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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...

| 1 year ago
Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough
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Customizing a Custom Abutment: When a Custom Abutment Is Not Custom Enough

Dr. John Carson walks through a case where a custom abutment needs to be further customized.

| 1 year ago
Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management

Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management

Managing dental tools and equipment throughout their lifecycle – from procurement to disposal – enhances efficiency and safeguards staff...

| 1 year ago
Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

Back to Basics #2: Applying 2018’s Periodontitis Diagnosis Criteria

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit put these...

| 1 year ago
Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification

Back to Basics #1: Diagnosing Periodontitis with 2018’s Classification

The 2018 periodontal classification changed the process for diagnosing periodontitis. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Du Toit examines the...

| 1 year ago
Overcoming Failure in Dentistry:  Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage

Overcoming Failure in Dentistry: Analyzing Interdisciplinary Collateral Damage

Addressing failure in dentistry involves probing root causes. Here, Dr. Mitrani explores interdisciplinary communication, planning, and execution barriers.

| 1 year ago
Optimizing Your Dental Office Communication Systems

Optimizing Your Dental Office Communication Systems

Unlock the potential of your dental office communication system. From role assignments to empowering patients, learn strategies for seamless care coordination.

| 1 year 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.

| 1 year 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.

| 1 year ago
Best Practices for Dental Records Retention

Best Practices for Dental Records Retention

Dental records retention is complex due to varying laws and requirements. Learn essential best practices to streamline compliance and safeguard patient...

| 1 year ago
5 Tips on Selling Your Dental Practice Without Surprises

5 Tips on Selling Your Dental Practice Without Surprises

The best tips for selling a dental practice center on preparation. Know your assets, value, people, and liabilities early to avoid surprises.

| 1 year 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.

| 1 year ago