Patient Education in Dentistry: Critical and Immediate Value

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Nov 16, 2023 1:21:35 PM

Oral health literacy encompasses how people “understand and use oral health information and services." Without understanding it is hard to make good decisions about mouth health. In fact, 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. can fully understand written health literature. That’s why patient education in dentistry is so important.

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How to Overcome Dental Staffing and Job Satisfaction Issues

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Sep 11, 2023 4:00:00 PM

Employee retention in the medical and dental fields suffered during the height of the COVID pandemic. The after-effects have coupled with inflation to create a sizeable challenge for dental offices.

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Topics: dental inflation, dental inflation rate, Dental Office Staffing, are dental offices safe now, dental staffing shortage, looking for dental assistant, looking for dental hygienist, hygiene staffing, dental staffing

How to Avoid Data Breaches at your Dental Practice

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Aug 2, 2023 2:41:38 PM

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Family Dentistry: How to Get New Dental Patients

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Jul 25, 2023 10:00:00 AM

In a world filled with endless choices, finding a trusted provider can be daunting. Much like a primary care provider for their medical needs, people are looking for a family dentist they can trust. A family dentist is someone who goes beyond providing exceptional dental care. From the moment each patient walks through the doors of your practice, they feel welcomed and valued. You take the time to understand their unique needs and prioritize their comfort and wellbeing. 

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Office Management Tips For Dentists That Work

Posted by Kate Ranta on Jul 18, 2023 4:22:01 PM

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Unlocking Potential: How AI in Dentistry is Shaping the Future

Posted by Andrew Hickey on Jul 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Dental offices are constantly looking for ways to improve their efficiency and levels of care. You can achieve these goals with the technology that everyone is talking about: artificial intelligence.

Imagine a world where dental clinics can accurately predict oral diseases before they even manifest. Or where treatment plans are tailored with precision to the unique needs of patients. AI in dentistry is helping practices unlock new levels of success.

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3 Ways to Improve Access to Oral Health for Underserved Populations

Posted by Tim Fitzgerald on Jun 12, 2023 9:00:00 AM

 

Oral health is essential to overall health and wellbeing. However, access to quality oral health care is a challenge for many communities. It leads to inequalities in oral health outcomes.

36% of Americans - more than a third of the population - do not go to the dentist each year. That number jumps to 50% for lower incomes households. This reality has led to initiatives like the ADA’s Action for Dental Health program.

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Topics: dental patients, children's dental health, accessible dentist office, access to dental care, access to dental care in rural areas, dental care for underserved populations

How to Hire Dental Staff and Energize your Practice

Posted by Andrew Hickey on May 5, 2023 3:15:59 PM

Finding the right people for your dental team can be like climbing a mountain. Stay with me. You put a lot of time and energy into scaling your way up. You find value along the way, and you want to come back on the other side successfully. The ideal result: you have people with the skill and energy to help you propel your practice to the next level.

Before starting your climb to hire dental staff, it is important to take the time to determine what your baselines are for recruiting talent and what your approach will be throughout the interview process and beyond.

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3 Ways to Help Dental Hygienists Reduce Stress

Posted by Astrid Graterol on Apr 24, 2023 4:10:00 PM

30.9 percent of dental hygienists disclosed that they have experienced burnout in a study published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Stress can easily affect productivity and morale – whether it’s dealing with difficult patients, long workdays, physical wear and tear or lack of teamwork. Luckily, managing stress can keep emotional and physical factors in check and help avoid burnout at your practice.

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Topics: dental office management, dental office practices, dental hygienists, dentist stress management, dental hygienist stress level, occupational burnout, dental hygiene burnout, dental hygienist stress, work burnout

5 Ways Your Dental Office Can Avoid Financial Drama with Patients

Posted by Deborah Pinnock on Apr 20, 2023 4:00:00 PM

My family mechanic can tell me anything about my car   ̶   what it needs or doesn’t need, and I will believe him and follow his advice every time. Why? Because I trust him. If I bring the car in and there’s nothing wrong with it, he will say so. If the problem is serious, he will say so and tell me what it will cost. That way I can figure out if my family can afford it. The key is that he is consistently like that. My trust in our mechanic perfectly illustrates how your office can communicate regarding dental bills. This will help avoid financial drama with patients.

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Topics: patient finance, patient finance dental, dental billing, dental financing, financial assistance for dental work, dental finance assistance, dental financing for patients, dental bills, dental payments, dental payment plans

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