Practice Management

Ethically Using the Principles of Influence: Persuading People to Move Towards Health and Wellness

Posted on by Michael Goldberg DMD
Dr. Robert Cialdini first proposed 6 principles that govern how people make decisions in the 1984 Best Seller, “Influence.”  When I became aware of the science, I immediately began incorporating them into my practice.  Perhaps that’s why my treatment acceptance rate was double the national average of a pitiful 35%. Today, based on research, there are 7 principles, and I am now a “Certified Practitioner” and a founding member of the Cialdini Institute, just as I was a founding member and a...
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The Patient First Podcast: Dr. Bryan Laskin Interviews Diane Larson, RDH, BSDH

Posted on by Abby McMillan
Dr. Bryan Laskin is a Minnesota dentist and tech entrepreneur on a mission to help solve the biggest problem in dentistry, the lack of data accessibility, through innovation, education, and standardization. Creator of Lake Minnetonka Dental, Upgrade Dental, Digital Nitrous, OperaDDS, Dental Standards Institute, and Co-Founder of Toothapps, Dr. Laskin is also an advisor and investor to many of the most progressive healthcare companies. He is the author of the Amazon best- selling books “Th...
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The Necessity of Two Patient Specific Identifiers

Posted on by Access Genetics/OralDNA Clinical Lab Team
All healthcare industries strive for safety and quality control, especially when handling patient information. With the OralDNA® ordering process, some may wonder why it is so important to have two matching patient specific identifiers on the OralDNA specimen and test requisition. In this week’s blog, we will share with you the importance of patient specific identifiers and how you can accurately identify your patients’ samples. According to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) guidelin...
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Become a Healer

Posted on by Barbara Tritz RDH
Biological dental hygiene changed my dental hygiene world. Until six years ago, I was not even aware it existed. Luckily, I found it - or rather, it found me. I became a dental hygienist because I wanted to help people. Now I am a true healer; biological dental medicine is my calling. Welcome to my Bio-Logical World. We were trained in traditional dental practices - scraping and polishing teeth, emphasizing the importance of flossing, applying fluoride treatments, and delivering lectur...
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Do You Truly Believe in Prevention?

Posted on by Michael Goldberg DMD
Most health professionals would say “of course.” But is “belief” enough? How does belief translate into action? Do you keep score? Let’s look at some of the more common preventive strategies. How does your practice rate? Here’s the scorecard: How does your practice perform? A score of less than 22-27 indicates that you have a great opportunity to improve the health of your patients and improve the bottom line of your practice. Why wouldn’t one minimally offer all of the...
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APDP: Pillars for Success in Today’s Private Dental Practice

Posted on by Susan Maples DDS
Are you ready to step up your leadership abilities? Are you ready to advance your private practice to match your dream practice? If you answered yes to either of these questions, YOU should attend the annual 2024 APDP meeting: Pillars for Success in Today’s Private Dental Practice. Join other exceptional private practice dentists, spouses, and educators/consultants for our live annual meeting March 7-9, 2024 at the Fort Lauderdale Coral Springs Hotel & Convention Center. This ex...
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Unlocking the Power of Oral Salivary Testing Through Patient Experiences

Posted on by Claire Cooper-Bodtke - Lauren Tancredi
In the ever-evolving healthcare field, staying at the forefront of diagnostic innovations is paramount for medical practices. Oral salivary testing has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that can revolutionize the way doctors diagnose and treat patients. Empowering doctors and patients alike, oral salivary testing is a way to provide more personalized and effective care. Salivary testing has emerged as a powerful tool that Medicava recommends for providing valuable insights into patients' heal...
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“Words of Inspiration” by Dr. John Kempton

Posted on by John Kempton DDS
In this time when everything is go, go, go, we all need inspiration to reset and continue the go, go, go. In this series, we have asked the experts from our Protocol Directory for their “Words of Inspiration.” Here is how Dr. John Kempton from LAUNCH Oral Systemic Health responded. Inspiration is not packaged; it is available unconditionally to all individuals in all professions and it comes in a multitude of genres. We require it to visualize our creativity and potential. In the end, are we ...
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Pure Perio Summit

Posted on by Thomas Nabors DDS - Andrea Owens RDH
Learn how to cure gum disease! Pure Perio Summit is an oral health course that focuses on total body health by treating periodontal disease. Pure Perio’s core concept involves understanding the microbiological causes of periodontal disease utilizing the salivary diagnostic tests of OralDNA® Labs. By attending the course, you will learn the science behind periodontal disease and total body health from research-based sources. After understanding the science, you will be taught an oral health p...
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The Digital and Integrative Demand of Millennials

Posted on by Anjuli Avis CRDH
Healthcare engagement is experiencing an evolution. Why? Because millennials, born roughly between 1981 and 1996, have surpassed baby boomers as the largest adult generation. This generation has been a significant force in shaping healthcare needs. How so? Consider a few factors: Digital health: Millennials are the first generation to grow up with the internet, smartphones, and other digital technologies. They are more likely to use health apps, wearable technology, and telehealth servi...
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