Treatment Positions that Cause Pain in Dentists
As most dentists and hygienists know, treating more than a dozen patients a day can leave you feeling tired, sore, and in pain. The underlying core of this is the repetitive motions combined with awkward angles necessary to gain access to all areas of a patient’s mouth. While it may seem fine to twist your body […]
Three Things Dental Chairs Do to Make Patients Uncomfortable
Modern dental chairs have come a long way in terms of design, comfort, cleanability, and new features. Even today, they undergo rigorous testing and design tweaks to make them more comfortable for patients, all while making it easier for dentists and hygienists to comfortably provide treatment. Despite these modern advancements, there are still some issues […]
Simple Ergonomics Tips for Dentists and Hygienists
From patients to patient care, front office duties, and simply running a business, there’s a lot for dentists to keep track of. It’s no wonder that simple ergonomics are not at the top of anyone’s mind while they are treating patients. But forgetting to position oneself correctly during treatment is the leading cause of back, neck, wrist, […]
Building Credibility in Your Dental Office
Credibility is essential for any business, but it’s particularly important for dental practitioners. If patients trust your judgment, respect your opinions, and view you as a credible dental professional, your business will flourish all the more quickly. However, building credibility, especially among new practices can be a challenge. It’s essential to build a solid and credible reputation from […]
How the Occlusal Plane is Causing Pain in Dentists
The occlusal plane, the imaginary plane that is formed by the occlusal surfaces of a person’s teeth when they close their jaw, is well known to anyone who has studied dentistry. But did you know that its importance extends beyond dental treatment? It helps with more than giving a patient a straight, pleasant smile. It can also help prevent musculoskeletal […]
The Best Places to Invest in Your Dental Office
Every dental clinic has certain areas where they could improve the service they provide to their customers. This allows them to differentiate their business from others in their area, attract new patients, and retain patients for the long run. In order to obtain the best ROI, invest in these areas of your dental office. The Waiting […]
The Danger of Ignoring Dental Patient Complaints
One thing every dentist will do well to remember is that dental patients are customers. As such, they have certain needs that extend beyond the treatment you provide to them. As customers, patients want to be treated to positive experiences, and they want to feel like any complaints or issues they have are being addressed. Most times, these […]
The Most Effective Ways to Improve Dental Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is undoubtedly one of the most important things any dental practice can focus on and devote time to improving. Patient satisfaction can help you grow your business, retain patients and obtain positive reviews that encourage even more patients to try out your dental practice for their next cleaning or procedure. Patient satisfaction comes in many forms, […]
Modernizing Your Dental Office
Dental treatment and technology have come a long way, but it’s surprising how many dental offices have yet to embrace new technology to serve and delight their customers in every other aspect of their business. While dental patients want a dentist they can trust, many choose a dental clinic not based on the one providing the treatment, but the […]
3 Critical Issues Facing Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists are an integral part of any dental practice. They see most patients and perform a large majority of the daily cleanings that account for a good portion of revenue for facilities. Like any position, they have their own set of issues and challenges that come with their profession. This Dental Hygienist Week, we are looking at some of […]