How the Occlusal Plane is Causing Pain in Dentists
The occlusal plane, the imaginary plane that is formed by the occlusal surfaces of a person’s teeth when they close their jaw, is well known to anyone who has studied dentistry. But did you know that its importance extends beyond dental treatment? It helps with more than giving a patient a straight, pleasant smile. It can also help prevent musculoskeletal […]
The Best Places to Invest in Your Dental Office
Every dental clinic has certain areas where they could improve the service they provide to their customers. This allows them to differentiate their business from others in their area, attract new patients, and retain patients for the long run. In order to obtain the best ROI, invest in these areas of your dental office. The Waiting […]
The Danger of Ignoring Dental Patient Complaints
One thing every dentist will do well to remember is that dental patients are customers. As such, they have certain needs that extend beyond the treatment you provide to them. As customers, patients want to be treated to positive experiences, and they want to feel like any complaints or issues they have are being addressed. Most times, these […]
The Most Effective Ways to Improve Dental Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is undoubtedly one of the most important things any dental practice can focus on and devote time to improving. Patient satisfaction can help you grow your business, retain patients and obtain positive reviews that encourage even more patients to try out your dental practice for their next cleaning or procedure. Patient satisfaction comes in many forms, […]
Modernizing Your Dental Office
Dental treatment and technology have come a long way, but it’s surprising how many dental offices have yet to embrace new technology to serve and delight their customers in every other aspect of their business. While dental patients want a dentist they can trust, many choose a dental clinic not based on the one providing the treatment, but the […]
3 Critical Issues Facing Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienists are an integral part of any dental practice. They see most patients and perform a large majority of the daily cleanings that account for a good portion of revenue for facilities. Like any position, they have their own set of issues and challenges that come with their profession. This Dental Hygienist Week, we are looking at some of […]
Easy Ways to Clean and Disinfect Dental Facilities
While healthcare facilities and professionals — including dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons — have long understood the importance of keeping their facilities clean, nationwide awareness and current events have shown a spotlight on this important facility management issue. Now more than ever, it’s important for dental care professionals to focus on keeping their facilities clean and ensuring their patients are safe from harmful […]
How to Position and Treat Dental Patients with Disabilities
Treating patients with physical and development disabilities is a challenge for any dental practice. Every dental patient is different, this is especially true for patients with special needs. Some will have physical limitations that prevent them from being positioned in certain ways, which can make treating them difficult and uncomfortable. Other patients will have development […]
Designing a Comforting Dental Treatment Area
Whether you’re trying to create a better experience for your patients or stave off dental patient anxiety before it hits, designing a comforting treatment area is one of the best things you can do for your patients (and your business). Having a place where a person can relax during treatment will help you retain more […]
The 3 Major Causes of Pain in Dentists and Hygienists
Dentists and hygienists are no strangers to pain and discomfort. Most, if not all, dental professionals will experience some sort of musculoskeletal pain at some point in their long careers. But this doesn’t have to be the case. The key to having a pain free career is knowing the causes of pain. These are the […]