According to market research firm Global Industry Analysts, the worldwide market for dental practice management software is expected to reach $2.7 billion by 2026. A rise in dental treatments, as well as interest in or awareness of the significance of oral health, are anticipated to drive the development.  Web-based software is projected to increase at a 7.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to $1.3 billion by 2026. Over the next seven years, the cloud-based software sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5 percent. In 2021, the US market share is expected to be 36.3 ..read more

Overbites are a frequent orthodontic problem. It is a malocclusion in which the upper incisors excessively overlap the lower teeth when the patient is in occlusion. Many factors can contribute to this problem, and as it’s becoming more and more common, many therapies have become available to fix it. Clear aligners are one of them. There’s a wide variety of alternatives to address this malocclusion, and no single option is best. Each one has advantages and disadvantages, and dentists must evaluate them carefully before making a clinical decision. The approach to correct an overbite sh ..read more

Dentists aim at making the world a better place one smile at a time. With the advancement in technology, innovations in dentistry are aiming to improve the patient experience by focusing on comfort, creating a quicker recovery time and performing minimally invasive procedures. These innovations are becoming the talk of the town in the dental world and patients often prefer picking a dentist who is technologically advanced for a better experience. Here are a few innovations in dentistry that have revolutionized the way dental problems are solved. 1. Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligen ..read more

When it comes to oral care, there have always been a number of areas and communities in the United States that don’t get the access to care that they deserve. Now, add in the pandemic to this equation. Things only got worse! One survey report published last year under the title ‘Oral Health in Rural Communities’ states that nearly 60% of America’s dental health professional shortage areas are in the rural landscapes of the country.  This clearly points out that access to dental care is still a challenge there. In order to prevent adverse risks from developing right at the beginning of the ..read more

We are living in an age when rapid advances in science and technology are revolutionizing dental care. What seemed like science fiction just a couple of decades ago is now a reality. Dental technologies are transforming smiles—but they are also improving the experience for both dentists and patients. Self-repairing teeth and the end of plaque bacteria may still be “out there” a bit. However, the technologies available today are paving the way for a new era in dentistry. Teledentistry The use of teledentistry has seen huge growth. Its benefits in preventing the spread of disease by minimizing c ..read more

Keeping your dental patients happy is important because it is one way of letting them know that you care for and prioritize them. Once they feel how special they are to you, they will quickly turn to loyal patients. Happy and loyal patients are satisfied clients who will encourage their family and friends to try your services. Also, happy and loyal patients always bring in positive reviews.  Finding ways to keep your patients happy and loyal may seem like a challenge, but it really is not. All it takes is a little extra effort from you and your team. You’ll also have to allot some time i ..read more

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/pHPzdEHN6Os Dental practices change all the time. There are always new techniques, new technology, and new methods to make your practice stand out from the rest. One of the most important things you can do for your dental practice is rebranding it.  There may be a host of reasons why you’d want to rebrand, but the most common include mergers, expansions, negative publicity, and legal issues. Here are 7 tips that will help you get started on improving your dental rebranding efforts. 1. Identify Your Goals It’s time to play a game of “What if?” What ..read more

Image Credit: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-woman-technology-faceless-6502029/ Going to the dentist is considered as one of the traumatic childhood experiences anyone has ever had. While everyone knows it is absolutely necessary, most people would rather skip the part where they have to sit for hours with their mouths wide open. What’s even worse is the frightening sound that you hear while the dentist tinkers with your teeth.  How can a dental professional change that? You have been through that. Admittedly, for at least once in your life, you can say that you dreaded going to the ..read more

The Direct-to-Consumer industry has aroused considerable controversy among dental professionals. It has impacted many dental fields, and Orthodontics is undoubtedly one of them. Nowadays, many companies offer DTC clear aligners as a more affordable alternative to traditional, dentist-supervised alignment treatments. This new system might not count with the dental community approval, but it is a fact that DTC aligners are here to stay. A survey by Virginia Commonwealth University invited patients interested in getting clear aligners to state their preference in provider type for clear aligner t ..read more

Every business can surely use a boost in productivity, and your dental practice is no exception. With the challenges facing the dental industry these days, dental practice owners need to boost their productivity and efficiency not only to bring in new patients but to improve the patient experience as well. Whether you’re a general dentist or running a cosmetic dentistry practice, here are some tips that will help enhance your business’ productivity. 1. Don’t Keep Patients Waiting Unnecessarily Far too many dental patients have waited for their turn only to be told an hour or so later ..read more