Posts by Denteractive:

At a time when people are just emerging from a couple years of Covid-related social distancing, remote work, and heightened concerns over everything from the economy to politics, engaging in small talk with your patients might not be as small–or insubstantial–as you might think. But instead of meaningless chit chat with patients, why not aim…

Patient no shows are extremely problematic for any dental or medical practice. When patients don’t show up for their scheduled appointments, it can reduce the dental practice’s productivity and profit. It’s also highly frustrating. As a dentist, you have staff to schedule and pay. When you schedule these employees to meet patients’ needs and they…

To be successful, dentists not only need to attract patients, but they need to retain them as well. As with any business, it’s less costly to retain existing customers than to attract new ones. To keep patients and not lose them to other dental practices, dentists need to find ways to put their patients first,…

 The dentistry field is quite ancient. After all, humans have always experienced toothaches, and the need to remove rotting or infected teeth has always been necessary. Of course, these days, dentists have more options than ever for saving teeth or replacing them. Learn about some of the weird and unusual facts that surround dentistry. Here…

Tooth pain. Anyone who has experienced a toothache seldom forgets it. A severe toothache can be downright debilitating, preventing a person from concentrating on work or focusing on much else other than the pain they’re experiencing. Because it can be difficult to visit a dentist at the start of a toothache, many people find that…

Your health, including your dental health, is of paramount importance to you–and to your family. While not every recommended dental procedure or surgery is likely to warrant a second opinion, many recommendations may not be the only treatment options for patients who are experiencing a dental issue. Increasingly, dental patients are choosing to seek out…

Scheduling patients has always been tricky given the diverse needs of patients and the time it takes to deliver high-quality treatment. One patient may require a mere 20 minutes of a dentist’s time where another might require 60 minutes or more. With COVID-19 and social distancing concerns still ebbing and flowing, dental teams have even…

A successful dental practice is a team effort. Dentists rely on their staff members to help them manage administrative aspects of the practice as well as the dental procedures they may be certified to perform. Yet, managing a team of employees can be challenging. Busy dentists, like yourself, may find themselves falling into human resources…

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. population will be aged 65 or older by the year 2060. Unfortunately, not all of these individuals will prioritize healthy aging, especially their oral health. Why is that? One reason may be since oral healthcare is not part of the federal Medicare program, many older adults, particularly those in…