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Rockstar by Day, Dental Do-Gooder by Night: Lenny Kravitz’s Mission to Increase Access to Dental Care
When it comes to champions for access to quality dental care there are probably very few of us whose minds would go to famed musician Lenny Kravitz. But that’s what makes his mission to help provide oral health care to his home island in the Bahamas, Eleuthera, even...
Why Your Practice Should Implement New Patient Interviews
Nearly all (if not all) dental practices have an ongoing goal to grow their practice through acquiring new patients. But not all practices have a solid plan in place for how to turn those new patients into loyal members of their dental practice family. If your...
3 Simple Ways to Enrich Your Dental Career through Networking
In the dental industry networking with dental professionals outside out of the practice you work in is invaluable to your career. Whether that means finding a mentor who can help open the door to new opportunities or a mutually beneficial relationship with...
One Month, Two Important Causes
While April always starts off on a lighthearted note, this month also serves to bring attention to two notable causes in the world of oral health. That’s right—April is both Oral Cancer Awareness Month and National Facial Protection Month. It’s a perfect storm of...
Five of History’s Best April Fools’ Day Pranks
April Fools’ Day is thought to have been celebrated in some form or another since the 16th century and is now celebrated in all corners of the world. Typically this day marks the time to play innocent and fun pranks on family and friends (toothpaste Oreos, anyone?),...
The benefits of a dental membership plan for your practice
At the end of 2016 nearly 25% of Americans didn’t have dental insurance. That’s 74.3 million people who have no assistance in paying for dental care—or who may simply avoid going to the dentist at all for fear they wouldn’t be able to afford their treatment. That’s a...
Daily Dose of Knowledge: 7 Interesting Facts about the Spring Equinox
For any of our readers who, like us, are more than ready for Spring to come we’re taking a slight break from our regularly scheduled dental content to share with you some fun and fascinating facts about the spring equinox (which is only two days away—not that we’ve...
The Future of Fillings is Stronger: Study on New Filling Material Shows Promise
You might not think that car bumpers, wood deck protectants, and dental filling materials would have a lot in common, but studies show that they could have a link that would make restorations stronger and last longer for dental patients. It’s standard for current...
From Author to Dentist: One Young Girl Knows How to Chase Her Dreams
Elizabeth-Jade Beattie isn’t your average 10-year-old. While many kids her age haven’t given much thought to what they want to be when they grow up, this fifth grader from Beverly, Mass. is already well on her way. In fact, she can already list published author on her...
Avoid Holes in Your Hygiene Schedule with these Simple Tips
Hygiene appointments are the foundation of most general dental practices, so it is vital that you keep your schedule full and have plans in place for what to do when you have a last minute-cancellation or worse—a no show. Instead of leaving your hygiene schedule up to...
5 Apps That Can Benefit Your Dental Practice
In the age of the smart phones and tablets there’s a seemingly endless supply of apps we can download and use to make our lives a little easier. Everything from mobile banking and games to shopping and workouts can all just be a click away. But have you ever given...
Reminder: Have You Assessed Your Office Infection Control Practices Lately?
For all operating dental practices OSHA requires an annual assessment of infection prevention protocol to ensure the practice is meeting current regulations. This is a great reminder each year for a practice to take a step back from the well-controlled chaos of a busy...