The Most and Least Stressed Cities in the U.S.
July 19th 2017The analysts over at WalletHub are back at it again. This time, the personal-finance website studied the stress levels of 150 U.S. cities using more than a dozen criteria, including work hours and personal issues like divorce. Continue below to find out if your city makes one of the lists.
How to simplify temporaries with Tuff-Temp Plus
July 19th 2017A prosthetic reconstruction for oral rehabilitation requires a number of clinical and laboratory treatment stages. An interim restoration is necessary and this has a crucial influence on the patient’s well-being, the quality of the final restoration and the long-term success of the treatment. A prosthetic reconstruction for oral rehabilitation requires a number of clinical and laboratory treatment stages.
Achieving esthetic results with Cercon
July 19th 2017When zirconia was first introduced for dental restorations, it was mainly used for posteriors. Between its color and opacity, it just didn’t look right for applications in the front of the mouth. Over time, and as manufacturers have brought new versions to market, the esthetics have improved. And the latest version by Dentsply Sirona-Cercon xt-is an impressive step in the right direction.
Using Dental Keywords to Expand Your SEO
July 18th 2017Keywords, which summarize a webpage to optimize search results, can determine whether patients see your practice online. Without careful attention to SEO, you could be dooming your results to the danger zone. To boost your results and make them easier to find for patients, you will need to strategize. Continue below to see what goes into SEO strategy.
The 10 Most Interesting Dentists Practicing Today
July 18th 2017Dentists are many things, but you cannot call them boring. As pillars of their communities, they become close to their patients and have a gift for remembering birthdays, family milestones and even patients' favorite toothpaste flavors. Our contributor put together a list of the most charismatic dentists around the United states, so continue below to see if you or a friend made the list.
Building an Office Culture of Customer Service Excellence for 5-Star Reviews
July 18th 2017Satisfying patients always starts at the same place: the culture and efficiency of your dental practice. Our contributor, D.M.D. and author Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca, explores the most crucial facets of creating and environment that fosters success. Continue below to find out what it takes to build a 5-star practice.
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.