Dental Bills Contributed to Medical Debt in Half of Surveyed Adults
The KFF report found that dental bills contributed to medical debt in nearly half of all Americans surveyed.
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6 Ways to Get Your Orthodontic Patients to Trust You and Say ‘Yes’ to Treatment
You provide the best orthodontic treatment, but sometimes that’s not enough to get prospective patients to trust you—and that trust is key to that new patient start.
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ADA Partners with DEA on Opioid Epidemic Webinar
The ADA and DEA are offering a three-part webinar series on the proper handling of controlled substances to combat the opioid epidemic.
HHS Releases Guidance on HIPAA Rules Regarding Patient Vaccination Status
The HHS determined that HIPAA does not prevent health care providers from asking patients about vaccination status.
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Decreasing Your No-Shows
No shows equal lost time, overhead, and even revenue. Here’s how to create a no-show response system that will allow you to stay on track to increase your revenue every year.
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ADA Ethics Council Weighs Ethics of Treating Unvaccinated Patients
The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs addressed ethical issues that dental professionals may have with treating unvaccinated patients.
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AAO: Time for Orthodontists to Talk to Patients About the Risk of Direct-to-Consumer Aligners
The AAO wants orthodontists to educate patients and legislators about the potential hazards of orthodontic treatment without specialist care.
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Podium Partners with Kaleidoscope for Orthodontic Marketing Solution
Podium is partnering with Kaleidoscope to offer orthodontic practices an end-to-end solution for patient marketing and communication.
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AAO Advocacy Toolkit Addresses Direct-to-Consumer Concerns
The AAO advocacy toolkit is aimed at informing lawmakers about its concerns with direct-to-consumer orthodontic treatment.
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AAO Reminds Members: October is National Bullying Prevention Month
The association is encouraging its members to join the #bullyingbites awareness campaign, and is offering a number of suggestions on how to get involved.
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Pocketalk Releases HIPAA-Compliant Handheld Translation Device
Pocketalk Plus is a two-way translation device that can translate 82 languages, both audio and text, providing immediate communication in clinical settings.
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Practitioners Warn Parents, Kids About TikTok “Dental Hacks”
Recent viral videos suggest using Mr Clean Magic Eraser to “whiten” teeth and rubber bands to “close” teeth gaps.
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National Survey Reveals Bipartisan Support for Medicare Dental Coverage
With eight in 10 voters favoring dental care coverage under Medicare, support is even higher in 2022 Senate battleground states.
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Majority of Patients Won’t Consider a Healthcare Provider with Online Ratings Under Four Stars
The latest patient survey from PatientPop finds that 74% of patients find online reviews very or extremely important when making their decision on a healthcare provider.
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The Communication Channels That Funnel New Patients to Your Front Desk
A website, telephone number, and email address are no longer enough to capture leads. The pandemic has shifted consumer communication styles, making it imperative to offer them the means to communicate with you virtually and on their schedule.
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Orthodontic Practices Should Be Fun
The pandemic brought anxieties, stressors, challenges, and obstacles to fun. Now is the time to bring back the fun and here are some strategies.
Read MoreRetention Strategies and the Vivera Retainers End Game
During this 1-hour webinar, you will learn about the prevailing paradigm where lifelong retention is key to patient success, understand the benefits of a fully digital solution for retention, and master best practices in having...
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Sunbit Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Dental Financing Platform
The BNPL dental solution offers access to financing for procedures between $60 and $10,000, with 6, 12, 18, and 24 month payment plans.
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Five Ways to Upgrade the New Patient Phone Call
How a highly standardized and scripted approach to the new patient phone call can ensure prospective patients feel connected to the practice before they walk in the door
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Teledentistry: Put Patients First, Says the AAO
With all the signs pointing to teledentistry playing an increasing role in new patient consults and orthodontic treatment monitoring, the AAO reminds orthodontists to practice within parameters that protect patient health and safety.
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Ortho in a Virtual World…
What orthodontic patients liked in a crisis might not be as popular as we reenter normal times
Read MoreAre Temperature Checks Here to Stay in the Orthodontic Office?
In this clip, infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst answers the question and provides guidance on calibrating your thermometer for accurate temperature readings.
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Align Technology Partners with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletes
The Olympic national governing body of ski and snowboard sports’ athletes can join the Invisalign Smile Squad to receive Invisalign treatment, then share outcomes on social media.
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