Compiled by Greta Lieske

Hopefully your daily work schedule is full and running smoothly. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case at the day-to-day dental practice.

But it’s important that, even if your schedule gets thrown off, you don’t waste valuable open time.

 gives you some helpful tips to make the most of your open time.

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How to make the most of your open time [VIDEO]

Marketing is more than just advertising –it’s communication with your patients. And Penny Reed of 

 says she sees one big mistake dental practices making all the time.

Reed says one of the things that is not done in dental practice marketing-that a lot of successful businesses do-is identifying a product or service you offer and working to educate patients on these topics.

But with so many services and products, how do you know what to talk about?

Reed answers this question and also gives you tips on how to reach your patients through top-notch marketing in this video tip:

Marketing is more than just advertising –it’s communication with your patients. And Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates says she sees one big mistake dental practices making all the time.

Are you sending the right marketing messages?

Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Advanstar Dental Media, asks Dr. Sheri Doniger of Lincolnwood, Ill., why she is a fan of the 

and what impact the air polisher has had on her, her patients, and her practice.

The air polishing unit delivers a fine sodium bicarbonate and water slurry for easy removal of plaque and stains. It’s ideal for cleaning and preparing teeth prior to placement of orthodontic brackets, sealants, bleaching, and fluoride treatments.

Using it for several years, Dr. Doniger says unequivocally the 

 is one of the best products she has in her office.

“People come in and ask, ‘What flavor am I getting?’ and ‘Am I getting the air polisher?’ When people are asking about it, you know they are loving it.”

Watch the interview with Dr. Doniger now:

Dr. Sheri Doniger: ‘My patients love the Bosworth ProphyBrite™ Air Polisher’

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Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Advanstar Dental Media, asks Dr. Sheri Doniger of Lincolnwood, Ill., why she is a fan of the Bosworth ProphyBrite™ Air Polisher and what impact the air polisher has had on her, her patients, and her practice.

Dr. Sheri Doniger: ‘My patients love the Bosworth ProphyBrite™ Air Polisher’ [VIDEO]

 it has changed the way he’s looked at perio cases. But he’s not the only one. His patients are looking at perio surgery differently, too.

PerioLase MVP-7 Digital TruePulse™ Nd:YAG laser

 is specifically designed for the LANAP® protocol. The PerioLase MVP-7 is a 6 watt FR (Free Running) Nd:YAG (Neodymium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laser with the features necessary to perform the LANAP® Protocol and all other soft tissue procedures.

The PerioLase MVP-7 is also the world's first medical device to incorporate a Samsung® Galaxy tablet display and Android™ control system.

Dr. Honigman says since he’s been using the PerioLase MVP-7 for LANAP® Protocol procedures, his patients have been more receptive to perio surgery in ways they never were with traditional gum surgery.

Another perk? He says the PerioLase MVP-7 paid for itself “quickly, probably within the first year.”

He explains all the benefits he finds with the PerioLase MVP-7 in the video below:

Dr. Allen Honigman says since using the PerioLase MVP-7 it has changed the way he’s looked at perio cases. But he’s not the only one. His patients are looking at perio surgery differently, too.

How the PerioLase MVP-7 helps patients be more receptive to perio treatment [VIDEO]

Kim Novak of Piezosurgery Incorporated says the company’s 

 means faster healing and less pain for patients - a win-win all around.

 have been developed specifically for cutting bone tissue while minimizing trauma to soft tissue. The micrometric cutting action provides surgical precision and intra-operative sensitivity, while the selective cutting action maximizes safety for the clinician and patients.

has changed bone surgery as we know it,” Novak says. “It uses ultrasonic vibrations to cut bone very precisely … and is very safe on soft tissue.”

She adds anytime a patient can receive treatment with a single-stage surgery, it’s less time out of work for them, less pain and recovery time - overall it’s efficient for everyone, clinician included.

Kim Novak of Piezosurgery Incorporated says the company’s Piezosurgery® device means faster healing and less pain for patients - a win-win all around.

How Piezosurgery® is changing bone surgery in dentistry [VIDEO]

Dr. Thomas Croghan says he is able to address problems with patients’ bites quicker and easier with 

Tekscan T-Scan® computerized occlusal analysis

 is shaped to fit the dental arch and inserts into the sensor handle, connecting into the USB port of your existing PC.

Evaluating occlusal forces is as simple as having a patient bite down on the sensor while the computer analyzes and displays timing and force data in full-color 3D or 2D graphics.

“Instantly you see on the screen where their pressure points are, what tooth hits first-it’s a real-time showing of what’s going on with their bite,” says Croghan.

Watch Dr. Croghan’s product review now:

Dr. Thomas Croghan says he is able to address problems with patients’ bites quicker and easier with Tekscan T-Scan® computerized occlusal analysis.

Dr. Thomas Croghan: T-Scan® computerized occlusal analysis easy to use, efficient and inexpensive [VIDEO]

ScanX Swift Digital Imaging System from Air Techniques

 is a digital imaging system with flexible cordless sensors that provide diagnostic clarity, while its compact design fits in any operatory.

Able to produce sharp images in nine seconds or less, the ScanX Swift reduces the need for multiple retakes by providing a larger image area.

In this video product review, Dr. Parabjeet Kaur of southern California explains how the features of 

 are improving her practice, such as her need for fewer retakes, patient comfort and more.

“I like to use it for all of my patients, my pediatric patients in particular, because the cordless, flexible sensor is 30 times thinner than a digital wired sensor, which makes it very comfortable,” Kaur says.

“The image is sharper; we get a better quality image. We get all the way from the top of the tooth to the root area. We can capture much more than with a wired sensor.”

The ScanX Swift Digital Imaging System from Air Techniques is a digital imaging system with flexible cordless sensors that provide diagnostic clarity, while its compact design fits in any operatory.

REVIEW: Dr. Kaur on why the ScanX Swift Digital Imaging System is a ‘smart investment’ that her patients love [VIDEO]

Chances are you are a part of anywhere from five to 10 dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. But do you know how each of them is performing? 

In this video tip, Jill Nesbitt, MBA, dental consultant and office manager, gives you four different ideas so you can better evaluate your PPL plans.

Chances are you are a part of anywhere from five to 10 dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. But do you know how each of them is performing?  Probably not.

4 ideas to help evaluate your PPO plans [VIDEO]

Dental Products Report Editor Stan Goff talks with Dr. Rod Kurthy from the 

2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 

 is the right choice for your dental patients, the science behind the product and other perks.

“You’ve probably already heard that KoR Whitening is the only system out there that is so effective it can even tackle tetracycline stains,” Kurthy tells viewers as he explains the other benefits of the 

Dental Products Report Editor Stan Goff talks with Dr. Rod Kurthy from the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting show floor as Kurthy explains why the KöR Dental Whitening System is the right choice for your dental patients, the science behind the product and other perks.

Midwinter 2014: Dr. Rod Kurthy explains the power of the KöR Whitening System [VIDEO]

One of the best things you can do for your dental staff’s well-being-not to mention your practice’s bottom line-is create a work environment that promotes wellness and health, says Dr. John. H. Jameson of Jameson Management.

Jameson says you should have the same philosophy for your dental team that you have for your dental patients.

In this video tip, Jameson explains the benefits of wellness programs and why you should get on top of maintaining better physical and mental health for your team:

Check out these other practice management tips from Jameson Management:

5 facts you should know about dental insurance coverage

How to find out what motivates your dental team [VIDEO]

How dentistry changes more than just a smile [VIDEO]