Solstice Provider Blog

Dental patients often have to overcome feelings of fear and anxiety to make their appointments to see a dentist. Your chairside manner can go a long way towards assisting patients to feel welcome and even comfortable.

Reaching a balance between being a great dentist and an effective small business owner can be a challenge. While the patients and their dental issues may come as no surprise to you, the issues that arise from trying to effectively manage a dental office staff can. It gets stressful, dealing daily with staffing challenges arising from high staff turnover, frustrations due to mistakes, stemming from employees being unaware of office processes, or dealing with a negative work environment.  

It’s the busiest time of the year – and like most dentists, we’re pretty sure you haven’t had much time on your hands to think about what to give a very important group of people – your employees! These individuals deserve something special this holiday season and we have a few gift ideas that we’re positive they’ll love!

Thanksgiving will be different this year, but it is still a time to truly be thankful. It's a moment to reflect and remember everyone who has helped us get through this tough year, and for dentists, that means finding ways to say "thank you" to your patients who keep you open for business. Here are some simple but thoughtful ways to give back to your patients during the Thanksgiving season.

Many dental practices are adding aesthetic services for their clients, including teeth whitening and straightening. According to Common Sense Dentistry, about 17 percent of dentists in North America are currently offering Botox and dermal fillers, and the numbers are growing. Because Botox and dermal fillers don't require investment in equipment, a bit of proper technique training makes them a natural extension to the skills you've already mastered.

Providing the best possible dental care for your patients is one of many things you're responsible for as a dentist. In addition to all your responsibilities, you need to stay current and up to date with the best practices and techniques in oral health and for your dental practice. Continuing Education (CE) is an essential element in helping dentists maintain high standards and credentials.

The COVID-19 outbreak has patients stuck at home and unable to visit with their dentist. During this time of self-isolation and quarantine, providers need to try new methods of keeping patients engaged in their oral health, without putting them or anyone at their practice at risk. Below are 3 ways providers can maintain patient relationship digitally during the pandemic.

As the pandemic continues to affect dentists and their patients, teledentistry will continue to be a method of delivering care. Teledentistry has several clear-cut advantages for dentists working remotely or reopening their offices with health restrictions. It reduces spending on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and is accessible to patients who may have a hard time reaching your office. If you want these benefits for your practice and are looking to utilize teledentistry successfully, here are some tips to get you started:

Without a doubt, your life as a dentist is a busy one. You have a lot on your plate running your practice, seeing patients and a million other things to do. But there’s one more task you'll want to make time for: blogging. Yes, blogging. Why would you want to start a dentist blog, you ask?