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Vaping vs. smoking: Is one better for oral health?
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareThe trend of replacing cigarettes with e-cigarettes is gaining traction around the globe. Many smokers are opting for the electronic substitute (also known as vaping) to improve their health, while others believe that both are equally detrimental. Dentists need to broach the subject of smoking with their patients and dig deeper to fully evaluate what those in their care need to know.
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6 charities to which all dental organizations should consider donating
Sarah Moore Oral & Dental HealthcareThese days, it's no secret that altruism can have some seriously nonaltruistic benefits. Giving back impresses customers and makes them want to work with you more. Donation also helps employees feel as though they're a part of something meaningful, and thus helps keep them around for the long haul. And let's not forget that tax deduction.
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Patients should know the dangers of online kits for teeth whitening
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareIt's no secret that white teeth are highly coveted around the world. After all, psychological studies show that not only are people with white teeth perceived as more attractive and intelligent than those with an average smile, but those with white teeth are more likely to receive a job offer and larger salary.
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ACA uncertainty fuels slowdown in healthcare hiring
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationAfter the astronomical rise in U.S. job growth in February, the same can't be said for the following month, March. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 235,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.7 percent in the first full month of President Donald Trump's term, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported at the time. By the same measurement, the U.S. economy only added 98,000 jobs in March, deeply disappointing analysts who predicted as many 180,000 new hirings.
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Educate your patients during Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareDo your patients know April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Dentists and other oral health professionals throughout the United States should take time to ensure their patients know the early signs and symptoms of this deadly disease. Taking extra steps to educate those in your care can help them spot the warning signs of oral cancer before it's too late.
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How to tell patients about the link between gingivitis and diabetes
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareThe American Diabetes Association reports that a whopping 30 million Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, this condition comes with many extensive complications that aren't limited to the medical field. Many reports have shown a prevalent connection between diabetes in patients and early to advanced stages of gingivitis.
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How dentists can help fix America’s opioid epidemic
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid-related drug overdoses have tripled from 1999 to 2014. Additionally, opioids were present in 60.9 percent of overdose deaths in 2014. It is increasingly apparent the United States has an opioid abuse epidemic on its hands, and dentists may be surprised to find themselves in the middle of this rapidly-growing problem.
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Why is no one using our patient portal?
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationPatient portals and the functionality they offer have the potential to increase access to service, improve convenience and more effectively engage patients and consumers. They can also increase efficiencies for both patients and their providers.
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Pros and cons of buying vs. leasing dental office space
Jeremy D. Behar Oral & Dental HealthcareWhen establishing a dental practice, one of the many decisions you may face is whether to buy or lease your dental office space. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Making the best decision for your business depends on a variety of factors. Here are a few pros and cons of buying vs. leasing dental office space that you should keep in mind when reviewing these options.
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Teladoc: Telemedicine bellwether or bust?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIf Teladoc's 2016 annual report is telling of telemedicine's overall health then we've got ourselves a mixed bag. While the organization saw significant gains in revenue and use, it also saw a huge addition of debt.
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