ASDA Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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.
Planet DDS
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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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Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
By: Maysa Hattab. Continuing Education – what’s your perspective? It could be an opportunity to learn something new or refresh on things you might have forgotten or become just a bit complacent on. Maybe it’s a chance to catch up on that all-important networking. Very occasionally, or when insufficiently caffeinated, it’s a tick in that box for another year – only marginally more interesting than emptying your dishwasher.
Identity Dental
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
An important notification for Dental Google Ads in 2021-2022 Your Google Ad performance is important to us. In order to keep your ads account live, Google will be systematically requesting that you verify your Identity. Personally, I believe this is in response to their recent fraud. For the first time in 13 years of dental […]. The post Identity Dental Marketing Customer Service – Helps Clients Navigate New Requirement appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Oral Health Group
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post Marketing Your Dental Practice with Video appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Queen of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
This entire Autumn has been a great adventure, as I have been speaking and presenting on all things biological to many groups- from the IAOMT conference in Seattle in September, Business Professional Women Bothell chapter, and Michigan Dental Seminar and Consulting – a dental hygiene continuing education program. I was even part of Shivan Sarna’s Dental Health Connections Summit in September!
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
The ADA on Nov. 9 launched its new website at ADA.org , which is part of a multiyear project to modernize the Association's online presence, ADA News reported. "We are deeply committed to meeting the needs of our members," said ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S. "Modernizing our technology to function seamlessly for the needs of today's dentists -- who want relevant, evidence-based dental information on-the-go, no matter the device they're using -- is part of delivering on this commitment.
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Clicc Media
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
A WordPress theme can have a significant impact on website functionality including its SEO rankings. Google has released a short video hosted by John Mueller, Senior Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google, explaining how a website theme will affect SEO. Google affirmed that a theme could influence how many SEO-relevant content elements are displayed on the […].
Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
By : Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA. One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike; nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The final version of Maine's COVID-19 vaccination mandate does not include dentists or emergency medical service workers, the Portland Press-Herald reported. Dental health facilities were exempted because of an absence of COVID-19 outbreaks. "Maine dentists have high vaccination rates and have taken many steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their offices," said Kathy Ridley, the Maine Dental Association's interim executive director.
Planet DDS
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Last minute emergencies can come up. Or a patient can overbook their schedule or simply forget about their appointment. Patients are human and life gets busy. But your practice can take steps to minimize last minute cancellations and no-shows as much as possible. By implementing a few proactive strategies, you can: 1) set up an appointment workflow to keep new and current patients on track, 2) ensure patients return for recare appointments, and 3) protect your schedule and revenue cycle. .
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Scientists have found SARS-CoV-2 infection among white-tailed deer in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, raising concerns about mutations and animal-to-human transmission. Additionally, COVID-19 has been found in zoo animals, with three snow leopards succumbing to the viral infection at Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska this month after receiving COVID-19 diagnoses in October.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Raphael Rifkin-Zybutz and Sameer Jauhar summarise the recently published ANTLER trial, which explores whether antidepressant maintenance can reduce the risk of relapse in depression. The post Maintenance or discontinuation of antidepressants for depression? Findings from the ANTLER trial appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Through advanced and integrated technologies, the industry now has a better, safer exam. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (November 11, 2021) -- The Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA) and Promethean Dental Systems (PDS) have formed a partnership to offer on-demand dental licensure exams for graduating dental students in locations across the country. The new exam locations will be at testing facilities using PDS's advanced Simodont dental simulation systems.
We Speak Dental
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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.
Gilreath Dental
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Tooth enamel is composed of strong minerals. In fact, it’s the hardest substance in the entire human body! Unfortunately, your teeth can still chip or crack. Even healthy teeth can fracture under certain pressures and situations, including chronic teeth grinding, biting down on a piece of hard candy, a bad fall or contact sports. Should… The post Is My Cracked Tooth a Dental Emergency?
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
OXFORD, United Kingdom, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- vTail , the Healthcare Communications App connecting healthcare professionals directly to medical products companies, is expanding into its second medical specialty arena in the USA – Dentistry. Barry Wolfenson, vTail CEO, states, "We are excited to bring our truly unique app to the dental community, and I applaud our team for the incredible amount of work they did in a short amount of time to expand our offering beyond our initial launch mar
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Laurence Palfreyman explores a mixed methods systematic review, which brings together research from across the world looking at why people fail to attend their first psychotherapy appointment. The post ‘Did not attend’: what are the barriers to attending initial psychotherapy appointments? appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
As of this past weekend, more than 440 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the United States, with 195 million Americans fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. This puts the country’s nationwide vaccination rate at 68%. Public health experts suggest this percentage needs to be between 80% and 90% to reach herd immunity. On the positive side, more than 99% of Americans ages 65 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
ASDA Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
ASDA believes giving back to our communities is a key part of the dental student experience and as future dental practitioners. Throughout November, we’re going to explore how dental students are making a significant impact in their local communities. Mark your calendars for ASDA’s upcoming Week of Service , “Renewing our Reach,” Jan. 17-23, 2022, so you can make a difference in your community, too.
