When Dr. Google Joins the Consultation Room
The digital age has given patients unprecedented access to medical information. While this empowerment is valuable, it also introduces new challenges for physicians. Dealing with … more
Patient Management
Dental Care for Patients with Mental Health Challenges: Strategies for Success
In this post-COVID world, statistics show that those reporting mental health challenges are rising. Dental care is essential to overall health and well-being, especially for … more
Make Oral Health Affordable for Your Patients with EP Care
Taylor Inglis, Senior Executive Vice President, shares how EP Care makes health and wellness more affordable and accessible for patients through in-house payment plans.
Patient-centered Marketing to Help Your Dental Practice Thrive
As a successful dental practice that wants to leave its mark in the industry, I am sure you want to attract the right kind of … more
New Delta Dental Institute Survey Indicates That Almost Half of U.S. Adults Cite Inflation Among Top Concerns for Delaying or Canceling Dental Cleanings Since 2021
New public opinion research released today from the Delta Dental Institute found that U.S. adults were more likely to report that concerns about inflation and rising prices, … more
Your Hands, Your Head, and Your Heart
The current rate of inflation in Canada is 6.9%. Food prices in Canada jumped by 10.3% compared to September 2022. A 2023 Salary Projection Survey … more
The Rights and Responsibilities of Dental Patients
Because of the special relationship that exists between a healthcare provider and a patient, dental practices must be dedicated to the well-being of their patients. … more
Radical Candor and the Patient-Dentist Relationship
A new patient walks into your practice. They’re in their early twenties, and generally healthy. After reporting their medical history, which reveals struggles with mental … more
The Best Way to Heal with Our Hands
Doesn’t it feel great when patients come in with pain and, like a magician, we use our trained hands to get them smiling again? How … more
Use These Three Principles of Persuasion Together to Get More Dental Patients
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Weekly Wisdom: How to Manage Difficult Situations at Your Practice
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Ramez Salti shares how to manage difficult situations at your dental office with effective communication. … more
Conflict Resolution: Navigating Professional Conflicts as a Dental Associate
Professional conflicts may arise when dental principals and dental associates disagree about processes in the dental clinic. These conflicts may have regulatory implications before the … more
Bringing Patients Back to Your Dental Office During the COVID-Era
We live in very uncertain times. With the spread of COVID-19 in late 2019 and throughout 2020, we are now all living in a world … more
The Troublemakers: How to Deal with Difficult Patients
Eventually, every dental hygienist will deal with a difficult patient. Despite best efforts, a patient may be angry or upset with the care they have … more
How To Manage Dental Patients Dealing With Poor Mental Health
The last year has been chaotic for a myriad of reasons, and there can’t be many people around who haven’t suffered as a result. The … more
Don’t Leave Patient Prep to Dr. Google
As dental practitioners, root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures are so commonplace we may forget that for most patients, they are a first-time experience. … more
Make Regular Appts and Dental Emergencies Work Together
A well-organized appointment system is a cornerstone of successful scheduling, but even the best-laid plans can turn to chaos with an unexpected occurrence, such as … more
Know Your Numbers for Dental Practice Growth: Top 5 Metrics to Help You Prevail Through Turbulent Times
As the late poet Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” Angelou’s inspiring quote … more
5 Common Mistakes Dental Practices Should Avoid
Running a dental practice isn’t all about how good you are at performing a wide array of dental procedures. While being renowned for your expertise … more
Dentists and Social Media
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 … more