Oral Health Group

DECEMBER 28, 2020

So many suffer from dental phobias and the anxiety they suffer with can be a huge barrier to care. Some may go years without seeing a dental hygienist or a dentist. As a dental hygienist, I have seen how dental … The post Treating Patients with Dental Phobias appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

of owner dentists are recruiting dental assistants, 28.8% are seeking dental hygienists, 26.5% Compared with before the pandemic, more than 80% of owner dentists who are currently hiring are finding the recruitment of dental hygienists and assistants to be extremely or very challenging. Dental Career Track Pt.

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Planet DDS

JULY 20, 2021

The job “dental hygienist” has ranked in the top half of best 100 jobs on US News for several years running. And yet, dental practices are finding hiring a hygienist more and more difficult. Over 95% of dental hygienists and 85% of dental assistants are female. Know Your Team.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 4, 2021

Salierno moving on after seven years contributing, blending, and molding Dental Economics into the number-one practice management publication, Dr. Pam will bring her new ideas and perspective. I’m committed to sharing practical and innovative practices, products, and education with the Dental Economic’s audience.”

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 15, 2023

The ergonomically positioned monitor seamlessly extends the user experience by bringing together all the elements of a daily clinical workflow – from practice management to intraoral scanning and viewing X-ray images. This allows dental professionals of all sizes to work in their preferred position while sitting or standing.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Practices learn the basics of Eaglesoft by having certified Software Technology Advisors review various aspects of the practice management, clinical and imaging modules. SnapShot can be found on the practice management toolbar or in Activities, Practice Management, SnapShot.

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

“This collaboration with DPR and Modern Hygienist will bring our engaged community of hygienists and group practices educational resources and tools that help them tackle staffing shortages and more.” onDiem offers a range of services, including temporary staffing for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 5, 2023

She began her dental journey 35 years ago, providing comprehensive dental care in various roles such as clinical dental hygienist, surgical assistant, practice administrator, and office manager. Today, Christine is a renowned dental speaker, author, and practice management consultant.

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Carestack

AUGUST 12, 2021

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.

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Off the Cusp

JUNE 15, 2021

Like a painter who prefers to use a certain brush, or even an IT professional who favors an ergonomic mouse and keyboard, dental hygienists also have a lot to say about the tools they use, which is why more practices are rethinking the way they equip staff. American Dental Association. Selected references. MouthWatch.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 28, 2022

Although the entire dental industry continues to also face shortages, the biggest shortage appears to be for dental hygienists. . A Dental Products Report article identifies several reasons for the shortage of dental hygienists. . How to Onboard New Dental Practice Employees .

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Planet DDS

JUNE 1, 2021

It has big-time application to improving your dental practice back-office workflows. The primary focus here is your clinical team – your dental assistants, your dental hygienists, any other clinical support personnel, and of course, you, the dentist. Add that mix to your practice management software platform.

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Delivering Wow

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Get help from your dental assistants. Make sure you utilize your dental assistant anywhere you can. Have them help out in areas where they can so that your dental hygienists can focus on the tasks the assistant can't do. We have an overflow room and so patient number one will be in one room.

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Planet DDS

MARCH 29, 2021

Median hourly salary of other private practice dental staff: Full-time dental hygienist: $36.65. Full-time chairside dental assistant: $19.27 [1]. These resources can help: Re-Boot Your Momentum with a Dental Practice Cash-Flow Strategy. Overhead can average 75% of a general dentist’s income.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MAY 15, 2023

Purchasing an Existing Dental Practice Hopefully the dentist has a team that he or she has built over the years that consists of a dental CPA, an attorney, and a financial advisor or dental practice management consultant.

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YapiApp

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Integration with Existing Systems The integration capabilities of dental communication software are critical to its adoption. It is important to use software that integrates with existing practice management systems, such as Dentrix , Eaglesoft , or Open Dental.

