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Dr. Richard Leaderman of Massachusetts says he never knew what he was missing when placing dental implants until he started using 

“I have been placing implants for 24 years without a 3D image. Now, I don't know how I did it.”

Leaderman shared his product review with the rest of the dental community on DPR’s newest site, 

The new site features in-depth information and real reviews from real dentists -just like Dr. Leaderman

 on hundreds of high-tech dental products, including 

Digital Radiography, 3D Cone Beam and Panoramic Imaging Systems

. While Leaderman was the winner of DPR’s review contest-garnering him a new iPad Mini-the more reviews practitioners post, the more we all win.

, you are helping other dentists make smart purchasing decisions for their practices. You’re also providing invaluable feedback to product manufacturers.

Through Dental Products & Reviews, DPR is cultivating the idea that there is a central place for dentists to help other dentists learn about new products, just like Dr. Leaderman’s insight on the Gendex GXCB-500.

“I just placed two dental implants into the areas of teeth No.’s 8 and 9,” he adds in his review. “Another doctor told the patient to have a fixed bridge because there was not enough bone. After reviewing the CT ccan I found that the implants could be placed without a problem.”

Go to Dental Products & Reviews now to leave a review of your experience with a specific product.

You can also get more information on the 

REVIEW: Dentist gives Gendex GXCB-500 top marks with 5 stars 

			Dr. Richard Leaderman of Massachusetts says he never knew what he was missing when placing dental implants until he started using Gendex’s GXCB-500.			Written by: Dr. Richard Leaderman			Gendex GXCB-500			Date published: 03/29/2013			5 / 5 stars

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Dr. Richard Leaderman of Massachusetts says he never knew what he was missing when placing dental implants until he started using Gendex’s GXCB-500.

REVIEW: Dentist gives Gendex GXCB-500 top marks with 5 stars

Check out these 6 simple ways to be more engaging on Facebook.

So, you created a Facebook page for your practice because everyone told you it was great for marketing; great for finding prospective patients. But you can’t seem to do anything with it but get some “likes” here and there.

Don’t give up. Maybe you haven’t utilized the social media to its limit yet?

The key is to be engaging, and to interact with your current and prospective clients.

Here are 6 simple ways to be more engaging on Facebook:

View your Facebook page as another arm of your customer service. You wouldn’t ignore a call from a prospective patient inquiring about a procedure, so why wouldn’t you answer a Facebook inquiry?

Make sure to check your account for notifications as least once a day. You don’t want anyone who asked a question waiting too long. Most targeted questions will come in the form of a private message and broader ones on your Facebook wall. Also, make sure there is a clear way to contact your practice via phone on your page. Some folks who find your page may not want to wait a day before calling. Make it easy for them.

Facebook loves photos. Facebook users love photos. It’s a win-win. Posts with visual content routinely get more attention; more interaction. Post photos of daily life at the office. Post photos of some of your practice team. Show off the personal side of the staff.

Or, if you find a funny photo or meme online that you think your audience would get a laugh from, post that, too.

How personal you get with your Facebook content depends on your comfort level. But fans like it when they can get a feel for you and take a look into your practice via social media. Sharing personal content makes those who like your page feel connected to your office.

You all seem more human. People respond to that.

Highlighting your employees humanizes your practice, and it’s super easy. Take a picture of your team members on the job, in the office or spending time with each other, even if it’s out of the office at the annual practice get-together. Let your online fans know more about them. What is their title? Hobbies? Favorite part of the day?

Are you giving your fans a chance to be engaging? Ask them questions that will encourage them to answer. They can be simple and practice-related:

What makes you feel comfortable in the dental chair? 

I’m going to see [insert newest romantic comedy here] at the theater this weekend. What do you all plan to do?

Don’t let your Facebook profile go dead just because you haven’t gotten the kind of interaction you’ve expected yet. Leaving the page dormant doesn’t bode well for the rate of visibility of future posts. You have to post new and relevant content keep people interested.

Depending on your current fans and how much time you want to devote to Facebook, it’s good practice to post at least once a day.

How to engage your patients on Facebook

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In the age of social media, nothing is sacred ... not even the dentist chair. Want to know what your patients are really thinking during an appointment? They may say, "Everything is going great" and "I feel fine," but here's the truth courtesy of Instagram. 

