“Gamification” is already big business in health care. While historically used in healthcare education, it is increasingly being applied to drive better management of various medical conditions.
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Rachael aka The Pink Hygienist. Rachael uses her online platform to showcase exciting new dental products and encourage patients to have more fun with their oral hygiene routine. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a career? I was working … Read more
From first impression to lasting follow-through In the past, we have discussed the importance of making a great first impression – and how to accomplish this. But what about follow-through? To be truly relational and to promote the healthiest interactions with patients means that you do not simply provide the care and then let any … Read more
Patient experience is the most important part of any healthcare business. An excellent experience doesn’t just mean that you are likely to retain a patient – it can also help you to attract more patients through word of mouth. As well as this, all healthcare professionals strive to give the best treatment, and a patient’s … Read more
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares her tips for treating pediatric patients. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
There is no need to convince that online reviews play a crucial role in businesses nowadays. Numbers speak for themselves: 85% of dental patients look at the opinions on the Internet and consider them an important factor while choosing a dentist. The actual question is how to ensure that your practice has positive feedback which … Read more
Curve Dental, a leading provider of cloud-based dental solutions, today announced the release of Curve GRO, Curve’s next-generation patient engagement platform. GRO is one of the only solutions that maintains all patient communication and patient records within a single database. The result — a single platform supported by one vendor to streamline workflows and reduce … Read more
Let’s not beat around the bush: patients can and will leave your practice because of you. Dissatisfaction with a dentist or their team is the number one reason for patients finding a new practice. However, it’s crucial to note: patients want to be loyal and stay. You already know that chairside manner is the most … Read more
A dentist’s reputation is determined by their clinical success, networking, community involvement and the quality of the content they may publish on their own website, blog or on third party websites as a guest columnist. While academic papers and research work may be sufficient to judge a dentist’s knowledge, they do not necessarily lead to … Read more
My last blog on the legalization of cannabis did alter my recent focus on how technologies, not yet widely used in dentistry, are making their way into our industry. For some, “new” technology is a source of stress. It “de-personalizes” service at a time when offices are trying to emphasize their unique and personal, patient … Read more