Patient Communication: Page 66

Sometimes you have to go outside the box

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Talking with patients about the connections between oral health and overall health is a keystone of periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's practice. While some patients might not agree with your recommendations, this willingness to go outside the box can help.

February 5, 2019

Do's and don'ts for effectively motivating patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Every interaction with patients is an opportunity to motivate them toward something. When you approach patients, keep practice objectives in mind so that you can go beyond merely providing information and exchanging pleasantries, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. By being intentional, you can more effectively influence patients to accept treatment, show up for appointments, comply with instructions, and refer new patients.

February 3, 2019

A way to talk with your patients about nutrition

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

The awareness by practitioners and patients of the importance of proper nutrition in maintaining oral health may be growing, but actually talking with your patients about their nutrition can be a difficult conversation. In his latest column, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg offers a way to make these conversations a little easier.

January 22, 2019

3 things I wish I knew when starting my implant center

By Dr. Edward Harsini

When Dr. Edward Harsini started his implant clinic, he knew it would not be an easy task. Three successful years later, he can help you avoid the mistakes he made, whether you are in the implant field or not. In this Second Opinion, he shares some key information he wishes he knew when he was starting out.

January 15, 2019

Blind Spots: How to improve your treatment acceptance rates

By Jan Keller

Many of consultant Jan Keller's clients ask why their treatment acceptance rates are so low. In most cases, she writes, the answer is simple: It's because you are probably talking at your patients instead of with them. She offers practical ideas to improve your practice's acceptance rates.

January 14, 2019

Do's and don'ts for bad days: Turn a bad day around

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dentists have bad days sometimes, but they must exercise good self-control at the office, keeping negative feelings to themselves, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Otherwise, the experience of everyone at the practice -- patients as well as staff -- will be less pleasant.

January 13, 2019

3 ways to stay positively motivated

By Jen Butler, MEd

It's easy to get caught up in fearful or negative thinking. Maybe you've got a difficult procedure scheduled first thing in the morning with a patient who gags, or maybe you're having second thoughts about a technology investment. Practice management consultant Jen Butler has seen clients with these same fears and thoughts, and she offers three ways to change your mindset in her latest column.

January 10, 2019

What do you say when patients ask about food?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg is often asked about more than just oral healthcare by his patients. He devotes considerable time in talking to them about food and diet. In his latest column, he summarizes some of his latest thinking on food and eating.

January 8, 2019

Teen substance use linked to dental treatment nonadherence

By Lori Roniger

As adolescents transition to greater independence and adulthood, what determines whether they adhere to recommended dental treatments? Do socioeconomic factors have an effect? Might adopting certain habits or associating with certain people interfere with following suggested care? Researchers conducted a study to find out.

January 7, 2019

Continuing education improves physicians' oral health knowledge

By Tony Edwards

One way to improve patients' oral health is for family physicians to pass along useful information promoting better oral care. Researchers conducted a study with 100 physicians to discover the best methods for presenting oral health information to these doctors and if they retained the information.

January 6, 2019

Do's and don'ts for building strong bonds with patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices can stand out by building strong relationships with patients and letting them know that they are the office's No. 1 concern. This requires that you and your staff make time to get to know your patients in a personal way. When you do, your patients will see that they're at a practice that truly cares for and about them, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

January 6, 2019

3 tips to make switching software systems as painless as possible

By Dan Easty

Mention the process of changing practice management software systems to dentists and you're bound to see some exasperated looks. It's not surprising, writes Dan Easty, a technology advisor for Patterson Dental. There is much to consider, but he shares some ways to ease the transition for your practice and your patients.

January 3, 2019

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