December, 2022

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5 Deadly Dental Marketing Mistakes

Identity Dental

As a dentist, you are always looking for ways to grow your practice and bring in new patients. However, marketing has become a complicated landscape to navigate, and there are many mistakes that dentists make that can be detrimental to their business.

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How to Gain a Competitive Edge with a Sound Marketing Plan

Oral Health Group

The post How to Gain a Competitive Edge with a Sound Marketing Plan appeared first on Oral Health Group. Blogs Marketing strategies Practice management marketing

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People Pleasing: Characteristics of Being a People Pleaser

Dentistry Gone Digital

By : Sharon Dolak. People Pleasing is not about being kind. It is about someone trying hard to make others feel better, driven by deep-seated insecurity to be needed and receive approval.

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Satisfaction and preferences among patients with both implant-supported single crown and tooth-supported fixed dental prosthesis: a pilot study

Dental News and Technology

Acta Odontol Scand. 2022 Dec 15;1-5. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2022.2155239. Online ahead of print.

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5 Best WordPress Plugins to Speed Up Your Website

Clicc Media

Do you want to know which WordPress caching plugins work the best? Anyone with a website frequently worries about site speed; the quicker it loads, the better, especially for online sales.

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It’s Okay to Spoil Your Team!

Dental Peers

In November, we focused on delegating tasks to team members and holding them accountable. As a dental CEO, you simply cannot do it all. You need to entrust some vital tasks to your team.

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Identity Dental Marketing Grows in Popularity Among Dental Start-Ups

Identity Dental

Identity Dental Marketing is an industry leader when it comes to marketing for new dental practices. As a result of their broad marketing expertise, they can help denovos with many aspects of marketing.

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Technology Investments

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, CDIPC, FADIA, FAADH. Technology is around us 24/7. Whether in our everyday lives or in our practices, technology is an essential part of today’s society. As the old saying goes “we can’t live with it, and we can’t live without it”, technology has changed the way teams interact with patients. Yet, with the most important priority in any dental practice, the patient, how can team members maintain the patient relationship while utilizing the latest technology?

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Diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the detection of accessory mental foramina using different devices and imaging modalities

Dental News and Technology

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2022 Dec 13. doi: 10.11607/prd.5357. Online ahead of print.

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A Perfect Kiss

Queen of Dental Hygiene

What makes up the perfect kiss? As an expert in the oro-facial-respiratory complex, I thought I might just delve into this fun and delightful topic. There is so much more to know about puckering up in a tree, K.I.S.S.I.N.G. >>> >>> And guess what?

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Dental Implants May Provide Avenue for Hearing Aids

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Chinese researchers may have found a way to help people hear better—dental implants. Connected to bone, dental implants may be able to transmit vibrations through the jawbone to the inner ear, enabling the placement of cochlear implants and hearing aids in the mouth.

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Identity Dental Marketing Welcomes New Team Member

Identity Dental

Identity Dental Marketing is proud to announce the addition of David Coyne to our team. With over nine years of experience in digital marketing, David has managed millions of dollars in ad spend and has a proven track record of success.

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9 Tips to Improve Your Website Loading Speed

Oral Health Group

Has your website slowed down? Do you feel that it takes ages to load now, unlike in the past when it opened almost instantly?

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Don’t Look Back, Look Forward to Paying Off Dental School Student Loans

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Cory Ball. The average student loan debt for a graduating dental student in 2020 was over $300,000. During school, students can easily fall into a mindset of forgetting about the loans and focusing on other things.

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Conventional and digital complete-arch implant impression techniques: An in vitro study comparing accuracy

Dental News and Technology

Published:December 18, 2022DOI:[link] Abstract Statement of problem Varying complete-arch digital-implant–scanning techniques have been described, but their accuracy remains uncertain.

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Imposter Syndrome In Dentistry

Coaches Corner

Do you know what “Imposter Syndrome” is?

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New Generation of Flu Vaccine May Be Tipping Point in Fight Against Influenza

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Research—thus far only conducted on animal models—has found a flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology may elicit a strong immune response after exposure to all strains of influenza. More than 50,000 Americans die each year due to the flu, so developing a more effective vaccine could be a game changer.

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Identity Dental Marketing Announces New Lead Nurturing System

Identity Dental

As a dental practice, it’s essential to have a strong online presence to attract new patients and retain existing ones. However, managing multiple online accounts and keeping track of leads can be time-consuming and overwhelming.

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Navigating the Impact of Economic Recessions on Healthcare Workers

Oral Health Group

In May 2020, Canada saw an all-time high in unemployment, reaching a staggering 13.7% as Covid hit the country hard. Now, however, the rate has stabilized again, but that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear.

