Can Vanity Be a Virtue in Dentistry?
Vanity: “An excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements.” While some people might sneer at vanity, I agree with Winston Churchill when he called it, “That vice that promotes so many virtues.” The National Research University Higher School of Economics found that people spend 1/6th of their lifetimes enhancing their appearance. […]
DON’T FAIL YOUR NEXT EXAM—DEBUNKING D0180
This code was created, in part, to give periodontists an exam/evaluation code. General Dentists are held to the same standard of care as Periodontists, and since a complete periodontal exam (CPE) for all adult patients is recommended annually, utilizing code D0180 (Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation) can and should be utilized in general dental practices. It is […]
WHAT IS YOUR JOB? What is it that you do?
You’re not just a dentist, therapist, assistant, hygienist or administrative team member. You are in the business of creating longer, healthier and happier lives. And you get to do that every day! What a privilege. Sometimes it is easy to overlook the difference you are making while dealing with the challenges of practice ownership and […]
EFFECTIVE PERIO CO-DIAGNOSIS
Prior to beginning the assessment portion of the hygiene appointment, it is essential to explain to the patient what you will be doing and why. This allows the patient to be a part of the decision-making process and will aid in treatment acceptance. “I’m measuring the natural space between your tooth and gums in millimeters […]
YOUR HYGIENE BACKLOG – A Serious and Expensive Problem:
We are seeing this all the time in our office visits; New patients may have to wait months to get in for a check-up and it’s very difficult to schedule Perio patients in a timely manner that represents the urgency and necessity of treating their infection. Also, recall is backlogged with little or no pursuit […]