Patient Communication: Page 38

Let's talk mouthguards for National Facial Protection Month
By Theresa Pablos
April 1 marks the start of National Facial Protection Month, which can be the perfect time to talk with patients and families about mouthguards and other tools to protect against sports injuries. Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Rafetto spoke with DrBicuspid.com about the occasion.
March 31, 2021
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3 practice tips as COVID-19 vaccines start rolling out
By Dan Croft
The past year has been a whirlwind for many businesses, but now there is light on the horizon with COVID-19 vaccination distribution ramping up. Dan Croft shares three pieces of advice any dental practice can use until it is able to recover to pre-COVID revenue and staffing levels.
March 30, 2021
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March Madness and your dental practice
By Lynne Leggett
Dental professionals have something to learn from the ever-popular March Madness basketball tournament, writes consultant Lynne Leggett. In her timely column, Leggett shares why both basketball and dental coaches need a plan, practice, and consistency.
March 29, 2021
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CDC director warns of COVID-19 'impending doom'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned Americans of "impending doom" as the country experiences a rise in COVID-19 cases, according to a March 29 NBC News report.
March 28, 2021
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Periodontitis poses heart risks for healthy patients
By Theresa Pablos
Even patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension. Patients with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums.
March 28, 2021
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Do's and don'ts for a great attitude
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It can be hard to have a good attitude, especially during uncertain times. Remember that staying consistently positive won't just happen: You must work at it. When you do, you'll reap the rewards for yourself, your team, and your practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 28, 2021
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Do you have 'traction' in your practice growth?
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Running a business-as-usual dental practice likely fell flat last year during the pandemic, writes Dr. James Anderson. In his latest column, he outlines six critical focus points to help your practice stop spinning its wheels and gain traction.
March 24, 2021
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Survey: Dental practice revenue dropped 6% in 2020
By Bruce Hogan
The pandemic has led to an uneven recovery for dentists, according to new survey data from SoftwarePundit and Dental Intelligence. In 2020, the top 10% of practices actually performed better than in the prior year, while the bottom 10% of practices saw worse performance.
March 23, 2021
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Pacific Dental Services hosts webinar on role of dental assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pacific Dental Services has posted a new webinar focusing on the role of dental assistants.
March 20, 2021
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What pregnant patients need to know about COVID vaccines
By Melissa Busch
Dental teams should be ready to answer their pregnant and postpartum patients' questions about COVID-19 vaccines and explain that it's likely best to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA on March 17.
March 18, 2021
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Meet Robin, the robot in the dental treatment room
By Theresa Pablos
Robin the robot has big, inquisitive eyes; loves to play games; and if Karén Khachikyan has his way, will one day be the standard of dental care. Khachikyan sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss how Robin and similar artificially intelligent robots can help put children at ease.
March 18, 2021
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Is wearing a mask affecting your dental health?
By Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles
Does wearing a mask actually affect one's dental health? In this timely piece, Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles breaks down the slight misconception of "mask mouth" and shares 10 tips to help protect teeth during the pandemic.
March 17, 2021
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