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Tips to being the best pediatric dentist

5 Tips to Be the Best Pediatric Dentist for Parents and Their Kids

By American Orthodontic Society | July 23, 2021

Little smiles deserve the best pediatric dentist.  Pediatric dentistry is a valuable, rewarding field. Helping the littlest patients create a foundation of healthy dental habits is a great way to create a community full of bright smiles! Are you currently preparing to set up your own pediatric dental office? If so, it helps to know…

Best ways to manage your dental practice

5 Tips to Increase Production for General Dental Practices

By American Orthodontic Society | July 21, 2021

Simple Steps for a More Efficient Dental Practice Running a dental practice entails so many business areas that dentists were simply not trained for in dental school. Between hiring a staff and worrying about patient care, there are so many dental practice management areas to focus on to ensure your practice is running smoothly and…

Facts about dentists

7 Amazing Facts About Dentists

By American Orthodontic Society | July 14, 2021

Yes, dentists, you really are amazing! Did you know that there are currently over 201,000 dentists working today in the United States? That’s one dentist for every 1600 people! We all know that dentistry has been with us for thousands of years, but how many amazing facts about dentists do you know? Today, we’ll share…

Pediatric dental practice production

5 Tips to Increase Production for Pediatric Dental Practices

By American Orthodontic Society | July 11, 2021

Simple tips to boost your pediatric practice.  Pediatric dentists enter the field because of their love of treating young patients, but it takes a lot more than patience and a desire to help children to run a successful dental practice. In order to create a successful pediatric dental practice, you need to warm the hearts…

Being a dentist pros and cons

Pros and Cons of Being a Dentist

By American Orthodontic Society | July 6, 2021

Dentistry is a rewarding—and challenging—career.  You love life, being a dentist—most days. Other days…well, you consider taking a very long vacation. You didn’t choose dentistry because you’re crazy about dental fillings and crowns, billing questions, and team management. You jumped into the profession for a lot of reasons that sometimes get lost in the day-to-day…

Stay in the know with these dental blogs

The Best Dental-related Blogs You Should Be Following

By American Orthodontic Society | June 30, 2021

Stay up-to-date with dental blogs. Dental professionals have so many responsibilities that it can be difficult to remain up-to-date with the latest research, news, and blogs. We spend so much time working on the efficiency of our practice and bringing in revenue that it is easy to lose sight of the latest dental publications.  Dental…

Do more as a pediatric dentist

5 Ways to Expand Your Career as a Pediatric Dentist

By American Orthodontic Society | June 25, 2021

Increase your pediatric dental skills and give your patients optimal care. Dental professionals are always looking for ways to expand their careers and find personal and professional fulfilment. There are outdated mentalities in dentistry that believe dentists simply “drill and fill,” but more recent dental education focuses on preventive dentistry and treating the patient as…

Tips to avoid doctor burnout

10 More Ways to Avoid Doctor Burnout

By American Orthodontic Society | June 25, 2021

Taking care of yourself will also take care of your practice.  It’s no surprise that dentistry has one of the highest rates of professional career burnout. Between the physical and financial stress, it can cause a person to have a short-lived dental career if they don’t plan ahead and take charge of their lives. The…

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…