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Endodontic spotlight: negative pressure irrigation
Success in endodontic therapy relies on the ability to effectively remove debris and bacteria from the canal system via irrigation. Traditionally, positive pressure with a syringe or irrigation needle has been the technique for cleansing and sterilizing the canal. However, bacteria can remain in the final apical third, creating the need for an alternate irrigation […]

Eye safety in your dental practice
Preventing eye infections or other eye-related injuries is an important aspect of any dental office’s safety protocol. Patients, clinicians and assistants should be protected against common eye hazards. As a refresher to eye safety in your dental practice, here are a few pointers to ensure you, your staff and your patients stay safe.

3 reasons to hire a consultant for your dental practice
A dentist is also the CEO, CFO, hiring manager, director of sales and marketing and human resources staff of their practice. When business is soft, it’s often difficult to pinpoint which area needs attention. Have you thought about bringing in an industry expert to light the way? Hiring a consultant might be the best course […]

How to handle fearful patients
Fearful patients can be problematic for your practice’s bottom line. Cancelled appointments. Refusal of treatment. No shows. But scared patients can actually be good for business. Convert the fearful and they’ll become steadfastly loyal and sing your praises. Here are some tips for handling fearful patients.

Developing a mission and vision statement for your practice
Dentistry is competitive, which is why most management consultants recommend crafting a mission and vision statement to guide your practice along the way. It’s not that hard to do and these are very useful tools for keeping you and your team working towards the same goals.

How do I know if I need a bone graft?
If you’ve been missing one or more teeth for a long time and are considering dental implants as a permanent tooth replacement solution, you’ve probably heard about the possibility of needing a bone graft. Finding out if you need a bone graft is a straightforward, painless procedure but you will need to be examined by […]

Evaluating intraoral scanners
With so many models to choose from, shopping for a new intraoral scanner can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you get the right intraoral scanner.

How to deal with burnout
Being a dentist can be stressful. Some of the reasons include: working alone, working in a confined area, trying to provide perfect treatment all of the time, dealing with the financial pressures of running a business and being around apprehensive patients. Burnout is a legitimate concern for dentists but it can be prevented using some […]

Is sharing dental office space right for you?
Sharing office space is a common strategy for driving down overhead and improving a practice’s bottom line. In this post, we’ll cover the pros and cons of dentists sharing office space.

How much should your practice be spending on marketing?
Marketing your dental practice is an ongoing process. Even for the busiest of offices, growth is the name of the game Here, we walk through the basics of determining your marketing spend.