Pediatric dentistry often requires sedation to maintain the child’s comfort and safety throughout dental treatments. Many young children or those with anxiety or special needs require sedation for dental treatments to succeed. However, sedation can be...
Boundaries between work and personal life often blur, leaving many people feeling like they’re never truly “off the clock.” For those who commute, the journey home can be an opportunity to disconnect and recharge, but only if it’s used intentionally. Here are...
A treatment coordinator plays a very important role in a dental practice. Their true job is to find out what outcome the patient would like to achieve with the treatment and determine the best option to help them get there. The role of the treatment coordinator...
Modern technology quickly routes our paths from point A to point B once we specify our desired destination. In dentistry, the goal is to achieve treatment acceptance. Filling the schedule with accepted procedures is where we can truly assist our patients, and...
Delta Dental has long held a dominant position in the world of dental insurance. As one of the largest dental insurers in the nation, its influence over dental networks and reimbursement models has shaped much of the industry. However, in recent years, other...
We can all agree that for most people, there is a wide space between knowing something and doing it. This disparity can be a present truth in every area of our lives. We know we should eat better, but the drive-through is always calling out. We know we should...
Announcing the Winners of AADOM’s 12 Days of Gifting This holiday season, AADOM’s 12 Days of Gifting gives us the joy of shining a spotlight on the dental office professionals who make their practices brighter, stronger, and more compassionate every single day....
Delegation is a very scary word for some people, and in a busy dental office, biting off more than you can chew isn’t just a saying. One of the definitions of delegation is “the process of distributing and entrusting work to another person.” I’m still trying to...
When a disaster strikes, we all face unique challenges—not just in terms of property damage, but in continuing to care for patients, protecting staff, and maintaining operations. Hurricane Helene left our Western North Carolina practice without power, water, or...
Alright! Let’s do this! Fellow Dental Fam, as a trusty Dental Office Manager, I’m here to spill the tea on how to snatch up those employees who not only will show up on time but might actually enjoy assisting a juicy extraction or suctioning up calculus. Hiring...
