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Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4

Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4

In part four of Dr. Jason Smithson's series on rubber dams, clamp options, floss ties, and Teflon tape take center stage.

By Jason Smithson on September 3, 2024

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10 Dental Industry Trends Improving Patient Experiences

10 Dental Industry Trends Improving Patient Experiences

Dental industry trends that address accessibility, demographic influences, quality, and waiting times will be the ones to evolve into best practices. Here are ten to watch.

By Spear Team on August 27, 2024
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Monitoring the Results of Your Referral Recruitment Program for Your Dental Practice

Monitoring the Results of Your Referral Recruitment Program for Your Dental Practice

Monitoring your employee referral recruitment is essential to weigh its value. In the final part of our series on ERPs, we explore key metrics and improvement...

| 2 weeks ago
Rubber Dam in Dental Procedures Part 3: Preparing Your Armamentarium

Rubber Dam in Dental Procedures Part 3: Preparing Your Armamentarium

Dr. Jason Smithson covers the main armamentarium for using rubber dam in dental procedures in part 3 of this...

| 2 weeks ago
Promoting Your Recruitment Referral Program in Your Dental Practice

Promoting Your Recruitment Referral Program in Your Dental Practice

In part two of this guide to recruitment referral programs, we delve into what it takes to keep workers engaged and participating in your ERP.

| 3 weeks ago
Working with Patients on Dental Insurance Coverage Disputes

Working with Patients on Dental Insurance Coverage Disputes

Providing guidance to patients in navigating dental insurance coverage disputes is essential to ensure they remain on track with their treatment plans.

| 3 weeks ago
Designing An Employee Referral Program for Dental Practices

Designing An Employee Referral Program for Dental Practices

This guide explores the creation of an employee referral program for dental practices using clear goals, strategic planning, and tech integration.

| 4 weeks ago
A Guide to Better Shade-Taking in Dentistry

A Guide to Better Shade-Taking in Dentistry

In this article, Dr. Ed Roman evaluates essential techniques for shade-taking in dentistry by enhancing communication with labs for superior aesthetic...

| 1 month ago
Story Hunting: An Integral Component of Dental Patient Engagement

Story Hunting: An Integral Component of Dental Patient Engagement

In this article, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores the impact of dental patient engagement in dentistry through storytelling and active listening.

| 1 month ago
Arg! Another Zirconia Crown Fell Off: A Guide to Recementing Crowns
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Arg! Another Zirconia Crown Fell Off: A Guide to Recementing Crowns

In this article, Dr. Jeffrey Bonk provides a comprehensive guide to recementing crowns that will eliminate frustrations.

| 1 month ago
How Modern Teledentistry Apps are Supporting Patient Care

How Modern Teledentistry Apps are Supporting Patient Care

Modern teledentistry apps can supplement patient care, but they should never replace it. Here's how your office can use apps to improve patient experiences.

| 1 month ago
TM Joint Imaging Part 2: Examining a Clinical Case

TM Joint Imaging Part 2: Examining a Clinical Case

Dr. McKee continues his examination of TM joint imaging in this blog post, discussing a clinical case for an 11-year-old patient whose diagnosis was confirmed...

| 1 month ago
Should I Be Thinking About TM Imaging?

Should I Be Thinking About TM Imaging?

TM imaging may be indicated based on the position of the patient's teeth and their level of pain. Dr. McKee addresses when to obtain TM imaging in this...

| 1 month ago
Does Your Practice Need a Sterilization Tech?
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Does Your Practice Need a Sterilization Tech?

Does your office need a sterilization tech? If dental patient volume is up, but efficiency is down, it may be time to consider one.

| 1 month ago