Patient Communication: Page 19

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
2021 03 23 22 18 5645 Money Bag Grant Award 400
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
2021 06 15 23 11 1159 Soda Can Sugar Hand 400
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
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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
2022 06 16 21 54 0821 2022 06 17 Technology Focus Abrams Ashley 400
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
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