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Planet DDS

MAY 12, 2022

As the world starts to return to normal, dental practices, including those belonging to a dental service organization (DSO) are stretched to meet patient demand. Less than half of dental hygienists who left their job when the pandemic started returned to the workforce in 2021. One survey found that 66.7%

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 23, 2023

are turning to cloud-based dental practice management solution s like Denticon to meet their growing network requirements. Planet DDS’s Denticon is the proven cloud-based Dental Practice Management Software in today’s market for solo private practices, private group practices, and top DSOs alike.

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Planet DDS

JULY 7, 2021

Dental Career Track Pt. 2: What Dentists Can Do to Face the Dental Hygienist Shortage (And Attract Talent). As every stage of your dental career, Planet DDS is a leading technology provider among emerging and sustained dental innovations and trends now and in the future.

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YapiApp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Yapi seamlessly integrates with popular Practice Management Software (PMS) systems such as Open Dental, Dentrix, and Eaglesoft, making the transition easier. Once the tools are selected, train your dental team extensively to ensure everyone is comfortable with the new systems.

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Planet DDS

JULY 19, 2021

Given that it’s a reactivation or new patient visit they’ll likely spend most of their time with a dental hygienist. Thinking about or ready to update your dental practice management software? Think of this hygiene chair-time as prime educational time. 1] [link]. [2]

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Within 6 months of beginning to expose radiographs, as authorized by an Oregon licensed dentist or Oregon licensed dental hygienist, the dental assistant must submit verification from an Oregon licensed dentist or dental hygienist that the assistant is proficient to take radiographs.

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Oral Health Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists … The post Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Rise of Specialized Dental Communication Software Alongside these general tools, there emerged a category of software specifically designed for dental practices. User-Level Access Control Another advantage of specialized dental communication tools is their ability to provide user-level access control.

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YapiApp

JUNE 14, 2022

Many hygienists voluntarily left their roles during the pandemic, either to early retirement or amid fears of transmission while working closely with patients. And according to a 2021 ADA Health Policy Institute survey, 90% of dentists surveyed said that recruiting dental hygienists was “extremely” or “very challenging.”

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This is especially helpful for practices that may not have the infrastructure for a dedicated server room, as Yapi’s cloud-based system inherently provides robust physical and digital security measures. In terms of data retention and disposal, Yapi again proves super useful.

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YapiApp

JUNE 14, 2022

Many hygienists voluntarily left their roles during the pandemic, either to early retirement or amid fears of transmission while working closely with patients. And according to a 2021 ADA Health Policy Institute survey, 90% of dentists surveyed said that recruiting dental hygienists was “extremely” or “very challenging.”

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Dental News and Technology

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

To learn more about Carestream Dental, or any of its innovative technology, visit carestreamdental.com. ### *Bersell, C. American Dental Hygienists' Association. About Carestream Dental Carestream Dental is committed to transforming dentistry, simplifying technology and changing lives. 91 (1) 6-14.

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Planet DDS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Your time investment will coincide with how you choose to manage the additional practice (team), who provides dentistry in addition to you (associates), and the processes you put in place (practice management systems). . Your organizational vision .

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YapiApp

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Long-Term Operational Communication : Discussions around practice management, such as equipment purchases, service expansions, or staff training programs, typically don’t fit into the daily communication flow. Front desk personnel, dental hygienists, and office managers may have different needs and insights.

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Carestack

MAY 31, 2021

A good practice management system can be linked with your website to instantly log appointments. Practice management software allows you to collect reviews from your clients in a manner that is convenient to both the practice and the patient. Use the law of averages to work in your favor.

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Planet DDS

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Staffing shortages , particularly for dental hygienists continue to challenge dental practices and may also drive more consolidation as patient return with pent up demand for hygiene appointments. . Unique positioning to close the gap on care access . Contact us for more information about Planet DDS solutions.

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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In 2019, the ADA announced an expansion to its policy on oral cancer detection, recommending that dentists and dental hygienists perform routine examinations for oral cancer, including oropharyngeal cancer, for all patients.

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Planet DDS

APRIL 13, 2021

However, research by the ADA and American Dental Hygienists’ Association found that 3.1% of hygienists had contracted COVID-19 as of last fall. Despite new guidance from the CDC and ADA, by May of 2020 , less than 3% of dental practices were open with business as usual.

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