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February is Children’s Dental Health Month

Children's Dental Health Month

Children's Dental Health Month

Since February is Children’s Dental Health Month, we will be doing a series of posts on Pediatric Dentistry and related topics. For a very informative  article about children’s dental hygiene read this from the Dental Health Blog.

Children’s Dental care is a very important issue to us at Dentist Web Solutions. The American Dental Association (ADA), the nation’s largest dental association, recommends that adults start dental hygiene with a child’s first tooth, because good oral habits improve overall health. The ADA estimates that some 5 million children have chronic dental problems. Tooth decay greatly restricts the daily activities of children and results in the loss of millions of hours from schooling each year, giving children trouble eating, sleeping AND learning.

We want to help get the word out about Children’s Dental Health Month in any we we can. It’s imperative we make progress on this issue and improve the condition of Children’s Dental Healthcare.

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Link between pneumonia and oral hygiene

pneumonia and oral healthIf you aren’t brushing your teeth regularly, then you may be at a greater risk of contracting pneumonia.

A study presented at the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s annual meeting in Boston claims that changes in oral bacteria can have a significant effect on contracting pneumonia. According to Samit Joshi, an infectious disease researcher at Yale University, poor oral hygiene is one of the most common risk factors for pneumonia, with the risk doubling for people who have severe gum disease.

While the study was not designed to demonstrate the direct relationship between pneumonia and these bacteria, Joshi told the Global Medical Network News that he hopes his experiment will be replicated by larger independent studies to determine a causal link.

The British Dental Health Foundation, an oral health charity, issued this statement saying that poor oral hygiene may lead to the development of pneumonia.

“During the winter months we’re all susceptible to colds, coughs and chesty viruses due to the drop in temperature,” Nigel Carter, the foundation’s chief executive, said in an interview in The Telegraph. “What people must remember, particularly those highlighted as vulnerable, is that prevention can be very basic.”

Carter also said that the links between Pneumonia and oral hygiene have been well documented and that good hygiene can help stave off pneumonia. And pneumonia isn’t the only disease linked to poor oral hygiene. Professor Sheldon Campbell, a microbiology professor at Yale, said the following about the importance of oral hygiene in relation to infectious diseases:

“Most of the bacterial organisms that cause infections are neighbors of the oral floor,” he said. “There are too many variables to accurately say, but it’s likely that oral microbodies probably impact the development of certain diseases.”

In the US alone about 3 million people are afflicted by pneumonia each year.

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How should I choose a Dentist?

How to choose a DentistBoth you and your dental professional are going to be long-term partners therefore, you need to look for a Dentist that fits your needs. To locate a dental professional to suit your needs, consider asking the next questions as a beginning point:

  •     Do you know their work hours? Are they convenient for you personally?
  •     Where was the Dentist educated and trained?
  •     What is the Dentist’s method of preventive dentistry?
  •     How frequently does the Dentist attend conferences and ongoing education training courses?
  •     Which kind of anesthesia are they licensed to offer to assist you to relax and feel much more comfortable throughout any necessary dental care?
  •     What plans are created to handle problems during off hours? (Most dental practitioners make plans having a friend or emergency referral service if they’re not able to handle problems.)
  •     Is information provided about all costs and payment plans before treatment? Request estimations on some common methods for example full-mouth X-rays, dental exams and cleanings, and fillings.
  •     What’s the dentist’s office policy on skipped visits?

If you check them out in person:

  •     Does work area seem to be clean, neat, and orderly?
  •   Is the dental staff useful and prepared to answer the questions you have?

Dental practitioners for Special Needs

The ADA indicates the following advice for individuals with special needs who require a dental professional:

  •     Inform the Dentist regarding your special health or financial conditions.
  •     Request when the dental professional has had training and/or experience of dealing with patients together with your specific condition.
  •     Ask if the Dentist takes part inside your insurance program.

Charitable and Low-Cost Dental Care

Because dental assistance programs change from state to state, speak to your state dental society to check if you find programs in your area.

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Bad Breath (Halitosis) and cures

 

Dental Website

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What is the cause of bad breath (halitosis), and what can be used to cure it?

Bad breath or halitosis may have a number of causes. Tooth decay, gum disease, food odors, sinus problems and a range of other diseases can all cause bad breath. The cures are as different as the causes. The first step in my practice is to knock out any possible dental causes. I always advise my patients to have a thorough cleaning and examination; followed by a review of oral hygiene discipline at home. We can help you determine the exact cause and associated treatment of bad breath. Most mouth rinse may help; the results will be temporary, and mouth rinses don’t address the underlying issue for bad breath.

