Eating apples helps in cleaning teeth and gum.
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| Apple |
It reduces the incidence of cavities in teeth.
Give an apple to a patient today to keep bacteria away.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Benefits of an Apple
Friday, July 13, 2012
ADA News Update
Licorice root fights oral bacteria
oral health care
It looks yummy, but you might want to pass them by for, dried licorice root according to the Journal of Natural Products, suggests that this dried licorice root can help fight periodontal disease,(Stefan Gafner, PH.D.)
The Licorice herb is an herb sometimes used to treat sore throats, respiratory and digestive problems and other disorders—might be an effective agent to fight the bacteria.
Licorice root may be used as a breath freshener ingredient in certain toothpastes
See the entire articel at: Licorice Root Fights Oral Bacteria
So, next time you want a treat, grab some licorice root and whip up licorice pudding or licorice mint tea to help your teeth.
6
cups
water
2 12
tsps
licorice root
(dried)
1
cinnamon stick
12
cup
peppermint
(dried)
34
cup
licorice stick
(finely chopped panda brand black, pieces 3 38 ounces)
14
tsp
salt
4 12
cups
whole milk
13
cup
sugar
(2 12 tablespoons)
1
tbsp
cornstarch
(2 teaspoons)
3
large egg yolks
1 12
tbsps
unsalted butter
special equipment: an instant-read thermometer
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
YES System Part 2 of 2
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| By: Debra Quarles Salt DPM Consultant |
Understanding: Have I answered your questions?”, nodding your head can show patients not only that you are paying attention but that you also understand.
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Urgency: Talk to your patients about the urgency of their situation, while helping them to take responsibility for their dental problems. “The problem with that is . . .” Get patients to say “yes” along the way. “Does that make sense?" (Debra Quarles). Do not down play problems but do not over dramatize the work that needs to be completed because your afraid of a no.
Solution: There are always options so, "Don't just recommend what's in your comfort zone,"(Debra Quarles).
Decision: When your helping your patients make decisions about their dental care find out
What motivates them:
Esthetics, Health Function, Money.
Find out what propelling forces your patient is motivated by: Elimination, avoidance of discomfort, health, function, beauty, and complexion.
Show loyalty to your patients by asking them how they found out about your office and rewarding those who sent your new patient your way. Take care of your loyal patients by giving them a discount, sending them a thank-you post card or letting them know when they enter the office you appreciate them coming in.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Yes System Part 1 of 2
Patients can see and feel
confidence, or the lack of confidence.
The team must be convinced of the doctor’s ability to care for the
patient.
Seven Stages of Decision-Making:
2. Connection: To increase your connection with your patients,
talk
louder and faster. You can lean forward, increase eye contact, touch, increase energy
level, and smile while listening to your patients concerns.
- Ask questions
Great communicators listen 80%,
talk 20%.
- Ask questions
- Clarify what your patient is saying
- Ask if you understood
- Tell stories
- Build a relationship
- Talk with a smile
Friday, July 6, 2012
Importance of Brushing
Brushing your teeth is important starting at a young age.
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Brushing your teeth can prevent heart disease, social problems and save you money. According to article: 25 Reasons You should brush your teeth Posted by on February 10, 2012, not brushing your teeth can lead to heart disease.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Urgent Vs. Important Part 2 of 2
URGENT AND IMPORTANT
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2
Urgent and important deals
with significant results that require immediate action.
We react to urgent matters. The activities in this area
would be considered a
crisis or problem
crisis or problem
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| By:Robert Kraft |
If your focus is always on
crisis management, it’s like a pounding surf.
A big wave comes and knocks you down and slams you to the ground and
you’re wiped out. You stand back up to
face another one that knocks you down.
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| The Plain Truth |
Some people are literally beaten up by problems all day long.
URGENT BUT NOT IMPORTANT
A lot of people spend time on
urgent but not important They spend most of their time
reacting to things that are urgent, but not important. Put plans in place that help you be proactive when Crisis happen. Work as a team to implement and support in order to fix problems quickly and without derailing other important matters in the office.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Urgent Matters
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| Fire By: Robert Kraft Part 1 of 2 |
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Urgent are those things that must be done or taken care of right
now. It is something we cannot put off. Items that are Urgent act on us. Urgent matters are usually visible and
require action in the here and now. They
may be a patient, an insurance claim or a leaking sink. But the issue needs your immediate attention.
A ringing phone or a patient who has a cracked
tooth and is in pain
Most people can’t stand a
ringing phone:
Stood in line at a department store?
You were in a hurry
Waited in line
It’s finally your turn – the phone rings
The clerk answers the phone – doesn’t acknowledge you
How do you feel?
There aren’t many people you call who say – “I’ll get
back to you in 15 minutes, just hold.”
So a ringing phone is urgent.
Although, an urgent item
cannot be put off it does not mean that we need to let the urgent items in your
practice take over everything else. If
you spend all of your time on urgent matters you may burnout.
Urgent matters can begin to control everyday of your life. You get back up, deal with a matter only to turn around and be knocked down again. Urgent matters must be dealt with, however, they must not control every moment of everyday.
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