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Aug 27, 2010 | PRACTICE MANAGEMENTWhy dentists need a secondary incomeThough they may not admit it openly, many dentists are extremely frustrated with their practice. How can I be so sure? Simple. I’ve spent time talking with many of them, and have been amazed by how open and candid they’ve been with me. Maybe it’s because I’m not associated with the profession, and they know their secrets are safe with me? Read more
Aug 26, 2010 | PRACTICE MANAGEMENTEmployee embezzlement: Don’t let it happen to youThe day-to-day pressure in running a dental practice is enormous, especially in today’s economy. Unfortunately, dentists spend most of their day practicing dentistry instead of supervising the staff members who manage their dental practice. In this type of atmosphere, embezzlement can thrive. Approximately 40 per cent of dental offices have been or will become the victim of employee embezzlement. Read more
Aug 25, 2010 | PRACTICE MANAGEMENTUsing risk identification and credit granting to build your practiceIn 1980, when we took our first dentist as a client, almost all dental offices were routinely granting credit to their patients. If a patient/parent needed a few months to pay for his/her clinical treatment, a payment plan was usually allowed. Thirty years later, things have clearly changed. Dentists today rarely grant credit because they don’t want to assume the risk. Read more
Aug 25, 2010 | GENERAL DENTISTRYUsing resorbable barriers to make root recession coverage predictableGingival recession is defined as the location or displacement of the marginal gingiva apical to the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ).1 Recession is the exposure of root surface, resulting in a tooth that appears to be of longer length. From a patient’s perspective, recession means an un-esthetic appearance and is associated with aging. Read more
Aug 25, 2010 | DENTAL HYGIENEHygienists are embracing the role xylitol can play in dental healthThe dental profession is becoming more aware of the benefits of xylitol. Dental publications, live educational courses and online courses are buzzing with the good news about xylitol, the amazing five carbon natural sugar. While dental professionals around the globe have been endorsing xylitol for many years, the United States has been slow to hop on the bandwagon. Read more
Aug 24, 2010 | PRACTICE MANAGEMENTThe secret tool: patient questionnaireHave you ever thought of what it would be like if you could discover the hidden pains your patients go through daily because of their teeth? The kind of deep-rooted pain patients often don’t mention and occasionally don’t realise they are even suffering with. These pains may be so deeply embedded that it never occurs to them they may have a way out. Read more |
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