Queen of Dental Hygiene
MAY 20, 2019
This month I received an exciting phone call! Michelle Braerman, American Dental Hygiene Association President, called me personally to announce I’d won a very prestigious award. The Hu-Friedy/ADHA Master Clinician Award. Honors a clinical hygienist who shows outstanding expertise in relating the interdependence of clinical practice and patient education for the improvement of patient compliance.
Dental Peers
MAY 6, 2019
Picture working in this environment: Your entire team, led by the office manager, has conspired against you. At lunch time, there is never a chair at the table for you. Sometimes, the lunch you have prepared has been thrown out and you are left hungry for the rest of the day! When team social events are planned, not only are you not invited…you are specifically TOLD you are not welcome.
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Brookside Dental
MAY 2, 2019
Finally! There’s a way to replace missing teeth, or loose dentures, with teeth that look and feel just like your natural teeth. But what’s the fine print? And more importantly, can anyone get dental implants ? To find out if you meet the requirements for dental implants, we’ll outline everything you need to know about dental implants in this article.
Go Ask Fred
MAY 6, 2019
I’ve met over 10,000 dentists during my 33-plus years in this business and one thing is clear to me: Dentists are really bad at long-term relationships. I’m not talking about girlfriends, boyfriends, significant others or spouses (though I could). No, … Continue reading → The post Relationship Advice for Dentists appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Hardin Dental
MAY 22, 2019
Your tonsils are a part of your body’s immune and lymphatic system, fighting infection and helping to keep you healthy. They are designed to catch bacteria before entering the body and causing infections. Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are hard masses which can form inside the small folds of the tonsils. What are Tonsil Stones? While usually harmless, tonsil stones are created when the tonsils trap bacteria and other toxins which can cause illness.
Dental Studio 121
MAY 1, 2019
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is far from minty fresh. Even when everything else is going perfectly, bad breath can be enough to ruin your confidence and turn a good experience sour. Why do we get bad breath, and what can we do to stop it? Oral Bacteria And The Food We Eat.
Dental Buzz
MAY 28, 2019
No, we're not daring you to eat your Prophy Jet. Read on for myths about air polishing and more.
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Batchelor-Dentistry
MAY 20, 2019
According to a recent study, about 60% of people in Virginia have some form of dental insurance. However, dental insurance is often confusing and complex. In this article, we’ll try to clear up some of the common misconceptions about dental insurance. We’ll also help you understand how to get the dental care you need — whether you have dental insurance or not.
Go Ask Fred
MAY 31, 2019
Did you know the national average for dental case acceptance is around 50% for existing patients and barely 30% for new patients? Those numbers drop even lower when the cost of treatment exceeds $3,500. It’s true that getting patients to … Continue reading → The post Your Patients Stop Listening When They Hear This Number appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
ADK Perio
MAY 22, 2019
One question we often hear about dental implants in Plattsburgh is how long the restoration typically lasts. The answer is that implants can last from 20 years to a lifetime with reasonable care. This includes brushing and flossing both the implants and remaining natural teeth, avoiding tobacco and illicit drugs, consuming alcohol only in moderation, and eating a nutritious diet.
Dental Studio 121
MAY 8, 2019
WE ALL WANT a perfect, pearly-white smile. Sometimes all it takes is a good brushing and flossing habit and regular dental visits, but not everyone is lucky enough to have naturally strong teeth that are easy to take care of. For some people, a healthy smile is much harder to achieve because of a condition called enamel hypoplasia. The Importance Of Tooth Enamel.
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