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Guest Blogger: 3 Latest Technological Advancements to Bring your Practice into 21st Century

Posted by Kate Ranta on Jan 20, 2014 9:26:00 AM

Living in the 21st century, we are witnessing substantial advancements and progress in every facet of our lives. With the quick pace at which technology is advancing, the 21st century is poised to surpass our wildest expectations. Profound technological enhancements will be seen across all health sectors including diagnosis, therapeutics, disease prevention and many others. Just as in many aspects of medical science, there has been, and will further be, a high convergence of scientific revolutions with clinical dentistry.

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Topics: tips for providers

Happy, Happy Holidays from Solstice

Posted by Kate Ranta on Dec 23, 2013 10:01:11 AM

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Guest Blogger: Top Dental Apps for the Ever-Improving Dental Professional

Posted by Kate Ranta on Dec 12, 2013 10:21:00 PM

Whether you are looking to track your fitness progress, check traffic on your way to work, or even monitor your blood pressure, it seems like there is a mobile app for nearly everything. And if you’re involved in the world of dentistry, you’ll be happy to know that the profession hasn’t been overlooked as far as these mobile apps go.

There are plenty of apps available for both dental professionals and students, each one ranging in functionality and price. The volume of apps is actually quite large and covers just about every dental-related issue you can think of, including surgical advice, drug references, diagnosis assistance and even tools for reading X-rays.

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Topics: dental apps

Tips to Keep Dental Office Costs Down

Posted by Kate Ranta on Sep 24, 2013 10:49:00 AM

Owning a dental practice has its rewards, but it also can be expensive. How can you keep the costs of running your business down without skimping on quality of care? Here are some tips to keep dental office costs down:

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Topics: dental provider, dental provider florida, dental practice costs, dental practice overhead, dental office costs, reduce dental office costs, dental plans

More Americans are Being Hospitalized with Dental Infections

Posted by Kate Ranta on Sep 9, 2013 1:14:00 PM

The recession has hit most Americans in the purse. This is causing many to delay treatment for oral health issues due to financial concerns or a lack of access to care. As a result, preventable issues often become complicated ones before treatment takes place.

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It’s Back to School Time. How to Prepare Your Dental Office.

Posted by Kate Ranta on Aug 29, 2013 4:38:00 PM

Back-to-school is a whirlwind for parents. They're shopping for new clothes, shoes, back packs, school supplies. They're taking their kids to the doctor for sports and wellness checkups. They probably think they've got it all covered. 

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Topics: dental care, back to school dental, dental check-up

Two Large International Studies Confirm Success of Dental Implants

Posted by Kate Ranta on Aug 14, 2013 10:22:00 AM

Results from two of the largest international clinical studies performed to date with dental implants have just been published and demonstrate excellent clinical performance.

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Topics: dental care, dental implants, dental implant service, dental plans

Perio Maintenance Flyer: Help your Patients Out!

Posted by Kate Ranta on Jul 9, 2013 11:34:00 AM

You know that during routine cleanings, you may discover your patients need deeper cleanings than anticipated. Typically it's because you found signs of gum disease, such as receding gums or severe tartar build-up.

Some patients may have questions about periodontal maintenance, what the procedures will entail...and what their benefits through Solstice will cover.

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Topics: dental care, dental benefits, periodontal maintenance, periodontal disease, periodontal benefits coverage, Solstice dental benefits periodontal, periodontal procedures

Infographic: Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

Posted by Kate Ranta on Jun 25, 2013 4:55:00 PM

You want your patients to stay healthy, right? Of course you do!

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Topics: oral health overall health connection, oral health and heart disease, oral health and stroke, oral health and diabetes, oral health and cancer, gum disease and overall health, dental care, affects of poor oral hygiene

Bad teeth, broken dreams: Lack of dental care keeps many out of jobs

Posted by Kate Ranta on Jun 12, 2013 2:42:00 PM

In America, most people – including employers – make instant judgments based on appearance, including someone’s smile and teeth. Check out MSNBC's coverage of this issue that affects millions of Americans:

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Topics: dental care, affects of poor oral hygiene, lack of dental care, ACA, ACA and dentistry, Afforadable Care Act, dental benefits, dental and unemployment, health care reform, health reform, health reform and dentistry

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