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New Dentist: Your First Paycheck Arrives, Now What?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Cory Ball. Dental school is a busy time for most aspiring clinicians. Between studying for courses, practicing in preclinic, then managing the patient pool in the final years, most students have a tough time finding additional hours in a day to have a part-time job to make money.

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Planmeca introduces new laboratory milling unit

Dental News and Technology

Planmeca is excited to introduce a brand new Planmeca PlanMill 60® S milling unit specifically designed for the needs of dental laboratories. The powerful 5-axis milling unit is capable of both wet and dry processing of discs, blocks, and prefabricated implant abutments for a variety of indications.

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This Dental Video Made Me Barf – and Passive Income Tips!

Coaches Corner

Did a video promoting a dental seminar actually make Dr. Rich hurl? Well, almost. Find out why in this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast for dentists, and also learn about why it is often a bad idea to get distracted by passive income and side hustle opportunities.

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Many Resources Available to Support Compliance With Dental Amalgam Rule

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

More than a year has passed since the United States Environmental Protection Agency mandated dental practices to comply with its dental amalgam rule. The regulation requires dental practices to separate and recycle amalgam due to the alloy’s negative impact on the environment.

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PLUMBED VERSUS PORTABLE NITROUS OXIDE/OXYGEN SEDATION: WHICH IS BEST?

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 6 Minute, 38 Second. Want to offer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to your dental patients? Nitrous oxide offers a perfect way to put adults and pediatric patients at ease during procedures. It can also serve as a good revenue generator.

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Understanding CPP Sharing: The Complete Guide

Oral Health Group

Discover How You Can Share Your Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) with Your Spouse or Your Legal Partner in Six Simple Steps Married or common-law couples in an ongoing relationship may voluntarily share their CPP retirement pensions to help reduce their … The post Understanding CPP Sharing: The Complete Guide appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Louisiana

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant ? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Louisiana to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice.

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CandidPro "Editor's Choice" for Clear Aligners in 2022

Dental News and Technology

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, Candid pushed CandidPro to new heights: Streamlining their doctor experience, opening a new manufacturing facility, and bringing hundreds of doctors onto their clear aligner platform.

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Increase Your Cash Flow NOW – Ten Ways for 2023

Coaches Corner

Ready to improve your cash flow and decrease your overhead in 2023? On today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast for dentists, we’ll reveal ten things you can do right now to get 2023 off to a great start. And then, four mystery shopper calls – four bad results.

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Taking the World by Storm

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Karen Tyree, RDH, BSDH. Dentistry has been plagued by a lack of dental team members in spite of high demand. Gadsden State Community College is trying to do something about that issue by launching a new Dental Science Program, which will initially educate dental assistants in Gadsden, Alabama.

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Preformed metal crown on primary molars – Conventional or Hall techniques?

The Dental Elf

This review of the outcomes of preformed metal crowns placed on primary molars using conventional and Hall techniques included 5 studies. The findings suggest similar overal sucess and survival rates for both techniques.

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It’s Okay to Spoil Your Team!

Oral Health Group

In November, we focused on delegating tasks to team members and holding them accountable. As a dental CEO, you simply cannot do it all. You need to entrust some vital tasks to your team. And as we head into the … The post It’s Okay to Spoil Your Team! appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Maine

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. Are you looking to become a dental assistant or are moving as a current dental assistant ? Make sure to check the dental assistant requirements in Maine to see if you are still qualified in the state to practice.

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Learn Composite Dentistry at the Center for Esthetic Excellence in Chicago

Dental News and Technology

Announcing the 2023 Continuing Education Lectures and Hands-on Workshops The Center for Esthetic Excellence, (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “Full Mouth Rehabilitation with Composite Resin,” Thursday – Friday, March 2-3, 2023, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,

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Leverage our 30 years of dental marketing know-how

Patient News

1993 – 2023 2023 marks 30 years that Patient NEWS® has been helping dentists stand out and grow. THIRTY YEARS! You would never guess it when you look at Wayne Lavery, CEO, and Karen Galley, President.

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Washington State Lawmakers Attend a Dental Therapy Work Session

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In early December, members of the Washington House Health and Wellness Committee attended a work session on dental therapy. During the meeting, committee members heard from oral health professionals, community members, and patients about the effectiveness of the dental therapy model.

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What is a Tongue Tie? Everything for Parents to Know

The Super Dentists

A tied tongue is a condition in which the tongue remains attached to the bottom of the mouth, causing potential difficulties with breastfeeding and speech. A tongue tie is common. Read More. The post What is a Tongue Tie? Everything for Parents to Know appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Can I Get a Brighter Smile Before the New Year? What to Know About Teeth Whitening

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

The holidays are a time when many people want to look their best. If you’re looking for a brighter smile before the new year, teeth whitening may be the answer. Teeth whitening is a process that can lighten teeth by several shades in as little as one treatment.