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4 Ways Private Practice Dentists Can Help Improve Pediatric Access to Care

ASDA Blog

Strengthening the ways in which children in our neighborhoods have access to quality dental care can be greatly influenced by practicing dentists in the area.

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Pandemic Triggers Simultaneous Increase and Decrease in Tobacco Use

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Click to view An American Dental Association Clinical Evaluators Panel survey. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Research published in the June 2021 issue of Journal of General Internal Medicine found 32% of respondents used more tobacco, 37% used less tobacco, and 31% used the same amount of tobacco as prior to the pandemic. Researchers surmise those who smoked more may have done so due to stress and boredom, while those who smoked less may have done so because they feared contractin

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Benefits of Secure Online Patient Registration E-Forms

We Speak Dental

Benefits of Secure Online Patient Registration E-Forms. Easy Patient Registration Online. Most patients dread the paperwork and administrative procedures that come with visiting the dentist—the waiting in line, the same questions they’ve answered for years, the seemingly endless process that can drag on and on. Secure online patient registration e-forms change all that, removing the cumbersome, inefficient, and sometimes never-ending trail of papers and questionnaires.

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COVID-19 Brings Big Changes on the Employment Front

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Although life is the closest it’s been to normal since the pandemic began nearly 2 years ago, some things seem to have permanently changed, mainly employment. Many workers who felt unappreciated, underpaid, and stressed out left those positions, leading to what some have called “the great resignation.” Since April 2021, approximately 15 million Americans have left their jobs, leaving employers scrambling to fill positions.

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The Importance of Culture for Your DSO and Acquisition Process

Planet DDS

Culture is a hot topic. And for good reason. Your DSO’s growth relies on a good culture and your ability to identify and acquire practices that are culturally aligned with your organization. . Culture impacts your organization’s people, systems, and strategies. So, it’s surprising to sometimes see a lack of appreciation for culture across many businesses and organizations—including dentistry.

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How Patient Feedback Can Grow Your Business

The Big Brush

Growing your business is one of the most important parts of your career as a dentist. Fortunately, you have a number of ways to grow your business, including by obtaining and utilizing feedback from your patients.

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What Is Dental Plaque And How Can I Get Rid Of It in Blackburn

Healthy Smiles

Your smile expresses your personality, and healthy teeth are an indicator of overall health and well-being. But, let’s face it, many of us don’t have those shiny bright and gracefully aligned white teeth, and if you have those pale yellowish teeth, it can affect your confidence. Pale, yellowish teeth are pretty common and occur when a thin film of a mass of bacteria develops on the surface of the teeth.

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exocad Announces Participation At The Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) 2021

Dental News and Technology

exocad to present latest software advances at one of the largest U.S. in-person dental trade shows with interactive demonstrations and guest speakers WOBURN, Mass. and DARMSTADT, Germany, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- exocad, an Align Technology, Inc. company and a leading dental CAD software provider, today announced its participation at the 97 th annual Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) from November 28 to December 1, 2021 , in New York, New York, USA. exocad will showcase its newest sof

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