Data Driven Dentistry: 2020 Round-Up!
Loyalty Builds Your Practice Our survey results show that the main reason patients remain loyal to their dentist is because they trust them. This proves … more
Communication
5 Website Features Every Dental Practice Needs
Whether you’re building out your dental practice’s website for the first time or undergoing a redesign, there are certain things you should keep in mind … more
Start From The Inside – Common Internal Communication Problems In Dental Practices That Influence Patients
An effective communication system is key to positive patient experiences and a more productive environment for healthcare practices. Prompt medical delivery services or quality treatment … more
Developing a Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan
As the COVID-19 curve flattens, communities across North America are cautiously lifting restrictions, and health services are among the first to resume in most regions. … more
How to Improve Dental Patient Experience with Text Message Marketing
SMS marketing could be the vital ingredient you need to optimize your dental patient experience. According to a study by The Daily Egg, the rate … more
How to Communicate Treatment Plans to Patients
There are many reasons for patients to deny treatment acceptance, ranging from cost, time or simply a lack of understanding. Over 50% of patients have … more
4 Ways to Improve Your Dental Office Communication with Patients
The importance of soft skills Research indicates that a professional’s soft skills have a direct impact on creating a patient’s impression of the care and … more
Communication Is Key, If You Know How
It should be no surprise to you that the phone in your practice is one of the most important pieces of technology to have. After … more
Addressing Your Mean Team
Has your “dream team” become a “mean team”? If so, why should you care? Beginning with the obvious, the cohesiveness of your team drives efficiency, … more
Patient-Centred Care, Soft Skills and Good Business
Health care administration has evolved drastically in the last generation, and the expectations about how health care providers communicate with patients ranks among the biggest … more
Communicating Oral Appliance Hygiene
Oral appliance homecare has a major impact on continuing compliance, treatment success, and the patient’s overall experience with the process. Individuals utilizing dentures, sleep devices, … more
Communication: The Key to Esthetic Success
Communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information or news; means of connection between people or places, in particular. There is no doubt … more
Editorial: Complications & Communication
As I gathered the submissions to this month’s Oral Surgery issue, I could not help but notice that most of the papers submitted dealt with … more
The Right Question
“How’s your dog?” “What’s new with the kids?” “Are there any changes in your health history?” These are typical and appropriate questions to ask patients … more
3 Steps to Lead You Towards Case Acceptance
The success of a dental practice is completely dependent on how effective the team is in influencing patients to say “yes” to recommended care. It … more
Careful Communication Cuts the Cost of Complications
A 72-year-old female patient was referred to our office by her physician with the chief concern of a large granuloma on her lower lip. The … more
Back To Basics: Listening Skills On The Phone
Dentistry is part art, part science, but all about people. In dental school, the people part of the equation was overlooked, and it takes a … more
Communicate With Patients To Build Trust And Gain Acceptance
The success of a modern dental practice is entirely dependent on how effective it is at influencing its patients to say yes to optimal dental … more
RecordLinc Enables Sharing of Patient Dental Records to Maximize Quality of Patient Care
By Marty Jablow SILICON VALLEY, CA (November 3, 2011) – RecordLinc Inc., a company created by dental professionals dedicated to providing communication solutions for fellow dental … more
Cypher me this Batman
This will either be a huge harangue at the horror being visited upon Ontario dentists in regards to mandated encryption, or a reference to the … more