Sexy, and I know it #cavity #numb #dentisttabbbEven though my #mother is my #dentist, I'm still #terrified like a #5 #year #old  #torture #awful #needalcohol #notokay @pamelaquillJordan DaffronI hate waiting rooms ._. #waitingroom #dentist #waiting #room #bored #helplydiatosini#Dentist #NoBueno #Sad #Teeth #HurtLauren  Crosiar#dentist #HomeSoon #CleanThemTeethjoehoefler#dentist#lol#funny#lmao#fish#tankKaitlynn & MadysunI see you @danethomashenderson . #dentist #hateithereMia Hendersondentist:( #wahh#dentist#hate#this#place#help#me#:(brittbaby26Dentist sucker thingy. (: #awkwardface #suckerthingy #dentist #teethhurtSummer Watkins#shitjustgotreal#dentist#scuuuurd#fml#funny?ChrisdeMi?Despicable me while at the dentist? Heck ya ? #dentist #blah #crown #minionsCarissa Lee I'm at the #dentist ;^;I hate when they scrape that metal thing on your teeth #foot #boot #office #scared #help #jkAlyssa#dentist #:(Danny BeyerSo we meet again. #dentistmeggganalysThe most boring view! #dentist #factoOlivia Meadows-EvansNo braceface anymore :) *happy* #happy #brace #braceface #beforeafter #new #nice #cute #zahnspange #dentist #white #expensive #teeths #italy #italygirl #swiss #switzerland #smile #followme #lips #like #instagood #instagramGiulia MarinoI hate this room.. Even if im  just a visitor !!!Wehbi KahwagiGive me novicane #dentist #numb #weeHaylee

[View the story "This is what your patients are thinking" on Storify]This is what your patients are thinkingIn the age of social media, nothing is sacred ... not even the dentist chair. Want to know what your patients are really thinking during an appointment?

This is what your patients won't say to your face

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Not everyone dreads the dental office. Here's some proof from the Twitter-verse. 

I think I'm the only person who really loves going to the dentistMarkeya MinottMy dentist and I have a mutual understanding.  When he tells me to lay off the Mt. Dew, I act like I will and he acts like he believes me.chrisMy dentist is such a cute place. They have Disney movies on and Disney character on the wall .  I feel like a little girl  Yaimee.Never been so happy to see the Dentist! #fixthistooth #painbegoneDrew PetersonI wish I was going to the dentist soon, like I absolutely love the dentist, y'all just don't understand!!!Shavonne Breedencall me weird but i like going to the dentist ._.ale lomeli??Dentist tomorrow! Wouldn't it be great if i could drop my teeth off at the dentist to get worked on while i'm shopping? Like my grandpa doesThe'Smart'CookieI always feel like I am annoying the dentist with my tongue. Like I just shouldn't have one.Tommy Wileyis it weird that i love the dentist like seriously i dont get why everyones scared????? lena haloway ?I remember the days when getting a sticker at the dentist was like the coolest thing ever :'( #MissThoseDays :'(Cherry:)xI like the dentist. They even give you a goodie bag after you're done.Andrew Gallagher

[View the story "I ______ the dentist." on Storify]I ______ the dentist.Not everyone dreads the dental office. Here's some proof from the Twitter-verse. Storified by Greta Lieske· Fri, Jan 25 2013 09:11:25

Proof from the Twitter-verse that some people love the dental experience

We all know a trip to the dentist isn’t usually on the fun-day to-do list for any kid. With younger patients, the dentist office often gets a bad rap.

With so much working against you, how are you supposed to get children to understand the importance of dental health and not fear the dental chair? As difficult as it may seem, there are simple ways to help younger kids to get interested in proper teeth care and not assume the tantrum position as soon as they come through the door.

Try a few of these easy tips and office adjustments to put your young patient at ease and get them pumped to take care of their dental health as they grow.

 This is a no-brainer, but worth mentioning. Avoid words like “hurt” or “shot” or “painful.” Use simple words to describe the procedure. Some dentists and hygienists will demonstrate the procedure on a doll or another person before performing the procedure on the child.

 No one knows more about all the fun toothbrush options for kids out there than you. Instead of going the normal pink or blue route, consider investing in kid-friendly, fun brushes. Make them proud of their toothbrush so they can’t wait to get home and get brushing.

 Children-friendly books on dental health are great, but don’t overlook coloring pages for them to immerse themselves in while in the waiting room. 

You can download a variety of free coloring and activity pages from the American Dental Association here.

 Adults may enjoy the local radio station or instrumental tunes in the background, but they don’t resonate with the kids. Consider investing in a way to play kid-friendly tunes near the youth dental chair, whether it is a small CD player or a playlist you can stream from an iPod.

5. Let them show off their pearly whites.

 Consider creating a smile board in your dental practice. Most children love smiling for a camera, so after each appointment take a photo of them for the board. Let them know that regular dental care is important to their smile, which is on display.

. Tell stories or engage the child in conversation as a means of drawing attention away from the procedure.

