One of the most effective ways to mitigate many of the risks inherent in practicing dentistry is to create and nurture a positive relationship with every patient, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. The way you and your team manage the patient experience can go a long way towards developing a partnership based on mutual respect… Read More »
The 2019 Dental Quality Alliance Conference, “Pathway to Improvement”, will take place May 17-18 at the ADA Headquarters in Chicago. This Conference is designed to strengthen in-depth understanding of the quality measurement infrastructure within dentistry by canvassing on concrete opportunities for system-wide improvement. Those who attend both days can earn 10 CE credits (5 each day). May 17… Read More »
While the idea that the best defense is a good offense has often been used in sports, it’s also appropriate for dentistry, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. On the field, coaches do everything they can to train, protect and prepare their teams; in the practice, the dentist is responsible for training, protecting and preparing the… Read More »
Dentistry is rapidly changing and staying the same, all before our eyes. As dentists, we have a responsibility to stay at or above the standard of care for our community. As new procedures and technologies enter the marketplace, how do we decide when to add them to the practice and when do we stick with the tried and… Read More »
From tips on avoiding burnout and making your dental practice more green to lessons on motherhood and empowerment, here are eight of the year’s most read New Dentist Now posts just in case you missed them: 1. 5 reasons why you don’t suck at dentistry: Sometimes you might feel like you picked the wrong profession and that you’ll… Read More »
A 2018 ADA survey of active, licensed dentists suggests that many ADA members have already taken steps to deal with medical emergencies in the office. Nearly 97 percent of those who replied said that they have a plan for handling medical emergencies, more than 93 percent keep an emergency medical kit with drugs on hand, and more than… Read More »