Archive for November, 2017
Don’t ignore the patient experience
Owning a dental practice where patients rave about the experience can be a big boost for business. As silly as it might sound, patients are just as likely to recommend your office because of super-fast Wi-Fi and tasty coffee as they are to mention chairside CAD or your new CO2 laser. Ignoring these seemingly details […]
The history of All-on-4 dental implants
The ability to replace an entire arch of teeth using just 4 titanium rods is a marvel of modern dentistry. This treatment, called “All-on-4”, did not happen overnight but rather evolved from several breakthroughs in dentistry. The father of implants The work of Per-Ingvar Brånemark, a Swedish physician and research professor, is generally credited for […]
Understanding TMJ treatment options
The temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to your skull. You use these joints every time you talk and eat. Since we use these joints so much, it’s not surprising that many people experience pain at some time in their life in the area of these joints. While pain tends to be cyclical and impermanent, those […]
Facial implants vs. fillers
The ability to erase fine lines and wrinkles is a wonder of modern cosmetic surgery–but choosing between dermal fillers and facial implants can be a challenging decision. Fillers produce great temporary results at a price that’s a fraction of what patients invest in implants. But cost aside, facial implants are a preferred long-term choice. A […]
Faster patient processing for your practice
Getting patients in-and-out of your office as quickly as possible is a win-win scenario. Busy patients love it and the more patients you see the faster your practice grows. How many of these efficiency practices are you taking advantage of at your dental practice? Easy-to-follow directions What’s the process like for a new patient to […]
The Most Common Types of Bone Grafting
Bone grafting has become so common, most patients have encountered the term at least once before entering our office. But delving deeper into some of the additional types of bone grafting will give you a better appreciation of this amazing procedure. What is Bone Grafting? Bone grafting is the process of using natural or synthetic […]