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8 tips for treating patients with diabetes For your patients with diabetes, receiving appropriate ongoing dental care is vital. Here are some tips for caring for them. -
4 tips for serving older patients September is Healthy Aging Month, and it’s the perfect time to think about how your practice can serve your patients who are ages 65 and up. Here are three tips that will help you care for patients in their golden years. -
Doing your part to stop opioid abuse Opioid addiction is a serious issue. While dentists are taking positive steps to fight addiction, further steps need to be taken. -
Cultural and linguistic resources and tips, now in one convenient location Use these cultural and linguistic assistance resources and tips to better serve your patients. Check them out today. -
Get to know Medicare Advantage The Medicare Advantage network gives you a great way to add more patients to your practice and to keep your retirement-aged patients. -
Watch out for allergies in the dental office Being aware of both your patients’ allergies and what might trigger them is crucial when providing care. -
Too few kids are getting fluoride treatments: What you can do In spite of proven effectiveness and insurance coverage, many children still aren’t getting dental fluoride treatments. -
Explore the benefits of teledentistry Teledentistry isn’t just a passing fad. Both dentists and patients have seen benefits during the pandemic, and it's cost effective and convenient. -
How to become a more culturally competent dental practice Becoming a more culturally competent dental practice takes effort and dedication, but the benefits to your practice and your patients are worth it. -
How to serve non-English speaking patients You can receive help in communicating with non-English speaking patients through Delta Dental’s free Language Assistance Program. -
A guide to screening patients for oral cancer Performing an oral cancer screening during a routine dental exam can potentially save a patient’s life. Learn how to diagnose oral cancer. -
4 ways to help reduce patients’ fear of the dentist Do you have patients who are afraid of the dentist? Help ease their anxiety with these four tips! -
Help patients find you by updating your directory listing To ensure that you’re getting the full potential out of your directory listing, take a few minutes to review it for accuracy. -
A guide to detecting and reporting child abuse for dentists Dentists can take a proactive approach in detecting and responding to child abuse. Learn the signs of abuse and what you can do to help. -
5 practical tips for treating children in your office Children aren’t always the easiest patients. Here are some important things to keep in mind when treating kids in your office. -
7 dangerous dental trends from TikTok Several dangerous dental trends have emerged on the social media platform TikTok in recent months. Here’s what you should know. -
Are you on your patient’s wavelength? Cultural competency gives a dental practice more capabilities in delivering quality care by improving patient communication and cooperation. -
Prescribing in an epidemic: alternatives to dental opioids While opioids can be helpful in easing dental pain due to surgery, injury or illness, its highly addictive nature puts users at risk for addiction, overdose and death. -
Is your office listing up to date in the directory? Update your office information for the Delta Dental directory via Provider Tools or returning a form. Ensure that patients can easily plan visits.
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