Dr. Sheri Doniger[email protected]PeriodonticsDental Diaries: A new toothbrushThere is nothing like the feel of a new toothbrush. Even so, even dedicated dental professionals can forget to replace their toothbrushes every three to four months. We're only human, right?October 14, 2012InsuranceDental Diaries: The best excuseThere are certainly reasons for patients to miss their appointments, such as traffic, weather, last-minute office meetings, or a sick family member. But this one tops them all, according to Dr. Sheri Doniger.September 27, 2012InsuranceDental Diaries: Patient loyalty?In today's economy, are patient longevity and loyalty a thing of the past? Dr. Sheri Doniger recently had two patients of record leave her practice because of dental benefits.September 5, 2012Dental EducationDental Diaries: Fast, cheap, goodSometimes patients leave a practice because they think they can get a better deal elsewhere. But as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.August 13, 2012Dental EducationDental Diaries: A weighty issueIf a patient of significant weight and girth inadvertently breaks your dental chair, will your insurance cover the replacement costs? As Dr. Doniger recently discovered, the answer might surprise you.July 19, 2012Dental EducationDental Diaries: 'The whitest teeth possible'Has the overwhitening phenomenon reached the kindergarten set? A recent encounter with a young patient and his overzealous parents has Dr. Doniger wondering what they are teaching about hygiene at home.June 4, 2012HomeDental Diaries: A follow-up phone callIn our office, patients expect excellent customer service. Following up with a phone call after every treatment appointment is an extra step that can help enhance the relationship between you and your patients.April 30, 2012HomeDental Diaries: Spring cleanupWhen it comes to inactive patients, spring cleaning your patient files can be cathartic. And that means treatment plans, as well.April 16, 2012Dental EducationDental Diaries: Food for thoughtDid you have garlic or Thai food for dinner last night or lunch today? Do you often sneak out for a cigarette break in between patients? Maybe it's time to reassess.March 19, 2012Dental EducationDental Diaries: Just like bankruptcy?Dentists are all too often portrayed negatively in movies, TV, and other media. What can we do to help change these misguided perceptions?February 29, 2012Previous PagePage 9 of 15Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters