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

4 Proven Steps to Reduce Dental Practice Cancellations and No-Shows

Posted by Dr. Chuck Le on Nov 23, 2021 10:00:00 AM

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a big impact on dentistry. In April 2020, dental clinics saw a 42 percent drop in appointments scheduled and a 47 percent drop in appointments completed in 2020 compared to before COVID.

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Topics: expand dental practice, dental patients, dental practice

How to Improve Your Dental Patient Experience: Starting with Staff

Posted by Mariah Chitouras on Aug 10, 2016 10:30:00 AM

What comprises a positive dental patient experience? There is much to consider, from quality of service to office décor to staying connected with patients through social media. While these are integral components, don’t overlook the vital practice of employee relations.

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Topics: dental patients, trust, patients

Five Easy Ways to Make your Vision Patients Feel Appreciated

Posted by Erica Laceria on Mar 31, 2015 11:50:28 AM

You may have hundreds of vision patients – but what good is it if each of them are unhappy or on the search for a new vision doctor? Performing eye exams and other basic procedures effectively doesn’t make an optometrist “great”. In today’s competitive optical world, it’s all about separating yourself from the rest and making your office a place patients look forward to visiting, rather than dreading. So how do you create this atmosphere? Allow us to elaborate.

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Topics: tips for dentists, keep your patients coming back, dental patients, going the extra mile for your patients

Five Easy Ways to Make Your Patients Feel Appreciated

Posted by Erica Laceria on Dec 1, 2014 4:07:03 PM

You may have hundreds of patients – but what good is it if each of them are unhappy or on the search for a new dentist? Performing dental cleanings and other procedures effectively doesn’t make a dentist “great.”  In today’s competitive dental world, it’s all about separating yourself from the rest and making your office a place patients look forward to visiting. Make your patients feel appreciated. So how do you create this atmosphere? Allow us to elaborate.

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Topics: tips for dentists, keep your patients coming back, dental patients, going the extra mile for your patients

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