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What dentists must know about eating disorders
Oral health should be evaluated with eating disorders (EDs) in mind to support patient well-being, and clinicians must know how to address oral issues in these patients, according to study findings published in the Journal of Dentistry. Furthermore, dentists should provide personalized advice for these individuals and collaborate with a multidisciplinary medical team, the authors wrote.
Why this dentist hands out 3 things to kids at Halloween
Dr. Charles Reinertsen has been a dentist for more than 40 years and has seen not only plenty of children enjoying Halloween candy but many of those same kids returning to his office with cavities and tooth decay. To help prevent those problems, Dr. Reinertsen has come up with a way that he believes reaches children. Below, in his own words, he details those three things and why they are important.
Do's and don'ts for case acceptance
Case acceptance is one of the most critical systems in a dental practice. All the marketing in the world will not replace the benefit of having patients who accept the recommended treatment. Practices that want to reach their true potential should focus on excellent case presentation by using techniques that create a desire in patients to follow through with recommendations. Ask questions and listen. All too often, dentists are guilty of doing most of the talking.
DrBicuspid.com launches readership survey, and we are asking for your help
Dear Readers, At DrBicuspid.com, we are committed to providing you with the most engaging, informative, and relevant content that will help your dental practice and dental career. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we want to ensure that we are meeting your expectations and needs. To help us achieve this, we are conducting a readership survey, and we would greatly appreciate your participation.
Why people avoid the dentist
Several factors, including affordability, accessibility, and dental anxiety, may lead patients to avoid seeking dental care, suggesting the need for psychological management and improved communication. The study was published in Oral Diseases. Furthermore, reviewing dental care affordability and providing better training for dentists in reducing anxiety and building trust could help improve patient attitudes, the authors wrote.
8 tips on how to make sure Halloween doesn't become a dental nightmare
Dr. Karen Man believes that parents can make Halloween a fun and healthy time for families. "With some simple adjustments and a focus on good oral hygiene, children can enjoy Halloween without any long-term impact on their dental health," Dr. Man said. With that in mind, here are Dr. Man's eight tips on how to accomplish that goal. Choose your candy wisely. "Not all candies are created equal in their effects on teeth," Dr. Man explained. "The worst offenders are sticky, chewy, or sour candies.
The numbers behind the power of text messaging in dentistry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," I spoke with Josh DeVries, the CEO of Intiveo, about the critical role of patient engagement in dental practices, particularly through the use of text messaging. We discussed findings from the "Dental Patient Engagement 2024 Benchmark Report," highlighting the surprising trends in communication preferences among different age demographics, especially seniors.
Do's and don'ts for customer service
Levin Group has a simple philosophy: "Wow" every patient! The goal is for every patient to leave the office and literally say "Wow!" at the time of their departure. The customer service system needs to be designed so that patients cannot help but be impressed. Create systems. The main way to sustain customer service is to develop and implement a step-by-step documented customer service system for your practice. Don't forget that patients will select offices where they are treated well.
Overcoming case acceptance challenges
Case acceptance is one of the pillars of increasing practice production. All practices should have a goal of increasing production each year. When that occurs, then the practice will be fine. Top practices typically follow this model. One aspect of increasing practice production that has great potential is to improve the case acceptance approach and model.
Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
Author's note: For Trisha, I think of you often, and I love you, and I miss you. September can be a month of mourning when you have lost a friend or loved one to self-harm. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and today (September 10) is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide, unfortunately, impacts every community across the globe ... no matter the age, ethnicity, or educational background.
Europe by Rail in 2026: Is an Interrail (Formerly Eurail) Pass Worth It?
Kansas City BBQ: A Weekend Road Trip in Search of the Perfect Ribs What happens when a barbecue lover packs up the car and heads to Kansas City with one mission: find the perfect rack of ribs? In this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, Alfred Williams of Farmington MN takes us on a delicious road trip to one of America’s most celebrated barbecue capitals.
Le Boat: Self-Drive Barging in North America
EPISODE: KOMODO — BEYOND THE POSTCARDS WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS In this episode, host Max Hartshorne takes listeners deep into Komodo National Park, exploring what it actually feels like to move through one of the world’s wildest island chains. This isn’t the postcard version—this is the lived version. Drawing from on‑the‑ground insight in the uploaded script — “You start to realize Komodo National Park isn’t really a checklist kind of place.
Dublin's Favorite Fishing Town
Howth is the Perfect Small Village for a Break from the City By Mary Govoni Dublin is a city founded on a unique and unmatched Irish charm. Spend a day here and you’re guaranteed to notice it everywhere you go. It’s hidden in the cobblestone alleyways that diverge from O’Connell Street, it rings true in the voices of the performers along Grafton Street, and it is undeniably present in the first sip of a pint of Guinness in any of those Temple Bar pubs.
A tool to halt early tooth decay and offer options for future dental treatment
In September 2017, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) published an evidence-based guideline on silver diamine fluoride (SDF). (1) Originally approved in 2014 by the Food and Drug Administration for tooth desensitization, SDF has been used recently in an off-label application to arrest tooth decay.
