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Should Dental Hygienists Receive Tips?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A Brooklyn, New York ophthalmologist recently authored a guest commentary for the Baltimore Sun about whether the tip jar should be expanded to include healthcare professionals. He notes that the door is shut on tips for medical doctors, dentists, and podiatrists, as they are already earning top salaries.

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3 Ways to Increase Production

Dentistry Today

Too many people already believe that they… Do not want a larger practice Do not want to work more hours Do not take insurance Take all insurance Resent their staff Resent what they pay Need an associate Never want an associate Should open 4 offices Should open 40 offices None of the above are right or wrong. Here is my analogy.

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5 tips on becoming a dental hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

Thinking of becoming a dental hygienist? Dental hygienists do so much more than clean teeth. For 20 years, I practiced traditional dental hygiene. In 2013, I moved to Colorado and secured a position as float hygienist and hygiene coach, and this eventually led to becoming a director of hygiene in 2015.

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FOCUS ON – Trauma-Informed Care in Dentistry

Dentistry Today

Q: What is the correlation between a patient’s exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and his or her long-term health, including dental health? 2 There are strong associations between poor dental health and exposure to ACEs. 3 Those with high dental anxiety also often report higher pain levels during dental visits.

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When experience and inexperience converge in the dental practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

‘Tis the season for dental school graduations, from both baccalaureate and postgraduate programs. As someone who’s been in and around the dental profession for almost 30 years, I want to share some learning moments colleagues learned the hard way, and some advice that has had the most positive impact on team’s overall success.

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3 Fun Dental Marketing Ideas During October

My Social Practice

Fun Dental Marketing Ideas During October. Online dental marketing is most effective when a mixed bag of content is created and published through your social media accounts. . Some content should be dental educational information, but you should keep that to around 20% of your total content.

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9 Tips for Creating a Patient-Centered Schedule

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. A great deal has been written about patient-centered dental care. If you want to create a strong, productive patient base that understands the urgency and value of their appointment, consider these nine tips when creating your patient-centered schedule. Use your insurance coordinator wisely.

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