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Advil and Tylenol Or Opioid Based Medication for Pain Relief After Oral Surgery?

August 7, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

pain relief after oral surgery

Healthcare professionals enjoy when their patients want to understand more, and dentists are no exception! When dental patients take the time to inform and learn from their dentist, they build a relationship that’s beneficial to their understanding of the procedures. The doctor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Hygienist to Dentist: Making the Transition

June 19, 2018 By Wyatt Dilling

You’ve been taking care of your patient’s pearly whites, but now you’re ready for the next step in your career: becoming a dentist. Learn how to go from dental hygienist to dentist.

You’ve been taking care of your patient’s pearly whites, but you’re ready for the next step—becoming a dentist. Learn how to go from dental hygienist to dentist: Click to learn more about becoming a dentist. *Updated April 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, New Mexico, Oral Health

Marketing Ideas for Dental Offices

March 13, 2018 By Anna Keefe

marketing ideas for dental offices

Owning your own practice is the ultimate multitasking test. Between keeping your staff and patients happy, a communications strategy is probably low on your list. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of marketing ideas for dental offices: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips

The ACA, Dental Coverage and the Future

November 14, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

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With a new administration, a change in coverage could become a reality. We’re already fighting for regular health care coverage, but dental coverage is (literally) like pulling teeth. More about the ACA, dental coverage and what could happen in the future:  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits

Can Fidget Spinners Help Dental Anxiety?

October 10, 2017 By Caroline Jacobson

fidget toys

Who knew fidgeting would become a fad? From office spaces to schools, fidget toys are hot commodities these days. Fidget spinners came onto the scene in late 2016, meaning there’s minimal research on this grade-school phenomenon. But could fidget toys aid anxious dental patients? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips

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