Dentists: Been to the gym lately? Patients may be waiting
Patient recruitment isn't just for social media - have you been to your local gym lately? Find out how to partner with the gym, and other health-forward places, in today's edition. Plus: Check out this dentist who is incorporating his love for all things Marvel into his practice.
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In today's newsletter:
💠 Best practices for patients on the autism spectrum
💠 Facial imaging for cosmetic dentistry
💠 A pop quiz on dental pain points
💠 A holiday to smile about this week
Find new patients by partnering with your local gym
Collaborating with a gym offers an opportunity to attract health-conscious individuals who value wellness. Author Michael Arias, host and founder of The Dental Marketer podcast, shares a three-step plan for partnering with a local gym. With the right targeting, you can enrich your patient base with engaged, proactive and health-focused members. (Dental Economics)
How to best care for patients on the autism spectrum
Jamie Collins, BA, RDH-EA is also a mother passionate about providing quality care for patients on the autism spectrum. In this episode of Chairside Connection, Jaime discusses how caring for her child on the spectrum at home has helped her care for patients with autism in the clinical setting. She stresses the importance of patience, gaining trust and developing creative ways to reach patients. (Dentistry iQ)
Technological facial imaging for cosmetic cases
Do you use facial imaging for patients in need of cosmetic work? Face scanners are a great tool when coupled with design software for treatment planning and to enhance communication and predictability during the entire process. Face scanners provide the ability to view a smile from multiple angles and are a huge advantage over 2D images. (Dentistry Today)
Voices from the Industry-
Dentists: Can you name that pain?
Seena Patel, DMD, MPH, presents five case studies of patients with non-odontogenic pain, their diagnosis and her clinical thoughts. Can you correctly identify the cause of each patient’s non-dental pain? Being aware of these sources of discomfort ensures that patients receive the right treatment and prevents unnecessary and invasive dental procedures or exacerbation of pain. (Dentaltown)
Small Bites
💠Flouride's impact on drinking water investigated
💠Ind. man charged again for unlicensed dentistry
💠Social media's influence on aesthetic dental work
💠How to build in-house dental membership plans
THE FINAL BITE
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What we’re smiling about: World Smile Day of course! It's celebrated on Friday, Oct. 4th. It just so happens to be National Taco Day as well. Coincidence?
What we’re watching: With Halloween around the corner, check out the part romcom, part horror fantasy Netflix series "Tooth Pari: When Love Bites." But be warned: The series about a vampire with a broken tooth who falls for a shy dentist is rated TV-MA.
Happening soon: The Practice Value Kickstarter: The secret to qualifying for a DSO, a free virtual event on Tuesday, Oct. 8 @ 7 pm EST.
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