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National Gum Care Month: Educating Patients on the Importance of Gum Care
September is not just a month of transition between summer and autumn; it’s also National Gum Care Month. This is a great time to educate patients about why proper gum care is so important, as unhealthy gums can lead to a range of problems, including periodontal disease. Educating patients on periodontal disease is a vital […]
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National Tooth Fairy Day: Interactive Activities, History, and More!
Did you know that National Tooth Fairy Day is celebrated twice a year, on February 28 and August 22? This day is a great way to celebrate children losing their baby teeth and the fairy who comes to collect them. It’s also a great reminder to help children understand the importance of dental hygiene. In […]
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Technology and Advances in Dentistry
Traditionally, a trip to the dentist conjured up images of anxiety-filled waiting rooms and scary, outdated tools. However, in recent years, technology has transformed dentistry into a comfortable, efficient, and effective experience. Technology has revolutionized the way oral health is diagnosed, treated, and maintained. These advances in dental care have opened up new possibilities for […]
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Dental Assistant Training Checklist
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of dentistry, it’s crucial for dental assistants to receive comprehensive training that sets them up for success. With the right skills and knowledge, dental assistants can enhance patient care and improve dental practice efficiency. When training dental assistants, keep in mind that your ultimate goal is to empower them […]
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Getting to the “Root” of Good Dental Office Culture
A positive dental office culture is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care and a successful dental office. But what exactly does it mean to have a good dental practice culture? At its core, a strong dental practice culture is built on a foundation of trust, respect, communication, and collaboration. These values are essential for creating […]
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The Role of Patient Education in Root Canal Awareness
Patient education is an important part of promoting awareness about root canal treatment, and dental hygienists play an essential role in this process. Root canal treatment is a commonly performed dental procedure that involves removing infected or damaged tissue from the root of a tooth. Despite its effectiveness in treating dental pain and preventing further […]
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How to Combat the Dental Staff Shortage and Attract Top Talent
As the demand for dental care continues to rise, the shortage of dental assistants and hygienists is becoming an ever-growing challenge for dental practices around the United States and beyond. This problem is caused by a variety of factors, including an aging workforce coupled with a limited number of new dental professionals entering the job […]
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Celebrating Dental Hygienist Week & Their Role in Oral Health
Dental hygienists are an integral part of the healthcare system, responsible for keeping our teeth and gums healthy and preventing dental diseases. Dental Hygienist Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the vital role that dental hygienists play in our lives and to recognize their dedication and hard work. When is National Dental Hygienist Week? […]
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Ask The Right Interview Questions to RDH Candidates
Dental hygienists are an essential part of any dental practice. Their role in providing top notch patient care is key to the success of many dental clinics. If you’re in the process of hiring a full time dental hygienist, there are several dental hygiene interview questions you should ask in order to identify candidates who […]
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How to Increase Dental Office Efficiency
mConsent and TempMee have officially partnered together to support the dental community with an even higher level of service. We’re collaborating to streamline dental office efficacy and organization. While mConsent automates front office operations, TempMee fulfills staffing needs. Paper-based systems continuously create front-office burnout, data entry errors, and patient frustrations at dental practices nationwide. mConsent’s […]
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How to Prevent Dental Office Manager Burn Out
As a Dental Office Manager, you have more on your plate than you can begin to explain. Between coaching, scheduling, payroll, meetings, training new hires, and being the point of contact for everything in the office- it all becomes quickly overwhelming and exhausting. You need a quick win, something in your day-to-day that won’t take […]
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How to Recruit Hygienists in 2022-2023
Every dental office is running like a chicken with its head cut off, scrambling to find temp and permanent hire hygienists these days! Considering only 7,300 new hygienists are licensed annually, yet there are 16,300 hygienist job openings each year, it’s not surprising that there is a shortage of hygienists to work at dental offices. How can […]
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