3 Easy Tips for Helping Young Patients with Dental Anxiety

We all know kids love getting a little something extra in their take-home bags after their appointments—it’s a thoughtful gesture that reminds them they mean more to you than helping your bottom line (not to mention a something their parents will appreciate as well)....

I think every dental professional would agree that it’s always exciting to get a new patient into your practice. However, just getting that new patient through the door isn’t enough. You’ve got to continue to woo them through their first appointment so that their...

By now it’s no secret that the dental industry is working diligently to be part of the solution to the current opioid crisis in America. As we mentioned in a previous article there are over 2 million known cases of opioid addiction in the U.S. and some of those cases...

Chances are you have patients who suffer from xerostomia or dry mouth. This chronic issue plagues 30% of the U.S. population, particularly the aging population. You’ve probably heard from patients in your office how they struggle with the negative effects of low...

In 2017 the ADA launched their Action for Dental Health campaign, which aims to improve access to dental care for Americans. This campaign centers on eight distinct initiatives that the ADA believes if successful will contribute to improved dental health, particularly...

Like most seven-year-olds Alina Morse badly wanted to accept the lollipop a bank teller offered her. But she remembered what her parents had always told her—that candy like lollipops was bad for her teeth. However, unlike most seven-year-olds Alina didn’t just move on...

Now that December is upon us the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing. Stores are clogged with holiday shoppers, houses are lit up with festive lights, and holiday gatherings pop up every weekend. To say it feels a little chaotic can be an...

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States. To provide life-saving care dental offices are encouraged to have a working AED on hand to provide treatment in the case of SCA and some states even require it. Is your practice prepared for...

August is nearly upon us and that means parents will be trying to squeeze in all the last minute summer activities they can before school starts back up again. While some of these activities are inherently kid-friendly, like trips to the pool and stops at the local...

According to a recent study reported on by Dr.Bicuspid.com, laser therapy has the potential to effectively reduce hypersensitivity in patients with periodontal disease or you’ve recently had periodontal treatment. And while the research on this is still in the very...

Common Reasons People Are Scared of Visiting the Dentist In the U.S., an estimated nine to 15 percent of Americans avoid dental visits because of fear and anxiety. In the U.K., a survey found that 36% of respondents who never had regular dental appointments cite fear...

Do you have patients who could use some extra help in dealing with dental anxiety? Or patients who would benefit from a distraction when undergoing a procedure a little more involved than a typical hygiene appointment? What if you could offer them an experience that...