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How to Curate a Relaxing and Legal Dental Office Music Playlist

How to Curate a Relaxing and Legal Dental Office Music Playlist

Dental office music can help put patients at ease, but you need to carefully curate a playlist that is soothing, sensitive, and properly licensed.

| 3 months ago
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology

In the first of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson examines the etiology of the condition and what initial exams should include.

| 3 months ago
Why Dental Workshops Work: The Crucial Role in Continuing Education

Why Dental Workshops Work: The Crucial Role in Continuing Education

Taking time to attend a dental workshop may seem tough but Dr. Darin Dichter explains why dental workshops work and why they are worth the time away from...

| 3 months ago
A Dentist's Guide to Dental Data Analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

A Dentist's Guide to Dental Data Analytics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Use data analytics to enhance the patient experience, staff performance & marketing ROI. Improve treatment outcomes effectively based on empirical...

| 3 months ago
A Daily Dental Office Manager Checklist for Patient-Centric Experiences

A Daily Dental Office Manager Checklist for Patient-Centric Experiences

Streamline your dental office management with our daily checklist, ensuring smooth operations, optimal organization, and enhanced patient care.

| 3 months ago
A Culture of Giving in Dentistry: Strengthen Your Team and Community

A Culture of Giving in Dentistry: Strengthen Your Team and Community

To build a broader culture of giving in dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Bonk shares ways to make #givingtuesday even more impactful for your team and your community.

| 4 months ago
Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear

Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear

Dr. Douglas Benting shares the benefits of optimizing digital workflows through analog, digital, and hybrid approaches to pathway wear.

| 4 months ago
The Importance of White Balance in Dental Photography
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The Importance of White Balance in Dental Photography

Spear's Dr. Andy Janiga shares the importance of white balance in dental photography and best practices in camera settings.

| 4 months ago
Engaging Patients with Your Dental Waiting Room TV

Engaging Patients with Your Dental Waiting Room TV

Using your dental waiting room TV to distract and educate patients during treatment can improve the patient experience and reduce anxiety and pain.

| 4 months ago
A Crash Course in Dental Cements for Restorative Procedures
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A Crash Course in Dental Cements for Restorative Procedures

Dr. Melissa Seibert discusses the kinds of dental cements used in restorative procedures, their differing properties, and which types to use with which...

| 4 months ago
Traditional and Updated Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety for Patients

Traditional and Updated Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety for Patients

Boost experiences and accessibility by embracing modern ways to reduce dental anxiety for patients, like VR, chairside videos, and telehealth.

| 4 months ago
Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion

Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion

Dr. Jefferey Bonk outlines the importance of the role enamel rods play in ensuring optimal adhesion and ideal longevity of restorations.

| 4 months ago