Our days can sometimes move faster than we are able to keep up with. Between patients coming in, managing the schedule, ordering supplies and everything in between, it helps to have some resources you can rely on to stay on top of your game. You probably wear a lot of hats at your practice but cannot be expected to know everything. So, we have pooled together a selection of online resources that span the topics of practice management, dental insurance, patient education, dental technology, and health equity.
Key Takeaways:
- Dental staff members can wear a lot of hats, but you cannot be expected to know everything
- There are many trusted online resources to help dental practices
- You can provide ongoing education to your staff and patients
- It is positive to learn and adjust as needs change and the industry evolves
This dental news site is a go-to for industry trends, regulatory issues, and studies. You can filter by topics including hygiene, cosmetics, and imaging. You can also sign-up for free webinars and a selection of e-newsletters.
CDC - Division of Oral Health:
The CDC publishes resources you can reference to educate patients on the importance of dental care and oral health. These include basics of oral health, a glossary of conditions and infographics.
Dentistry IQ:
Aimed at both dental professionals and patients, Dentistry IQ takes an interactive approach to education with videos and graphics. Topics include dental hygiene, dental assisting, and practice management. They also offer free samples of oral health products.
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health:
CareQuest is a nonprofit focused on equity in oral health and the integration between dental and overall health. They conduct studies and offer reports on topics such as expanding care to patients, medical-dental integration, links between HPV and oral cancer, and teledentistry.
Coverage, Access & Outcomes | American Dental Association:
The ADA offers several studies and articles to provide insight on the dental industry, patients, and insurance. Topics include oral health and well-being in the U.S., dentists serving Medicaid, and geographic access to dental care. They have a glossary of oral health topics that may affect your patients and practice. There is also a booklet that gives an introduction to dental benefits.
TDSC (The Dentists Supply Company):
A national dental equipment and supply company, the TDSC shares their insights through online articles. They span several topics, such as in-house orthodontics, supply chain disruptions, and reasons to buy supplies online. They also have a dental supply overhead calculator.
This is a one-stop shop for daily dental industry updates. Becker’s has articles, webinars, newsletters, and whitepapers. They cover topics like staffing issues, dental technology, and insurance.
Colgate Professional:
Yes, they are major oral care brand and yes, they have many useful resources for dental professionals and patients. You will find educational graphics and resources aimed at dental hygienists, dental students and graduates, practice management, and patient education.
Feel free to save these links and follow the suggestions as you see fit. We want to thank you for all you do for your patients and staff. Here is to more growth and success for years to come.
