Patient Communication: Page 16

Attempts to quit smoking drop for first time in a decade
By Alex Dagostino
The percentage of smokers who attempted to quit cigarettes dropped for the first time in a decade, according to a study published on August 1 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers attributed the phenomenon to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 3, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Like most other small businesses, dental practices are searching for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. One of the most effective ways to set your practice apart from others centers on customer service, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.
July 31, 2022
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Most guidelines support antibiotics to prevent endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent endocarditis following dental care vary, but most support its use despite the risk of antimicrobial resistance, according to a systematic review published on July 25 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
July 28, 2022
2022 07 28 00 54 0417 Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria 400
U.K. dentists left to fix dental tourism gone wrong
By Alex Dagostino
U.K. dentists are picking up the pieces from a rise in dental tourism. A new survey from the British Dental Association reflects the rising trend in dental tourism and highlights the problems it has caused for both patients and practices.
July 26, 2022
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50% of patients say dentists don't screen for health risks
By Melissa Busch
More than half of patients reported that dentists fail to assess them for risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol use and chronic conditions, during dental visits. The study was published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
July 26, 2022
2022 04 04 03 32 2588 Dentist Woman Patient 400
How to address 2 common dental issues in older patients
By Alex Dagostino
As patients age, dry mouth and caries become more common. Researcher Anita M. Mark explained the causes and what dentists can do to help prevent these conditions in older patients in a survey published on July 22 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 25, 2022
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AAO partners with NEDA for eating disorder resources
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently entered into a new partnership with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).
July 21, 2022
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What dental professionals need to know about mpox
By Melissa Busch
Clinicians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of mpox, since some of the most prevalent lesions associated with the virus may be first observed in the maxillofacial region, according to a letter to the editor published July 17 in Oral Surgery
July 19, 2022
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TikTok's #Turkeyteeth trend causing major complications
By Alex Dagostino
#Turkeyteeth is trending on social media platforms and taking a toll on thousands of people's dental well-being in the process. The trend, made popular by TV personality Katie Price and Jack Fincham of "Love Island" entails traveling abroad to Turkey to get discounted crowns.
July 19, 2022
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10% of COVID-19 survivors may develop craniomandibular disorders
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 1 in 10 survivors of severe COVID-19 may develop craniomandibular disorders within six months following prolonged intubation, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 19, 2022
2021 06 24 22 45 0155 Dentist Woman Pain 400
Dentists are detecting developmental disorders in children
By Alex Dagostino
Screening for developmental disorders and ensuring that the children who are suspected of having them receive the necessary support is crucial. Researchers observed a significant relationship between oral function and developmental disorders in a study published on July 9 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.
July 12, 2022
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Have you let new patients know how to find you?
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Have you let new patients know how they can find you? Searching for a new dentist can be stressful unless dentists make it easier for patients. Dr. James V. Anderson shares tips and advice for helping new patients find you.
July 12, 2022
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