Patient Communication: Page 4

Why people avoid the dentist

By Ava Barros

Several factors were cited by patients as the main reasons why they avoided seeking dental care, according to a study published in Oral Diseases.

October 16, 2024

8 tips on how to ensure Halloween doesn't become a dental nightmare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Karen Man believes that parents can make Halloween a fun, healthy time for families while also ensuring that the holiday doesn't harm patients' teeth.

October 15, 2024

The numbers behind the power of text messaging in dentistry

By Kevin Henry

Our latest podcast dives into some surprising numbers about how many times dental practices are actually communicating with patients and what patients think about that number.

October 11, 2024

Do's and don'ts for customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Every patient interaction is an opportunity to create a loyal customer for life. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to create a lasting, positive impression on dental patients that translates to your bottom line.

September 30, 2024

Overcoming case acceptance challenges

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Case acceptance is one pillar of increasing practice production, yet trying to convince patients to accept treatment -- even when it's imperative -- is challenging. Dr. Roger P. Levin provides coaching to put you and patients' concerns at ease.

September 12, 2024

Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry

By Tracee Dahm

While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

September 10, 2024

Do's and don'ts for marketing

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Internal marketing, when done correctly, can lead to high-quality referrals for dental practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the do's and don'ts of how to create a synergistic effect with your marketing efforts and patient referrals.

September 3, 2024

Social media, professionalism, and dental infection control: What do they have in common?

By Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA

In a world where we're searching for clicks and likes, are we forgetting to represent dental practices in a professional manner? Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, tackles a touchy but necessary subject.

August 22, 2024

The 3 C medications causing gingival hyperplasia

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Certain medications, commonly referred to as the "three C's," are known to induce gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Here is what you and your dental patients need to know.

August 7, 2024

Why you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, more

By Ava Barros

Understanding parents' dental anxiety and oral health literacy, influenced by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and encourage early, regular dental visits for their children, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.

August 6, 2024

Do's and don'ts for protecting your future with patient communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental practices, like all businesses, should spend time focusing on protecting their futures. Dr. Roger P. Levin recommends implementing two steps to ensure your practice is on the trajectory for success.

August 5, 2024

3 critical reasons why your dental practice needs EHRs to stay competitive

By Estela Vargas

The shift to electronic health records (EHRs) is no longer considered a trend that will go away in time. Rather, it's a necessary move toward efficiency, improved patient care, and compliance with federal regulations, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

July 15, 2024

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