According to a recent report from the Pew Center on the States, in 2009 there were more than 800,000 visits to the ER for toothaches and other preventable dental problems and this number continues to increase in the U.S. One of the conclusions of the Pew report was that a major driver of dental-related hospital […]
Read moreThe American Dental Association appointed Dr. Robert A. Faiella of Massachusetts as the 149th president of the ADA at their Annual Session held in San Francisco. In the past, Dr. Faiella has served as the ADA’s president-elect and as an ADA Board trustee from the 1st District, which represents Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New […]
Read moreUtilizing various social media sites as part of your Internet dental marketing plan will provide you with the ability to connect with potential dental patients directly. Your online presence is more than putting up a dental website and having a local Google business listing; it’s about being transparent and connecting with your community on a […]
Read moreDental patients will travel the world to receive dental treatment, but The Wealthy Dentist was curious about how far dental patients are willing to travel throughout the U.S. to visit a dentist. As it turns out, it might be a lot farther than you realize. One implantologist told The Wealthy Dentist, “Many of our patients […]
Read moreIn the latest The Wealthy Dentist survey dentists overwhelmingly agree that dentists should own and run dental practices. When asked if they agree or disagree that “only dentists should own dental practices” 89% of the dentists responding to this survey answered, “I strongly agree. Dentists should be owners, not dental management companies or private investors.” […]
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