Patient Care
5 ways to reduce coding stress
Follow these best practices to create a more efficient and profitable office.
Is dentistry moving in reverse?
How to drive patient recommendations forward.
The evolution of oral surgery
The questions every general dentist must answer about oral surgery.
How to use digital technology to improve patient care
A day in the life of a digital dentist.
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How to save money by preventing sensitivity
Redoing procedures increases your overhead and eats away at your gross operating revenue. Here’s how you can complete the perfect procedure the first time around
How to eliminate dental patient phobias
It’s completely natural for patients to fear aspects of dental intervention, but you can alleviate stressors by updating your practice’s technologies.
4 Life-Saving New Year’s Resolutions
Check out these four ways hygienists can save a life in 2019 by utilizing their skills and passions.
What hygienists need to know about jaw necrosis
Stable oral health can be a critical preventive measure against drug-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws.
Dear dental insurance patient…
Unmasking the numerous myths about dental insurance plans.
Changing the world of oral cancer screening
How VELscope Vx is changing the way doctors think about - and perform - oral cancer screening.
The power of compassionate touch
With more hygienists using patient-centered approaches, is it time for you to add compassionate touch to your clinical practice?
5 phrases hygienists need to stop saying to patients
Is sugarcoating decaying your clinical practice?
How to Successfully Grow Your Practice with Practice Management Software
How direct access is expanding treatment options for patients
With more patients requesting after-hours appointments or mobile dental care, hygienists in direct access states are making a difference.
4 ways to make the best first impression possible
You might know the basics of first impressions, but are you doing everything you can to make patients feel welcome?
How to enhance communication and collaboration with teledentistry
How TeleDent™ from MouthWatch is improving clinical efficiency and the standard of patient care.
Offering comprehensive dental care with laser dentistry
How BIOLASE’s Waterlase Express is transforming treatment planning and patient care.
How to keep patients coming back to your dental practice
Adding in a few basic creature comforts can make your practice more comfortable for patients (and more profitable for you).
How to increase case acceptance with preconditioning
Patient interactions should involve your whole office, from the decorations to the staff.
The TeleDentists launches virtual care solution for urgent dental problems
The cloud-based service connects patients with a virtual dentist who can diagnose problems and prescribe medication.
Are you suffering from burnout?
In a world of long hours and grueling work, it’s no surprise that many hygienists are experiencing stress and strain.
ADA commends efforts to update Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health
The updated report will document progress in oral health over the past 20 years.
Why kids deserve special treatment in the dental practice
Pediatric patients come with many challenges, but it’s up to clinicians to give them the treatment they deserve.
Dentist creates petition to stop sales of dangerously acidic dry mouth products
The petition targets seven manufacturers of oral care products that are proven to cause tooth erosion.
Could Botox be the answer to your problems?
Botox isn’t some magic snake oil - it’s a treatment grounded in good research that can alleviate common problems.
The medical history mistake every dental provider makes
Using diluted sodium hypochlorite to supplement periodontal self-care
Exploring the effects of rinsing with diluted sodium hypochlorite rinse in patients with chronic periodontitis.
7 reasons to respect a hygienist
Hygienists do much more than just clean teeth. Here's a reminder of why you should value them at your practice.
Using silver diamine fluoride as a new caries management solution
Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of using SDF for specific patient populations.