YapiApp
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
How is Your Dental Practice’s Communication Stacking Up? Do these scenarios sound familiar? The doctor flies into the operator for a hygiene check, unaware of the concerns that the patient shared with the hygenist in the hour they spent together. Or the scheduling coordinator leaves the phone unattended to let the doctor know that her patient is late, missing an important patient call.
Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
By Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD. Are you considering becoming a dentist? There certainly are many reasons why one would want to choose dentistry as his or her profession. It is a career that provides many rewards, challenges, and opportunities. Dentists are often at the top of the list of the best jobs year after year.
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Oral Health Group
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Employee turnover can cost as much as 200% of the annual salary of a departing staff member, reports BDCCanada, yet approximately 49% of Canadians are “seriously considering leaving” their current place of employment. According to the 11th annual Hays Salary … The post The Importance of Retaining Employees at Your Dental Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental Peers
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
In my last blog , I touched upon the idea that proper onboarding of a new team member was vital to avoid playing the current, far too popular game of employee roulette. Many of my colleagues agree that most dental offices have historically struggled with onboarding and training. Rather than develop a training program, many offices simply hired the candidate with the most “experience.”.
Ask The Dentist
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
As a functional dentist, Dr. B is used to being asked what functional dentistry is. However, this week, this question comes with a twist as fans ask Dr. B what he is most excited about in functional dentistry. Tune in to discover Dr. B’s journey to functional dentistry, from sleuthing as a child to setting up a directory globally for fellow functional dentists.
Queen of Dental Hygiene
OCTOBER 30, 2021
Hello Readers!! Are you tired of hearing you have a new cavity or that your gums still bleed? Yet, you floss, brush, and do those fluroide treatments the dental office recommends?? Please come join me on November 10th at 11AM Pacfic time as I talk with Dr. Jocelyn Strand of Bio-Botanical Research about the real, true, root causes of dental diseases and what you can do to beat and defeat decay and gum disease the bio-logical way.
Oral Health Group
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
In my last blog, I touched upon the idea that proper onboarding of a new team member was vital to avoid playing the current, far too popular game of employee roulette. Many of my colleagues agree that most dental offices … The post I Don’t Want to Play Employee Roulette: What Do I Do? appeared first on Oral Health Group.
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Dentistry Gone Digital
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Teeth. Teeth are quite possibly the antecedent of first impressions, and yet so widely undervalued and underappreciated. Most people are aware that teeth serve an important function in facial aesthetics, verbal language formation, and the consumption of certain foods, but they lack the knowledge on how to properly care for them so that they can last a lifetime.
Off the Cusp
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. On their own, 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and CAD/CAM solutions are powerful tools. Put them together and you can elevate your practice and patient experience to a whole new level. Take implants, for example. Kirsten Andrews, DDS, owner of Johnson Family Dentistry in Devils Lake, N.D., has experienced firsthand how the technology comes together to significantly improve these procedures at her practice.
ASDA Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Addiction is defined as the continued desire to seek pleasure from some stimuli even though there are adverse consequences associated with doing so. Although substance use disorders can occur from various medications, opioids are the most addictive substance dentists prescribe. Opioids relieve pain by blocking pain receptors in the brain but can be misused by taking more medication than prescribed, using the medication for an unintended purpose or sharing the medication.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Delta Dental recognizes National Dental Hygiene Month by highlighting the importance of strong at-home oral health habits OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A key factor in achieving optimal oral health is ensuring that teeth and mouths are being cared for regularly. This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental highlights findings from a recent study showing that adults and children across the country continue to practice proper oral health habits at home.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The United Kingdom (UK) has authorized the use of an antiviral medication, molnupiravir, to reduce the severity of illness associated with COVID-19. Manufactured by the American pharmaceutical company, Merck, molnupiravir has been shown to decrease hospitalizations and deaths by 50% among individuals with COVID-19. The pill, which is taken twice daily for 5 days, would be the first exclusively designed to fight COVID-19.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Peter Knapp and Suzy Ker review a recent study from Finland, which suggests that women with schizophrenia who take prolactin-increasing antipsychotics for at least five years, have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The post Choosing between antipsychotics to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with schizophrenia appeared first on National Elf Service.
Patient News
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The efficacy of the patient newsletter When it comes to marketing for dentists, a foundational piece that has fallen by the wayside is the “patient newsletter.” When I say newsletter, you might immediately think email newsletter, but what I’m referring to is a printed, mailed patient newsletter. This format, one that reaches 100% of homes, will: Reduce attrition Increase revenue.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
The dental support organization is the first in its industry to pay for its employees to receive a college education. IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading dental support organization Pacific Dental Services ® (PDS) has announced the launch of its College Advancement Program , making it the first in its industry to offer eligible employees 100% up-front college tuition coverage toward an undergraduate degree of their choice.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Federal legislation of interest to the oral health community was recently included in a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee: the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 ( H.R. 4555 ). Introduced by U.S. Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), the bill authorizes a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness for fiscal
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Cara Richardson explores a recent qualitative study conducted in Scotland, which finds that the contexts in which men talk about suicide are an important part of male suicide prevention. The post Male suicide prevention: uncovering the challenges associated with “talking” appeared first on National Elf Service.
