THE DIGITAL STREAM

Nearly 19% of the US population is thought to struggle with moderate to high levels of dental anxiety. Unfortunately, this condition can lead to avoiding dental treatment for long periods of time. A good chairside manner is, of course, a great help, but there are some other specific steps that may assist you with anxious patients.

Effective communication is valuable in any business and invaluable when dealing with members of the public. In a dental practice, good communication can make the workplace more efficient and assist in team collaboration. Many dentists have well-honed technical skills, but by further developing their communication skills, they can improve the patient’s experience in several ways.

When Carestream Dental became a freestanding digital dental company on Sept. 1, 2017, it assembled an all-star leadership team to guide the company during its transition. One year later, Carestream Dental is thriving and, though the hard work is far from over, its leaders took a quick breath to answer some fun questions so you could get to know them better.

One of the best parts of traveling as a team to educational events is the chance to socialize after a day of learning in a fun, new environment. Even better, social events at conferences are designed to help attendees meet new people in their field, as well as offer an opportunity to unwind with coworkers. The Global Oral Health Summit is no different.