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5 Tips on How to Run a Successful Dental Practice in 2021

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There are more than 180,000 dental practices in the United States, which are home to some dentists who simply aren’t happy earning a wage as an associate. If this sounds like you and you believe you have the expertise and finances to go at it alone, it may make sense to launch your own dental practice. Owning a dental practice will require hard work, patience, and determination. To build a patient base and grow in the right direction, here are some useful tips that can help you run a successful dental practice. Formulate a Well-Thought-Out Business Plan Before launching your dental practice to the world, you must remember that it’s a business at the end of the day. This means you must have a well-thought-out business plan that covers every base of your operation to avoid any problems from occurring. … Read more

Pandemic Precautions: How Safe is a Visit to the Dentist for Removing Your Wisdom Tooth?

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The pandemic has made regular life difficult, and even something as important as going to the local dentist for a regular checkup has not been exempted from that effect. This brings us to a very real and tricky question: is it really safe to go to a dentist when COVID-19 is running rampant everywhere? Even more importantly, how safe is it to get your wisdom teeth removed right now? The Answer is Highly Variable There isn’t a singular “yes” or “no” answer to this question, which could be taken as applicable across all dental clinics in the US. It depends on multiple factors and variables that we cannot control. Fortunately, there are also multiple other factors that we can control to keep ourselves relatively safe in any environment, including the dentist’s clinic. As to the question of whether removing a wisdom … Read more

Choosing the Right Dental Office in Jacksonville FL

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Choosing the right dental office can sometimes be difficult. Whether it is for you or someone you know, you have to ensure that the one you pick is the most suitable. There are a lot of factors that need to be considered for one to make the right choice. It is also important to note that a lot has changed during this COVID-19 pandemic. Clinics have had to change the way they dispense services in order to be able to adapt to the situation. Here is more information that can help you including how to get a top rated Jacksonville FL dentist. What are the different types available? Dentistry is a wide field of medicine hence it is divided into different categories according to specialization. It includes: Pediatric This caters to the needs of children. The practitioners are well-trained and … Read more

Legal Aspects of Sexual Assault During Wisdom Teeth Removal

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As has been discussed on this site before, sexual assault can and does happen during wisdom teeth removal. Its a grim reality that happens more frequently than one would think. See for example the posts Teenager Sexually Assaulted by Dental Assistant during Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dentist Who Groped Patients Sentenced to Jail, and Recent Cases of Dentist Assistant Sexual Assault During Wisdom Teeth Removal along with http://www.teethremoval.com/sexual_assault_under_anesthesia_for_wisdom_teeth_removal.html where cases of sexual assault occurring during wisdom teeth surgery are described. When such cases occur, this can cause the victims to want to bring civil cases against the dentist or oral surgeon. There are also criminal charges that can filed by the federal or state government. Thus it is important to understand the differences between civil and criminal law. When a civil dispute occurs between the private rights of individuals, civil litigation … Read more

Dental Bridges in Jacksonville – Benefits of Getting Them

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For those individuals that have been looking for a slightly more permanent solution for their missing teeth and are not sure what to opt for, dental bridges may be an option. There are normally four main types of dental bridges: traditional, cantilever, Maryland, and implant-supported, which are described well on healthline.com for further reading. Not many people know this, but unlike your normal dental implants, these types of bridges can replace any individuals missing teeth(s) without needing to go through any kind of surgery. The best part about it, is they now come in a porcelain finish, which means the chances of anyone knowing the difference between your natural teeth or tooth, and the bridge is nero zero. It is barely indistinguishable from any other teeth around it. Besides this one main advantage to dental bridges, other things get positively … Read more