The real dangers of trips and falls in dental offices
A fall can mean injury, and even death, in older patients. So how can dental practices fall-proof their offices? But first: This boy faked his own kidnapping to avoid going to the dentist. Talk about serious dental anxiety. Let's dive into Dental Bite.
In today's newsletter:
đź”· Bridging generational gaps in dental care
đź”· Worrisome drugs that fly under the radar
đź”· Even more dangerous TikTok dental trends
đź”· Advice on financial freedom for new dentists
đź”· Steps for greater patient loyalty
Who we're following: Bill Dorfman, DDS @drbilldorfman on Instagram, the Los Angeles dentist with 1,600+ five-star reviews, who has over 2.3 million followers.
What's on the radar: Researchers from TU Delft have developed Densor, a battery-free sensor that can be worn in the mouth via a standard dental brace or a "bite splint". It will be used to collect dental data, with the use of a smartphone for charging and analysis.
What we’re re-watching: The comedic Canadian YouTube mini-series Dentists. The premise: A struggling actress pretends to be a dentist while out drinking one night and accidentally hooks up with a real dentist. As their relationship grows so do the lies and hilarity.
What's on TikTok: Just when you thought you'd seen enough of the dangerous TikTok dental trends…three more emerge!
What we're celebrating: National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 5-11, 2024: A perfect reminder for patients and staff as cold and flu season hits its peak.
Preventing falls in your dental office
Annually, there are more than 38,000 deaths due to unintentional falls, making it the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults 65 and older. As dental providers, knowing fall risks and medications that may contribute to them is important for patient safety. Barbara Madej, RPh reviews the common medication culprits associated with falls and provides simple steps for fall prevention in dental offices. (Dentistry iQ)
Bridging generational gaps in dental patients
Diane Demetre, author and motivational speaker, discusses generational differences that often divide Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z dental patients. Demetre discusses essential characteristics of each generation and their strong points and weaknesses in the business world. Podcast host Dr. Jesse Green states, “What I’m picking up from this is so often our frustrations are born out of what we see as our differences, when perhaps we could be focusing more on our similarities." (The Savvy Dentist Podcast)
Advice for new dentists to go it on their own
What’s the most constructive path to success and happiness as a new dentist? Do you build it, buy it, or stay an associate? Scott Leune, DDS provides tangible advice on how to set out on your own, early on, and gain financial freedom. (Dental Economics)
- Phenibut and other worrisome “off the radar” drugs
- Six tips to boost patient loyalty
- Proper nutrition for halitosis caused by leaky gut
Don't be a stranger.
đź’ Reply to this email to connect with our team.
đź’ Forward Dental Bite to your colleagues.
