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Virtual Assisting for Dentists?

Virtual Assistants for Dentists?

Ronald F. Arndt, DDS, MBA, MAGD, MCC

www.drarndt.com

I know. I know. Most of you are probably asking yourself what is a virtual assistant? Is this another one of Dr. Ron’s “new age” ideas? And for those of you who know you are probably asking how on earth can virtual assistants support a dentist? I am here to tell you.

I myself have used a VA for over 9 years. She takes care of the things that I don’t want to take care of.… Continue

Added by Mary Beth Bajornas on August 25, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Gentle Dental Cedar Hills Welcomes New Periodontist

Gentle Dental announced today that Periodontist Dr. Thomas Eshraghi has joined the staff at their Cedar Hills Office, located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Portland in Washington County, Oregon.

Dr. Eshraghi specializes in Periodontal gum disease and implants. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University, and both his Doctor of Dental Medicine and Specialty Certificate in Periodontics from Oregon… Continue

Added by mark smith on August 24, 2009 at 5:26am — No Comments

Study: Redheads Twice As Likely To Avoid Dentist

I saw a news article this morning about redheads increased likelihood of having anxiety related to going to the dentist. Just from my own experience having dated a redhead for the past six years, I have to say that I am not too surprised. In the years since moving away from home after college, she has found a new primary care physician and eye doctor, but still insists on going to her childhood dentist, knowing… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on August 21, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

And the Survey says...

Ok, I have been told by many that they are losing clients due to the economy. An I agree, it feels like there are fewer patients because fewer people are covered with basic Dental insurance, or for that matter any Dental plan, even very high deductible ones. So, my question is, are you in favor or opposed to government funded health care? And if so, is your support based… Continue

Added by Lincoln Builds on August 18, 2009 at 11:07pm — 3 Comments

Marketing in a down economy means that you essentially have to be creative in your approach...

I recently responded to the proverbial question which was how to market your dental practice in a down economy. What the dental professional was asking for was to get some feedback to generate new ideas that were user-friendly, practical and low cost. I had several pragmatic concepts that I shared & this was one of them.

Marketing in a down economy means that you essentially have to be creative in your approach to attracting new patients. One easy method to boost your internal… Continue

Added by Helen H Cohen on August 17, 2009 at 12:23am — 3 Comments

Forcing Flossing

Despite my best efforts in hiding my lack of flossing, I received some pretty heavy finger wagging from my hygienist this week. It must have been pretty clear. No amount of Listerine can cover up how hard it is for me to routinely pick up that package of floss before I brush.

I knew that I wasn't alone. Besides my friends in the industry or their immediate family, I never see anyone floss unless I point out that there is something stuck in their front teeth. I asked how many of her… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on August 14, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

ADA Launches International Volunteer Web Site

The ADA recently launched a new international volunteer Web site as a resource for dental professionals looking to give back to others around the world.

http://internationalvolunteer.ada.org

The site is focused on sharing volunteer experiences, photos and connecting both seasoned and new international dental volunteers. It helps connect professionals… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on August 13, 2009 at 2:41pm — No Comments

Academy of General Dentistry Supports FDA Ruling on Dental Amalgam

After years of scientific research on the safety of dental amalgam, on July 28th, 2009 the FDA has re-affirmed that dental amalgam is in fact a safe dental restorative material.

The FDA has created a classification system for the mercury based material. There are two classes; class I (low risk) and class II (moderate risk). This classification system places dental amalgam in the same category as gold fillings.

The AGD… Continue

Added by Divij Bhatia on August 13, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

Adult Braces On The Rise

There has been a slow but steady rising trend of adult braces in the country.

As reported by the San Bernardino sun, there are over 1 million adults in the U.S with braces now.

Also according to the recent survey taken, there is a 37% increase in adult brace's from 1994 to 2004.

Most doctors are finding that the average customer is getting braces primarily for cosmetic purposes and for no other reason.… Continue

Added by Divij Bhatia on August 5, 2009 at 10:33am — No Comments

Defining The Dental Hygienist

I recently came across this old, but really interesting and still quite relevant, article on the role of dental hygienists in the industry.

Not only does the author raise questions about the lasting power of the profession, but describes it as the "maternal force" in dentistry and admits the he himself has difficulty describing the… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on July 31, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Experiencing Cutbacks at the best time......

