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Do you fear failing as a dentist

To Every Dentist Who Feels Like They’re Failing

By American Orthodontic Society | June 17, 2021

Facing and overcoming challenges as a general or pediatric dentist. There are few emotions quite as overwhelming and debilitating as the feeling like the feeling that one is failing at their business. It’s safe to say that, at some point, every successful dentist is going to experience such a moment in their career. In fact,…

Help patients with previous bad dental experiences

How to Help Your Patients Rewrite Their Bad Dental Experiences

By American Orthodontic Society | June 13, 2021

Dental anxiety is a common fear among people and affects an estimated 36% of the population. Bad dental experiences can affect a person so strongly that they avoid the dentist either entirely or until there is a dental emergency. As general and pediatric dentists, it is our duty to provide oral healthcare in a safe,…

How to use your expertise as a general dentist

How to Convey Your Expertise as a General Dentist to Patients

By American Orthodontic Society | June 10, 2021

Inspiring confidence through effective in-person and virtual communication. As a general dentist deeply passionate about providing the highest level of care possible, you may be wondering how to best convey your expertise to patients. In most cases, it all comes down to communication and finding ways to connect with patients in a manner that sparks…

Best ways to support your dental team

It Takes a Village: Supporting Your Dental Team to Create Office Success

By American Orthodontic Society | May 21, 2021

Your dental team members are your biggest asset and success lies in looking after them. After decades of studying during college, dental school, and residency, your true challenge as a dentist is managing a dental practice. It takes a lot of work and experience to understand the nuances of managing a dental practice, but with…

Self-care is important for a busy professional

Knowing Isn’t Enough: Practicing Self-Care Is an Action Verb

By American Orthodontic Society | May 20, 2021

Consistent self-care is the solution for preventing burnout. Burnout is a problem that’s all too familiar for many dental professionals, especially dentists who are also running their own practice. When stress constantly builds without any sort of release, certain symptoms can begin to appear. You might find yourself feeling exhausted, even after a relatively easy…

Improving your patient's experience

How You Can Improve Your Patient’s Experience in Your Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | May 12, 2021

Small changes can result in big improvements to your patients’ experience in your practice.  Let’s be honest, going to the dentist is not everyone’s favorite thing to do. The sounds, the smells, the sensations, it can all be overwhelming for patients both young and old. These days, dental practices are doing their best to not…

Challenge and motivate your team

8 Ideas for Challenging Your Team Members

By American Orthodontic Society | May 8, 2021

Achieve consistent success in your dental practice by challenging your team. As a dentist and practice owner, you already know the immense importance of creating a team of high-achieving, committed individuals. From office staff keeping the business end running to dental assistants working with you side-by-side, your employees are immeasurably valuable to the success of…

Straight wire orthodontics courses

Straight Wire Orthodontics Courses Are Both Online and In-Person

By American Orthodontic Society | May 5, 2021

Enhance your practice with orthodontics care for your patients. General and pediatric dentists are fortunate to provide comprehensive dental care for their patients, but they are often missing a key component of treatment. In dental school or residency programs, dentists are not well trained to provide orthodontic care for their patients, therefore, they are left…

Time off from work is important

Time Off Isn’t Only for Vacations

By American Orthodontic Society | May 3, 2021

Everyday Work-Life Balance Strategies Work-life balance is often tough for dentists who manage busy dental practices. You are constantly juggling administrative duties, payroll, staff recruitment and retention, marketing, and the list goes on. Most dentists think that they will get more time off or their lives will become easier once they complete years of tedious…

AOS offers both online and in-person credits

Do You Need Online or In-person CE Credits? We Offer Both

By American Orthodontic Society | April 27, 2021

Invest in continuing education credits that can benefit your career. With the number of hats a dentist wears, it is undeniably understandable that sometimes continuing education can fall behind. But for most general dentists and pediatric dentists, continuing education is necessary to maintain a state dental license. Stop paying thousands of dollars for last-minute CE…

Add value to your dental practice

10 Things You Can Start Now That Will Add Value to Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | April 27, 2021

Improving Your Dental Practice With These Simple Steps Whether you are a young dental graduate looking to start a dental practice or a seasoned dental practice owner, you are always looking for new ways to add value to your practice. Dentistry is a constantly evolving field. Technology, materials, treatment guidelines, and expectations continue to improve…

Challenges of being a dental professional

5 Common Challenges Dental Professionals Face

By American Orthodontic Society | April 16, 2021

Meet challenges head on and set your dental practice up for success. Dentistry is constantly evolving with new technology and advancement in treatment protocols to improve patient satisfaction. Aside from improving clinical aspects in dentistry, dentists still find the profession challenging and even stressful at times. Dental practice ownership is not a course taught in…