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Sinus lift and ridge expansion: preparing for dental implants
Some patients that are considering dental implants to restore their smile may discover they have insufficient bone to support the procedure, often due to deterioration. However, these patients can receive implants by preparing their mouths through appropriate treatment. Sinus lifts and ridge expansions are two popular options for promoting the bone growth needed for implants.
Combining endodontic retreatment with endodontic surgery
Endodontic failure happens on occasion due to improper canal filling or persistent bacteria. It then becomes necessary to look at both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. We’ll first briefly discuss what causes endodontic failure and then touch on scenarios best suited for endodontic retreatment, endodontic surgery or a combination of the two.
What is emergency tooth extraction?
Having a tooth extracted is usually an easy dental visit. But certain situations can call for an emergency procedure. Here are some of the most common causes of an emergency tooth extraction.
Common patient concerns about dental insurance and how to address them
When the time comes for a visit to the dentist, patients are frequently concerned if their insurance will cover the cost. If their insurance doesn’t meet their needs, patients can forego treatment. It can be important that you can readily address their concerns and explain how dental insurance works.
How to foster better patient reviews at your dental practice
When attracting new patients to your dental practice, referrals have been king for decades. But in today’s world, online reviews are quickly becoming a major player. As more patients rely on online testimonials to find a dentist, you need to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s being said about your practice. Here are […]
The importance of telephone training for reception staff
As the initial point of contact for your dental practice, how your front office staff answer the phone makes a real impact on patient relations. In order to make the best possible first impression, staff must be trained in telephone best practices. Here are a few basics.
Go green! Making your practice environmentally friendly
A typical dental practice features a variety of disposable plastics, sterilization chemicals and some high energy usage. By working to make your office as green as possible you can do your part to make the world a little cleaner and appeal to a growing market of environmentally-conscious patients.
Effective ads for your dental practice
Many dental practice ads are ineffective for one reason: They are written by dentists FOR dentists but dentists aren’t your target market, patients are. Here are a few simple guidelines to help you write better ads. Alternatively, invest in the services of a professional copywriter or agency.
JADA Article Published: Radiolucent lesion of the anterior maxilla
We enjoy sharing the solutions we uncover to complex patient needs with our fellow professionals to allow others to provide better care in the future. We are proud to announce that Dr. Vincent Novelli of Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery was published in May by the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) for his […]
How much money do I need to start my own dental practice?
Starting your own practice is daunting, but dental practice startup costs might not be quite as bad as you think. You generally don’t need a million dollars to open your own office and given the high success rate in the dental industry, it’s relatively straightforward and easy to secure a loan if you’ve got good […]
