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5 Trends Every Dentist Should Be Ready for in 2026
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (373+ words) Discover how AI search, trust signals, and smarter strategy can help your practice attract and convert new patients. Print & Go GuidanceBy Genni Burkhart Dental marketing has changed in ways that are hard to ignore, and most practices are feeling that…...
Is It Time to Consider VR for Your Dental Practice?
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (621+ words) Managing dental anxiety can improve patient experiences and practice performance. Could VR in your dental office make a difference? By Paige Anderson, CRDH As sedation dentists know, dental fear is a significant barrier to care for many patients. As technology…...
How to Position Yourself as the Local Dental Expert
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (344+ words) Position your practice as the local dental expert through outreach, media, and meaningful patient engagement. Sponsored ContentBy RAMP Results Even if your competition is on the light side, don't take your patients for granted " let them know why you're the…...
Could Sedation Dentistry Be the Key to Attracting More Gen Z and Millennial Patients?
5+ day, 48+ min ago (424+ words) Young adults are skipping dental visits at record rates. Learn how sedation dentistry and data-driven, creative strategies help dental professionals reduce anxiety, improve engagement, and restore preventive care among Millennials and Gen Z. By Ayesha Khan, MD, MBA Psychological barriers play…...
The DOCS 7-Step Sedation Dentistry Safety Checklist
1+ week, 6+ day ago (270+ words) How prepared is your dental team if an emergency were to occur today? Use this 7-step checklist as a quick-reference guide to verify equipment, medications, drills, and roles. Safe dental sedation depends on preparation, standardized systems, and consistent team performance....
What Today’s Patients Look for Before Choosing a Dentist
1+ week, 6+ day ago (720+ words) Patients choose dentists based on trust, predictability, and peer experience. Learn how reviews and patient stories shape decisions and visibility. By Noelle Copeland, RDH The way patients choose a dental provider has shifted from credential-based evaluation to experience-based assessment. While…...
Are You Missing Opportunities During Open Chair Time? Lessons From COVID-19
1+ week, 6+ day ago (552+ words) Staffing gaps, insurance limits, and rising costs are changing dental schedules. Could this be a hidden opportunity for practices? Open chair time has once again become a familiar topic in dental practices, and recent national data shows it's not tied…...
Study Shows 1 in 4 Adults Delay Dental Care Due to Cost
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (724+ words) National data confirms that cost-driven delays affect case complexity, patient anxiety, care planning, and scheduling. Recent national data confirms what dental teams observe daily: cost is a primary reason adults delay or skip dental care, even with insurance. The Kaiser…...
A Closer Look at CDT Updates for 2026
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (558+ words) Few topics inspire more excitement than CDT codes, yet the 2026 updates affect nearly every dental practice. For practices focused on patient comfort, clear clinical communication, and accurate documentation, the 2026 CDT updates offer more precise language and more consistent documentation. The…...
How to Market Your Dental Practice’s Payment Options
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (606+ words) Insurance limitations and out-of-pocket costs are shaping patient decisions. RAMP details how essential it is to market your practice's payment options. SPONSORED CONTENTBy RAMP Results Despite growing awareness of the impact oral health has on an individual's overall wellbeing, the…...