Procedures
How to ‘sell’ preventive procedures to patients without being pushy
Whether you’re the doctor, hygienist or assistant, you’ve probably experienced this before. A patient comes into the office with the same issues over and over; their gums bleed from lack of proper brushing or flossing, or they can’t seem to make it through a year...
Increase Revenue with these 8 simple procedures
Today we’ve given a face lift to one of our most popular articles. So, no, it’s not déjà vu—you might have seen this information before. But with us getting new readers every day we thought it was high time we dusted it off, added some additional relevant...
6 simple ways to keep new patients from becoming lost patients
In a perfect world every time you acquired a new patient, that patient would become a regular and permanent member of your patient schedule. And you’d take all the new patients you could until you were at maximum patient capacity. Then you’d sit back, relax and take...
Simple inventory management tips that will make your life easier
Even the most dedicated organizers can become overwhelmed deep in the trenches of your dental supply cabinet. The number of products needed for day to day dental work, plus any products required for less frequent but essential procedures, can easily climb into the...
Dental City Halloween Costume Contest 2016
Happy Halloween, everyone! Another downright ghoulish Halloween Costume Contest is in the books, and it’s time to share the best of the best creative, funny, and scary costumes with you. As usual, the competition was fierce. Check out the full line up and the victors...
How to turn a negative review into a positive experience
So, you received a negative review. It happens. Any practice can make a mistake or have a misunderstanding with a patient. But the best practices know how to take those poor reviews and respond in a way both professional and worth of re-earning customer trust. The key...
Dominate Google—and patient acquisition—with third party sites
So far in our discussion about the 3 Pillars of Attracting Patients Online we have talked about the importance of a professional dental website and the need for a strong online reputation. Today we will look at the third piece of the puzzle that will set your practice...
Protecting patients from themselves: busting 4 common dental myths
There is no shortage of myths surrounding the dental field. (Like the idea that placing aspirin next to a tooth can cure a toothache—not going to happen!) And because patients don’t know any better, they often cling to these myths as facts—even to the detriment of...
7 children hospitalized in California: a solemn reminder of the importance of infection control
The industry has been buzzing with the news that seven children in California were hospitalized after receiving pulpotomies from an Anaheim Dental Clinic. After the procedures each of the seven children came down with a severe infection. The infection—oral...
3 reasons you should try Clearfil Majesty Composites
With all the composites out on the market, it can be difficult to discern which products are worthy of a spot in your supply closet, especially if you have an old favorite that has never given you any trouble. So today I’m here to help. Here to cut through the noise...
Why do people dream about their teeth falling out?
I know—it’s a strange question. But one we’re not afraid to ask here at Dental City. Apparently, this kind of dream is a common occurrence for many people. In fact, as I began my research on the topic Google eagerly filled in my search “why do you dream” with the...
4 ways to encourage patients to pay their bills
Show of hands for anyone who likes paying bills? No one? Yeah, I knew that was a long shot. It’s pretty common knowledge people don’t like paying bills. Whatever service being paid for is usually already done and over with, so when the bill comes it feels like you’re...