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 […]
Easy Ways to Clean and Disinfect Dental Facilities
While healthcare facilities and professionals — including dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons — have long understood the importance of keeping their facilities clean, nationwide awareness and current events have shown a spotlight on this important facility management issue. Now more than ever, it’s important for dental care professionals to focus on keeping their facilities clean and ensuring their patients are safe from harmful […]
How to Position and Treat Dental Patients with Disabilities
Treating patients with physical and development disabilities is a challenge for any dental practice. Every dental patient is different, this is especially true for patients with special needs. Some will have physical limitations that prevent them from being positioned in certain ways, which can make treating them difficult and uncomfortable. Other patients will have development […]
Designing a Comforting Dental Treatment Area
Whether you’re trying to create a better experience for your patients or stave off dental patient anxiety before it hits, designing a comforting treatment area is one of the best things you can do for your patients (and your business). Having a place where a person can relax during treatment will help you retain more […]
The 3 Major Causes of Pain in Dentists and Hygienists
Dentists and hygienists are no strangers to pain and discomfort. Most, if not all, dental professionals will experience some sort of musculoskeletal pain at some point in their long careers. But this doesn’t have to be the case. The key to having a pain free career is knowing the causes of pain. These are the […]
Quick Tips for Perfect Dental Patient Positioning
Since it’s so easy for dentists and hygienists to become wrapped up in excessive patient loads, treatment and running their own dental office, it’s no wonder that patient positioning isn’t at the top of their minds. While treating your patients with care is vital, did you know that proper patient positioning can help reduce and […]
Infection Control Best Practices for Dentists
Although the transmission of infections in dental settings is rare, there’s no reason for dental offices to skip out on implementing basic infection control best practices. A single case of infection can lead to malpractice lawsuits that are costly, time consuming and leave a very bad public image for any business. The good news is […]
How to Work with Dental Patients Who Don’t Confirm Appointments
Even dental offices that have no problem getting and retaining new patients struggle with one thing: the everlasting problem of patients who schedule appointments and then fail to show up. It’s a problem that not only wastes the time of dental staff, it also prevents other (paying) patients from getting treatment. There’s another albeit smaller […]
Tips for Avoiding Dental Malpractice Claims
Every dental practice works hard to treat their patients properly, but every one of them also knows there malpractice complaints are always a possibility. That’s why it’s essential ensure the standard for care is always met or exceeded. Some of the common situations that lead to dental malpractice claims include: Mistakes with treatment or misdiagnosis. […]