Are 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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LatestPre-Procedural Mouth Rinses & COVID-19 in the Orthodontic Office
In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, a breakdown of the latest guidance on pre-procedural mouth rinse.
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LatestSharps Disposal Container Shortage: What Does the Orthodontic Practice Need to Know
In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, the latest CDC guidance on how to navigate the shortage and a refresher on best practices.
When Mom Calls You Out
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.
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Doctors Promote ‘Posts for My Patients’ Social Campaign to Boost Business of Oral Health Care
“Posts for My Patients” is a free resource that offers dental practices instant content for their social media platforms.
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CareCredit Integrates Into Open Dental Practice Management Software
The integration features CareCredit’s Quickscreen, which enables dental teams to easily identify patients who are pre-approved or that already have an existing CareCredit credit card.
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Texas Orthodontist Coaches Teens to Happier Smiles and Happier Lives
As an orthodontist and certified life coach, RJ Jackson, DDS, is helping kids—and parents—navigate life with his new podcast and book—recently listed as a #1 international best seller in the United States and France.
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Hero Practice Paper on Children’s Oral Health care Addresses Need for Increased Access for All
The paper provides a comprehensive look at how a child’s oral health can have a lifelong impact on their overall well-being and how access to preventative care can save state budgets allocated to Medicaid over time.
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New Delta Dental Institute Poll Finds Americans Are Prioritizing Their Oral Health During COVID-19
Results show a significant majority of Americans believe that routine dental appointments remain important during the pandemic.
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Inspired by Technology, Texas Orthodontist Creates Business Partnerships to Help Practices Breathe Easier
Amy Jackson, DDS, MS, seeks out solutions to make the day-to-day running of an orthodontic practice easier—whether that be air filtration systems to make daily mask wear more comfortable or a retainer subscription service to streamline retention.
Read MoreRemember the Smile in the Orthodontic Appointment
In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst offers advice on how to maintain the fun in your orthodontic practice amid COVID-19.
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California Orthodontist Bikes Coast to Coast to Give Smiles to Kids in Need
Averaging 100 miles a day and taking approximately 5 weeks, orthodontist Don Montano, DDS, MSD, joins a group of cyclists to ride along historic U.S. Route 66 to the finish line in Virginia to raise funds and awareness for Smile for a Lifetime.
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Dentsply Sirona, ADA Partner to Give Dental Professionals Free Patient Communication Resources
Through the partnership, ADA members will have access to free digital patient communication resources based on the ADA’s Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit.
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9 Ways to Communicate, Market, and Serve Orthodontic Patients During COVID-19
When lockdown orders are lifted in your state, the orthodontists who use this time to build relationships with patients are the ones who will see increased business.
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Orthodontists Associates of WNY Offers No Cost Virtual Consultations During COVID-19 Pandemic
During the free assessment, doctors will review the pictures and information submitted by patients through SmileSnap and Zoom video conferencing software, to discuss their findings and recommendations.
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The Three Stages of the COVID-19 Crisis
And an 11-step action plan for your orthodontic practice’s recovery
Read MoreOrthodontic Products Interviews: How COVID-19 is Affecting the Orthodontic Practice
Orthodontic Products talks to Drs Neal Kravitz and Alex Waldman about how they are managing patients, staff, and the financial impact amidst COVID-19.
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Drive Thrus, Home Delivery, and COVID-19
Amid a national effort aimed at social distancing, one orthodontist went out of his way to make sure patients still received treatment.
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