Today I ended my week with a very grueling few days! I have now decided to cutback to two days a week at my dental job. I have been there ten years so it was a hard, emotional decision, indeed. But transitioning to a business that me and my husband are proud of! Still being able to work with Dentists, Physicians etc in the health care field. I always want to be a part of that aspect. But now most of my week will be with those professional people that make my life brighter and full of potential.… Continue

Added by cherie tschudi on July 24, 2009 at 10:58pm — 4 Comments

The Role of Dentistry in Healthcare Reform

Recently there has been no lack of public attention to President Obama's push for significant healthcare reform by the end of 2009. The one thing that is significantly lacking is any direct attention of the need for the role of dental insurance in building a more efficient and less expensive healthcare system.

We all know the facts about how oral health is tied to overall health, but does the added benefit of including dental coverage in healthcare reform justify the added… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on July 24, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Aloe Vera Good For Teeth and Gums?

The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century.

A recent study has shown that aloe vera tooth gel is considered (by some) to be a replacement for toothpaste because it is as effective at cleaning the teeth and gums as well as fighting cavities. Aloe vera is also a great substitute for patients with sensitive teeth and gums.… Continue

Added by Divij Bhatia on July 20, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Tooth Taxi Brings Dental Help To Kids In Need

Talk about brushing your teeth on the go! The tooth taxi has landed in Dallas, TX and is helping local elementary school kids with educating them about proper hygiene as well as taking care of any of their dental needs. The tooth taxi program also spent over a year in Oregon, one of the nation’s highest populations with tooth decay.

What about in your community? Do you think having a traveling tooth taxi would be a great way to have… Continue

Added by Divij Bhatia on July 15, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments

A Third of Sheffield Does Not See Dentist

A Third of Sheffield Does Not See Dentist

The UK Star recently reported that one third of the population of Sheffield, England does not go to a NHS dentist.

These numbers are centered on the fact that more and more people have been going to hospitals for emergency dental surgery. According to Dr. Spencer Pitfield he states, “It's an alarming number of people. These figures underline once again the Labour Government's appalling failure on NHS dentistry”

Do you… Continue

Added by Divij Bhatia on July 13, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

World dental congress Singapore 2009

FDI World Dental Congress Singapore 2009

Kaiser Dental Laboratories welcome dentists from all over the world in Singapore. They are invited to visit the laboratoy during the congress

Since 1987 the laboratory has been working under the German management in order to produce high standard dentistry at competetive prices for dentists all over the world.

(newsmax.de) More than 20 years the KaiserDental Lab. has been in operation under the leadership of German Master Dental Technician… Continue

Added by Matthias Kaiser on July 2, 2009 at 9:59am — No Comments

New York City to pull funding for free dental clinic program for kids

The Daily News recently reported that a century-old program that provided New York City public school kids with free dental care may be coming to an end.

The program that consists of 46 free dental clinics is on the chopping block as a part of the city's budget cuts. While it may save money on paper when looking at a short-term budget, you have to ask yourself how these savings compare to the long term costs associated with decreased access to affordable dental care.

What… Continue

Added by Jamie Bull on June 24, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

EXPLOITATION or COMEDY? You Tube "David after the Dentist Video" posted on WebDental by Jamie

EXPLOTATION or COMEDY?
Interesting video post by Jamie. Even more interesting that the parents posted this and that it has been viewed over 23 million times on You Tube. For those of us in the profession, it might be seen as expoitation. To the rest of the world, it is obviously seen as comedy. Perhaps it is difficult for us to be objective. I am curious about what others think.

Added by Cary Feuerman, DMD on June 22, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

WebDental has posted an important update from the ADA regarding Swine Flu. http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/swine_flu.asp

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), laboratory confirmed human cases of influenza A/H1N1 have occurred in the United States. Status reports are regularly updated and available on the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) Web sites.1,2 Most cases… Continue

Added by WebDental on May 9, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Ozone Dentistry: What Is Dental Ozone Therapy

When you hear the word ozone, the first thing that many people think of is air pollution. Yet ozone protects us from harmful sunlight that causes skin cancers. In fact, many critically important uses of this powerful, naturally-occurring gas are not so well known, but they serve us every day.Major cities throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world use… Continue

Added by Todd Welch on November 30, 1999 at 12:00pm — No Comments