Firegang
DECEMBER 15, 2020
As a dental professional, you stand to gain a lot in business – and in life – by following the examples of the ‘success stories’ who came before you. Many of these stories can be found in this list of books for dentists, including dental marketing books, productivity books, and more, that we've outlined below. These best dental books have all been written by experts!
Oral Health Group
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Like most other healthcare niches, dental and oral care facilities and experts have started to adopt mobile apps. Many dental care facilities have started to utilize mobile apps to the advantage of dental care treatment and practices. There is no … The post How Can Dentists Improve Dental Care Using a Mobile Application? appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Off the Cusp
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. It’s crazy to think this whirlwind of a year is now coming to a close, but with that brings new lists, goals and ways to creatively end the year on a high note. Connecting with patients who have unfinished treatment, getting ready for the mad rush between Christmas and New Year’s and finding ways to celebrate your staff will help close this year out on a positive note.
Dental News and Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2020
J Oral Sci. 2020 Dec 14. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.20-0443. Online ahead of print. Abstract Purpose: Implant component fractures are one of the most serious complications in implant treatment. With a better understanding of the risk factors for fracture in the preoperative, surgery, superstructure, and post-loading phases of implant treatment, low-risk treatment could reduce implant component fractures, leading to a better prognosis.
Firegang
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Your patients are your most valuable asset. But it’s not just the number of new patients your dentistry practice brings in that matters—it’s the total profit that those patients deliver over time that can make or break your business. In order to start a successful dental marketing campaign, you need to know the average lifetime value of a dental patient specifically for your practice.
Oral Health Group
DECEMBER 16, 2020
As we eagerly shed 2020 and await with cautious optimism the year ahead, not unlike other industries, thought leaders in our “space” are prognosticating on what dentistry will look and feel like in a post-COVID-19 era. It is the season … The post A Guide to Identifying Opportunities, Reframing Goal-Setting in a COVID-19 New Year appeared first on Oral Health Group.
My Social Practice
DECEMBER 16, 2020
There aren’t many things more crucial to a thriving business than having an excellent reputation. This is exceptionally true in the case of dental practices. Patient referrals and community awareness are two crucial elements to any dental practice looking to grow. Building a strong reputation online is especially important for practice growth in this upcoming year. 2020 brought with it a huge shift to almost exclusively online digital marketing.
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Firegang
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Scheduling is one of those aspects of dentistry that can be considered ‘make or break’. You either do a good job scheduling appointments (and getting patients to keep them) and your business prospers, or you struggle with scheduling and your practice begins to decline (along with your revenue). Even if you’re great at scheduling, but you’re constantly faced with no show patients, or patients who show up late or cancel, it’s clear something must be done.
Oral Health Group
DECEMBER 18, 2020
You don’t have to be Canada’s Top Doctor to observe some human behaviors and the Covid-19 numbers. In a local pharmacy which is part of Canada’s largest chain, there is one person working in the dispensary who very frequently wears … The post Protecting the Rest of Us appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 13, 2020
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic was marked by the closure of American dental practices except for emergency care. Their subsequent reopening for the full range of dental services and seemingly low rate of COVID-19 transmission beg the question, “What is essential oral healthcare?” The International Association for Dental Research (IADR)/American Association for Dental Research (AADR) attempt to address this important query in a new paper “Pandemic Considerations on Essential Oral Healthcare.
Dental News and Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Introducing Provicol QM Aesthetic, a zinc oxide-based transparent non-eugenol temporary cement that secures provisional crowns and bridges without affecting the overlying color of the restoration. This zinc oxide-based formula promotes anti-bacterial properties as well as an ideal adhesion and strength with a semi-elastic consistency that allows for easy clean up.
Firegang
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Are Your Phone Calls Turning Into New Patients? From dental websites , to facebook ads for dentists , to search-engine optimization, every piece of your dental marketing delies on your dental front office training. Those ads and websites get your phones ringing with potential new patients, and unless your front office can convert them into booked new patients, you won't see the payoff of your dental marketing. .