Patient News
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
If you haven’t yet, it’s time to look at current business results, the latest consumer trends, and begin to formulate your plan for what changes or improvements can be made to make 2022 different. And better. For your practice, your team, your patients. Our team works hard to continually make what we do better. To make better things happen for. The post Dental marketing trends to maximize 2022 profits appeared first on Patient News.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
In her debut blog, Phoebe McKenna-Plumley explores a mixed methods study of young people, which finds concordance between self-reported loneliness and others' perceptions of loneliness. The post Loneliness “from the outside”: how are lonely young people perceived by others? appeared first on National Elf Service.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
Is Your Practice Ready For Dentist Social Media Marketing? Before your dental or orthodontic practice dives into dental social media marketing , answer the questions below. Then, determine if you’re actually ready to start publishing content and building your audience. For some of you reading you might already be involved in social media, this article is also for you.
Go Ask Fred
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
This week Fred interviews Dr. Sumeet Singh, who, at 36 years old, has five practices in Monterey county, California. They are all thriving, and he also has a unique operating style–none of his practices have an office manager. The team … Continue reading → The post How to Add a New Practice Every Year appeared first on Go Ask Fred: The Blog of Fred Joyal.
Dentistry Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Recent technological advancements have led to zirconia becoming the most requested material for fixed restorations in Dentistry. This column addresses the bonding of zirconia restoration offering a handful of useful tips.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
One of the most confounding aspects of COVID-19 illness is why some people become gravely ill while others show no symptoms. Part of this conundrum is also why a percentage of those who recover from SARS-CoV-2 infection still face long-term impairments. Researchers are now beginning to understand the reasons behind long-haul symptoms, and the consensus is that the etiology is unique to each patient.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
Strategies For Dental Practice Social Media Marketing. THERE’S A LOT OF BUZZ OUT THERE TODAY about dental social media marketing. Some dental practices are jumping on the dental social media bandwagon simply because somebody said, “You should be on Facebook!” or “You should be on Instagram!” without any real thought about why they should be on Facebook or why they should be on Instagram.
Coshocton Dental
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
When it comes to helping your child avoid tooth decay, it's all hands on deck. Tooth decay can not only harm their current set of primary teeth, but the loss of even one tooth could lead to bite problems later on. And, even if you're doing all the right things—daily brushing and flossing, limiting sugar consumption and regular dental visits—your child might still develop cavities.
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Moyo Studio / E+. Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic childhood diseases. In fact, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research statistics indicate that 42% of kids between the ages of 2 and 11 have at least one carious lesion in their primary dentition, and 23% of those are untreated. 1. Martha Ann Keels, DDS, PhD, an associate consulting professor in the Department of Surgery and an adjunct professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University in Durham, No
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
These 3 powerful marketing tools in social media for dental practices are a sure way to reach new patients , retain current patients, boost revenue, and build a strong reputation in your local area. My Social Practice has thousands of dental practices using these tools right now and seeing real growth. You and your team are already doing a great job keeping your patient’s teeth healthy and clean.
Healthy Smiles
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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.
Denticle
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
I am a *huge* fan of digital impressions. So much so in fact that my office has 2 scanners that we use all the time. Our scanning became such a big part of what we do that having just one was slowing us down a bit. Now we've got a new scanner on the market and it comes from a company that carries a lot of weight in the industry. Ivoclar Vivadent has announced the VivaScan intraoral scanner.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Despite widespread access to COVID-19 vaccines, Europe is experiencing a fall surge in COVID-19 cases, forcing many countries to implement lockdown measures once again. Case rates have jumped by as much as 50% in some areas, and the continent reported more than 2 million new cases over the past week. However, Western European hospital and mortality rates have not commensurately increased due to high vaccination numbers.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN on an alligator hunt? I haven’t either. But dental assistant April Hamrick has, and it makes great dental content for social media. In fact, based on the blog post Cranford Dental posted last week, it sounds like there’s a lot of competition in drawing an alligator hunting license in the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources lottery!
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