The top 10 articles from DentistryIQ.com during June 2014
It’s summer. It’s hot, but at least there’s some good stuff to read. Here’s a look at what you might have missed on DentistryIQ.com during the month of June. Don’t take my word for it, though; you can read these articles for yourself! I’ve given you the links, so prop up your feet and stay awhile.
You thought the issue of mouthwash and cancer had been resolved. Nope. It’s in the news again. You can read about it from Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS, the editorial director of RDH eVillage FOCUS. She goes through the science and the latest news. Readers ranked this article No. 1 during the month of June.
Read “4 supplements that dental professionals need to discuss with periodontal patients”
Do you have problems with high numbers of no-shows and cancellations? They can create lots of stress for dental professionals, because they affect lots of things — from the schedule to profitability to case acceptance, and even your hygienist’s salary. Kristine Hodsdon, RDH, MSEC, editorial director of RDH eVillage, talks about 10 items to look for and what you can do. Read more in article No. 3.
Read “Director's Message: Whose fault is it anyway — no-shows and cancellations?”
Doug Perry is the guy you hire to help you with your resume, so he knows what you need to include. In article No. 5, he talks about what he calls a “testimonial sheet” and gives you guidelines on how to use this tool for effective job hunting. More than that, he explains the deeper reasons why these testimonial sheets really work.
Read “Goodbye traditional job references, hello testimonial sheets”
Read “The truth about recession: Dispelling 5 myths about gingival attachment”
Flexi Floss recently introduced a flexible, medical-grade silicone rubber floss called Gummy Floss that is suitable for all ages. It is a dental hygiene device custom designed to overcome the challenges of acquiring and maintaining good oral hygiene habits. If it makes flossing fun and easy, it might speak to those hard-to-motivate patients. You can read about it in article No. 9.
Read “Flexible, medical-grade silicone rubber floss introduced”
Read: “How to get rid of the “slacker” in your dental practice”