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InfoSign Media unveils cloud version of ServDentist SOLO patient education software
April 26th 2013An interactive and on-demand education solution for treatment rooms, InfoSign Media’s ServDentist SOLO lets dentist access more than 100 educational and information clips on any laptop, desktop or tablet computer in the office.
Patterson Dental unveils Eaglesoft Clinician, offers certified EHR solution
April 15th 2013Developed in partnership with Emdeon, a leading healthcare payment and logistics provider, Patterson Dental Supply’s Eaglesoft Clinician is a fully certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) designed to help dental offices qualify for federal incentives.
Study: Dental bib clips can harbor oral bacteria even after disinfection
April 3rd 2013Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study this week that found that a significant proportion of dental bib clips harbored bacteria from the patient, dental clinician and the environment even after the clips had undergone standard disinfection procedures in a hygiene clinic.
16 products and procedures to increase your efficiency, productivity
April 2nd 2013More products, procedures and best practices to help you maximize your time and your dental team’s productivity. Want all 51 Tips now? Watch our entire 51 Efficiency Tips playlist on Dental Product Report's YouTube Channel.
Weekly new dental products roundup - March 29, 2013
March 29th 2013What has oral care and whitening products, a grinding prevention appliance, a composite sculpting tool. try-in crowns for young patients, and an in-practice marketing system? This edition of the Weekly new dental products roundup of course. For more information on these products, read on, use the links to more details about each one and check out the roundup video.
New dental product: Practice Vision from T2 Consulting, Inc.
March 29th 2013Send a message in your reception area using Practice Vision which is used to emphasize the meaningful benefits of your practice. It can be integrated into a reception area TV, website and iPad. Design and creative costs are included. The service is designed to focus on what matters most to your patients, what they need to know and why your practice is best at delivering it. Using creative design, a tasteful marketing presentation of your services and memorable qualities of your practice is produced.
New dental product: Patient Activator mobile app by 1-800-DENTIST
March 22nd 2013Available at no cost, the Patient Activator mobile app is said to provide the software’s most-used features. Those include: letting dentists quickly review all scheduled appointments, follow-up with patients and review their online ratings and reviews. The help screen also makes it easy to connect to the Patient Activator team for unlimited live support. An interface for doctor-to-patient calls lets doctors instantly dial patients with upcoming appointments or check on recovering patients with a single tap. 1-800-DENTIST
The top 7 lies your boss is telling you
March 20th 2013Most of the time, your dentist is honest with you and the rest of your team. That’s the best way to build trust and respect, and both are vital to a successful practice. But there are times when your boss may believe that being dishonest has fewer short-term consequences than telling the truth, said Penny Reed Limoli, of Limoli and Associates. There are also times when a lie may be part of a much bigger issue and is something you simply can’t ignore.
4 things you may not realize about patient objections [VIDEO]
March 15th 2013As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to turn patient objection into treatment acceptance.
3 Steps to more effective case presentation [VIDEO]
March 1st 2013As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to set the stage for the best reception and response to treatment plans you present.
How to be smarter about dental brand management
February 28th 2013If marketing is about communicating with the public, then the sub-discipline known as branding is about projecting a unique identity that enables a dental practice to be memorable and recognizable. And so, a good dental marketing plan begins with answering this simple question: “Why should I (the patient) pick this dentist over any other?"
Team Communication: Not what you say, but HOW you say it
February 15th 2013As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on the 3 factors that define whether or not a person will listen to your message.