Patient Communication: Page 20

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
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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
Do's and don'ts for marketing communications
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every communication with patients and prospective patients is an opportunity to project the desired image of your practice, reinforce the relationship, and, ultimately, grow the business, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
May 8, 2022
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice Made Simple: Increasing case acceptance
By Theresa Pablos
In the last episode of Dental Practice Made Simple, Dr. Roger P. Levin discussed the No. 1 reason why patients decline treatment: the cost. In this episode, Levin addresses another main reason why patients postpone treatment: the time.
May 5, 2022
2017 09 28 22 26 1469 Man Dentist Woman Patient 400
Mothers get conflicting messages on fluoride
By Hannah Welk
Mothers often receive conflicting information about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. This conflicting information, some of which is false, makes it difficult for them to make oral health decisions for their children.
May 4, 2022
2020 01 16 22 52 5146 Child Caries Tooth Decay 400
Do's and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Patients will recommend your practice only when you provide them with a great experience. By exceeding patients' expectations during interactions, you put your practice in the best position to generate word-of-mouth referrals, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
May 1, 2022
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Do's and don'ts for oral cancer awareness
By Dr. Erum Hussain
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is dedicated to educating patients and providers alike on the importance of preventative screening. Dr. Erum Hussain shares some do's and don'ts for providers who want to play a crucial role in the fight against oral cancer.
April 26, 2022
2021 02 26 00 24 3611 Dentist Exam Light 400
Do's and don'ts for patient feedback
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many dentists and teams have only a vague notion of how patients truly feel about their practices. Without specific data, patient satisfaction is difficult to gauge, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
April 24, 2022
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Dental Practice Made Simple: Why patients decline treatment
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The No. 1 reason why patients decline treatment is price, said Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. But the holdup may not necessarily be the fee as much as how they have to pay for it.
April 21, 2022
2022 02 17 18 40 2112 Doctor Money Payment 400
Have you pigeonholed your patients?
By Dr. James V. Anderson
New patients are essential to a dental practice, but it's also important to keep them so they become established patients who value your practice and care. Dr. James V. Anderson shares communication tips to ensure that every patient feels heard and cared for.
April 20, 2022
2021 02 26 00 24 3611 Dentist Exam Light 400
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