Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Educating your patients on the benefits of a healthy mouth and healthy body can give them a better quality of life and, in some cases, save their lives. If you think you may want to eventually teach, getting an associate degree in dental hygiene may be a better choice. By: Liz Nies RDH, BS. I highly recommend it.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether you’re looking to overcome years of dental neglect or seeking a transformation for functional and aesthetic reasons, this article will equip you with the knowledge to take the next step towards a healthier, happier you. Personalized Treatment Planning Each patient’s case is unique, demanding a personalized strategy.

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Delivering Wow

APRIL 21, 2021

Many practices often prioritize getting new patients instead of focusing on their existing patients. While it is always a good idea to get new patients, if you don’t focus on the ones you already have, you’ll lose them and end up treading water, at best. This will also help patients understand who you are as a dental practice.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Not only due to the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period. Continuing education is a wonderful way to learn new skills, keep up with technology, and connect with other dentists. AGD continuing education is AGD PACE approved.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Patients can be fickle. After all your practice spends on marketing to bring 10 new patients in the door, perhaps only four will come back a second time. Even established patients who are diligent about hygiene appointments may hesitate for months when they need treatment for a problem. Read Time: 6 Minute, 49 Second.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Patients come to us seeking our care. While there are patients who say they “hate the dentist,” most patients are grateful for your care, especially when they are in pain. While there are patients who say they “hate the dentist,” most patients are grateful for your care, especially when they are in pain.

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YapiApp

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The era of paper-based dental patient consent forms is gradually fading, and digital forms have become increasingly common, both for dental practices and patients. In contrast, an informed consent form is far more integral to the patient’s care journey. Moreover, the reduction in paper waste is substantial.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The fluoride articles all said the same thing over and over: fluoride was THE tool I needed to combat tooth decay. And shame on me, I even did “fluoride shaming” to my patients because I believed in fluoride’s magic. What could I do better? So, I read more journal articles, scouring for new information and better answers.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 19, 2023

If provisionals chip or fracture during that extended period of use, the patient gets frustrated, and the practitioner has to attempt to repair or remake them, increasing chair time and making treatment less efficient. Radiographs at the initial consultation demonstrating issues in the maxillary arch that the patient wished to address.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 10, 2023

Toothpaste is in every bathroom and used at least once but better yet twice daily. As such, my thought as I researched this article: if we would not eat toothpaste why are we even putting it in our mouth? As such, my thought as I researched this article: if we would not eat toothpaste why are we even putting it in our mouth?

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My Social Practice

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When expanding and increasing new patients with an integrated dental website blog, you need to consider several factors. Is your intent to stay in contact with your current patient database? Sometimes this means that the content may be less educational and more attractive. Or you may want to rank higher in the search engines.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 20, 2021

The location and impression their office makes on patients is a huge determining factor in patient referrals and return visits, especially in a competitive market. Knowing about other properties that may be more appealing or offer better value will help you find the best space and ensure you are not overpaying.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 2, 2021

We welcome our experts who will educate and highlight on ways dental practice owners can find the right employees during this difficult economic time. She specializes in Phone Training, Maximizing Patient Flow, Treatment Case Acceptance, and Delivering Exceptional Customer Service. Webinar Presenters & Objectives. Blake Hadley.

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Off the Cusp

AUGUST 17, 2022

In fact, during the past two years, the entire dental profession has had to shift how patients are treated to ensure their safety. Not since AIDS has dentistry had to reexamine its practices so urgently in relation to both patient and staff health. Read Time: 5 Minute, 33 Second. Lessons from the last pandemic.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Business in your dental practice is good, but you think it could be better. For example, the problem might be that your practice struggles to schedule patients for biannual hygiene appointments in a timely fashion. Another is a minimum 85% patient retention rate for hygiene appointments. Is adding an associate the answer?

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

JANUARY 24, 2021

As you might remember from our recent “Exclusive Research: Inside the Minds of 3,735 Dental Patients ” blog article, we looked at the five factors patients consider to be the most important when selecting a new dentist. The Five Factors Patients Want the Least in Your Practice. This might come as a surprise.

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Off the Cusp

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

SOLUTION… Dr. Kelly – as her friends and patients call her – knew that her best source of this advice would be her contacts at Patterson Dental. I showed her the Planmeca system after we returned from Oregon because it was better for her budget and I just wanted to plant the seed.”

