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Building a happy team

Building a team that is happy at work leads to happy patients and better patient care. Here are six things you can do to improve workplace satisfaction at your practice. 1. Invest time and energy into onboarding When you hire someone new, it’s usually because you were short-staffed, so getting them up to speed quickly […]

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Is it time to expand your services?

Adding new services to your practice can be a great way to drive more revenue. In this post, we’ll run through some of the things you need to consider before making the decision to expand your services. The cost of equipment and training Whether the new service offering will be delivered by you, an associate […]

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Is my wisdom tooth infected?

In this post, we’ll explain what causes wisdom tooth infection (also called pericoronitis) and what symptoms to look out for if you believe one or more of your wisdom teeth are infected. The most common cause The most common cause of infection with your third molars is impaction of the wisdom tooth when the tooth […]

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Ideas for making your practice more convenient

Improving the patient experience is one of the best ways to get a positive buzz going about your practice. Here are some ideas to make your patients’ lives easier. Online scheduling The modern consumer is accustomed to booking everything online. Implementing online scheduling for appointments can keep patients happy while automating reminders, can reduce no-shows. […]

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Best practices for your Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile offers more opportunities than ever to boost your visibility and educate potential patients on your services. To get the most out of your profile, here are a few simple tips. Complete every element of your profile According to Google’s analytics, customers are 2.7 times more likely to find a business to […]

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Is it time to invest in 3D printing?

Is it time to add a 3D printer to your repertoire of in-house tools? Here are some points to consider. Start with the end in mind Start your analysis by asking “What do you plan on using the printer for?” Dental models? Surgical guides? Clear aligners? Dentures? Avoid buying a 3D printer that can’t do […]

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Tips for dental social media photography

Creating authentic content for your practice’s social media pages doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some easy-to-follow tips for making impromptu shots taken with your smartphone look great. Light and bright Keep the mood positive and cheery by only posting photos taken in well-lit areas. Natural light is best but artificial lighting is fine […]

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The four types of impacted wisdom teeth

Impacted wisdom teeth are caused when the third row of molars fail to emerge all the way through the gum line. When teeth are impacted, they are trapped between the gum tissue and jawbone and must be extracted in order to prevent damage, discomfort or other health concerns. In this post, we’ll explain the four […]

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Grow your practice with teledentistry

Teledentistry rose in popularity during the pandemic and it looks like virtual appointments are here to stay. Teledentistry offers benefits to patients and doctors alike, even when you’re not doing it for social distancing. Get more out of in-person visits Teledentistry provides a quick way to touch base with your patients and determine whether an […]

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Why is local SEO important for dentists?

Optimizing your website to capture as much free organic search traffic as possible is a great way to keep your practice marketing working 24/7. What is local SEO? SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a set of strategies used to boost page ranking with Google, Bing and other search engines. Local SEO includes techniques that […]