3 options that add practice value, improve patient experience, and cost less than $500
In 2015, I had the privilege of writing an article about three dental technologies that cost less than $5,000. We focused on the Digital Doc intraoral video camera, the Isolite dental isolation system, and DenMat’s SOL portable soft-tissue diode laser. In 2016, we expanded this list to include Zoom in-office tooth whitening, PeriOptix loupes with Firefly cordless headlight, and the KaVo COMFORTdrive 200 XDR high-speed handpiece.
Winning the battle against sensitivity
A frequent complaint that dental hygienists hear from patients is tooth sensitivity in areas where there is exposed dentin. This sensitivity is primarily due to hypersensitive dentin that is exposed to various triggers in the oral cavity. It may be localized to a few teeth or generalized throughout the patient’s mouth. Causes of the dentin hypersensitivity may be due to temperature changes, or exposure to other stimuli, such as chemicals (acids, for example).
Dental unit water quality revisited
The quality of water delivered through a dental unit for treatment has been the subject of much research and discussion over the years.
A People To Learn From
Join us as we explore the vibrant capital of Spain, Madrid, through the eyes of fashion stylist Cathie Arquilla. In this episode, we delve into why Madrid is emerging as a premier destination for luxury shopping, world-class culture, and culinary delights that offer a distinctly Spanish flair.
Experiencing DPRK: Secret Compass New Expedition
The DPRK Is Indeed the Last Frontier for Hiking: Secret Compass Can Take You There By Mary Govoni Here at GoNOMAD, we crave to hear the stories from the companies and travelers that truly go off the beaten path. We are sorry to say that these expeditions to North Korea are no longer offered by Secret Compass. So we were quite excited to hear about what Secret Compass has in store for 2017.
Travel And Tech Products For Summer
We’ve reviewed some of the latest products that can make your travels more comfortable and more efficient. Try these out for your summer travels. Don’t run the risk of losing all your files, music, and photos. TarDisk allows you to increase onboard MacBook storage, allowing it to double in size. All of your MacBook content stays protected inside TarDisk. Inserting your TarDisk into your MacBook expands the hard drive up between 128GB to 256GB of integrated storage.
Safety and efficiency for instrument management
The day-to-day management and organization of instruments is an often overlooked aspect of both safety and efficiency in dental practices. It is easy to get caught up in the busyness of treating patients, potentially overlooking safety issues that can lead to injuries. One area of concern is transporting and handling instruments during cleaning and sterilization. Similarly, it is easy to overlook inefficiencies in organizing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments.
A Trip To The Great Barrier Reef
Cape Tribulation: Experience Australian wildlife in its truest and most genuine form By Mary Govoni There’s been a lot of environmental coverage in recent years about the frightening status of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Scientists and journalists alike are determined to spread the word that climate change is having devastating effects on the coral and the ecosystem as a whole.
SwellWomen: Active Wellness Retreats for Women
How an Irish‑Born Grandparent Could Change Your Life On this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, we explore a story that begins with a simple family rumor — the kind told at holiday tables and half‑remembered over generations. What if that old tale about your Irish grandmother isn’t just nostalgia, but a key that could change where you’re allowed to live, work, and travel for the rest of your life?
Mountain Lines: A Genuine Travel Memoir
Mountain Lines Follows a 400-Mile Walk through the Alps By Mary Govoni In Jonathan Arlan’s memoir Mountain Lines, he reflects upon the personal experiences he faced during his 400-mile walk through the French Alps. Arlan’s accounts of his experience, both the sensations and their accompanying thoughts, are remarkably genuine and accurate throughout the novel. He describes the highs and lows of such a journey, both literally and figuratively as he reaches summits and descends into valleys.
New And Improved!
Flighty is revolutionizing the way we manage our air travel by providing the world’s fastest delay alerts and comprehensive flight tracking information. Unlike traditional airline apps that often leave passengers in the dark, Flighty predicts delays, tracks inbound aircraft, and delivers crucial weather updates, empowering travelers with timely information.
Vermont’s New Life Hiking Spa: Retreat to the Green Mountains
This episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts. Smart Travel Podcast SHOW NOTES — GoNOMAD Travel Podcast — Hosted by Max HartshorneFeaturing Senior Writer Chin Liang & guest Reint Grobler of Harvest Table Bistro Today we head to South Africa’s Western Cape — but not the version most travelers think they know.
Local Expeditions: A Unique, Authentic Travel
Who Knows the Most about a Place? The locals, of course! By Mary Govoni When you ask most people what to do in New York City, the responses are almost formulaic: “You can’t miss Times Square”, “Talk a walk around Central Park”, “Take the trip over to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island”, “Don’t forget Grand Central Station!” But what do you after you’ve been to all of New York’s City’s landmarks?
Uzbekistan: Exploring Culture Through Cuisine
Samarkand, Uzbekistan: A city full of ancient wonders along the Silk Trail. A Food tour to an Unusual Destination in Central Asia, Uzbekistan By Mary Govoni The Uzbekistan food tour, “Exploring Backstreets and Bazaars” takes its guests through the authentic experience of celebrating Navruz, the Uzbek New Year, amongst the locals. The Uzbeks exercise their abundant hospitality as they welcome the guests into their homes and communities.
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