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The Patient First Podcast Episode 143: Aimee Vail, RDH Explains Why and How More Dentists Need to Use Silver Diamine Fluoride
RDH Aimee Vail has been campaigning for a long time to bring back a nearly forgotten secret weapon against caries that should be in every dental professional’s arsenal: silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Why has SDF fallen out of popularity, relegated to pediatric restorative dentistry and public...  Read More
1659 Dr. Gordon Christensen on All Things Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 142: PeriActive CSO Dr. William Levine Explains How to Combat Periodontal Inflammation
Did you know that periodontal disease is more of an inflammatory one and less of an infection? Most of us dentists struggle to keep up with the latest advances in understanding of this complex disease and the treatment modalities proven to control it. That’s why I interviewed Dr. William Levine,...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene, Periodontics
The Patient First Podcast Episode 140: Should Hygienists Be Doing All This? Irene Iancu Explains the Benefits of RRDHs
How much should you let your hygienists do in your dental practice? There’s a hot debate going on in dentistry over whether hygienists should have the option to expand their skill set to include some restorative functions.  Some practice owners feel strongly that we shouldn’t be blurring the...  Read More
1657 Dr. Todd McGovern on Building a Happy Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Born and raised in Eastern Montana, the geographic center of nowhere in the United States, Todd McGovern admired his small town dentist who sat weekly in the front row of his Catholic church wearing a dapper blue blazer, surrounded by his camera-ready family. At age 26, along with his beautiful new...  Read More
Episode #818: Hold Strong in a Tough Economy
Are you the master of your circumstances or the creator of your life? This question guides the episode as Kiera talks about how to stay strong and positive in a challenging economy. She talks about managing emotions, communicating with patients, and intelligently considering what to keep and what...  Read More
Episode #805: Office Autopsy: Implementing PRF
The popular office autopsy is back! In this episode, Kiera talks about a practice that worked with DAT to implement PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) into its toolbox. Not only did the therapy service massively increase this office’s production, but the team stayed consistent and focused for a majority of...  Read More
Episode #803: KPIs Are a Scoreboard for Your Practice
AT consultants Tiff and Denae discuss key performance indicators (KPIs). When utilized correctly, KPIs can help you understand if the individual pieces are moving in the right direction for the practice as a whole. They touch on finding the right metrics for positions, examples of what to track,...  Read More
Episode #801: Double Purpose Job Descriptions!
Job descriptions are one of the most underutilized tools in dental practices — especially when it comes to additional duties and how those can fit in. DAT consultants Tiff and Dana discuss using job descriptions for more than just onboarding. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana:     Read More
Episode #768: Dental Consultant's Top Tips to Maximize Your Software
Tiff and Dana return with efficiency hacks for going paperless in your practice. They touch on softwares to utilize, how to set expectations from the beginning, where you can go paperless right now, and more. Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #758: Make Exams As Easy As Possible
Britt and Tiff focus on ways teams can streamline skills in 2024. This episode is all about standardizing exams, for one doctor or multiple. They talk about ideas to streamline, how to involve the right people in implementation, and more Episode resources:   Read More
Episode #757: Finally Make Ordering Supplies Easy. With Derek Flesher at Ordo.
Kiera is joined by Deren Flesher, co-founder of Modento, to talk about a brand new product: Ordo! Ordo is a procurement software to help practices manage and order supplies. It’s built by dentists and refined by team members, so you know you’re getting a tried-and-true product. Dr. Flesher talks...  Read More
Episode #756: Do You Want Dessert? Increase Your Case Acceptance By Using This Simple Method.
Are you asking the right questions of your patients at the right time (and with the right energy)? Kiera and Tiff explain how to increase your practice’s case acceptance by assuming the yes. They compare it to the waiter asking if you want dessert at a restaurant: There’s a right way to go about...  Read More
Dental Hygiene Essentials: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Smile in 2024
Maintaining a smile is perhaps an unwritten resolution for the new year. It's key to good health of mind and body, so it's important to take care of your smile. Moreover, you can't sport a good smile if your teeth and overall health are in tatters.  So what do you do? You simply follow...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene
Episode #743: Birdseye View: Practical Application for Growth
Kiera shares what happens when the Dental A-Team comes to your practice — the prep before a consultant shows up, the assessment once boots are on the ground, and the implementations that can bring about a maximum gain with the least amount of effort. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera:     Read More
Does Medicare Cover Dental Care?
Does Medicare Cover Dental Care? Dental health is key to sustaining your quality of life. Medicare does offer provisions for dental services, but choosing the right plan can be challenging. If you’re currently on Medicare or are soon to turn 65, read on. Dental Health for Seniors Oral health is...  Read More
Episode #735: This Is What It Takes to Improve Your Practice
Are you doing what’s necessary to take your business where it needs to go? In this episode, Kiera asks some challenging questions meant to inspire listeners to take a good, hard look at their dedication to the workplace. If you want your team to be made up of hard workers who believe in the...  Read More
Photo by  A toothache from a damaged filling, fracture, decay, abscess, or something else can take its toll on your mental and physical well-being. The dull, throbbing ache you experience can sometimes feel like it will never end. Alongside toothache affecting your everyday life, it may also...  Read More
Episode #727: WWDD (What Would the Doctor Do) Calibration
Consultants Tiff and Britt share more insight on what’s being talked about in practices across the country. This episode’s focus: solid co-diagnoses. Hygienists, when you’re chair-side, it’s time to start asking yourself what doctor would do, give the patient a heads up, and make recommendations to...  Read More
Episode #717: Accelerated Hygiene Do’s and Don’ts
DAT consultants Tiff and Denae discuss accelerated (or assisted) hygiene and how it’s helpful amid transitions taking place in offices across the country. Together, they touch on the do’s and don’ts of implementing and/or perfecting its use in your practice. Do:          Develop protocol          ...  Read More
Epsiode #712: The Immersion of A.I. in Dentistry With Mike Buckner at Pearl AI
Kiera is joined by Mike Buckner of Pearl to talk about artificial intelligence in dentistry. They discuss how AI works in conjunction with dentists, the fears people have over AI utilization, how to publicize your use of AI in your practice, and more. Then, they dive into how Pearl technology...  Read More
Episode #708: You Need to Standardize Your Rooms
Tiff and Britt are here to address the chaos circling dental practices lately. The consultants provide tips for freeing up brain space:                  Standardize your rooms                          Color-code operatories                          Schedule out quarterly ops checks         ...  Read More
Episode #706: How To Utilize EFDAs to Maximize Your Office
Consultants Tiff and Dana are talking about EFDAs, or expanded functions dental assistants, in this episode. They break down where EFDAs can be utilized, how to best employ them, a look at practices who use EFDAs well, and a whole lot more. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana:     Read More
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