February 23, 2018
Written by: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS AS YOU KNOW, patients don’t just visit their dentist for bi-annual hygiene appointments, aka: Preventive Care. There are a host of services available to promote great oral health and create beautiful smiles. Is It Time to Expand Your Services? Expanding the services, you offer can be a great way Read More
Written by: Cindy Rogers, RDH, BS Why is it that the older we get, the less we sleep? It is well known that the elderly in general do not sleep well at night. Many stay up late, sleep in their recliner, and get up in the morning before the crack of dawn. Yet, they are Read More
February 14, 2018
Guest Blog By: Mandy Fischer of LocalMed. Was one of your New Year resolutions for 2018 to improve your marketing strategy and bring in record numbers of new patients? If it was, but you’re not entirely sure where to begin – we have some suggestions for you! These 5 action points can help you decide Read More
January 23, 2018
Research has shown time and again that happiness plays a large role in the productivity of employees. For example, a study conducted by Google saw a 37% increase in productivity as a result of initiatives focused on improving employee morale. Financial incentives alone are often not enough to boost employee performance, as our brains are Read More
January 2, 2018
Many people may not recognize the value that their dental provider brings to their lives. From the improved confidence that comes with a straighter, brighter smile to the life-saving benefits of regular dental care, you have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of your patients. Finding ways to help patients recognize Read More
December 13, 2017
Have you noticed that some patients tend to have more lunch stuck on their teeth then others? You know the patient that comes in and apologizes for eating on the way to her appointment. You tell her that it is fine, that you are just glad she had lunch. When she opens her mouth, you Read More
December 6, 2017
Every success schedule in the dental office begins with a strategy. Without a strategic plan, you are not able to meet the financial goals to keep your dental practice surviving. The best plan is to not survive, but thrive. What is the dental hygienist’s role in keeping doctor’s schedule full? 1st Step to Doctor’s Success Read More
November 29, 2017
How much time did you spend planning your last vacation? Did you map it out? Or, did you just throw some clothes in a suitcase and take-off in your car headed in what you thought was the quickest path to your destination? I bet that you took many hours to plan your last vacation and Read More
November 22, 2017
By Steven Ury, DDS, Periodontist Randy Nolf, DDS, Periodontist Dentists and hygienists are using a simple to complete analytical software making discussions with the patients easier…making the progression to treatment compliance easier… and enabling a practice to substantially increase case acceptance for periodontal therapy. This technology makes available a single language, with everyone “on Read More
November 13, 2017
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.5 million. Lifestyle changes can make a difference and as healthcare providers we are on the forefront of educating our patients. We also have much research that states inflammation in the mouth Read More