By: Anjuli Avis, RDH, Guest Blog There is so much buzz around artificial intelligence in Dentistry right now. It’s easy to get caught up in something that is this innovative. So, is it worth the hype? As someone who has been using it for the last few years clinically both for my own patients and…
In today’s digital age, patient experience and engagement have become crucial factors in the success of dental service organizations (DSOs). As DSO executives, it is essential to understand that the competition for patient engagement is not just other DSOs, but also the brands that patients interact with daily, such as Amazon and Netflix. These brands…
The DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides certification and credentialing for dental assistants in the United States. It sets national standards for dental assisting knowledge and skills and offers various certifications to dental assistants who meet the established requirements. Here are some key points about DANB: It’s important to…
Since we have an upcoming Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Monitoring Course coming up, we thought we’d talk a little about the use of the gas in dentistry. Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is a commonly used sedative agent in dentistry. When administered in appropriate concentrations and under proper supervision, nitrous oxide is considered safe…
Congrats to the dental assistant class, Winter 2022. We are so proud of you and looking forward to seeing where you all wind up. We are always here for questions and to review your resumes and job applications. We know dental assisting is an excellent choice and we wish you all the best of success…
When it comes to holiday gifts for your favorite “dental” person, here are ten options that can be both practical and enjoyable. Whether it’s something practical, educational, or purely decorative, thoughtful dental gifts can be a great way to show appreciation and support for dental professionals during the holiday season. If you missed out on…
According to Kaiser Family Foundation, 37 million Americans do not have dental insurance. As a result, dental practices have begun offering their own personalized and affordable dental membership plans to patients. In total, less than 20% of dental practices currently have memberships. However, this figure is growing rapidly due to the adoption of dental membership…
Fifty or so years ago, the owners of Listerine — the mouthwash with “the taste people hate twice a day” — claimed their magic but foul-tasting elixir could cure numerous maladies, including sore throats, the common cold, tooth decay and gum disease. The Federal Trade Commission began putting an end to those false, unsubstantiated claims…
Almost half of the nation’s dentists are back to work and open for “business as usual,” according to a recent survey by the American Dental Association. But when it comes to the supply chain for personal protective equipment necessary to provide full-service dentistry, business is anything but usual as the coronavirus pandemic lingers on. According…
Last month, the World Health Organization recommended delaying “routine nonessential oral health care … until there has been a sufficient reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates from community transmission to cluster cases.” The WHO was responding in part to the growing body of scientific evidence indicating novel coronavirus can be spread by respiratory droplets smaller than…
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