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What is a dental franchise opportunity?Is it just a name and a chunk of cash upfront? You can look at it this way, yes. The higher the number you have to part with to start a business, the more reluctant you become. Are you a dental office that is a business, or are you a business, that is a dental office? Hmm…Often, doctors delay big decisions until they are more comfortable and financially settled. This means hours of chasing better dental supply prices, deciding on marketing and branding, spe

Times are changing. The dental industry has evolved, meaning the way we work and serve our patients has to adapt to best serve their needs. Patients are becoming more informed about the technologies available to them through their dentist or hygienist. I’d go even further to say this influences their decision on which oral care professional they choose to see.Digital impressions have eliminated patients going home with alginate on their face, neck and clothing.Diagnosis can be made immediately w

The Wonderful World of X-RaysThe X-Ray was first discovered in 1895 by German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen. Despite technological advances, medical disasters leading to serious illness and injury, and the eventual discovery of the long-term effects of radiation, doctors and dentists have been using x-rays ever since. The word radiation tends to scare people, but without the use of x-rays, doctors and dentists would be unable to detect problem areas beneath the surface of our skin and teeth that we

Things are looking futuristic in the world of dentistry these days! Digital technology has slowly but surely made its way into the dentist office and we couldn’t be more excited! Your patients may have been wondering why stepping into a dental clinic is like walking back in time, technology wise. That’s because compared to other medical professions or scientific fields, dentistry has always lagged behind.Cost–Benefit Analysis of Going Digital  While many digital solutions have been around

Now that smartphone technology has made its way into our daily oral care with the Oral B Interactive Toothbrush, it’s time to realize that the toothbrush has come a long way since its early days of horsehair tufts. Here are the top three toothbrushes to recommend to your patients on every budget.Manual ToothbrushYour toothbrush can have all the bells and whistles in the whole world, but none of that matters if your patient isn’t brushing their teeth properly. Proper brushing techniques are alway