90210 Dentist
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
2 Minute Read: . Tooth decay is something that most of us experience — to a lesser or greater degree — at some point in our lives. . If you are experiencing pain in a tooth, it may indicate a cavity — and you should visit a dentist as soon as possible. What Causes Tooth Decay? Tooth decay occurs when food particles and bacteria build up in the mouth, attaching to the tooth’s enamel as plaque.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
-- Carbonate apatite structure similar to natural bone mineral -- Highly porous - more space available for new bone deposition -- Rough surface - facilitates cell adhesion and spread for bone ingrowth -- Osteoconductive -- Available in a jar or delivery syringe WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful and well-received Allograft line, Neoss is excited to announce the addition of NeoGenix XP™ this autumn to our existing product portfolio.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Many public health experts suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic will come to a close by the end of 2022, and while it will not disappear, the pandemic will mutate into an endemic disease. This change will mean that most people will have acquired immunity to SARS-CoV-2 either via vaccination or natural immunity through infection. The World Health Organization also estimates that 70% of the global population will be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2022.
Planet DDS
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
You’re probably painfully aware that patients don’t always have the best impression about dentists. Bad past experiences have given many patient’s a negative perception about dental appointments. But that doesn’t mean you can’t change those perceptions for the better. . It’s not personal . There’s a general cultural bias that forces you to swim against-the-current as a dentist.
North Suburban Endodontics
OCTOBER 31, 2021
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective ). They grow hair—or they shave it off. But perhaps nothing tops what Brad Pitt did to assume the character of Tyler Durden in the movie Fight Club —he had his dentist chip his teeth. While a testament to his dedication to the acting craft, Pitt's move definitely falls into the category of "Kids, don't do this at home.
Dental News and Technology
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
GREAT NECK, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smilist Management, Inc. ("The Smilist") has announced its affiliation with Dr. Gary Rosenfeld, owner of two successful practices, East Islip Dental Care and Island Daily Dental Care, both located in Eastern Long Island. The Smilist is backed by Zenyth Partners ("Zenyth"), an operationally-focused healthcare investment firm.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
While the United States is experiencing a much-needed slow down in the number of new COVID-19 cases across the country, a tragic milestone has been met—throughout the globe, more than 5 million people have died due to illness caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. The data, provided by the COVID-19 trackers at Johns Hopkins University, show the US has the most COVID-19 deaths at more than 745,000, with Brazil closely following us at 607,000 deaths.
Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Teething is an often overlooked baby milestone, but one that can be very trying for baby and parents alike. It may seem like your baby will never stop crying or you’ll never find relief from the constant drooling, but there are some things you can do to help the baby through teething time! Read on for our 4 tips and tricks for this stage of life.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Dental Hiring Help! The Dental Industries Hiring Problem and How To Attract Stellar Employees. Here at My Social Practice, we love working with dental practices, and every day we have the opportunity to speak with hundreds of wonderful dentists and office staff. . These conversations provide us with a unique opportunity to find out what dentists are struggling with regarding practice growth.
Jeannie Chung DDS
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, all seemed well—until she started experiencing headaches, fatigue and unexplained weight gain. Her doctors finally located the source—a serious infection emanating from a tooth injured during the accident.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
OCTOBER 31, 2021
An MIT Sloan Management Review article reports that more than one factor caused the COVID-19 supply chain perfect storm. First, consumers and businesses over-ordered goods due to concern about the length of the pandemic lockdown. This created heightened demand for everything from household gadgets to microchips. Second, manufacturers were unable to rapidly increase supply for reasons such as shortages of components, reduced workforce, and exorbitant shipping costs.
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Social media trends often provide incorrect or unsafe information in an effort to be entertaining and gain clout. However, these viral activities can sometimes encourage behaviors that are strongly discouraged by healthcare professionals.
Creekview Dental
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
What does it mean to have sensitive teeth? If your teeth are sensitive, you know all too well. That sharp pain you feel when you drink something hot or cold or bite into something sugary is a highly unpleasant sensation. And the pain doesn’t always subside when you stop eating or drinking. It can remain as a dull ache for seconds or even minutes afterwards. .
Logic Tech Corp
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
The global economy is now slowly recovering, and lockdowns have been lifted one by one. And so, everyone is getting back on their feet, including your dental office. However, many things have already changed, and people have found new ways to adapt to the situation. In the process, your clinic may have lost a few patients, some staff, and also your momentum during this challenging time, so it may take a whole lot of adjustment to get things going again.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
On the heels of the United Kingdom’s authorization of a competing medication by Merck, Pfizer announced that its own antiviral drug designed to treat COVID-19 shows promising results. According to the company’s clinical trial on 775 adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection, those participants who took Pfizer’s drug experienced an 89% reduction in hospitalization and death than those who received a placebo.
3M
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Every dentist has an abundant number of products and materials at his disposal to help the patient in the best possible way. However, deciding which product to use and how to apply it correctly, can be challenging. Quite often, the most simple option turns out to be the best. In this lecture, we will guide you along some procedures which can be treated in a simple and predictable way, thanks to the introduction of new innovative products.
The Big Brush
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Credentialing enters your practice into a formal contract with a dental insurance provider in order to be considered “in-network” for that insurance company and their policyholders.
Your San Antonio Dentists
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
At Thousand Oaks Dental, Dr. Thompson wanted dental services available to cater to each patient’s wants and needs. To make orthodontics work less visible for teens, we offer ClearCorrect aligners as an alternative to traditional braces. This post will help you learn about ClearCorrect aligners and why they are an excellent choice for your teens that require orthodontic care. .
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear who was at greatest risk for COVID-19-related mortality and morbidity—older adults and those with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, and where—urban centers with dense populations in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Today, these demographics have largely been turned on their head. Those at greatest risk for serious COVID-19 illness are younger, rural, and live in the South.
My Social Practice
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Anyone Can Now Add Links to Instagram Stories, and It’s Easy! You no longer have to be verified or have a large following to add a link to your Instagram story! Previously, Instagram has had strict rules about who is allowed to include a link in a story post. Now anyone can include a link. Yes, anyone! In the past, users could only include links in stories if they had 10,000 or more followers.
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