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How to Improve Dental Practice Revenue and Profits

Carestack

Profitability is a crucial aspect of effective practice management. Healthy profits better enable a practice to provide cutting-edge services and convenience to their patients. But before we explore the various methods to increase profits, let’s establish how profits are calculated at a practice. The following formula sums this up well. .

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Dental Staffing Has Changed Forever. Here’s How to Stay Ahead.

3M

The post Dental Staffing Has Changed Forever. Here’s How to Stay Ahead. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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How to Retain Patients for Your Solo or Small Dental Practice

Planet DDS

Patients choose to stay with a dental practice for different reasons. As a solo or small practice, you want to stand out for the right reasons so you can retain happy and loyal patients. Let’s unpack the reasons why patients stay with a dental practice and why they might choose to leave.

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Tips to Eliminate Staff Drama in Your Dental Office

Oral Health Group

As a dental practice owner, your primary focus will always be to provide patients the best dental service possible. Whether you’re a general dentist or specializing in emergency dental services, you want your patients to have a great experience under … The post Tips to Eliminate Staff Drama in Your Dental Office appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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What Is PAP and Is It A Safe Teeth Whitening Method?

Ask The Dentist

This episode is all about one of the most hyped-up topics in dentistry: whitening. While Dr. B has spoken on the topic previously and there is plenty of information available on his website, today’s episode looks at whitening in the context of a new substance on the market that claims to be safer than conventional hydrogen peroxide-based methods. It’s called PAP, or phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid, and today’s question about it comes from Charlotte in the UK; is it actually a safer alternative to

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After dental school: Considerations for joining alternative types of practices

Dentistry Gone Digital

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA. Before graduating from dental school, the dental student is inundated with information about joining dental practices from all over the country. It is, of course, in many ways, a life-altering decision. The geographic environment, salary and benefits, and quality of life are just a few of the items being considered by the soon-to-be graduate before he or she decides upon which practice and type of office to join.

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Are implant-supported removable partial dentures a suitable treatment for partially edentulous patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

Published: July 28, 2021 DOI: [link] Abstract Statement of problem A consensus on the clinical performance of implant-supported removable partial dentures (ISRPDs) is lacking. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the clinical performance of ISRPDs in terms of the implant survival rates, marginal bone loss, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

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Innovating and creating ‘big ideas’ as a dental student

ASDA Blog

Day in and day out, there are thousands of products and processes whose design and function go by unnoticed. This is usually a sign of good design. A poorly designed product raises questions about how it could be made better. Most of the time, only a few seconds are given to the thought of how to improve something and no further action is taken. A year ago, my colleague Sean Riazi and I took issue with the plastic barriers in the dental setting, specifically the barriers on air-water sprays and

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ADA Releases Document to Guide COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Although the American Dental Association (ADA) stopped short of recommending a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for oral health professionals like the American Medical Association did for healthcare workers, the organization strongly recommends all dental providers get vaccinated. To guide dental practices in shaping their own COVID-19 vaccination policy, the ADA has released “COVID-19 Vaccines in the Dental Workplace: FAQs for Practice Owners.

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Comparative Analysis of Biodentine, Calcium Hydroxide, and 2% Chlorhexidine with Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement as Indirect Pulp Capping Materials in Young Permanent Molars

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2021 May 1;22(5):511-516. Abstract Aim and objective: This study was carried out to compare the effectiveness of biodentine, calcium hydroxide, and 2% chlorhexidine gluconate used along with resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) as indirect pulp capping (IPC) materials in young permanent molars. Materials and methods: In this study, 54 patients were selected.

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4 Things to Remember in a Dental Emergency

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

People are never ready to endure a dental emergency, but if they happen to you or one of your loved ones, you will be glad that you took the time to learn the steps to take when it happens. What you do in the moments following a dental emergency could save your smile. In this article, we’re going over four things you could benefit from remembering when experiencing a dental emergency. .

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Practice Builder: Can New Patients Find Your Dental Practice Online?

Planet DDS

“Signs…signs…everywhere signs…”. Signage (among other trends) was once the if-you-build-it-they-will-come patient attraction strategy. But now it’s more a question of, “can new dental patients find your dental practice online?”. The online space is today’s storefront – signage and all! And while this might sound bold – it’s true: if you’re not online you’re less likely to be found (because that’s where the search is “on”).

