Periodontal care has become a serious liability risk for dental practices. This one serious untreated condition is responsible for more lawyers ruining …
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Why can’t Patients See the difference between a Prophy and Periodontal maintenance?
If you want less resistance and more patient acceptance when presenting periodontal services, than this might be the most important article you …
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Is our hygiene delivery System unsafe and unreliable?
I saw this quote from Dr. Donald Berwick, the Director of Medicaid and Medicare and it really made me think. He said, …
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If you are thinking of shortening your hygiene appointment times – DON’T Many dentists have been told that the solution to increasing …
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Understanding and Applying the New Gingivitis Code 4346
I have received many questions about this new code. When is it appropriate to use it? What will insurance cover? What are …
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We are experiencing a rapidly growing concern about the dangers of vaping. It seems every day the news headlines are featuring yet …
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Navigate to Smoother Sailing in Your Dental Practice and Your Personal Life
Over the years, I have seen many practices struggle to navigate difficult waters. In fact, it seems that lately, there are an …
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Medical Billing—For the Good of Our Dental Patients
While many employers offer dental insurance, it often fails to cover major dental procedures. Yet patients can still receive financial relief for …
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Did you know that 70% of all production completed in the restorative department in a dental practice is referred from hygiene? If …
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Many dentists have been led to believe that to grow a successful dental practice the magic prescription is more new patients. In …
