Patient Communication: Page 18

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

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

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

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

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

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