Patient Communication: Page 18

Is insurance aging killing your profits?
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Accounts receivable refers to sums of money owed to a practice that have not yet been paid. Dr. James V. Anderson shares why letting owed payments age can damage a practice's profit and growth. He also shares tips for understanding your accounts receivable reports.
June 14, 2022
2019 09 24 21 39 2685 Anderson James 400
Global solutions needed for local oral health issues
By Alex Dagostino
Almost half of the world's population has untreated oral diseases despite scientific and technological advances. Researchers explored the need for global solutions to address local oral health issues in a commentary published May 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 6, 2022
2020 10 28 20 34 5197 Global Collaboration Business 400
New company offers automated handwritten message service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new company called Handwrytten has launched a subscription service that allows healthcare providers to send robot-generated handwritten notes to patients.
June 5, 2022
2020 04 27 18 11 4954 Computer Typing 400
Do's and don'ts for patient referrals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The most cost-effective way to bring in new patients is by getting referrals from current ones, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
June 5, 2022
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Patients' mental health affects their oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Individuals with mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report released in May from the U.S. nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
May 31, 2022
2022 06 01 18 50 4933 Depression 400
How to ethically help patients make care decisions
By Alex Dagostino
Navigating patient expectations, dental knowledge, and positions of power can be challenging. A new article published in the June edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association has explored managing the imbalance of knowledge and power between dentists and patients in decision-making.
May 31, 2022
2022 04 04 03 32 2588 Dentist Woman Patient 400
What factors contribute to halitosis in elderly patients?
By Alex Dagostino
Older adults are more susceptible to chronic oral health concerns, including caries, periodontal disease, and halitosis. Researchers evaluated the prevalence of halitosis and associated factors among older adults in a new study published May 25 in the Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research.
May 30, 2022
2021 09 15 16 01 9325 Men Women Senior Elderly 400
Why dentists should prioritize cost conversations with patients
By Alex Dagostino
With the cost of medical and dental care rising, it is becoming increasingly important for healthcare providers to prioritize cost conversations. To best guide these conversations, researchers examined key factors in a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 24, 2022
2020 05 28 19 36 5895 Dentist Male Patient Female 400
Vaping associated with periodontal disease
By Alex Dagostino
Many turn to electronic cigarettes as an aid to quit tobacco smoking, but new research shows that e-cigarette use has a significant association with periodontal disease, according to a first-of-its kind study published May 14 in the Journal of Dentistry.
May 23, 2022
2019 12 16 22 15 2940 Vaping E Cigarette Woman 400
Which gender has the best oral hygiene habits?
By Melissa Busch
Which gender has the best oral hygiene habits? In the U.S., women exhibit better oral hygiene behaviors, including proactively visiting the dentist, than men, according to a study published May 8 in the Journal of Dentistry.
May 15, 2022
2020 08 18 18 41 2425 Dental Patient Team 400
Save Your Tooth Month Q&A with Dr. Samuel Low
By Dr. Samuel Low
May is Save Your Tooth Month, which serves as an annual reminder about the importance of keeping teeth and gums healthy. To mark the occasion, Dr. Samuel Low, a periodontology expert and chief dental officer of Biolase, answered questions about helping dental patients keep their teeth.
May 12, 2022
2022 02 18 00 01 8955 2022 02 18 Low Samuel Video
The importance of creating a patient health history
By Dr. James V. Anderson
The health history form is the starting point to building a lasting relationship with your patients. Dr. James V. Anderson shares tips about how to create a thorough health history form and related conversation.
May 10, 2022
2017 09 28 22 24 8359 Man Dentist Woman Patient 400
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