Stewart and Stewart Dental Practice in Lanarkshire is closing temporarily after NHS Lanarkshire confirmed a coronavirus case at the practice. The practice is contacting patients who have been to visit the practice since confirming the case. Glasgow Live reports that the practice is informing all staff and given public health advice. ‘We want to reassure all … Read more
Are you happy with the way your dental practice is progressing? How are your relationships with your team members and with your patients? Are you consistently receiving 5-star reviews? How are your numbers? Is your practice growing? If you are unhappy with any of the above items, I suggest you take a look at The … Read more
Navigating the dental business world can be one of the toughest jobs in the dental space. Choosing what services are needed, what is necessary, what to keep in office, what to outsource, where do you start? Every time you open your email or social media accounts there is a new type of service offered. What … Read more
A woman who was fired with cause for texting during a meeting and not being a “team player” has been awarded $5,164 in compensation for her seven years of service at the dental office where she worked. The employer, dentist Dr. Paula Winsor-Lee of the Monashee Dental Centre in Lumby, B.C., appealed the decision that the … Read more
Part 4 of our Data Driven Dentistry roundtable has our panel discussing the equipment they’ve purchased recently and how they decide what technology to invest in. *Between February and March 2018, RKI, a third party independent research house, conducted a 10-minute online survey of active, practicing non-hospital affiliated dentists and dental specialists on behalf of … Read more
Running any business has its challenges, but as our panel of industry leaders will discuss, dental practices faces some unique (although agreeable) challenges day-to-day. *Between February and March 2018, RKI, a third party independent research house, conducted a 10-minute online survey of active, practicing non-hospital affiliated dentists and dental specialists on behalf of Oral Health. … Read more
Most dental practices don’t dedicate enough and appropriate efforts on converting their prospects into patients. Dentists spend thousands on revamping their practices but rarely have a proper plan in place to convert the prospects into patients. These seven super tips are sure to help you convert your dental prospects into patients. Let’s take a look: … Read more
Three dental clinics were shut down in Philadelphia because of conditions that may have exposed patients to diseases such as HIV, said the city’s health department. Three locations of the Trieu Family Dental Clinic were shut down by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health in early December 2018 for conducting procedures with instruments that may … Read more
As part of their daily work, dentists and dental technicians have to master many challenges in their profession. They are required to demonstrate manual skills, knowledge of human nature, an ability to concentrate, and an ability to improvise that should not be underestimated. In addition, there are numerous administrative tasks, such as preparing invoices, filing … Read more
A Clinton Township man has been charged with operating as a health professional without a license after a search indicated he was running a dental practice in the basement of his home. Police say they served a search warrant on an unnamed suspect at his home. In the basement, they a dentist chair, an X-ray … Read more
Sixty-five families whose children were infected by rare bacteria when they underwent pulpotomies, or “baby root canals,” at an Anaheim clinic two years ago filed a lawsuit Wednesday, Jan. 16, naming the clinic, its operators, the company that installs and maintains water filtration systems, and several dentists. The lawsuit, which was filed in Orange County Superior Court … Read more
Visitors to the IDS 2019 can look forward to an imaginative and exciting program from Dentsply Sirona. Numerous product presentations, hands-on courses and an “innovation corner” all provide a platform for in-depth exchanges. “Our products are innovative thanks to our customers,” explained Don Casey, CEO at Dentsply Sirona. “Our ideas are often inspired by conversations … Read more
After a period of lengthy development, CPAC Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce the February 2019 rollout of their new RapidHeat™ Pro11 High-Capacity Tabletop Sterilizer. With over 700% (7 times) more capacity than its COX RapidHeat™ predecessor, the Pro11 has the industry’s fastest “complete” cycle turnaround. Unlike steam sterilization there is no FDA required drying … Read more
Lots of people avoid going to the dentist. For some, it’s to avoid a potentially painful procedure but for many it’s because of the cost. Without insurance, the cost of procedures can quickly exceed $1,000. Regina dentist Blake Mitchell is hoping to offer a more affordable option with a new clinic he’ll be opening, Simpli … Read more
When you look around your office, tell me what you see. We all know that first impressions matter and creating a positive patient experience can start with the first impressions created by visual cues from our surroundings. So it is important to take the challenging step of seeing the impression your office creates not only … Read more
Two people are behind bars after allegedly running an illegal dental practice out of a bus in Miami. According to Miami-Dade Police officials, Daniela Sulbaran and Victor Bernal were arrested earlier this month for practicing health care without a license. Bernal was also charged with possession of drugs with intent to sell. During an undercover … Read more
Many markets across Canada are experiencing a serious shortage in qualified team members across all positions. Whether you are looking for a dental assistant, hygienist or admin team member, gone are the days of having multiple candidates to choose from. For many offices, the result of this shortage has been higher wages (the laws of … Read more
FBI agents executed search warrants Thursday at A-1 Iowa Dental’s offices in Ankeny and Urbandale. Rachel Scherle, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Des Moines, confirmed Friday that agents had searched the company’s offices at 201 S. Ankeny Blvd. in Ankeny and 6901 Hickman Road in Urbandale. Scherle and Huston Pullon, media coordinator with the FBI’s Omaha office, both declined … Read more
Dr. Bobby Birdi, of BC Perio in Vancouver, discusses how Dentrix makes an impact on the clinical and business aspects of his practices, while making a positive experience for his patients. For more information on Dentrix in Canada, please visit www.dentrix.ca.