Three Newfoundland Dental Surgeons Say ‘No’ To Medical Care Program
Three maxillofacial dental surgeons in the province have opted out of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Medical Care Program, leaving the province looking for other options for … more
Three maxillofacial dental surgeons in the province have opted out of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Medical Care Program, leaving the province looking for other options for … more
Consider the type of patient you would like in your practice. Stop spending time putting out fires that consume valuable time and energy, with problem … more
Dental fear or dental phobia is a condition that an estimated 30-40 million people experience in America alone. Results of surveys have shown that past … more
People in Arviat, Nunavut, are finally able to see a dentist, after equipment issues resulted in a painful break in service. A dentist typically visits the … more
Members of the Niagara Dental Health Coalition are calling on Niagara MPPs to support the expansion of public dental programs to adults and seniors who … more
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
Every dentist has experienced it: a choppy hygiene report that creates chaos, patient confusion and a ripple effect of schedule delays. When it becomes chronic, … more
A recent Clinicians Report® survey rated OraCoat XyliMelts® as more effective than any other non-prescription remedy for treating xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth. … more
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
Imagine the impact increasing your patient treatment acceptance rate by 10 to 15 percent would have on practice productivity. Now imagine getting paid for those … more
Could root canal procedures go by the wayside in the not-too-distant future? Scientists from the University of Nottingham and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute hope so. … more
Our success in life depends greatly on how well we communicate in our personal and professional lives. When we communicate positively and effectively we inspire … more
CareCredit, a leading provider of promotional healthcare financing, today announced multi-year, first-look agreement renewals with four prominent dental organizations. These four agreements strengthen CareCredit’s acceptance … more
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More than 36,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms for preventable oral health conditions cost the Massachusetts health care system between $14.8 million and $36 million … more
The “selfie” fad may be causing a number of unfortunate incidents across the globe but it also has its upside. According to a new study, … more
As the global market, leader Dentsply Sirona invests its innovative power in integrated processes that advance patient care in all areas of dentistry – from … more
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) advocates for dental hygiene practice that is both evidence-based and patient/client-centered. ADHA’s newly revised Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice … more
This article is the second in a series for Oral Health. The first article was published in the August 2015 issue, with the title “Surgical … more
Are you doing all you can to motivate and empower your patients to become actively involved in their dental health? As dental professionals, you … more