Let’s Get Social
By Robert W. Heydrich, D.M.D, M.S. Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives. We share ideas, opinions, special events and connect with friends and loved ones. For several years now, different businesses have also made their way on to these platforms. Why? Well, to allow consumers to become familiar with their products…
Read MoreMarket Volatility and Retirement
By Jeffrey E. Wherry, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, AIF® If you’re saving for retirement, you’re probably used to seeing the value of your retirement accounts go up and down with the financial markets. However, once you retire, volatility may be a greater concern. Taking withdrawals from your retirement accounts during market downturns can significantly reduce their…
Read More9 Common Money Mistakes New Practitioners Make
Avoid these missteps to pursue building yourself a stronger financial foundation Contributed by Jeffrey E. Wherry, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Are you a new dental practitioner? Whether you’ve just finished dental school or are just graduating from a specialty residency program, here are some common pitfalls you’ll want to avoid when it comes to managing your…
Read MoreHow to Respond to a Ransomware Attack
By Robert D. Clark, J.D. If your practice’s IT system is ever the subject of a ransomware attack, then you will likely be familiar with the stressful and debilitating situation ransomware can cause, not to mention the potential financial impact. Here are some steps that you should consider taking to respond to and recover from…
Read MoreGet Excited for Save Your Tooth Month!
We have dedicated the entire month of May to saving teeth. Save Your Tooth Month, sponsored by EndoVision and Sonendo, is a national initiative designed to elevate endodontists as the go-to choice for endodontic care, and change the conversation around root canals.
Read MoreCelebrating the Most-Read Feature Stories of 2018
Each month, we strive to bring you a compelling article to help instantly enhance your own work. Certain articles capture an especially notable level of interest, so we’ve rounded them up from the past year in a special best-of 2018 compilation. Counting down to the most-read, here are our top five!
Read MoreMaxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin
Endodontic infections that develop in the maxillary posterior teeth can easily spread into the maxillary sinuses causing pathological effects that frequently go unrecognized by both patients and clinicians alike. Failure to diagnose and properly manage these endodontic infections can lead to symptomatic sinus disease, defined as maxillary sinusitis of endodontic origin (MSEO).
Read More‘Having a Baby is Easier Than Getting a Root Canal’
Regardless of your practice, as dentists, we have all heard the jokes and other comments identifying how terrible root canal therapy is for our patients. Despite the advancements in endodontics with respect to efficacy and efficiency in root canal therapy, patients still express their fear of this treatment approach.
Read MoreDealing with Anxious Patients
Dealing with the patient’s self-fulfilling prophecy is frustrating, of course; but it does not help to chide the anxious patient as this only aggravates their avoidant tendencies.
Read MoreWhy Your Endodontic Practice Needs a Social Media Presence
For endodontists who receive many — if not most — of their new patients as referrals from general dentists, the purpose of social media marketing may not be readily apparent. But progressive endodontic practices with vision understand the true nature of digital marketing and the role social media and online reputation management play in sustaining and growing their businesses.
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