Career/Professionals
Why You Should Join the American Orthodontic Society
The Power of Orthodontic Community The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a group of dedicated professionals who provide unique networking opportunities, exclusive resources, and comprehensive orthodontics training courses for general dentists. Signing up for AOS membership unlocks many benefits for you and your practice. You may already be familiar with the array of orthodontic training…
Read More5 Key Ways To Increase Job Satisfaction as a Dentist
Dentist job satisfaction exists—but it could be better. An article published in Clinical Dentistry states that 76.6% of dentists express contentment in their careers. However, the pursuit of constant improvement persists, as attaining 100% remains a worthy aspiration. Acknowledging the reality of burnout despite statistics, this article will equip dentists with practical strategies to elevate…
Read More10 Key Tips on Relating to the Parents of Your Pediatric Dental Patients
Improving Parent-Dentist Relationships When providing treatment in pediatric dentistry, communicating with the parents can be just as important as communicating with the patients themselves. Proper pediatric dental care calls for parent involvement, but doing so isn’t always easy. Follow these tips to improve the parent-dentist relationships at your practice. 1. Establish a comfortable, welcoming environment.…
Read MoreHow Hands-On Learning in Orthodontic Continuing Education Can Help Build Competence and Confidence
Providing any kind of dental care requires a combination of skill, experience, and knowledge. To deliver the best for your patients, you need to be confident in all three areas. When pursuing orthodontic continuing education, make sure that the course you choose can instill that confidence, which requires practical hands-on learning. The Benefits of Hands-On…
Read MoreHow to Increase Patient Retention at Your Pediatric Dental Clinic
Patient retention is just as important to the continued success of your practice as bringing in new patients. Building lasting relationships benefits not only your practice but your patients as well. A steady source of pediatric dental care can improve outcomes and provide the best patient experience. With the right approach, you can take deliberate…
Read MoreWhich Type of American Orthodontic Society Membership Is Best for You?
American Orthodontic Society membership provides a wide range of benefits for general and pediatric dentists. Continuing education courses, networking opportunities, and numerous resources make membership a tremendous asset. However, you should carefully consider whether membership is right for you. In addition, it’s important to consider which of our three membership categories best suits your needs.…
Read MoreAre You Fulfilling Your Dreams With Your Vision for Your Dental Practice?
Your dental practice vision is an important part of who you are, both professionally and personally. However, the practical challenges of running a dental practice and the realities of life can often lead to your vision and career fulfillment taking a backseat. That doesn’t have to be the case if you take the right approach…
Read More4 Ways the Patient-Doctor Paradigm Has Changed Since the 80s
The dentist-patient relationship is the cornerstone of quality clinical care, and its significance has grown over time. We see it in article after article that stronger dentist-patient relationships correlate with improved patient outcomes, but what does that mean? It means that a positive and trusting relationship between the dentist and patient tends to lead to…
Read More5 Things To Keep in Mind When Hiring for a Pediatric Dental Clinic
Hiring Considerations in Pediatric Dentistry Searching for a new team member can be an expensive and frustrating experience. Whether you’re looking for a new dental assistant or a treatment coordinator, you need someone who possesses the necessary skills and will naturally blend with your current team. The hiring process is sometimes a roll of the…
Read More10 Tips on Creating an Office Culture That Will Positively Affect Your Patients
How To Create a Positive Dental Office Culture Culture is a way of life for a group of people. When it comes to a dental practice, this includes everyone from the dental assistants to the patients. Every dental office culture is as unique as the people who cultivate it, affecting team member job satisfaction, patient…
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