People customarily associate OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) with workplace rules at construction sites, chemical plants, and factories, however, OSHA compliance is also critically important for dental practices. In the event of an OSHA inspection, dentists must have a detailed and robust safety program in place. Ultimately,...

As a dentist, you know that patient retention is key to having a successful dental practice. Surely, attracting new patients, purchasing another practice, or forming an association can serve to grow your dental practice. It all comes down to the patient experience, however, and a satisfied patient is one who will return -- and...

It was recently reported that a former Twin Cities dentist agreed to a financial settlement in connection with allegations that he illegally prescribed hundreds of opioid painkillers to numerous patients, as well as his son and an employee. In light of the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic and the potential legal liabilities facing dental...

According to the American Dental Association, more than 16 percent of all new dentists ages 21-34 are affiliated with dental service organizations (DSOs). By contrast, only 7.4 percent of dentists overall are affiliated with DSOs. In any event, more and more dentists today are giving the DSO model serious consideration.

For many new dentists, excessive...

People with disabilities customarily lack access to dental care because dentists may not have the equipment or skills to meet their special needs. Now, the American Dental Association (ADA) has revised its code of conduct to prohibit dentists from denying care to patients with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. To ensure your practice is...

According to the Florida Department of Health, there were 11,362 dentists with active state licenses during the 2017-2018 fiscal year, of which 794 were first-time licenses. Given that the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest estimate of Florida’s population was about 21 million, that means there is one dentist for every 1,848 people.

Clearly, there is...

Although operating a dental practice differs from other businesses in many ways, one thing they have in common is the potential of being hit with a lawsuit. While a malpractice lawsuit is obviously a critical concern for most dentists, any legal dispute that rises to the level of litigation can be a major distraction....

According to the National Association of Dental Plans, about 75 percent of Americans have some type of dental insurance, whether employer-based or private-pay dental coverage. Of those, only 50 percent say they have visited a dentist in the past year, while only 20 percent of the uninsured group reported seeing a dentist. This...

Although online reviews can help a dental practice reach new patients, much like word-of-mouth recommendations, online comments can be a double edge sword. Put simply, negative reviews and unfavorable comments can damage your professional reputation. Although an occasional negative review is inevitable, there are steps you can take to manage and protect your online...

Today, technological advances are reshaping the dental care industry. From emotional dentistry to laser technology, new methods are improving treatment techniques and enhancing the patient experience. This article is a brief discussion of the emerging trends in modern dentistry.
What is emotional dentistry?Emotional dentistry encourages patients to directly participate in their treatment and