The importance of keeping up with your oral health and its effect on your overall health is well known. 93% of adults in the U.S. consider oral health as important or more important than their physical health.
Posted by Andrew Hickey on Sep 19, 2025 11:21:23 AM
The importance of keeping up with your oral health and its effect on your overall health is well known. 93% of adults in the U.S. consider oral health as important or more important than their physical health.
Topics: Simple Ways to Teach Gum Care to Patients, Dental provider gum care tips, using visuals to explain gum disease to patients, building oral health habits in patients, Empowering patients to prevent gum disease, Patient communication about gum health, How to talk to patients about gum disease, Gum Care Month dental resources
Posted by Andrew Hickey on Aug 8, 2025 12:06:57 PM
3D printing is becoming more common in dental offices. It offers new ways to create crowns, dentures, and other tools quickly and in-house. But is it the right choice for your practice? This guide breaks down the costs, benefits, and key questions to help you decide.
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Posted by Andrew Hickey on Jul 24, 2025 10:50:38 AM
Running a dental office means more than just taking care of your patients’ oral health. It also means keeping your business strong and financially sound. One of the biggest parts of that is making sure dental insurance billing is done correctly.
Topics: Dental claim denials, Dental billing and coding guide, Dental insurance billing, How to avoid dental insurance claim denials, Dental insurance claim denial reasons, Why dental claims get rejected, Best practices for submitting dental claims, What causes dental insurance claim denials?
Posted by Andrew Hickey on Jun 18, 2025 3:32:39 PM
As we commemorate Juneteenth in the United States, we reflect on the ongoing journey toward freedom, fairness, and equity—especially in critical areas like healthcare and oral health. One powerful way to create lasting change is by promoting diversity in dentistry.
Topics: Equity in dentistry, Black dentists in the U.S., Diversity in dentistry, Representation in healthcare, Hispanic dentists, Dental workforce diversity, Inclusive dental care, Why representation matters in dental care, How to support diversity in dentistry, Building trust through diverse dental teams, Juneteenth blog for healthcare professionals, Programs supporting minority dental students
Posted by Andrew Hickey on Mar 25, 2025 2:53:42 PM
Spring is the perfect time to give your dental practice a fresh start. After all, the season is about new beginnings and renewal. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore a variety of creative ideas to welcome new patients and give your practice a boost.
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Posted by Andrew Hickey on Mar 12, 2025 1:42:08 PM
Attracting new dental patients is challenging for many reasons. There are people who avoid the dentist for cost related concerns. There could be local competition, with 202,304 active dentists and 139,048 dental practices across the US. It could also be a fact that people can’t find you or know you exist.
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Posted by Andrew Hickey on Jan 22, 2025 12:00:00 PM
As a dentist, managing new patients can be challenging. It requires balancing more people. Plus, you are working to make a positive first impression and provide excellent care. At the same time, new patients are crucial to scaling your dental practice. Serving new people also helps you improve service and be innovative.
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Posted by Andrew Hickey on Dec 20, 2024 10:00:00 AM
The holiday season is a wonderful chance for you, as a dental provider, to really brighten up the patient experience at your office. You can come up with thoughtful and creative ways to make your office a place where patients feel truly appreciated and cared for.
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Posted by Andrew Hickey on Nov 21, 2024 4:06:14 PM
For a long time, researchers have been looking into how gum disease and heart health are connected. Inflammation and bacteria are often the main causes of problems in both oral and heart health.
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Posted by Andrew Hickey on Nov 1, 2024 3:38:40 PM
The holidays zoom by so quickly every year! With all the parties and gifts, it's no wonder people find their bank accounts a bit lighter and have their minds on everything except visiting the dentist.
Topics: dental ideas, busy dental practice, managing dental practice, dental practice management, how to manage a dental office practice, dental practice tips
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