tooth, your dentist may recommend a dental restoration such as a dental crown or filling to repair the damage. Dental fillings are available in many varieties, including tooth-colored and metal. Which is right for you, and what should you know about them? What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings? Tooth-colored dental fillings , also known as all-white fillings, repair the damaged portion of a tooth with a material that matches the appearance of the surrounding tooth.

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My Social Practice

AUGUST 12, 2020

If your practice is not utilizing social media in your orthodontic marketing, you are missing out on significant growth opportunities. Traditional orthodontic marketing just isn’t cutting it in today’s digital world. Almost 80% percent of patients research a practice online before calling to make an appointment. So, what does that mean for your orthodontic practice?

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Identity Dental

AUGUST 11, 2020

Post consistently, at least once per week. Include strategic hashtags & visually appealing graphics. Interact with our viewers by replying and liking comments. Publish multiple social media platforms. Encourage interaction by posting questions or polls. Avoid posting controversial content. Most importantly – be true to you!

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

AUGUST 3, 2020

The worst is behind us! (hopefully…). These are the sentiments we hear every day as we work with the top dental practices across North America. Cautious optimism abounds. Dentists are aware, appreciative, and nervous. Almost everyone is thankful to be back open. Many are overwhelmed trying to fit in all those patients “missed” during the shutdown.

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Membership plans Insurance Marketing Dental insurance 98

Planet DDS

AUGUST 31, 2020

Daily life around a dental practice - as you know - can evolve fast. Often that evolution stretches your operational workflows to a breaking point. This highlights the need for a capable operations module of your dental practice management software platform. Our core belief…. ”…software should help your operations team, not hinder it…”.

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Dental practice management Practice management 98

We Speak Dental

AUGUST 11, 2020

Contact-Free Patient Intake. Boost Productivity with Online Forms through your Automated Patient Messaging. It’s easy to save your practice significant time and money by streamlining patient registrations and automating patient communications. This will reduce front desk administrative workload – seamlessly reminding patients to pre-register and providing them with critical procedural instructions prior to consults, minimizing failed appointments and no-shows.

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Firegang

AUGUST 13, 2020

Dentists spend thousands on their website design, often feeling the end product doesn't properly capture their dental practice or high-quality services. In most cases, these dentists are correct: there is more you can do to capture the value of your practice. But making changes to your website is risky, so read on to learn how to measure your website performance and take a look at one of the highest-converting dental websites in the industry.

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My Social Practice

AUGUST 6, 2020

We have seen the power and usefulness of social media skyrocket as recommendations, updates, and information regarding how to manage to spread of COVID-19 has been changing by what seems like the minute. Small businesses around the globe have harnessed the strength and influence that social media has given them during this time, and the results have been incredible.

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North Suburban Endodontics

AUGUST 27, 2020

Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance and dental function. One such option is a fixed bridge supported by dental implants. While implants are best known for single tooth replacement, they can also be used with other restorations like bridges.

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Dental implants 81

Gilreath Dental

AUGUST 7, 2020

Preventive dental care involves routine dental checkups and cleanings from your dentist every six months. These visits are more important than you may think. Not only do professional dental cleanings help keep your teeth and gums healthy, they also keep your body healthy too. In fact, numerous studies have linked your oral health to your… The post Could Your Routine Dental Visits Help Keep You Well?

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Dental Buzz

AUGUST 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic sucks. Now that we’ve gotten that gross clarifying understatement out of the way, let’s quickly address the title of this article. Most likely, yes, it’s quite safe to go back to the dentist. You’re feeling a little scared to get your dental work done, or to get your teeth cleaned, still, because […].

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Logic Tech Corp

AUGUST 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how dental offices interact with their patients immensely. This includes the need to diligently screen patients before their arrival to reduce the risk of transmission. However, keeping track of your screenings can be time-consuming and cumbersome. This is why we are launching COVIDform – a feature of our upcoming module, Intelliform.

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Burbank Dental Implants

AUGUST 30, 2020

I love my parents. They made me who I am. My Mom and Dad mean the WORLD to me. If my parents needed dental implants I would want to be 100% certain that they would be treated the best team and facility. If your parents need dental implants this is a MUST WATCH video. Dental implants are NOT truly permanen t but they can last a lifetime. With the baby boomer generation aging, full mouth dental implants have become a necessity for many.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

AUGUST 28, 2020

You should see a dentist that is going to meet all of your needs. No matter if you need cosmetic, restorative, preventative, or emergency dentistry, here are 5 reasons you should make an appointment to come see Dr. Berry here at Mountain Aire Dentistry. . 1.You’re in Pain . While we think you should visit our office on a regular basis for routine cleanings and checkups, we understand that you cannot always plan when you will need to visit the dentist.

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North Suburban Endodontics

AUGUST 17, 2020

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old and new may wonder—what made Freddie’s toothy smile look the way it did? Here’s the answer: The singer was born with four extra teeth at the back of his mouth, which caused his front teeth to be pushed forward, giving him a noticeable overbite.

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Periodontics 59

Planet DDS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Your dental practice production relies on scheduled, billable treatment. Pace is also a factor. That’s why it’s essential that the clinical module of your dental practice management software doesn’t slow you down. You might be experiencing pacing issues as a result of your chosen software platform. It’s common for outdated, desktop stations throughout your operatories to bog you and your team down.

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Dental practice management Practice management 59

My Social Practice

AUGUST 17, 2020

Instagram has launched a new short-form video format, it’s comparable to the short-form video app TikTok. This new feature called Instagram Reels, allows you to record and edit short videos with audio and music soundtrack options to play over the video. Here is what we know about Instagram Reels and how dental and orthodontic practices can utilize them for their social media marketing efforts.

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Logic Tech Corp

AUGUST 14, 2020

Many of us have started to find our new normal since the pandemic has started. Frequent hand-washing, sanitizing work areas and wearing masks and gloves are just part of a normal day. The only thing left is to figure out if the office has explored all options to minimize the risk of transmission so that patients and staff are kept safe. One of the options is to go paperless to reduce the paper usage.

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Coshocton Dental

AUGUST 31, 2020

It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic mouth breathing, on the other hand, can trigger a number of harmful effects, especially for the teeth and gums. Because our survival depends on continuous respiration, our bodies automatically seek out the air flow path of least resistance, normally through the nose.

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