Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

OCTOBER 18, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to attract new dental patients, you might be focusing on the number of patients coming in the door, but that’s not the only number you want to keep in mind. Now, think about companies you enjoy. What do you like about them? Is their customer service top-notch? Companies gauge feedback on these factors and more to determine customer loyalty as part of the Net Promoter Score (NPS).

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3M

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The post Uncovering the Truth About Dental Sealants appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 18, 2021

From the moment a person becomes your patient, they have certain expectations of your practice. Depending on whether you meet, exceed, or fall short of their expectations will affect the patient’s impression of your practice. Let’s look at how your practice can delight your patient at every encounter. From Meeting Expectations to Exceeding Expectations.

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Clicc Media

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Don’t Miss Out on Conversions Because of an Out-of-Date Site It’s understandable for some business owners to stick to a basic, outdated website because it still provides relevant information and attracts conversions. But what if you could double the number of prospective clients simply by bringing your website a little more up-to-date? In this day […].

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2021

J Dent Hyg. 2021 Oct;95(5):32-40. Abstract Purpose: Parental education regarding the importance of toothbrushing and how to brush children's teeth is a key factor influencing pediatric oral health and You Tube videos have become a popular source of health information. The purpose of this study was to examine the descriptive features of the 100 most frequently viewed English-language YouTube toothbrushing videos and evaluate their usefulness relative to professional guidelines.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 21, 2021

By Valerie Yates, RDH. Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist. Shadow in a dental practice. To ensure that dental hygiene is a good fit for you, spend some time shadowing a few different offices.

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Med Rank Interactive

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You may have received calls from companies or even patients asking if you have a website. Perhaps you have ignored the calls knowing your practice has relied on word of mouth or traditional marketing in the past. You may have even entered the world of social media. Yet, you still find yourself wondering if you need a website for your healthcare practice.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Usain Bolt signs up as SprintRay's Global Brand Ambassador for the next five years SprintRay and Usain Bolt set to launch Bolt Labs powered by SprintRay, an initiative focused on expanding global access to dental care in collaboration with the Jamaican Dental Association Usain Bolt to participate at SprintRay's 3D Next Summit in Miami from October 21-24, 2021 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SprintRay Inc., a global MedTech pioneer and industry leader in digital dentistry and 3D printi

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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The road to becoming a dentist can be long and challenging, but incredibly rewarding on so many levels. Having an idea of the roadmap of educational requirements can help you discern if this path is right for you, and to chart an efficient course on your educational journey. Prerequisites. First, you’ll need to make sure you complete the necessary prerequisite undergraduate coursework.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It’s been a long year and a half of unknowns. Your dental practice is probably starting to get back into a good rhythm and routine. It’s humming along, and things are running reasonably smoothly. So, that means there’s no need to change anything, right? As it turns out, the answer is not so cut and dried. When it comes to adopting new technology or the lack thereof, there is a certain tipping point when lack of adoption starts to affect your practice’s productivity and bottom line.

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Oral Health Group

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We live in very uncertain times. With the spread of COVID-19 in late 2019 and throughout 2020, we are now all living in a world of variants. Just as society was really beginning to feel like we could start getting … The post Bringing Patients Back to Your Dental Office During the COVID-Era appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Full Suite of Innovations from Carestream Dental Opens New Treatment Options for GPs, Takes Teams from Case Start to Finish Faster LAS VEGAS— After a long stretch without trade shows, doctors and team members are excited to explore all the latest technology at ADA SmileCon 2021. In Carestream Dental’s booth, C1201, they’ll find the integrated solutions that will help them offer new treatment options; open new lines of revenue and engage with their patients better.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs released a statement on October 20 regarding ethical questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccination. The statement leaves the door open for dentists to dismiss patients who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19, although it suggests alternatives to such moves. It also makes clear that oral health professionals are ethically obligated to be vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 and other contagious diseases in order to b

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My Social Practice

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Dental local search marketing services are more important than ever to dental practices looking to grow their practice. If your dental practice doesn’t show up in Google when a potential patient is searching “dentist near me” or “dental practice in [City Name]” you will be missing out on new patient phone calls. With 97% of people using the Internet and local search to find information about local businesses, your practice cannot afford to not show up in the top res

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We Speak Dental

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Introducing New PBHS SEO Feature – www.evaluatemypractice.com. Evaluate My Dental Website. Every dental practice wants their website to rank well. These days, we all know that landing at the top of page one of Google Search is the way to be found by your ideal patient. But how do you know where you rank? Use PBHS’s new SEO feature— www.evaluatemypractice.com —that’s accessible on the PBHS website.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Following the introduction of TePe’s sustainable interdental brushes and speciality brushes, the TePe Supreme toothbrush is now relaunched as yet another step on TePe’s journey towards climate neutral product and packaging. “Climate action is one of our biggest concerns, and we know that renewable energy and materials have a significant impact on reducing emissions.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Just as the world is looking forward to a continuing decline in COVID-19 cases and growing immunity, researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a mutation to the Delta variant that may pose a renewed threat. The AY.4.2, or Delta Plus variant now accounts for 6% of COVID-19 cases reported in the UK. British researchers are concerned that this mutation may increase transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 and reduce the efficacy of vaccines.

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Off the Cusp

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. Hand fatigue is a serious issue. When workers carry out demanding, tedious or repetitive tasks, the muscles, nerves and tendons in their hands, wrists and arms are susceptible to strain. When a person wears a glove that restricts movement, he or she must exert more muscle effort to perform tasks, thereby increasing the risk of strain, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.

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North Suburban Endodontics

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; and 3) Fill any cavities. With millions of diseased teeth rescued, observing these simple steps have proven a rousing success. But as with most things, even this successful protocol isn't perfect.

