Procedures
Have you tried BioACTIVE materials? If not, here’s why you should
When it comes to composites, there have been few products as innovative as Pulpdent’s ACTIVA BioACTIVE materials. Traditionally, there have been two types of materials used in restorations: composite and glass ionomers. Composites offer great strength and aesthetics,...
Too good to be true: Why gray market isn’t worth the money you save
We’ve all been there. We see a crazy deal on the latest and greatest something (purse, watch, laptop—you name it) and are tempted. Tempted to roll the dice and buy even though something just doesn’t seem right. But, fortunately, most of us resist that temptation. We...
Less pasta, healthier gums? A new study looks at the link between carbs and periodontal health
Okay, first things first, I will still continue to have more than my fair share of pasta. Spaghetti and I are practically BFFs. Whew. Glad I got that off my chest. However, after reading about a recent pilot study by German researchers I may need to analyze other...
How your dental office benefits from blogging
Let’s just hit the ground running, shall we? Because, really, anyone reading this article already has at least a subconscious understanding of the benefits of blogging. It’s literally free interaction of potential (and current) patients with your practice. Right now...
6 simple (but unexpected) ways to surprise your patients and stand out from competition
Let’s face it; differentiating your practice from the competition can be tricky. After all, especially if you’re a general dentist, you offer the same services as the other dozen dentists in your community. X-rays? Check. Fillings? Check. Prophy? Check. So how can you...
Want to be a great leader? Learn to give and receive feedback
A few weeks ago we published 4 Key Behaviors of Amazing Dental Leaders. In that article we covered the first of the 4 keys to excellent leadership: knowing and promoting your “why.” In this article we’ll dive into the second key trait—giving and receiving feedback....
11 ways to use toothpaste you’ve probably never heard of
We all know toothpaste it a great tool for helping keep our teeth clean. But that’s not the only thing this versatile product is good for. Check out this list of super smart uses for toothpaste when you’re in a pinch and looking for a cleaner you already have on hand....
5-Star Dentists Win Google and New Patients
In my first article about the 3 Pillars of Attracting New Patients Online we discussed the need for a professional website. Today we are covering the second piece of the puzzle, your online reputation. We can all probably agree that we prefer to do business with...
The importance (and profit center) of mouthguards
Is your practice selling mouth guards? If not, you could be missing an opportunity for an extra source of revenue and a way to better care for your patients. In 2014 the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) and the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee...
3 Tips to Maximize Your Role as a Dental Assistant
We are excited to introduce you to a new voice on the Dental City Blog—Jenna—one of our awesome account managers who came to us after she decided she wanted a new perspective of the dental industry. Before that, though, she worked as a talented dental assistant and is...
4 key behaviors of amazing dental leaders
Whether you’re the dentist, hygienist, assistant, or other integral part of your practice there will come a time when you need to take charge and set a good example. Maybe you have a patient suffering from such high dental anxiety you can’t treat them until you’ve...
Increase treatment acceptance by changing the way you talk to patients
Increasing patient treatment acceptance continues to pose difficulties for dental offices. Simply mentioning the need for additional treatment can send patients rushing to your door, a hasty “I’ll think about it” thrown out for good measure. But it doesn’t always have...