Category Archives: Communicating

Be a speaker at ADA 2016

For new dentists interested in becoming speakers, the ADA’s New and Emerging Speaker Series offers up-and-coming professional educators the chance to present a one-hour lecture at ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting. A select few will have the opportunity to present at the ADA annual meeting in Denver and become part of a highly recognized group of presenters.… Read More »

5 things to know about emailing patients

There’s always a certain level of risk when sending information electronically, but the stakes are higher for health care providers who send patient information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which protects patients’ privacy at covered dental practices, imposes hefty fines — ranging from $100 to $1.5 million — for violations of HIPAA requirements. From emailing clinical… Read More »

In acquiring new dental instruments, how to influence decision-making as an associate

Recently I was at an engagement party for one of my good friends from dental school. Naturally there were a handful of us at the party who were all dentists. When new dentists sit in a room together, it’s hard to not talk about dentistry and compare experiences. A common theme among the group was the idea that… Read More »

Ten ways to get involved in social media at ADA 2015, New Dentist Conference

Are you going to the 2015 New Dentist Conference or ADA 2015? One way to maximize the experience at ADA 2015 and the New Dentist Conference in Washington, D.C. is to get involved in the online conversations happening throughout the meeting. How can dentists get involved? For starters: Use the hashtags: #ADADC and #newdentistfever are the two official… Read More »

Got questions? 4 things you can do to find answers

As soon as you walk across that stage and shake your dean’s hand, you’re not magically imparted with all the dental wisdom in the world. What happens is that you’re entrusted to understand your limitations as a new dentist while you’re granted the opportunity to experience the practice of dentistry and consistently strive to be a better practitioner.… Read More »

Tips to safeguard your practice from computer hackers

Prevention goes a long way when it comes to reducing or eliminating computer hacking of business and personal computers that are used at your practice. While not the most common form of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act breach, hacking and other IT in incidents, such as phishing or malware infections, can create a serious program for health… Read More »