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Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Cognitive Decline

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing have found a connection between tooth loss and increased cognitive impairment. Results from the study, “ Dose-Response Meta-Analysis on Tooth Loss With the Risk of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia ” published in JAMDA , suggest tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment.

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Effectiveness of Various Remineralizing Agents on White Spot Lesions after Orthodontic Treatment: A Comparative Study

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2021 May 1;22(5):545-548. Abstract Aim and objective: To evaluate and compare the ability of three commercially available remineralizing agents on the surface microhardness (SMH) of enamel after induction of white spot lesions (WSLs) by demineralization. Materials and methods: About 80 sound mandibular human premolars that were later removed as a part of orthodontic treatment were employed in this research under the inclusion criteria.

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Foolproof Case Acceptance – In YOUR Practice!

Coaches Corner

Foolproof Case Acceptance – In YOUR Practice! Some time ago, Dr. Richard Madow developed a system in his practice that resulted in an extremely high case acceptance rate – without ever doing a treatment plan presentation! When you attend this webinar, you will learn from start to finish the simple no-pressure way to increase your practice revenues by getting your patients to say “yes” to the treatment they need.

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How Do You Know if Your Dental Practice’s Marketing is Working?

Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

In our previous “Secrets of How the Top 10% Build Their Marketing Budget” article, the goal you want to strive for when building your marketing budget is an average of $100 per dental patient. With that budget, if you get 30 patients a month, that comes to $3,000 a month and $36,000 a year… but, how do you know your dental practice’s marketing is working?

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Death Rates May Be Lower in the Fourth COVID-19 Surge

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

While the easily transmissible Delta variant rages on throughout the world, there may be a silver lining. It seems that the death rates during this COVID-19 surge are significantly lower than in the previous three. This is due to the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, and, as more people are immunized, death rates should continue to decrease. Experts suggest that even though infection rates will continue to rise, the number of deaths will not.

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COVID-19 and Dentistry: An Updated Overview of Dental Perspectives and a Recommended Protocol for Dental Care and Emergency Dental Treatment

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract Actions Search in PubMed Search in NLM Catalog Add to Search. 2021 May 1;22(5):572-586. Abstract Aim and objective: This manuscript aims to provide an overview of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from dental perspectives, and presents standards and guidelines of dental care provision based on available research in this field as well as clinical experience and practice.

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Is Your Dental Practice Back-to-School Ready?

YapiApp

Here’s how your dental practice can launch an effective back-to-school campaign! Plus, download a free printable patient-facing infographic on Proper Brushing Techniques and Fun Oral Hygiene Facts. This PDF can be emailed to your patients or printed and given as supplemental material during their next visit! Download Now! With the school year fast approaching, time is running out to remind parents to book back-to-school dental appointments.

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A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth

North Suburban Endodontics

During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his meal, the Gold Glove winner cracked a tooth. Fortunately, he didn't lose it. Buxton's dentist rescued the tooth with a dental procedure that's been around for over a century—a root canal treatment.

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Texas Asks Hospitals to Halt Elective Procedures as COVID-19 Cases Surge

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked the state’s hospitals to put elective procedures on hold while the state deals with skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases. The governor’s request was sent to the Texas Hospital Association in an effort to conserve hospital beds for patients with SARS-CoV-2. Governor Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services also announced they are seeking medical professionals from out of state to help handle the growing number of patients severely ill with CO

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Esthetic mock-ups: a clinical study of reproducibility

Dental News and Technology

Int J Esthet Dent. 2021 Aug 17;16(3):310-323. Abstract The mock-up technique is a widely used clinical method to achieve successful esthetic and functional treatments. Several methods have been described to fabricate the mock-up, either directly in the mouth or indirectly using a silicone index or CAD/CAM options. The mock-up mainly serves as a guide during the preparation stage, but it is also a useful communication and validation tool.

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Steve Thorne of Pacific Dental Services Discusses the Future of Dentistry

Go Ask Fred

Fred interviews Steve Thorne, founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services. It’s a lively conversation on incorporating technology, the new generation of dentists, the dental plan crisis, and where dentistry is going. Don’t miss the interview with one of the … Continue reading → The post Steve Thorne of Pacific Dental Services Discusses the Future of Dentistry appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.

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What do you call the side effect of too much fluorine?

