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‘No’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Never’: How To Present Treatment for Advanced Cases

‘No’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Never’: How To Present Treatment for Advanced Cases

Patients who view their dentist as an advocate are more likely to stay with the practice until they're ready to begin treatment. Here's how to make that...

| 2 days ago
Dental Patient Compliance and Adherence: Impacts on Outcomes and Costs

Dental Patient Compliance and Adherence: Impacts on Outcomes and Costs

Patient compliance is key to dental treatment success. Read on to learn how it impacts outcomes in orthodontics, periodontics, and implants.

| 1 month ago
How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry
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How to Have Situational Awareness in Dentistry

Knowing how to have situational awareness is key to ensuring strong treatment outcomes. Gain insights from Custer's Last Stand to apply to your planning.

| 8 months ago
Creating Value in the New Patient Experience
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Creating Value in the New Patient Experience

Dr. Curt Ringhofer discusses how to tailor your new patient experience to create value for comprehensive care.

| 8 months ago
6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

To enhance dental case acceptance, dentists must prioritize driving value for patients by offering comprehensive and personalized care. Here are six tips...

| 9 months ago
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 3: The Why

Review of Findings (ROF) Part 3: The Why

Dr. Margaret Frankel explains the philosophy behind the 'review of findings' consultation and why it can be adapted for specific kinds of patients.

| 9 months ago
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 2: The How

Review of Findings (ROF) Part 2: The How

Dr. Margaret Frankel describes the details of how to conduct an effective review of findings (ROF) consultation with a patient.

| 10 months ago
Review of Findings (ROF) Part 1:  The What, Who and When
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Review of Findings (ROF) Part 1: The What, Who and When

Dr. Margaret Richards Frankel discusses the what, who, and when of the 'review of findings' visit in the first of this three-part series.

| 10 months ago
Why Dental Workshops Work: The Crucial Role in Continuing Education

Why Dental Workshops Work: The Crucial Role in Continuing Education

Taking time to attend a dental workshop may seem tough but Dr. Darin Dichter explains why dental workshops work and why they are worth the time away from...

| 11 months ago