Category: Dental Office Tips

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Even if you are an excellent dentist who can provide the most advanced treatments, a lack of compassion and communication when dealing with your patients can significantly undermine your practice. Learning how to better communicate with your patients whether on the telephone, during an examination or in your follow-up consultation can help your patients feel […]

If you want to run a successful dental practice, improving your patient retention rate is critical. You have to invest time and money to bring new people through your doors if you have other dentists in your area. You get a lot more for each patient you earn when you find ways to keep them […]

Improving smiles is rewarding. However, dentistry is a high-risk profession, according to the experts and the latest research. After years of hunching over and using small instruments, dentists and hygienists may encounter at least one of the following problems: Infectious Diseases In dental clinics, stringent protocols are in place not only to protect everyone but […]

Every day is a great day for dental offices to “go green.” Running a green office presents some challenges for dental practices because many items must be disposable for reasons of sanitation and patient safety. However, there is a growing trend of “ecodentistry” that is on the rise, and this means more ecofriendly products are […]

Fear of the dentist or dental procedures affects as many as one in five Americans, and serious dental issues can be the result if fear prevents a patient from getting the care they need. A patient’s anxiety or fear can spring from several causes. By better understanding some of the common reasons a patient may […]