Each type of dental management software has its pros and cons. There’s no correct answer for what the best solution is, as you should be looking at which one best suits the needs of your office. Below are some comparisons between the two types of dental software to help you identify the main differences: Set-up … Read more
As dental practitioners, root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures are so commonplace we may forget that for most patients, they are a first-time experience. But the success of any procedure depends at least in part on the patient—how well prepared they are and how well they follow after-care instructions. For example: Do you explain … Read more
Let’s admit it…as dental professionals, we love to nerd out! Nothing excites us more than new technologies that can really enhance the level of dental care we can provide to our patients! Even office and communication technologies are beginning to excite us more. In fact, from all the articles that have been published about dentistry … Read more
The eco-friendly dental practice is an important consideration that every dentist can make when it comes to protecting our environment. With an increasing trend in global warming, the dental office also plays a role in the destruction of nature. By adopting the eco-friendly dental practice every dentist makes steps to protect the environment and acts … Read more
Starting and maintaining a dental practice is an exciting step in one’s career but it can also be a huge undertaking. There is a significant deal of planning when it comes to a practice’s design and utility. Additionally, as the concern over climate change continues, many are looking to incorporate more eco-friendly practices and designs … Read more
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There’s every indication that the pandemic is changing the nature of cybersecurity. Online threats are evolving to match our new remote-work paradigm, with 91% of businesses reporting an increase in cyberattacks during the coronavirus outbreak. Hackers are getting more and more sophisticated and targeted in their attacks. Many of these cyber threats have been around … Read more
As we enthusiastically jump into a new and better year, there is no better time to take a closer look at your office’s online “home”—its website. One way to gauge the performance of your website is by identifying and understanding its “bounce rate.” What is “bounce rate,” you ask? This term refers to the percentage of single-page … Read more
When looking to get a new dental management software, there are many factors at play that determine which software is best suited for your office. One major consideration for dentists is where the software is hosted – on-premises or in the cloud. In recent years, many organizations have migrated from their legacy platform to the … Read more
What do you think makes for a good dental hygienist? If you are one or are planning to become one, what qualities should you possess? If you’re a dentist looking to partner with a dental hygienist, how will you know if you found the right one? As a dentist, you know that dental hygienists work … Read more
Welcome to 2021! I hope that you and your loved ones have managed to remain healthy and safe throughout the Holiday Season! Every year at this time, we have likely just finished reflecting on the year that was and are still thinking about the year ahead. Sadly, no matter which direction we are looking toward, … Read more
A well-organized appointment system is a cornerstone of successful scheduling, but even the best-laid plans can turn to chaos with an unexpected occurrence, such as a dental emergency. How to manage your regular appointments and dental emergencies efficiently is key to keeping your staff and patients happy while meeting your own practice goals. Develop a … Read more
So many suffer from dental phobias and the anxiety they suffer with can be a huge barrier to care. Some may go years without seeing a dental hygienist or a dentist. As a dental hygienist, I have seen how dental phobias affect clients. These phobias can be due to any number of reasons. Some are … Read more
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Dental medicine is one of those spheres that does not fully use the power of digital email marketing. While most people get dozens of emails from online and local stores they’ve ever shopped with, few dental practitioners take care to make the most of email marketing. If this is the case with you, consider starting … Read more
You don’t have to be Canada’s Top Doctor to observe some human behaviors and the Covid-19 numbers. In a local pharmacy which is part of Canada’s largest chain, there is one person working in the dispensary who very frequently wears her mask under her nose. In a local supermarket, I saw a staff member distributing … Read more
As we eagerly shed 2020 and await with cautious optimism the year ahead, not unlike other industries, thought leaders in our “space” are prognosticating on what dentistry will look and feel like in a post-COVID-19 era. It is the season of resolution-making, waving good-bye to the previous year and embracing a better year on the … Read more
Like most other healthcare niches, dental and oral care facilities and experts have started to adopt mobile apps. Many dental care facilities have started to utilize mobile apps to the advantage of dental care treatment and practices. There is no surprise that we already have several great applications that are offering superb utility and exceptional … Read more
Let’s face it, dentistry is expensive. And if you think you can’t afford dental care, it can quickly become a self-fulfilling prophecy: the longer you hold off going to the dentist, the more expensive and out of reach it can get. When patients have an escalating amount of dental problems, the situation can be overwhelming. … Read more
2020 did not work out as any of us planned. So many had great expectations which quickly came to a grinding halt. The world changed and so has the way we do business. Some changes will become permanent. As difficult as this pandemic has been, we must believe we will come through this. Because history … Read more