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5 Common Mistakes Dental Practices Should Avoid

Oral Health Group

Running a dental practice isn’t all about how good you are at performing a wide array of dental procedures. While being renowned for your expertise will always be great, there are other things you need to consider to ensure your … The post 5 Common Mistakes Dental Practices Should Avoid appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Five Critical Reasons Patients Accept Treatment

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

Sneak preview of my new webinar: “Practice Management by the Numbers: Countdown to Success.” This short video covers five critical reasons why patients accept treatment. Webinar is live and available for study clubs or other dental groups at no charge thanks to corporate support. Contact me for details. dschwabphd@me.com.

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Dentists from RUDN University found a reason for early deterioration of dental implants

Dental News and Technology

RUDN UNIVERSITY Research News SHARE PRINT E-MAIL IMAGE: A TEAM OF DENTISTS FROM RUDN UNIVERSITY CONFIRMED THAT A CHANGE IN THE DOMINANT SIDE OF CHEWING IS A REASON FOR THE EARLY DETERIORATION OF DENTAL IMPLANTS. SUCH A CHANGE. view more CREDIT: RUDN UNIVERSITY A team of dentists from RUDN University confirmed that a change in the dominant side of chewing is a reason for the early deterioration of dental implants.

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Why now is the time for you to be an influencer

Dentistry Gone Digital

Another week, another piece of misinformation about dentistry is out there and ready for us to address. On Thanksgiving Day, the New York Times published a piece about how teeth were mysteriously falling out of people’s mouths. Was it because of COVID-19? Some would say yes, but we in the dental industry know that there is much more to it than that.

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Rolling off your parent’s health insurance plan

ASDA Blog

Once we reach our third and fourth year of dental school, many of us turn 26 and face being removed from our parents’ health insurance plans. With the rising cost of health insurance, a significant financial burden is placed on students with few resources easily available to find affordable coverage. To make it even more confusing, insurance laws and regulations vary from state to state.

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6 common dental myths that you need to know … and debunk

Dentistry Gone Digital

Brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups are standard for oral health care, but there are more health benefits to taking care of your pearly whites than most of us know. In a review article, a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) debunks common dental myths and outlines how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults, and elders.

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HIPAA Security Rule Compliance and the High Stakes for Dentists

Planet DDS

HIPAA compliance is a vital part of managing your dental practice. Compliance not only helps protect your patients’ information but also your reputation as a dentist. Cyberattacks in the healthcare sector are on the rise, which means it’s even more important for dentists to stay informed and compliant. This article will cover the HIPAA Security Rule and why it matters for your dental practice.

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Many Kids With COVID-19 Show No Symptoms

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A Canadian study of more than 2,400 children who received a COVID-19 test found that over one-third of those diagnosed with the infection were asymptomatic. Out of the 2,463 subjects, 1,987 tested positive for COVID-19 and 476 tested negative. Of the positive tests, 714 were asymptomatic. This is worrisome because it means that children may spread the novel coronavirus without ever knowing they have the infection.

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Can You Afford Dental Implants?

Best Dentist in Houston

Can I afford dental implants? It’s a question we get asked daily here at our practice that serves Houston and the surrounding communities with complete dental solutions. You may, or may not know it, but affording expensive dental procedures (which are more complex than the basic aspect of dentistry) is a strong area of concern for most people. Sure, nobody truly likes to admit when times are rough and finances are tight, but we can still make things right in due time.

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5 Strategies for Retaining Your Dental Team

Princess Dental Staffing

Retaining your dental team can sometimes be challenging, and making sure that your dental employees are happy and feel appreciated are extremely important factors. Having high turnover within your dental office is the opposite of ideal, because it can cost you a lot of money, and can be a stressful situation for you and everyone else within your office.

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New Study Indicates that Covid-19 Fatality Rate has Dropped 30% Since April 2020

Denticle

In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the fear on everyone’s mind was the fatality rate. With so little known about the disease in those first few weeks, the general public was terrified… and rightfully so. It seemed to practically be a death sentence. That may have been due to media focus on overwhelmed hospitals or simply fear of the unknown, but no matter the source, the fear was real and often palpable.

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