6 ways to ethically persuade a reluctant patient to follow a treatment plan
April 7th 2016When you understand that there is an ethical way to set the stage for more patients to follow your treatment recommendations, you’ll not only be giving them the best possible service, but also making it a win-win scenario for you both which will build a long, lasting relationship.
How Futurabond U provides simplified solutions for one practitioner
April 7th 2016VOCO’s Futurabond U Dual-Curing Universal Adhesive is one product designed to have multiple uses. It responds beautifully to the need for simplicity in the day-to-day practice of dentistry-at least as far as providing a reliable and durable bonding agent for direct and indirect restorations.
How Herculite Ultra helps one clinician deliver great results
April 7th 2016There are a lot of demands for today’s composites. Patients want a restoration that looks and feels natural. Clinicians want a composite that is easy to handle with just the right mix of translucency, durability and wear resistance. Kerr Dental’s Herculite™ Ultra Universal Nanohybrid Dental Composite proves to meet the needs of patients and clinicians alike.
Treatment centers equipped to be the hub of any practice
April 7th 2016To get an in-depth look at Dentsply Sirona’s line of Treatment Centers, including the newest Transcendental Treatment Centers, DPR asked Dentsply Sirona Product Marketing Manager - Treatment Centers Stéphane Leduc to address a few topics and answer some questions about this integral piece of every dental operatory.
Water Pik, Inc. introduces the new Waterpik® Clearview Sectional Matrix System
April 7th 2016The all-new Waterpik® ClearView Sectional Matrix product lineup includes the ClearView Trial Kit with the ClearView Universal Ring, a trial selection of the most often used sizes of ClearView non-stick Matrices and CV Anatomical Wedges, and the ClearView Ring Placement Forceps.
The 7 deadly sins of dental practice marketing
April 6th 2016The author shares seven of the most common mistakes you should avoid while marketing your practice. While these seven deadly sins of marketing likely won’t be your physical undoing, they very well could lead to your practice’s demise if you’re not careful.
Diamonds of their days: Products that are team members' best friends
April 5th 2016We asked assistants and hygienists from around the nation, including editorial opinion leaders from Modern Dental Assistant and Modern Hygienist, to tell us what products made their days easier and made their patients happier. Here’s what they said.
A game changer: 2017 will bring a new CDT code for gingivitis
April 5th 2016For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been no truly accurate codes that can be used for the treatment this patient needs. In 2017, that story will change. Yet, we must guard against misuse of this new code and not miss the disease present
A game changer: 2017 will bring a new CDT code for gingivitis
April 5th 2016For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been no truly accurate codes that can be used for the treatment this patient needs. In 2017, that story will change. Yet, we must guard against misuse of this new code and not miss the disease present
Trends in hygiene care from 2008-2015
April 4th 2016This article will focus on these care providers and the value they bring to the dental practice. Data includes hygienist gross revenue, net revenue compared to scheduled production and number of patients seen monthly. Trends are measured over the last eight years to give a comprehensive look at the hygienist’s role in the dental practice.
Trends in hygiene care from 2008-2015
April 4th 2016This article will focus on these care providers and the value they bring to the dental practice. Data includes hygienist gross revenue, net revenue compared to scheduled production and number of patients seen monthly. Trends are measured over the last eight years to give a comprehensive look at the hygienist’s role in the dental practice.