Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA

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Dental case acceptance: 5 steps to increase treatment acceptance
Improve your case acceptance rate by following these five tips from Alex Nottingham.
September 22, 2023
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The revenue black hole: Where your dental dollars disappear
When you understand revenue attrition in the patient journey process, you can take steps to bolster your protocols and retain those dollars for your dental practice, writes Alex Nottingham.
September 15, 2023
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Stop using phone call scripts
Instead of using impersonal phone call scripts, have your front desk staff follow these tips.
August 1, 2023
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How to create the 'frictionless dental practice'
Alex Nottingham believes that one of your practice's goals should be to eliminate systemic issues that interfere with a smooth and polished patient journey. In this article, he gives some recommendations on how to remove friction from your practice.
June 21, 2020
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5 habits to help you start training for happiness this weekend
Happiness and positivity lead humans to achieve more, writes Alex Nottingham. How do we find more happiness in challenging times? Nottingham lays out five things he thinks every dental professional can do to bring about more smiles, not only with their patients but also on their own faces as well.
June 11, 2020
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Why do broken appointments happen?
Every practice has the experience of new patients calling, making an appointment, then canceling. However, Alex Nottingham of the All-Star Dental Academy writes that there are practical ways your team can make potential new patients feel welcome when they call your practice.
January 30, 2017
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Dentist accused of using pliers on patient still can't practice
A dentist who had his license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient cannot return to practice, at least for now.
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Dentist accused of using pliers on patient still can't practice
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who had his license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient cannot return to practice, at least for now.
December 11, 2024
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Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes
By Ava Barros
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.
December 11, 2024
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Clinical tip: Making working models directly from CEREC with Primeprint
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip that can help your dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
December 11, 2024
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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.
December 10, 2024
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Online videos about bruxism treatment may be lacking
By Ava Barros
Videos uploaded by dental professionals on occlusal device therapy for sleep bruxism may lack informative value, reliability, and clarity, says a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 10, 2024
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This may trump floss for reducing gum inflammation
By Ava Barros
An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
December 10, 2024
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How you can reassess dental practice communication policies for 2025
By Estela Vargas
We now have less physical contact and communication with patients before they are seated in the chair. We must close that gap by building an instant rapport with patients, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
December 10, 2024
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Orthodontist accused of inappropriate contact with 4-year-old
By Melissa Busch
A dentist known for working on pediatric patients who compete in extreme professional sports has been accused of molesting a boy since he was 4.
December 9, 2024
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1-on-1: ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler on the future of dentistry, dental trends he is watching
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with the president of the ADA to discuss a variety of topics, including dentist wellness, staffing shortages, and the future of dentistry.
December 9, 2024
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Oral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptoms
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Certain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.
December 9, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Increased production is the intersecting result of multiple factors. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to strategically and easily increase your practice's numbers and profitability.
December 9, 2024
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Ex-dental employee faces more than 35 felonies
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee faces more than 35 felony charges for allegedly breaking into the dental practice where she worked.
December 6, 2024
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