3M

The post What do you call the side effect of too much fluorine? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Do Clear Masks Improve Patient Experience?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study found that surgeons who wore clear masks so their mouths could be seen received higher ratings from patients than surgeons wearing traditional masks. Surgeons with clear masks were found to be more empathetic and trustworthy, as well as better at patient education. Patients’ inability to view providers’ faces may negatively impact these qualities among healthcare professionals.

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The Scoop On Dental Website Costs

My Social Practice

Dental Website Costs. How Much Should A Dental Website Cost? Following much investigating into dental marketing companies that offer websites, we found a wide spectrum of available options for dentists. From templated pre-designed website offerings to full custom dental website designs , there is a lot to consider. How does a dental practice make a decision on which dental website is best for them?

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Retiring Hygienist Wreaks Havoc!

Coaches Corner

Retiring Hygienist Wreaks Havoc! In this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers we start with a great listener question. A retiring hygienist “jots down” the names and contact info of some patients (without their permission) and then moves out of town. Is this a HIPAA violation? Is it truly nefarious? How much damage can she do? We answer this question and more!

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Does Your Curing Light Pass the Test?

3M

The post Does Your Curing Light Pass the Test? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Study Shows Elevated MI and Stroke Risk Among Those With COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

New research out of Sweden demonstrates that patients with COVID-19 face an increased risk for myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. The study compared the prevalence of heart attack and stroke among more than 86,000 individuals with COVID-19 to more than 300,000 participants without SARS-CoV-2 infection. Those with the novel coronavirus were 3 times to 8 times more likely to experience MI and three times to six times more likely to experience a stroke.

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Different Types Of Dental Implants In Blackburn And The Best One For You

Healthy Smiles

Did your dentist just inform you that you will need dental implants ? Are you now overwhelmed due to all of the choices? Well, this post may make your choice a little easier. Continue reading to discover different types of dental implants in Blackburn and the best one for you. What Are Dental Implants? A dental implant is a tiny titanium post surgically placed within the jawbone underneath your gum line.

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How Can Small Teeth Be Made Bigger?

Hardin Dental

Many patients have congenitally small teeth—they were born that way—while for others, their teeth appear to have gotten smaller as they grew older, perhaps because they were crowded or crooked earlier in life, or are being worn down through years of use, jaw clenching, and grinding. If you find that you are self-conscious about the appearance of your teeth or smile, it is certainly worth a consultation with your dental professional to determine which procedure will work for you and provide the r

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When should you start looking for disability income insurance?

ASDA Blog

At our firm, we have always held that disability income insurance is protection that anyone practicing dentistry should secure as soon as possible (read: immediately!). As a financial services professional, I am all too familiar with the common reasons doctors offer for putting off the purchase of this important risk management tool. I’ve heard, “Well, you know what, I am not making any money right now,” or “I’m still paying tuition!”.

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Study Shows Injecting Monoclonal Antibodies Prevents COVID-19 Infection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the injection of two monoclonal antibodies—casirivimab and imdevimab—significantly reduces risk of COVID-19 infection among those exposed to the virus. The research included participants who had been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in their household within the past 96 hours. One group received the monoclonal antibody injection and the control group received a placebo.

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How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too

Coshocton Dental

Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER , George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's still going strong, as seen in the recent film The Midnight Sky, which Clooney directed and starred in. This sci-fi drama set a record as the most-watched movie on Netflix for the first five days after its late December release.

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What Happens if You Fail Your Dental Boards?

The Big Brush

Failing your dental boards is very likely a fear of just about anyone who's studying to be a dentist. But really, what happens if you fail your dental boards? It depends.

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More Grim News from the Frontlines of the Pandemic

Denticle

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines in the U.S. and around the world. For those of us in healthcare that have followed the disease, there is a term called "Long Haulers Syndrome" or a similar name. It used to describe those individuals who have recovered from infection, but continue to have strange and often debilitating symptoms. Now comes news that a Covid19 infection may put suffers at risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Moderna Releases Good News on its COVID-19 Vaccine

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Moderna published data on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, and the news is good: the shot remains 93% effective with two doses administered 6 months post-jab. The immunization is 94% effective 2 weeks following the second dose of the shot series. In comparison, the effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination decreased to 84% 6 months after the second dose is administered.

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