Patient Relations

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.

Patient Relations

Retention 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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Formlabs 3D Printer Validated for Orthodontic Model Production

Across its SLS and SLA platforms, Formlabs says it is prioritizing print speed and affordability, to allow dental labs and clear aligner manufacturers to produce models more efficiently.

HHS Authorizes Dentists, Dental Students to Give COVID-19 Vaccines

by Alison Werner | Mar 12, 2021 | Patient Relations

HHS has amended the federal declaration allowing licensed dentists throughout the country to vaccinate the public against COVID-19, regardless of state laws that prevent dentists from doing so.

Bridging the Gap for Patients on DTC Orthodontics

by Alison Werner | Mar 12, 2021 | Business Development, Patient Relations

The rise of direct-to-consumer orthodontics has exposed a gap in how practices and DTC companies address generational habits, and patient concerns such as pricing, convenience, and practice visits. Now’s the time to close it.

10 Tips to Maximize Patient Safety In The Dental Office

by Orthodontic Products Staff | Mar 12, 2021 | Patient Relations, Sponsored

The risks involved with providing dental care can be serious, so patient safety should be an...

A New Trend in Scheduling

by Alison Werner | Mar 5, 2021 | Patient Relations

With more adults working from home, the orthodontic practice’s schedule needs to adapt to take advantage of and accommodate their greater flexibility

How to Handle the After School Orthodontic Appointment Amid COVID-19

by Alison Werner | Feb 28, 2021 | Patient Relations, Videos

In this clip from In the Sterilization Room with Jackie: With schools reopening, the after school ortho appointment is back. Now, what to do with the patient who hasn’t had time to go home to brush and floss ahead of time as per pandemic guidance.

Pre-Procedural Mouth Rinses & COVID-19 in the Orthodontic Office

by Alison Werner | Feb 25, 2021 | Patient Relations

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, a breakdown of the latest guidance on pre-procedural mouth rinse.

The Power of the Orthodontic Observation Program

by Alison Werner | Feb 9, 2021 | Business Development, Patient Relations

In the COVID-19 era, a systemized observation program is key to increasing the number of patients who follow through with treatment

Crest + Oral-B Call for Nominations

by Tonya Johnson | Jan 29, 2021 | Patient Relations

The company believes that early education helps empower parents and children to develop lifelong oral care habits.

ADA Offers Office Staff Introductory Dental Insurance Webinar

by Alison Werner | Jan 22, 2021 | Continuing Education, Patient Relations

“Dental Insurance 101: A Beginners Course for Office Staff” will cover the basics of how preferred provider organization plans and networks operate.

80% Americans Say Doctors Should Keep Wearing Masks Post Pandemic

by Tonya Johnson | Jan 21, 2021 | Infection Control, Patient Relations

U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for office visits to ensure their doctors have access to protective gear.

When the Orthodontist Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Alison Werner | Jan 7, 2021 | Patient Relations, Staff Issues, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, what to say to patients when the orthodontist tests positive.

Live Chat vs Chatbots for Dental Practices

by Orthodontic Products Staff | Dec 8, 2020 | Patient Relations

Dental practices spend thousands of dollars on digital marketing each month, hoping to drive...

Henry Schein 6-Part Webinar Series Addresses Patients With Disabilities

by Tonya Johnson | Nov 5, 2020 | Continuing Education, Patient Relations

Critical knowledge and tools will be shared to equip dental practitioners to confidently accept and effectively treat patients with disabilities.

When Mom Calls You Out

by Alison Werner | Nov 4, 2020 | Patient Relations, Staff Issues, Videos

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, Jackie shares how a mom rightly called out an orthodontic office for not following proper infection prevention protocols and what your office can learn from this incident.