September 28, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

What You Need to Know About the Controversial “COVID-19 Fee”

by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa Marketing

While dentists and patients alike are happy to see practices reopening, the new normal carries some harsh realities. One of the most notable is the increased cost of doing business. Increasing prices and usage of PPE (personal protective equipment) is…

September 21, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

How COVID-19 Has Changed Dental Staffing Forever and What You Can Do to Stay Ahead

by Trey Tepichin, CloudDentistry.com

COVID-19 has affected many parts of our daily lives, including what it’s like to run or work in a dental practice. From thoroughly disinfecting every surface in the treatment room in between patients to changing tools so as few water…

September 14, 2020 News Blogs

Engaging Dental Practice Socially – At a Distance

by Dr. Charles Sutera, FAGD

A significant health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic or other major event impacting the community can be both an emotional and financial drain for any dental practice. As parts of the country and the world try to get back to…

September 8, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

Building Your Basics: Building Your Confidence

by Shawn Peers, DentalPeers

Turning the page on August was particularly challenging this year. Let’s face it, as much as we cannot wait to see the end of 2020, the ease with which we enjoyed outdoor time during the summer was also a tremendous…

August 31, 2020 News BlogsDental Technology

3 Ways Technology Can Help Alleviate Anxiety in Dental Patients

by Rahul Varshneya, Arkenea

Fear of visiting the dental office is a problem faced by people all over the world. In a recent worldwide survey of 18,000 people, close to 61% of respondents said that they suffer from dental anxiety and fear. More often…

August 26, 2020 News BlogsPractice managementSocial media

Dentists and Social Media

by Dr. Robert Berry

Take the Time to Invest in Social Media to Attract More Clients and Improve Your Search Engine Rank Having a social media presence and strategy plan plays an improved role in attracting new clients, keeping your existing clients, and helping…

August 19, 2020 News BlogsMarketing strategiesWebsites

Responsive Dental Website Design

by Ekwa Marketing

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August 17, 2020 News Blogs

Teledentistry: The How-To Guide for Easy Implementation

by Victoria Montisano, Connect2d Teledentistry

You have probably heard how Teledentistry can help you provide quality dental care for your patients and improve your dental practice long-term through a virtual platform. Although Teledentistry has many known benefits such as decreasing overhead costs, increasing revenue, and…

August 10, 2020 News BlogsMental Health

5 Top Self Care Tips for Dentists Dealing with Stress

by Orion Talmay

There are high levels of stress and burnout in the dentistry profession, with a huge number of dentists feeling that the stress of their job is beyond their ability to cope. These top 5 self care tips can help manage…

August 7, 2020 News BlogsDentistryOverall Health

Accessible Care is Equal Care

by Neil Romano, Chairman, National Council on Disability and Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and CEO, Henry Schein, Inc.

People with disabilities have a long history of unequal access to, and discrimination in, oral health and primary care, which has resulted in large health disparities between disabled individuals and their nondisabled peers – as well as poorer health outcomes.…

August 5, 2020 News BlogsPractice ManagementWebsites

Why Content Marketing Is Crucial To Your Dental SEO

by Shawn Byrne, My Digital Dentistry

It’s probably safe to say that most, if not all, dental practices these days have websites and are into dental SEO. It’s perfectly understandable how seriously dental professionals are optimizing their website in many respects. After all, the competition among…

August 3, 2020 News Blogs

Are Your Recovery Fundamentals in Order?

by Shawn Peers, DentalPeers

By this time, our practices have been re-opened at various levels for a while now. We may be used to some of the new procedures we have had to adopt and which may be with us for a while. Still,…

July 31, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

To-Do List for Starting Your Own Dental Practice Business

by Christian White, White & Associates Practice Consulting

Starting a private dental practice can be an incredibly rewarding venture for dentists. However, setting up a dental practice and effective dental practice management does not come without challenges. It takes rigorous efforts and lots and time and patience on…

July 29, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

Possible Implications for Returning to Practice

by Dr Robert Carroll

As we review what we have learned from other countries and other provinces, it is quite apparent that dental offices will be allowed to open before Covid-19 is eliminated as a risk to patients and health care workers. Reopening our…

July 27, 2020 News Blogs

5 Reasons Why Your Dental Practice Needs Instagram

by Dr. Fadi Swaida

The global dental practice market is projected to be worth $36,8 billion; dental practices in the new millennium need to change their mindset towards social media and leverage it to their advantage. Practices can leverage social media platforms as a…

July 24, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

Helping Anxious Patients Feel Comfortable, Safe, and Smile-Ready

by Dr. Charles Sutera, FAGD

Dental anxiety is real. And it can have serious health impacts if allowed to interfere with dental care. Studies estimate that as many as 60% of dental patients have anywhere from mild to severe dental fear, and as many as…

July 22, 2020 News Blogs

Ten Tips to Smooth the Reopening Process

by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa Marketing

No one was ready for the sudden economic shutdown sparked by coronavirus. For weeks, dentists and patients alike have eagerly awaited the day when practices could resume non-emergency treatment. Now, that day has arrived in some locations, it is fast…

July 20, 2020 News BlogsSocial mediaSocial networking

How to Build an Organic Dental Community on LinkedIn

by Aditya Sharma, Co-Founder, Hiration, Inc.

As LinkedIn has over 610 million professionals, you should not get left behind. LinkedIn has been an influential tool for generating leads for businesses, even for medical services. A well-crafted strategy to build an organic community can attract a significant…

July 15, 2020 News BlogsCommunity outreachMarketing strategiesWebsites

Create an Effective Dental Blog to Build Repeat Audience

by Ekwa Marketing

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July 6, 2020 News BlogsPractice management

What Can the Cost Conscious Dentist Do?

by Shawn Peers, DentalPeers

Normally, I like to use my blog to focus on the business of dentistry. I have periodically ventured into ancillary topics, such as mental health, bullying and gender matters. While not business related, I do hope those subjects also generated…