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Tax Deferral Options on Sale of a Practice

Oral Health Group

An important consideration during the sale of a practice is the amount of taxes arising from realizing a capital gain – the underlying asset primarily being the patient list, i.e., goodwill. While the seller can avail of the lifetime capital … The post Tax Deferral Options on Sale of a Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental Marketing Plan That Works: 3 Proven Strategies

Delivering Wow

If you’re searching for a dental marketing plan that works, you came to the right place. Dental marketing has come a long way since the days when phone book ads were the way to go. Today, a good dental marketing plan includes both offline and online marketing strategies. But many dental practices struggle to choose dental marketing plans that work with so many options.

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Inhalation Sedation During the COVID-19 Outbreak: An Expert Opinion

Dental News and Technology

Isr Med Assoc J. 2020 Oct;22(10):533-535. Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen that causes coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), is thought to be transmitted via droplets and aerosols, and was detected in saliva of infected individuals. These droplets from the upper airway may infect the inhalation sedation mask and tubing.

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The importance of honesty in the midst of a pandemic

Dentistry Gone Digital

Can we be honest about honesty for just a minute? Being truthful isn’t always the easiest path. Sometimes it’s much less painful to just hide something that could hurt someone else or a business. However, the easy path isn’t always the correct path … especially when we’re talking about COVID-19. So far this year, we have seen dental practices impacted by team members who are exposed to COVID-19 outside of the practice and then don’t tell people in the practice

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Is it Safe to Go to the Dentist During Coronavirus?

Batchelor-Dentistry

Maybe you’ve never liked going to the dentist and have used the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to avoid it. Or perhaps you would normally go to the dentist, but are concerned that doing so would put you at increased risk of catching or spreading COVID-19. Even as dentist’s offices have reopened across the country, you might still be wondering if going to the dentist right now really is safe.

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Harness the Advocacy Month momentum — and keep it going

ASDA Blog

With Advocacy Month coming to an end and advocacy engagement high, it is important to recognize how we can continue this momentum to create change year-round. When dental students across the nation work together to advocate for key issues, their united voice makes a difference. This collective action is crucial to protecting our profession. The theme of Advocacy Month this year is “Hindsight is 2020: Act now to change the future.

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ADA Asserts Dental Care Should Continue as COVID-19 Rages On

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Association (ADA) states that dental practices should remain open to serve their patients during the resurgence of the global pandemic, emphasizing the fact that dental care is essential. With the number of COVID-19 cases surpassing 12 million, many states are considering the implementation of additional pandemic restrictions. The organization asserts that oral health professionals are well prepared to provide treatment in a safe manner, even amid growing case numbers.

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Purchasing Insurance

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Purchasing insurance prior to starting your career is a smart decision. Both professional liability (malpractice) and disability insurance should be obtained when practicing as a dental hygienist. Although not a common occurrence, dental hygienists can be sued for malpractice. Malpractice is defined as “a dereliction of professional duty or failure to exercise an ordinary degree of professional skill or learning by one rendering professional services which results in injury, loss, or damage.

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Find the Right Emergency Dentist Ahead of Time

Denton Dental Center

If you or one of your family members experienced a dental emergency today, would you have your local emergency dentist’s phone number on speed dial? Even though the plan is to protect your teeth in order to avoid unexpected accidents, it’s always best to be prepared for anything, and knowing who to call as soon as possible is key. Here is a list of important things to consider when choosing your emergency dentist in Denton for unexpected dental needs.

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Ease Pain With Acupuncture

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

0%. Pain caused by MSDs may present as a variety of symptoms such as tingling, numbness, swelling, burning, and limited range of motion to the neck and extremities. Santje09 / iStock / Getty Images Plus. True. False. Correct! Wrong! Continue >> Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most utilized healing treatment systems in the Chinese culture. kyonntra / E+.

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Teeth Implants For Your Front Teeth – A Complete Guide

Best Dentist in Houston

If you are suffering from a missing tooth, you are not alone. Nearly 200 million Americans are missing at least one tooth , and many of them are missing a front tooth which causes functional and cosmetic concerns. Tooth loss can cause many problems inside the mouth, which we will address in this article. A question that gets posed by many patients is if they can get a dental implant on one of their front teeth.

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6 Skills in High Demand for Dental Hygienists

Princess Dental Staffing

Dental hygienists are an important part of a dental office, as they ensure that patients are receiving the highest quality care possible. The job of a dental hygienist can have many challenges as they work hand in hand with dentists to ensure the meet the oral health needs of their patients. To succeed as a dental hygienist, you need a mix of hard and soft skills that utilize your personal traits and your professional experience.

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Seeking to Schedule Efficient Dental Patient Visits

The Big Brush

Any business needs proper structure and organization to run optimally. Your dental practice is no exception. Use the following tips to help one of the most crucial facets of your office run smoothly — your scheduling.

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CDC Expands Definition of Who is a ‘Close Contact’ of an Individual with Covid-19

Denticle

In the continuing and ongoing struggle of the global pandemic that is Covid-19, one of the most difficult aspects for healthcare providers is attempting to keep up (even now) with the continuing evolution of knowledge and guidance being provided by those doing research into the infectious aspects of the virus. Things can change daily, and when they do we are expected tone able to put those advised changes into practice immediately.

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Best Black Friday Deals on Oral Care Products

Ask The Dentist

Happy Thanksgiving! This entire week is a great time to get deals on electric toothbrushes, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and much more. Many of you have asked me via Instagram for a round-up of the Black Friday deals for my favorite oral care products, so here we go: FOR KIDS. #1: Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit Play Set. Black Friday Deal: Get it here for 27% off starting today while supplies last.

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Why Are Patients Choosing Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement?

Phoenix Endodontist

Dental patients have a number of choices when one or more natural teeth cannot be saved, but not all choices are created equal. More and more, adults are choosing dental implants because implants offer advantages not found with other options. Dental implants are one of the most permanent and durable solutions to tooth loss, if the process begins with careful analysis and preparation by your dental team to ensure success.

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Why Are Patients Choosing Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement?

Phoenix Endodontist

Dental patients have a number of choices when one or more natural teeth cannot be saved, but not all choices are created equal. More and more, adults are choosing dental implants because implants offer advantages not found with other options. Dental implants are one of the most permanent and durable solutions to tooth loss, if the process begins with careful analysis and preparation by your dental team to ensure success.