Dental practice in hot water over patient privacy
Patient privacy extends beyond medical charts, as one Tennessee practice found in a very public way. Plus: Do you agree with this dentist's take on whitening toothpaste?
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The viral video that crossed patient privacy lines
A social media video that originated at Premier Dental in Knoxville, Tenn. recently went viral, but not in a good way. The Snapchat video included a team member reading a patient’s journal that was accidentally left in the office out loud, while others listened and giggled. Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, a member and former vice president of the American Dental Assistants Association, explains why the video garnered outrage from those both inside and outside the dental profession, and how it serves a reminder to all practices about patient privacy, professionalism amongst all staff, and trust and kindness in general. (Dentistry iQ)
Are you considering starting your own DSO?
Stanton Kensinger, lead broker at Professional Transition Strategies, discusses whether now is the time for dental entrepreneurs to start their own DSO. He dives into the advantages and risks involved and takes an experienced look at what might work for practices, from joint ventures to the sub-DSO model. (Dental Tribune)
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Addressing pain points of dental practice mergers
It's not easy to combine practices, from the paperwork to the personnel. But with the right considerations, both practices can acclimate to each other a little more quickly and easily. Check out these tips from dentists who have made the change themselves. (Nifty Thrifty Dentists)
A specialized matrix for filling'black triangles'
Often a cosmetic concern for patients, black triangles, also known as gingival embrasures, are caused by periodontal disease or root angulations. Robert Rosenfeld, DDS provides his composite-based solution and treatment plan for the closure of these gaps. (Dentaltown)
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