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How to Practice Infection Control Dentistry to Keep Everyone Safe

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Oct 25, 2022 6:20:26 PM

It is vitally important to practice infection control in any dental office. Cross-contamination can occur between a variety of people and tools. Exposure to blood, as well as other bodily fluids and microorganisms within the mouth and respiratory tract can cause infections. This presents in both practitioners and patients, which makes infection control in dentistry essential.

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Topics: infection control dentistry, dentist patient safety, dental infection, infection control

5 Useful Tips to Combat Dental Inflation and Energize Your Practice

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Oct 19, 2022 9:15:00 AM

Inflation is challenging both dentists and patients, but presents new opportunities

 

Key takeaways:

  • The cost of dental care for patients has risen, but only by 1.7 percent
  • People are still spending on necessities
  • Patients are missing dental visits - 48 percent with insurance and 65 percent without insurance
  • Staffing and supply costs are rising
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Topics: recession dental, inflation in dentistry, inflation dental, dental cost inflation, dental inflation, dental inflation rate, inflation and dentistry

Inflation in Dentistry & How to Best Prepare Your Practice Now

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Oct 11, 2022 3:39:16 PM

Pave a path of success for your dental practice during uncertain economic times

As another recession looms over the U.S. economy, it is predicted that there will be a decline in patients going to the dental office. It is important to be prepared to navigate these uncertain times so that your practice can weather the storm and keep a steady flow of patients coming through the door.

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Topics: recession dental, inflation in dentistry, inflation dental, dental cost inflation, Medicaid dental, inflation and dentistry, employee dental benefits, dental school debt

5 Tips for Better Productivity in Healthcare

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Sep 27, 2022 11:55:02 AM

Key Takeaways:

  • There are multiple ways to improve productivity in healthcare settings – find what you want to focus on
  • Staff members can grow their skills and feel empowered
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Topics: productivity metrics, productivity healthcare, productivity at work, productivity of work, productivity in healthcare, healthcare productivity, healthcare productivity metrics

8 Ways to Make Child Dental Visits Better & Get Them Excited to Come Back

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Sep 7, 2022 11:17:20 AM

The start of fall means one particularly important thing to kids and parents… it is a new school year! So now is the time to welcome them back to the dentist. You can send out back-to-school-themed email blasts or appointment reminders for child dental visits. 

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Topics: back to school dental, child oral health, keep your patients coming back, back to school, back to school check up, back to school dental checkup, child dental visit, child dental, child dental checks up

Become the Right Cosmetic Dentist Choice for your Patients

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Aug 1, 2022 4:25:10 PM

                                     

Imagine you are a patient looking for dental care. Then imagine you are looking for a cosmetic dentist who can help with a cracked tooth or discoloration. The dentist will improve your quality of life. When you set out on your search, you will ask friends, search online and compare options.

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Topics: grow dental practice, more patients to your dental office, cosmetic dentistry, cosmetic dentist procedures

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