Patient Communication: Page 17

Dentists' personalities differ from everyone else

By Alex Dagostino

Personality type is a valid predictor of occupational success. Researchers examined the common personality traits of dentists and found that dentists' personality styles differ from those of the general population, according to a study published July 7 in the Journal of Dentistry.

July 11, 2022

One-quarter of dentists don't brush twice per day

By Alex Dagostino

Dentistry touts the importance of regular brushing and flossing, but more than one-quarter of dentists say they don't brush their teeth at least twice per day, according to a survey by Berxi, a venture within Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

July 10, 2022

Bleeding gums? Consider hydrogen-rich water

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Bleeding gums may be typical, but they're not normal. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores how the overproduction of free radicals in gum cells serves as a catalyst for active periodontal disease and why drinking hydrogen-rich water may improve gum health.

July 6, 2022

Dental practice bans patients weighing more than 280 lb

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in the U.K. will no longer treat patients who weigh 127 kg (about 280 lb) or more to prevent them from damaging their expensive dental chairs again, according to recent news reports.

June 28, 2022

5 ways to make your practice more LGBTQ+ friendly

By Alex Dagostino

Healthcare utilization is lower among the LGBTQ+ community, but there are simple steps dental practices can take to make their practices welcoming for all patients, according to diversity and inclusion advocates Drs. Marita Inglehart and Scott Schwartz.

June 28, 2022

Advocate tips for welcoming LGBTQ+ pediatric patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Research shows that healthcare utilization is lower among LGBTQ+ youth. There are simple swaps that can help welcome LGBTQ+ youth to your practice, according to diversity and inclusion advocates Drs. Marita Inglehart and Scott Schwartz.

June 27, 2022

Do's and don'ts for no-shows and late cancellations

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

No-shows and last-minute cancellations create serious scheduling and production problems, but there are some techniques to minimize these occurrences, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

June 26, 2022

What to do when violence spills into the dental practice

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Unless you avoid the daily news, television, and social media, you are aware of the increasing number of violent crimes occurring in the U.S. Dr. James V. Anderson shares considerations for handling potentially violent situations as well as tips on how to dismiss a potentially violent patient.

June 23, 2022

Winners of 1st EFP Innovation award named at EuroPerio10

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

On June 20, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) announced the winners of the first EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health at its EuroPerio10 congress in Copenhagen.

June 20, 2022

TikTok trend may harm tooth enamel

By Alex Dagostino

A trending recipe that mixes flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called healthier alternative to soda has gone viral on social media platform TikTok. However, some are concerned about the effect on teeth, since acid can erode tooth enamel.

June 20, 2022

Do's and don'ts for internal marketing

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Whether it's for a doctor, lawyer, accountant, or dentist, word-of-mouth advertising is an established, effective way to grow a practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

June 19, 2022

Technology Focus: Medical-dental integration comes into practice

By Theresa Pablos

Technology Focus is a DrBicuspid.com video series that brings you an up-close look at new technologies and tools in dentistry. This episode features how Pacific Dental Services has incorporated medical-dental integration through Epic.

June 17, 2022

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