Coaches Corner
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The Key to Presenting Treatment? A newly minted dentist writes in with a great question: How do I answer a patient when they ask me how much experience I have in a procedure – when I don’t have any? Do you need the answer to the key to presenting treatment as well? This leads to a discussion of the two key things every dentist needs when presenting treatment.
Gilreath Dental
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Smoking is known for its ability to jeopardize your health in multiple ways. While you may be aware of its effects on the lungs, how much do you know about smoking and your oral health? For smokers who want to get dental implants, it is important to know the facts. Studies have shown that smokers… The post Smoking and Dental Implant Failure appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry.
Dental News and Technology
DECEMBER 16, 2020
ANN ARBOR—The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in a pandemic pose a host of potential health risks, and it may be even more problematic in dental schools and other large dental offices with similar cubicle set-ups. It's a situation University of Michigan engineers have sought to make safer by analyzing the transport of aerosols within the clinics at U-M School of Dentistry.
Firegang
DECEMBER 18, 2020
12 Reasons Why Most Dental Websites Fail. Dentists often make the mistake of assuming that the success of a dental website hinges exclusively on it being visually “pretty”, “clean”, and “modern”. However, this can’t be further from the truth and is the #1 reason why most websites fail. That’s not to say that websites for dentists can’t be visually attractive.
Logic Tech Corp
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The long-hours, fast-paced environment and trying to maintain the practice’s productivity all play a role in adding to a dentist’s daily stress. The risk of burnout is high when there is an overload of stress constantly with no release. With the heightened responsibilities over keeping staff and patients safe, dentists are even more vulnerable to job burnout during this pandemic. .
ASDA Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The incessant need to plan dominates nearly every aspect of our lives, dictating the choices we make and how we react to obstacles. It is easy to feel depleted by the bombardment of exams and courses, and we may even start to question whether it is feasible to continue working toward our goal. These droughts of hope often are accompanied by storms of anxiety and depression, making the situation worse.
Dental News and Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Cosmedent’s new FULL CONTACT ™ sectional matrix bands have a multitude of advantages for the clinician: they are ultrathin and easy to place, pre-contoured for complete contact and resilient, holding their shape once placed. These new matrix bands can wedge from both buccal and lingual sides ensuring a complete gingival seal. They can also be used with any ring system or alone.
We Speak Dental
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Discover a new way to register your patients: truForm. Making it easier than ever to keep records. When it comes to finding new ways to improve your dental practice, modernizing your patient intake systems is a must. Secure online patient e-forms, such as PBHS truform , are revolutionizing the way patients and practices expedite the completion of patient registrations, health histories, privacy policies, payments and fees, informed consents, as well as COVID-19 disclosures.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Vaccine hesitancy is alive and well in the United States, and many Americans have expressed concern about taking vaccines that were developed so quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are a few myths that are simple to dispel. Both the currently available Pfizer and the Moderna (now under review by the US Food and Drug Administration) COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA based.
ASDA Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Here’s some not-so-sweet news: Americans are consuming too much sugar. The American Heart Association reports that U.S. adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day, which is more than three times the recommended amount. Diets high in sugar can lead to tooth decay. Sugar is the most important factor in the development of dental caries.
Dental News and Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Journal of Dental Sciences Available online 24 November 2020 In Press, Corrected Proof What are Corrected Proof articles? Correspondence Extraction with an electric motor-driven handpiece may still cause subcutaneous emphysema - A case report Author links open overlay panel Bo-Jen Chiou † Shan-Ju Chou † Dennis Chun-Yu Ho Chih-Yuan Fang Show more Share Cite [link] Get rights and content Under a Creative Commons license open access Keywords Subcutaneous emphysema Extraction complication Dental iat
Healthy Smiles
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Having wisdom teeth is quite common. The wisdom teeth can appear in the upper or lower jaw. For some people, wisdom teeth are extremely painful, but for some, it is just an extra tooth. Besides this, most often, the wisdom teeth do not break out from the gums. If the wisdom teeth do not cause any problem, you can just leave it as it is, but if the wisdom teeth are leading to pain, swelling, tooth decay, or inflamed gums, then you need to consult a dentist.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The first person in the United States to receive the new Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a New York nurse, received the initial dose on December 14. But without the second shot required 21 days after the initial one, the first dose of Pfizer’s vaccine only offers about 52% effectiveness. To reach the holy grail of 95% efficacy, the patient must return for a second dose.