. Make the trip to the dental chair fun by offering “bravery awards.” Positive reinforcement through small, tangible rewards (stickers, pretend tattoos, baseball cards) can be useful incentives for cooperation and for “brave behavior.”

 While it may be too far from the norm for many dental practices, some are bringing in therapy animals, such as even-tempered dogs, to help ease the stress level of younger children. One thing’s for sure, younger patients would be looking forward to their appointment. 

Check out this pediatric dentist from Williamsburg, N.Y., and his therapy dog in a patient’s lap.

 If you treat kids and adults in your practice, it’s understandable why you wouldn’t want to have bold colors and cartoons covering the office. But, a small space is a nice touch to put kids at ease, while also distracting them. If there is one area or room used for treating younger patients, consider sprucing it up with some kid-friendly pizzazz. If kids feel like the space is meant for them with familiar themes, stress levels won’t be sky high.

We all know a trip to the dentist isn’t usually on the fun-day to-do list for any kid. With younger patients, the dentist office often gets a bad rap. With so much working against you, how are you supposed to get children to understand the importance of dental health and not fear the dental chair? As difficult as it may seem, there are simple ways to help younger kids to get interested in proper teeth care and not assume the tantrum position as soon as they come through the door.

9 ways to get kids jazzed about dental health

In dental practices throughout the United States, the new year is prompting a renewed focus on improving practice systems. Evaluating your dental office management, design, materials, outreach and more can be a boon for everyone involved-the smallest change can have the huge impact.

So in the spirit of renewal, we offer 11 tips and tactics you can easily utilize to jumpstart your dental practice success in 2013:

Learn the 10 secrets of an effective online presence

Throughout 2012, marketing experts laid out the ways businesses of all size can use online options to boost brand awareness. 

Click here to read 10 of their best tips.

Not sure where you should look to make improvements? Feel like you’re in a slump? One of the easiest ways to get inspiration is to simply explore. Get out of your practice and take a tour of how other offices manage day-to-day tasks.

Click here to read more about the power of outside inspiration.

Learn how to keep company meetings on track

Feel like your team meetings are not reaching their potential? Do they ever accomplish anything? 

Click here to check out seven ways to keep team meetings on track.

Remember ‘marketing’ isn’t a dirty word

If you want current and new patients to know how great your dental practice is and what services you offer, you have to market to them. Make you uncomfortable? There are 

four ways you can manage your dental practice like Steve Jobs managed Apple

Practicing without paper offers revenue-increasing and cost-reducing possibilities for your dental practice. 

Check out DPR’s Paperless Series of 2012

Know how to help inform patients on financing.

Check out this video of Kathleen O'Donnell- of Jameson Consulting-outlining 

five steps to bring you closer to helping patients find the financing they need

Social media, social media, social media! Use it. 

The power of social media is undeniable. Use Facebook and other social networks to connect with current and potential patients. Share special offers. Take pictures of happy patients for the world to see. 

Click here to learn why you can’t ignore social media.

Providing awesome customer service over the phone isn’t natural to everyone. You may not realize it, but it’s a skill-a skill that can improve or hinder your practice. 

Click here to check out some easy, secret answers to get better telephone skills

Don’t think of your job as selling to patients. It’s your job to educate them. You’re the one patients depend on to tell them about any dental problems they might have and what options they have to fix those problems. 

Learn how to get patients to accept treatment without selling.

Business-savvy minds with years of experience in the dental industry are fountains of knowledge. Learn from them. Everyone who has been around the block has a tip. Click here to read 

10 business tips for dental practices from Jane Pak, CEO of National Association of Women Business Owners. 

In dental practices throughout the United States, the new year is prompting a renewed focus on improving practice systems. Evaluating your dental office management, design, materials, outreach and more can be a boon for everyone involved-the smallest change can have the huge impact. So in the spirit of renewal, we offer 11 tips and tactics you can easily utilize to jumpstart your dental practice success in 2013:

11 ways to jumpstart your dental practice in 2013

Looking to spruce up the design and flow of your dental practice? There’s 

 to help you with the process whether you’re refreshing an existing practice or building on from scratch.

, which offers advice from top professionals in dental practice design. Topics run the gamut from architecture and interior design to ergonomics and environmental best practices. According to the ADA, the book is an all-inclusive guide leaving no dental office design topic unexplored.

With more than 100 full-color photographs and 196 pages, the 

shows all the possibilities in design, but also helps readers remain realistic about time and budgets.

A free sample of the book can be found here.

is available for ADA members at $89.95 and $134.95 for nonmembers.

 or simply improving your practice, check out these informative videos on 

integrating technology into your practice design.

Looking to spruce up the design and flow of your dental practice? There’s a new ADA guide to help you with the process whether you’re refreshing an existing practice or building on from scratch.