The Best Apps for Busy Dentists
July 17th 2017Doctor, business person, mentor, dentists wear many hats in managing their own practices, leaving many with limited time. Apps are one convenient way to optimize your working hours and create more freedom for yourself. Continue below to see DMD's top picks to help you manage you life and business.
Everything You Need to Know About Compliant Recordkeeping
July 17th 2017If you've been overlooking the setting up of a compliant record storage system, it's time for a change. Recordkeeping violations can be costly both from a monetary standpoint as well as with respect to human capital. Understanding both Federal and state compliance regulations is imperative. Continue below to see best practices and suggestions from our experts.
Why Team Training is One of the Best Investments
July 17th 2017Outperforming your competition boils down to several factors, but according to our marketing expert, your staff is one of the most crucial. From receptionists to hygienists, the quality of the people who keep your practice running is as important as the quality of your equipment and professional training. Continue below to find out how to build an exceptional employee base.
The DMD Check-Up: Fake Dentist Gropes Patients
July 14th 2017A Miami man was arrested for practicing dentistry without a license after groping one of his patients. That tops this month's news so far in the world of dentistry. Also making the list: Opioid prescriptions in dental offices, a free dental clinic in Indiana and more.
50 Ways I'd Like to Enjoy Early Retirement
July 14th 2017Time flies when you're having fun. Or, as Kermit tells us, time's fun when you're having flies. Physician on Fire has a few ideas about how he wants to spend his time after retiring from his anesthesiology career. If you, too, are thinking of retiring early, continue below for some inspiration.
Exploring a new era of collaborative dentistry
July 14th 2017How software and technology are ushering the dental industry into the future.Over the last few decades our entire culture - from industry, education, entertainment and healthcare - has changed and evolved for the better due to the development of computer technology.
Horrifying Ways Dentists Used to Treat Patients
July 13th 2017Medical science has come a long way in the past 100 years, dentistry included. But prior to regulations, laws and, well, actual peer-reviewed knowledge, what physicians and dentists did to their patients was nothing short of absurd by today's standards. In fact, a visit to the dentist in bygone eras could often do more harm than good. Continue below to see how dentistry has advanced.
The 7 Things Patients Want in a Dentist
July 13th 2017Understanding what motivates consumers in the competitive dental industry is a top concern for practice owners, who rely on new and returning patients to survive. With all the options available in states like California, Texas and New York, practicing dentists in areas with high concentrations of dental care providers would be wise to practice some active listening. Continue below to find out how to be the perfect dentist in the eyes of patients.
7 ways 3D printing is changing everything
July 13th 2017How CAD/CAM and 3D printing are reshaping the dental industry.CAD/CAM changed the face of dental laboratory work about 15 years ago, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lab that hasn’t heard about CAD/CAM, isn’t considering CAD/CAM or doesn’t already own a CAD/CAM system. And while the basic system is revolutionary, it has continued to grow and evolve.
Stay Ahead of The Curve by Improving Geriatric Patient Care
July 12th 2017In many medical fields, geriatrics make up a large portion of a patient base. Dentistry is no exception. As people age, not only do conditions like dry mouth emerge, but physical ailments like arthritis can make dental care difficult. Now that the elderly represent more than 14 percent of the U.S. population, doctors everywhere need to step up their game to accommodate this growing demographic. Read on to find out how your practice can cater to patients 65 and older.
5 Amazing Things Anthropologists Learned from Teeth
July 12th 2017Once upon a time long, long ago, prehistoric man roamed the earth. Thanks to the teeth they left behind, anthropologists have made huge strides in recent years in uncovering their customs and way of life. Teeth are often the only surviving remnants of the prehistoric past, and using modern analysis and DNA extraction methods, researchers' understanding of human history is becoming more sophisticated. Read on to discover what stories teeth have to tell.
Study Indicates Sleep Could Help with Job Stress, Unhealthy Eating
July 12th 2017There are few feelings more satisfying than being well rested. But according to a new study, a full and consistent sleep schedule does wonders for overall health and productivity. Continue below to find out more about how a good night's rest can help you and your practice.
Cosmetic Dentist Changes and Saves Lives
July 11th 2017Some heroes wear capes, but this one sports a lab coat. Dr. Michael Teitelbaum is not only helping restore confidence to his patients through cosmetic dentistry, with his passion for learning, he is helping patients with sleep apnea wake up refreshed for the first time in a long time. Continue below to learn more about Teitelbaum's accomplishments and advice.
Death Planning: A Must for Small Business Owners
July 11th 2017Death is an inevitable part of life that requires planning ahead. For small business owners, including dentists, that plan is especially imperative. To be sure your wishes are met after death, there are several steps you will need to take. Continue below to find out what you need to do secure your estate.