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Can PDT treat oral lesions in COVID-19 patients?

January 20, 2021 -- Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective option for treating oral lesions in patients diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a letter to the editor published on January 8 in Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy. Discuss

Part 1: Your 2021 dental practice (real) growth plan

January 20, 2021 -- The dental industry is entering 2021 wondering what the year will hold in terms of patients and production returning to the dental practice. How can you ensure your practice is prepared for success in uncertain times? Curtis Marshall offers some advice in this first part of a two-part series, including thoughts on hygiene, patient payments, and scheduling. Discuss

The importance of dental insurance verification in the new year

January 20, 2021 -- As we enter a new year, dental consultant Lynne Leggett believes that dental practices that prioritize their relationships with their patients will continue to distinguish themselves from other practices that do not. This includes the ability to work seamlessly with their insurance, for the sake of both patients and the efficiency of the business. Discuss

Did a dentist diagnose SARS-CoV-2 from a dental exam?

January 19, 2021 -- Sores and bleeding gums in the healthy mouths of two teenage siblings may have led to a longtime Maryland dentist diagnosing the first asymptomatic cases of SARS-CoV-2 from oral lesions during a routine dental visit. Discuss

Surviving and thriving through the pandemic: Business insights for multipractice offices

January 19, 2021 -- Dr. Oleg Drut and his Diamond Braces locations had big plans for 2020 -- and then COVID-19 hit. However, his business has successfully weathered the pandemic economy, opening six new offices and hiring 80 new staff members. How did he and his team do it? He shares his story in this article. Discuss

Stimulus package: 4 key updates for dental practice owners

January 19, 2021 -- As dentists continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, they can start 2021 with renewed confidence and additional financial assistance now that the latest COVID-19 relief bill has been signed into law, writes Mark Schmidt. He goes over some key updates related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and signature 7(a) loan program that affect existing and new borrowers. Discuss

Are you performing aerosol-generating procedures safely?

January 18, 2021 -- The risk of exposure to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 from aerosol-generating procedures appears low in open plan clinics where there are several feet of distance between bays, according to a study published online January 6 in the Journal of Dentistry. Discuss

Is now a good time to sell or buy a dental practice?

January 18, 2021 -- Is it a buyer's or seller's market right now when it comes to dental practices? Dr. Teresa Yang spoke with a pair of dental practice brokers to get their opinions on the market, as well as what is necessary if you're looking to either buy or sell a practice in the age of COVID-19. Discuss

Do's and don'ts for working through recovery

January 18, 2021 -- Ever since the pandemic occurred, I have identified "recovery" as the No. 1 area where dental practices need to focus. While it may seem counterintuitive to focus on less instead of more, concentrating on the essentials will ensure a faster, better, and deeper recovery, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Discuss

Survey finds the most annoying sound has a dental connection

January 15, 2021 -- Don't you love it when your patients have strong enough teeth and gums to eat whatever they want, whenever they want? But while we may love to see people eating, we love it even more when it's done quietly. At least that's what a recent survey pointed out after investigating the sounds we find most annoying. Discuss

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