Patient Relations

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.

Patient Relations

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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What Your Orthodontic Practice Needs to Know Going into 2022

With pandemic recovery in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look ahead and rethink your practice’s approach to marketing, virtual technology, and metrics.

Teledentistry: Put Patients First, Says the AAO

by Alison Werner | Apr 30, 2021 | Patient Relations, Teledentistry

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.

Ortho in a Virtual World…

by Alison Werner | Apr 16, 2021 | Patient Relations, Teledentistry

What orthodontic patients liked in a crisis might not be as popular as we reenter normal times

Are Temperature Checks Here to Stay in the Orthodontic Office?

by Alison Werner | Mar 26, 2021 | Patient Relations, Staff Issues, Videos

In this clip, infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst answers the question and provides guidance on calibrating your thermometer for accurate temperature readings.

Align Technology Partners with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletes

by Tonya Johnson | Mar 26, 2021 | Company News, Patient Relations

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.

How Can I Increase My Orthodontic Practice Production?

by Alison Werner | Mar 23, 2021 | Business Development, Patient Relations

The critical roll referrals play in determining an orthodontic practice’s success and the statistics you should be tracking

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.