North Suburban Endodontics
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen , the 65-year-old superstar passed away from oral cancer. Van Halen's rise to worldwide fame began in the 1970s with his unique guitar style and energetic performances, but behind the scenes, he struggled with his health.
Planet DDS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
What Are the New Referral Management Systems in Denticon, and Why Are They Such Powerful Tools for Dentists? Planet DDS is excited to announce two new and exciting features for Denticon users: the Internal and External Referral Management Systems. The new features are sure to become powerful tools for dental practices of all sizes to manage patient referrals within and outside their organizations.
Denticle
DECEMBER 15, 2020
A big congratulations to MouthWatch, LLC for their Townie Award. I discovered the company and their incredible camera 3-4 years ago and I've been a big fan ever since. They make a camera that takes incredibly high resolution and clear. photos. The best part? It does it for around $300 U.S. You read that right. $300. MouthWatch came to market and lowered the price of an indispensable piece of equipment by 90%.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 16, 2020
The American Dental Association (ADA) published a fact sheet about COVID-19 vaccines on December 15. The “Key Facts” document provides oral health professionals with information on the status of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, where oral health professionals are in the line for the first vaccinations, and safety and efficacy data on the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only one currently available.
Secure Smiles
DECEMBER 13, 2020
You deserve to flaunt your smile with confidence and pride. However, if your teeth are misaligned or spaced unevenly, you might hesitate to smile and reveal your teeth. Invisalign and porcelain veneers are both popular treatments for smile imperfections, but which one is best for you? Or would you benefit from both? It’s important to discuss your options with your Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist before making a decision.
Vacaville Dental Professionals
DECEMBER 13, 2020
You deserve to flaunt your smile with confidence and pride. However, if your teeth are misaligned or spaced unevenly, you might hesitate to smile and reveal your teeth. Invisalign and porcelain veneers are both popular treatments for smile imperfections, but which one is best for you? Or would you benefit from both? It’s important to discuss your options with your Vacaville cosmetic dentist before making a decision.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
DECEMBER 16, 2020
If you are a parent or caretaker, you should know how your child’s mouth develops. Not only will this help you care for your child and their dental health, but it can also help you catch problems earlier on. If you’re interested in learning the basics on how your child’s mouth develops, keep reading! We’ll tell you when to expect them to lose their first tooth, along with when they might need to begin orthodontic care. .
Planet DDS
DECEMBER 14, 2020
“If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” - Maya Angelou. The relevance of Angelou ’ s poetic perspective is accurate. Where you ’ ve “come from” in 2020 will prepare you to get your solo dental practice ready for 2021.
3M
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The post 7 Ways to Reduce Infectious Aerosols in Your Office Now appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.
Kakar Dental Group
DECEMBER 18, 2020
What Y ou Need To Know About Baby Teeth? For your child’s oral health and development, those little white baby teeth are very important. They are vital for eating, speaking and giving you that adorable smile you love so much. The baby teeth are used for chewing and eating. So every day, they are used when your child eats breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 18, 2020
According to a poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 73% of Americans now report wearing a mask when leaving home. In May 2020, only 52% acknowledged they wore a mask while in public. Additionally, 70% of poll respondents said they could continue social distancing for 6 or more months in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in the United States, 51% said the worst of the pandemic is still to come, compared to 38% who shared this opinion in
Jeannie Chung DDS
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three 2020 regular season games for a dental issue that resulted in last-minute oral surgery. According to a Milwaukee Bucks spokesperson, the star underwent “a root-canal like procedure.” Root canal therapy, often simply called “a root canal,” may be needed when there is an in
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