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Why Aren’t Dentists Screening & Treating Sleep Apnea Patients?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Teresa Power DeNike, BS. Sleep is a severely overlooked area in dentistry. In 2017, the ADA recommended all dentists screen for sleep apnea (and treat or refer out). Yet only 70% of dentists screen for sleep apnea, and most lack confidence in performing accurate routine screenings. In 2015, the AASM and AADSM recommended oral appliance therapy with a qualified dentist.

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Gift Suggestions for Your Beloved Ones

Ask The Dentist

Clinic Visit Gift Certificate Surprise your loved one with a beautifully crafted certificate for personalized medical procedures or examinations, tailored to their specific needs. Consider creating certificates with varying price ranges to cater to different customer preferences. Many of us only think about our health when issues arise, but undergoing a complete medical examination in a public clinic is time-consuming, and private clinics can be costly.

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Now That You Know You Need Cross-Training, What Comes Next?

Dental Peers

Last month, we discussed the importance of cross-training, particularly at a time when so many offices are struggling with shortages of team members. The question is how to do this effectively. The first thing I would suggest is make sure your team is involved in the process. Employees today do not respond well if they feel you are arbitrarily dictating new terms to their job description.

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Now That You Know You Need Cross-Training, What Comes Next?

Oral Health Group

Last month, we discussed the importance of cross-training, particularly at a time when so many offices are struggling with shortages of team members. The question is how to do this effectively. The first thing I would suggest is make sure … The post Now That You Know You Need Cross-Training, What Comes Next? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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The End of Summer Brings Deadlines for Many Small Business Grants

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A variety of small business grants are available from New York to Texas to support small businesses still struggling due to the pandemic, according to Small Business Trends , and many of these have deadlines scheduled for the end of summer. For example, West Hartford, Connecticut, is offering $10,000 grants to local small businesses that have yet to recover from the pandemic.

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Essential tools to enhance the efficiency and profitability of your dental office

Logic Tech Corp

Having a well-run office is essential to the success of your business. But what specific tools and strategies can help you streamline your operations and boost your profits? Let’s discuss some key essentials every dental office should have in order to run efficiently. Dental imaging software. This software can help provide detailed images of teeth and gum tissue, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning.

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What is the Future of Dentistry?

The Big Brush

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive shift in nearly every industry, but particularly for dentists and other medical professionals. Now, many people are wondering how these shifts may have affected dentistry permanently.

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Heartland Dental Announces Doctor Difference Brand Campaign Celebrating Company's Doctor-Led Roots

Dental News and Technology

Heartland Dental launches new brand campaign, showcasing distinct advantages of its doctor-led approach, voiced by the company's supported doctors and hygienists EFFINGHAM, Ill. , July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Dental , the nation's leading dental support organization (DSO), today announced a new Doctor Difference brand campaign reflecting its doctor-led culture and business model roots, amid a time of continued and steady growth for the organization.

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The Battle Between Smile Direct Club and Invisalign Continues.

Denticle

In a reopened case arising from prior NAD decisions, The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that SmileDirectClub, LLC's claim that its treatment costs "60% less than Invisalign," without further qualification, was overly broad. Therefore, NAD recommended SmileDirectClub (SDC) modify the claim to clearly and conspicuously disclose that SDC aligners do not correct the same range of issues that might be addressed with Invisalign.