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Is seltzer the new diet soda? And is it bad for teeth?
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareDentists know to warn their patients about the perils of too much sugar in the form of sodas, juices and other sugary drinks. But is it time to steer them away from seltzer water, too? The wildly popular La Croix has made its way into the hearts and hands of nutrition-minded people across the nation. Unflavored, tangerine, coconut, grapefruit, kiwi, lime — the bubbly water in a can contains no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no sodium and can be guzzled guilt-free.
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How smart materials can aid in the fight against tooth decay
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental Healthcare"Two for one" is a great marketing strategy — for certain things. Two bags of chips for the price of one? Yep. Two nights hotel stay for the price of one? Yes, please. But an additional cavity (called recurrent caries) beneath the filling of a cavity that was already filled? Uh, no thanks. Unfortunately, many dentists have to deliver this bad news to patients on a daily basis.
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Study: Wine may fight bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareLots of dental offices feature beverage bars so their patients can enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea or even a bottle of water and a light snack while they wait for treatment. But a new study by the American Chemical Society (ACS) might have some dentists considering adding a selection of wine to their beverage bar offerings.
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‘Hide and seek’ health pricing has to stop
Jason Poquette Healthcare AdministrationWhen a patient walks into a pharmacy with a new prescription in hand, something radical happens in the field of healthcare: They hear the price. How that price was arrived at isn't always crystal clear. Sometimes a deductible is included. Sometimes they are paying a percentage of the contracted price. There are even times when their copay includes a PBM clawback (which even the pharmacy may not know).
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Negotiating commercial leases: Make all offers conditional
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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ADA 2018 will focus on women in dentistry
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareNo doubt, women's issues have been in the forefront of the news in recent months. From marches to movements, women's concerns are garnering more attention in the media, classrooms, boardrooms and even examining rooms across the nation.
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New adhesives show promise at preventing braces bracket stains
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareImagine how your young orthodontic patient might feel. She has spent up to 18 long months in braces, endured the regular adjustments, the discomfort, the dietary restrictions and even the laborious cleaning regimen.
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Study: Patients prefer automated follow-up over human interaction
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareRobo-dentist? Well, not exactly. But a recent study conducted at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland concluded that most people do not mind (or even prefer) receiving their follow-up oral hygiene information from an iPad rather than directly from a healthcare professional.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Avoiding letters of credit
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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5 ways to make your dental practice shine (like those pearly whites)
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareDentistry is a service, certainly. But equally true is the fact that dentistry is a business. The most successful dental practices are those that give careful consideration and attention to both the service aspect and the business aspect of their practices.
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