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MAY 1, 2021

From the very start of dental hygiene school, I learned how “good fluoride was for teeth”, how “important a tool it was to use to help our patients have strong healthy teeth” and that is was the answer to all dental problem. Add more fluoride. Stronger prescription strength fluoride. It is not working.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 18, 2022

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month , which aims to encourage healthcare providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and their families. With that in mind, we’ll examine the importance of a child’s first dental visit, prevention and education, and overcoming fears.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 3, 2022

COVID-19 taught the industry a lot when it comes to preparedness, particularly when it comes to infection control and adaptable patient care. For example, a dental membership plan ensures that patients can continue receiving important dental care with the opportunity to pay in installments. Read Time: 5 Minute, 13 Second.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 24, 2021

Do not discount what the owner or interviewer sees when attempting to hire someone to fill a vacancy created when another associate just left the practice or when expansion is occurring and the need to service patients is just about at its highest. That is why it is occurring. Those skills held by the associate are just what the owner wants.

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Healthy Smiles

APRIL 7, 2024

Making an educated choice about dental implants requires knowledge of both the possible hazards and advantages of this treatment option. In this article, you will learn the usual lifespan of dental implants, what influences their longevity, and how we can help you extend the longevity of your implant. How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

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Bookkeeping For Dentists

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The only exception is continuing education, but even that can be spent wisely, and not excessively. There are so many dental practice key performance indicators floating around, it probably makes your head spin. Everyone has a dental Profit & Loss report, right? If you file a tax return, you should have a Profit & Loss report.

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My Social Practice

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Before we expand on dental social proof, let’s mention that My Social Practice recently wrote a blog article about the must-have features of dental websites , which is an excellent list of items that every website should include. This article is more functional than psychological. Let’s dive in.

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My Social Practice

DECEMBER 31, 2021

If you’re an orthodontist, you know that it’s no simple task to find new orthodontic patients. That means that whenever a potential patient wants to look for an orthodontist they go straight to their smartphone or computer. Orthodontic marketing is all about providing prospective patients a peek into your office.

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My Social Practice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This article will focus on what makes a compelling mission statement, and how to execute one for your practice. Your mission statement will help prospective patients get a better feel for the tone of your practice and what to expect during their first visit. What is a Mission Statement for a Dental Practice?

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ASDA Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

There is evidence that effective communication practices lead to higher quality patient outcomes, such as greater satisfaction, greater understanding and recall, lower costs of care, better compliance with prevention and treatment protocols, and even better treatment outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4). Communication is clearly important.

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Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Questions persist about how to take on more patients in an existing space and whether the adoption of newer technology will help dentists deliver services faster. But with the help of Patterson Dental educator Kathy Brodal, a new practice in North Dakota reached its goals (and beyond) in less than six years.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 9, 2021

Health obstacles faced by vulnerable populations include race and ethnicity, education, socioeconomic status, geographic location, insurance coverage, gender, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, health literacy, and disability status. These barriers are major public health problems in the US. of children ages 6 to 11.

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My Social Practice

JUNE 19, 2023

As an Endodontist, the way you market and attract new patients is different from a general family dentist or orthodontist—but that doesn’t mean you can’t use proven organic marketing strategies to improve and grow your practice. It is often the first impression that potential patients and referring dentists have of you and your practice.

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Off the Cusp

APRIL 14, 2022

Successful endodontic treatment entails not only finding and treating all canals, preserving as much of the affected tooth as possible, and placing a durable permanent restoration, but also predicting the time and effort needed to bring about the best result for the patient and whether the case ultimately will be profitable for the practice.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 29, 2023

I had three patients just this week whom I showed correct “tongue posture” and they all said, and I quote, “That feels weird.” Tongue can’t reach the Spot An oldie from 2015 but a really important goodie! Bringing it back out to remind you how important the tongue is in facial growth and development.

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Med Rank Interactive

MARCH 11, 2020

A recent survey by Software Advice found that 94 percent of patient respondents use online reviews to evaluate doctors. Patients are turning to review websites to get advice, referrals and recommendations for their medical needs. Almost 3/4 (72 percent) of patients use online reviews to find new healthcare providers.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When providing patient care, a team effort is essential to obtain positive therapeutic outcomes, as well as a favorable patient perception of the dental treatment rendered. It is critical that a dentist be supportive of his or her staff when interacting with patients to achieve these two goals. Photo Credit: yoh4nn / E+.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In my belief, they didn’t care about patient care, or quality dentistry,” she said. “It Then I worked in another group practice that was a little bit better, but still, being an associate wasn’t my plan. Read Time: 8 Minute, 6 Second. For Dr. Bauer, that was her mother. “My I liked what my mom did. It was back in Romania.

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Logic Tech Corp

OCTOBER 23, 2020

As a result, dentists were only allowed to treat patients with dental emergencies, while all other services were suspended. Fast forward to today, a dental patient survey shows that patient-perspective on dentists has shifted. Fast forward to today, a dental patient survey shows that patient-perspective on dentists has shifted.

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Off the Cusp

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 30 Second Dental teams have faced many challenges over the past several years – in particular, how to care for patients and keep their office doors open amid a global pandemic. But, then patients were so disappointed that they weren’t getting the same service.

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