Referring Doctors
Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery welcomes Mark Park DMD, MD to the team
We’re excited and proud to announce the newest member of our talented surgical team. Offering advanced surgical training in dental implantology, Dr. Mark Park brings a wealth of specialist knowledge, high-level experience and prestige to our practice. Over the course of six decades, Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has grown to feature four convenient New […]
Dealing with common issues in a practice
Dentistry is a profession with a big learning curve. Your ability to perform treatments quickly and effectively will be tested, as well as your strength in successfully managing staff, dealing with difficult patients and making business decisions. Mistakes can happen. Here are some of the more common issues in running a practice and some ideas […]
Charcoal toothpaste?
By now you’ve likely had to field some questions regarding the efficacy of charcoal toothpaste. It’s being billed as an easy, all-natural teeth-whitening solution that can be used in place of traditional toothpaste. But does it work? Here are a few thoughts. Getting to know activated charcoal Activated charcoal has been heated to extremely high […]
Factors that contribute to long-term dental implant success
Although dental implant procedures have an incredibly high success rate, they do carry some risk of failure. Improve your chances of long-term dental-implant success with the following pre and postop strategies. Be a strong candidate A big factor in determining the long-term viability of a dental implant is the state of your jawbone and oral […]
Does your dental practice need a blog?
You might’ve heard that launching a blog can increase your search engine ranking, drive organic traffic to your page and improve your social reach through content marketing. Building a library of blog posts can be a great way to contribute to your long-term marketing success. Educate your patients As a dentist you have plenty of […]
The role of orthodontics in implant treatment
Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth that can restore your smile and provide nearly the same functionality as natural teeth–but if you’ve been missing one or more teeth for a long time, you might require additional treatments before your jaw is ready for implants. In this article, we’ll discuss how orthodontics can […]
Acquiring a practice
Purchasing an existing practice from a retiring dentist is often a good way to get into business but how can you find the right opportunity for you? Here are some areas to consider. Outline your lifestyle Brainstorm some ideas about the type of life you hope to lead. Are you looking to maximize earnings? Work […]
Simple versus surgical tooth extraction
There are several situations in which your dentist may recommend one of your teeth be extracted. Some examples include severe tooth decay, irreparable damage to your tooth, a serious infection or crowding of the mouth. In this post, we’ll explain the difference between “simple” and surgical extractions and when each type is needed. No incision […]
Eight phone apps to consider
With all the technology available in a modern operatory, you may forget that one of the most powerful tools for running your practice is your smartphone. Here are eight smartphone/tablet apps that may be worth evaluating. 1. Rhinogram Need a HIPAA-compliant messaging app to safely send and receive X-rays, PDFs, photos and other sensitive documents? […]
How to prepare your team for the sale of your practice
Whether you’re heading into retirement or starting a new adventure, negotiating the sale of your practice could be quite an exciting event in your life. But for the people who work for you, the opposite might be true. Many employees prefer stability, and a sudden shift that’s out of their control could potentially lead to […]