Patient Communication: Page 17

Vyne names Roberts CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vyne recently named Steve Roberts, who is currently president of Vyne Dental, as the company's CEO, effective immediately.
August 18, 2022
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Henry Schein makes QuickBill Premium available
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein's Dentrix QuickBill Premium is now available for Dentrix practice management systems.
August 18, 2022
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10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids
By Hannah Welk, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief
From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.
August 9, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for building relationships
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In the new dental economy, it's nearly as important to document personal information about patients as it is to record clinical details. Doing so can help you build lasting relationships, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 7, 2022
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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
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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
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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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