 

Author: Janet Thompson, www.dentist-websolutions.com
Email questions to info@dentist-websolutions.com
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Innovation in Dental Website Design and Development

 

Dental Website Design Innovation

Innovation is the lifeblood for progress, and as a society as well as individual businesses we can differentiate ourselves and move ahead of the competition by having a constant mindset of innovation. Innovation needs change and change needs motivation.

Below is a list of 10 ideas that will help you to get into the mindset of constant innovation.

1.       Reflect even when you are not reflecting

Use downtime during exercise, cooking, walking to reflect and ask yourself questions that stimulate curiosity and creativity.

2.       Listen to relaxing / classical music

Recent studies suggest a basis for the Mozart effect. Mozart music can relieve stress, improve communication and increase efficiency. Creativity scores soar when listening to Mozart music.

3.       Read literature you would not typically read

If you are interested in dentistry, read a business magazine or choose books outside your typical genre to generate diverse thinking – a highly critical component in the creative process.

4.       Attend a trade show / conference outside your field

This helps connect to other areas in your profession. Being away from your daily routine is a sure way to stimulate thinking for creative solutions to your existing environment.

5.       Mingle with creative thought leaders

Many organizations do not hire creative people, instead hire for skill and fit for a specific task. Look outside your area and normal routine to find people who love draw or who are exceptional storytellers.

6.       Immerse yourself in a real problem

Ask questions and investigate possible outcomes. Try the state / restate technique by restating a question in different ways and from different angles.

7.       Keep track of your ideas chronologically

Take your time to put your ideas down on paper.

8.       Learn a new language or some other new skill

Learning a new skill builds confidence and can provide an edge over your competition in this global economy.

9.       Articulate your ideas and reach out to others for feedback

Innovative ideas solve an unmet need in the market. It is not only sufficient to have an innovative idea. It is equally important to execute on the idea and convert it into a tangible product or service. It is important to early develop prototypes and test these out with colleagues, customers and co-workers.

10.   Stay always curious and experiment with your ideas

If you demonstrate curiosity, tenacity and willingness to experiment, you will stand out move ahead fast. Leaders value people who demonstrate a curiosity for the many aspects dentistry and a passion for its growth.

Author: Janet Thompson, www.dentist-websolutions.com
Email questions to info@dentist-websolutions.com
Visit us at www.dentist-websolutions.com today!

 

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2011 State Health Rankings

Yesterday on Dec 5, America’s Health Rankings released it’s annual report rating each state’s overall healthcare system. It uses a wide variety of measures to assess the quality of healthcare including insurance coverage, smoking and obesity rates, and infectious diseases. To view the entire list follow the link below:

2011 State Health Rankings
The number score is explained (from americashealthrankings.org): “Scores presented in the tables indicate the weighted number of standard deviation units a state is above or below the national norm. For example, Vermont, with a score of 1.197, is slightly more than one standard deviation unit above the national norm and Mississippi, with a score of -0.822, is over three-quarters of a standard deviation below the national average. When comparing states from year to year, differences in score are more important than changes in ranking.”

The Rankings Page has a full explanation of the methods and scoring used. Their study also contains state by state analysis and breaks down why each score was given.

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Evolution of Web Design and Web Development – Dental Websites

Since 1991, the design and development of web sites has evolved from static electronic brochures to a valuable tool that dentists use to inform patients about dental health issues and attract new patients to their practices.

The key for every website is to improve the conversion ratio of website visitors to customers.

Gain more insight on how to address the unique need of your current and future patients and by implementing strategies such as:

  • Optimizing – the conversion of your website so it becomes the main entry point for all transactions and interactions with both leads and customers
  • Understanding - the dos and do nots when personalizing content for your visitor, and being able to differentiate between demographics and firmographics
  • Adapting - your content strategy in order to address your buyer directly and intelligently on the topics that interest them the most
  • Identifying, engaging, and converting a prospect into a patient
  • Focusing - on your patient’s needs

Author: Gene Greiner, www.dentist-websolutions.com

email questions to info@dentist-websolutions.com

Visit us at www.dentist-websolutions.com today!

 

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Social Media Growth and Implications for Dental Web Solutions and Design

65% percent of all US adults now use social-networking sites, up from just 5% in 2005. The biggest growth comes from the age group of over 30, with seniors accounting for the majority of it. Surprising to many dentists will be that one-third of adults ages 65 and older say they now use social-networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Tumblr. This has big implications for web design, web development for dentists and the dental profession. Their websites need to embrace social media and the huge growth phenomenon associated with it.

Authored by Gene Greiner, Dentist Web Solutions

Study conducted by the Pew Research Center

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