Patient Communication: Page 13

Dentists can apply for new YouTube features

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

YouTube has unveiled new health information-sharing features to channels hosted by licensed healthcare professionals, and dentists can apply to make their channels eligible for the new features.

December 14, 2022

Let's have a conversation (not a presentation)

By Dr. James V. Anderson

If you want to improve your connection with patients and help them make changes to improve their dental health, then you'll want to practice motivational interviewing and reflective listening, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.

December 6, 2022

UF, Overjet partner to create dental AI education program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Florida College of Dentistry announced a collaboration with Overjet to launch a new program designed to empower the next generation of dentists with artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance clinical decision-making and patient communication.

December 5, 2022

How to create an effective dental practice blog

By Jenny Han

A blog is always an effective tool when you're creating a site for any business. That's especially true for dental practices. Writer Jenny Han shares how to get patients to join your practice by using a blog.

November 27, 2022

Kumail Nanjiani went 15 years without visiting the dentist

By Alex Dagostino

Oscar-nominated writer and Emmy-nominated actor Kumail Nanjiani did not visit a dentist for a span of 15 years. Nanjiani recounted the experience during his recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." He also broke a tooth while filming his new miniseries that required six procedures to fix it.

November 20, 2022

Dentists comment on palliative oral healthcare

By Alex Dagostino

A 2022 landmark report on end-of-life issues is drawing criticism for not including oral healthcare. Dental professionals published their thoughts on the contribution of palliative oral healthcare in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

November 15, 2022

The ins and outs of teeth whitening

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg is often asked by his blog subscribers about the benefits and drawbacks of teeth whitening. He breaks down how whitening works, in-office and at-home options, and the disadvantages of teeth whitening.

November 8, 2022

The not-so-scary truth about root canals

By Bjarne Bergheim

A root canal infection can be disruptive to a patient's life, yet many prolong treatment due to concerns about discomfort and downtime. Sonendo CEO Bjarne Bergheim demystifies two misconceptions people have about root canal procedures.

November 7, 2022

Mitigating anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery

By Alex Dagostino

Telling patients what they can expect before a third-molar extraction procedure may help reduce their dental anxiety and postoperative pain, according to a study published on November 1 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

November 6, 2022

How to coach patients to implement healthy habits

By Alex Dagostino

Many patients choose not to form healthy habits. While providers can help promote healthy habits, they may lack certain skills to effectively coach patients. Researchers proposed two coaching concepts in a discussion published recently in Patient Education and Counseling.

November 1, 2022

How to deal with the Halloween candy rush

By Alex Dagostino

Evidence shows that excessive sugar consumption can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, including tooth decay and diabetes. But most children can withstand a short-term binge in candy consumption without concern, a pediatric dietician told The Philadelphia Inquirer.

October 27, 2022

#DIYdentist is trending on TikTok

By Alex Dagostino

A new hashtag going viral on social media platform TikTok is showing users new ways to care for their teeth without visiting the dentist. The "tricks" include teeth filling, drilling, repairing, and applying tooth gems, which is drawing warnings against these at-home practices from dental professionals.

October 24, 2022

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