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ASDA Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Starting clinic in dental school is a refreshing change of pace for students. The excitement and anticipation of treating patients also comes with the responsibility of keeping track of everything you do. For many students who are in charge of contacting their own patients to schedule appointments, it is critical to have a system in place so no one is forgotten.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 20, 2021

A study conducted by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health surmise that unvaccinated individuals will catch COVID-19 every 16 months to 17 months due to waning natural immunity. Researchers used a model in which all individuals had either been vaccinated against COVID-19 or had already been infected by it. They found that the immunity gained from infection was fairly short lived, allowing continual reinfection.

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Off the Cusp

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The Code Section 179 election and Bonus Depreciation offer dental practices a great opportunity to maximize purchasing power. There are incentives created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to invest in their practice through the purchase of equipment and off-the-shelf software. Both of these options could allow practices to deduct the full purchase (or finance) price of qualifying equipment and/or software during the tax yea

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Coaches Corner

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Do You Take My Crappy Insurance. One of the toughest telephone calls to handle is from a potential new patient who is “in network” or crappy insurance company that you don’t participate with. On this episode of The Fixers we give some advice on handling this situation properly. Then the fun begins with some Mystery Shopper Calls asking the same question.

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

OCTOBER 22, 2021

If you are a startup dental practice, you have a world of possibilities ahead of you, along with potential roadblocks. Startups are the new kids on the block, offering a fresh face for dental needs in the community. On the other hand, the uphill climb that comes with that includes addressing your three biggest challenges: how to get new patients , gain “big” practice accessibility , and manage costs.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While booster shots for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September, the jury was still out on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. On October 14, the FDA approved booster shots for the Moderna version for adults age 65 and older and those at high risk, such as healthcare professionals. The booster shot will contain half the dose of the original immunization, and should be administered 6 months after the second shot in the two-shot seri

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Off the Cusp

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. For the dentist, a fully-integrated CAD/CAM solution means a practice can perform a wide variety of procedures in a more accurate, fast and easy way. In short, CAD/CAM technology can lead to better workflows that allow for production increases, new services and an improved patient experience.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A dental crown is a restoration that may be recommended when a tooth is moderate to severely damaged. These restorations are designed to restore your smile to optimum health, function, and decay, and at our practice, Dr. Robert Berry can complete your dental restoration treatment in just one day with same day dental crowns. Same day dental crowns are the perfect solution for anyone who wants their dental work done quickly without sacrificing quality.

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My Social Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Today’s patients expect answers to their questions almost immediately. Big brands like Amazon and Apple have created seamless online integrations to improve the overall experience of their customers. You don’t have the budgets of Amazon and Apple, but your patients expect the same type of services and response time with dental webchat. This is where dental webchat becomes essential.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 18, 2021

New research recently published in Brain has found the risk for severe COVID-19 illness and Alzheimer disease share a similar immune reaction to viruses. This association lies in the oligoadenylate synthetase 1 gene, which raises the risk for Alzheimer disease and serious COVID-19 illness. It is hoped that this finding will support the creation of therapies that would hinder the progression and severity of both illnesses.

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Phoenix Endodontist

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When you have a tooth that’s compromised by decay or injury, you need to move quickly to a treatment plan. You may also be suffering some significant pain, which can make it harder to think through your options. It’s true that general dentists CAN do root canals, but often the best choice is to request a referral to an endodontist. Your general dentist probably has working relationship s with several local endodontists, and they can suggest someone who is a good match for your scheduling and cli

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3M

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Long-term success of indirect restorations is not only dependent on the right decisions and a proper execution of procedures during treatment, but also on suitable measures taken in the post-treatment phase. Preventive measures include the development of good oral hygiene practices at home and a regular recall schedule in the dental office. Reactive measures should be taken when small defects become apparent including polishing and repair with composite resin.

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My Social Practice

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Dentist search engine optimization is more important than ever to doctors looking to grow their practices in 2022. Search is a big deal now-a-days. If your dental practice doesn’t show up in the SERP (Search Engine Results Page) when a potential patient searches a keyword like, “dentist near me” or “dental practice in [City Name]” you will be missing out on new patients.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While the world’s wealthiest nations are offering booster shots to their populations, some poor countries have very little access to COVID-19 vaccines. Now with a new medication to treat COVID-19-related illness on the horizon, public health officials across the globe are discussing how to ensure equitable access to what may end up being a pandemic game changer.

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Coshocton Dental

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some downsides, and constant wear only amplifies those. Our biggest concern is the effect dentures can have on bone health. Older bone is constantly replaced by newer bone, and the forces generated while chewing help stimulate this new growth.

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3M

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Stainless steel crowns (SSCs) are preformed metal crowns which have been used in paediatric dentistry since 1950; however, until recently, uptake of use in primary care has been unpopular. This was primarily due to the need to extensively prepare primary teeth which had a significant risk of damage to adjacent teeth as well as the challenge of administering local anaesthetic in a young child.

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My Social Practice

OCTOBER 19, 2021

? ?. Local search for dentists is all about getting to the top of the Google map. Google is the #1 search engine and controls 90% of all of the search traffic on the internet. Google is the very first place your future patients are going to find a new dentist. Studies show that 97% of people learn more about a local company online than anywhere else.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Despite major technological advancements in dentistry over the past century, access to care remains a challenge, especially for marginalized populations. This means that millions of people living in rural and low-income communities, those with disabilities, and people of color often suffer needlessly. And the pandemic has only made things worse. . A recent article published in Health Affairs examines the difficulties faced by some Americans in accessing oral healthcare.

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