Patient Communication: Page 20

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
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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
2021 08 19 17 59 0788 Scale Woman Obesity 400
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
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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
2021 07 30 15 43 1030 Dentist Girl Polish 400
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
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
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
2019 09 24 21 39 2685 Anderson James 400
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
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