Author Archives : WebMaster
Medical Emergency Mastery meets Randy Alvarez!
My friend, Randy Alvarez, host of “The Wellness Hour” consistently brings quality dental education! To help your patients learn more about you and your message, contact Randy at www.thewellnesshour.com
Things that make you go “hmmmm”
I find at this time of year many of us look for that extra “edge” to help us sustain our energy level for Christmas shopping and parties! Our patients are no different. Two of the most common supplements that provide an extra boost are products containing ginkgo biloba and Ginseng. For the average lay person, […]
When your patient says “Yes” to Asthma..
When your patient states on their medical history that they have asthma,some logical questions should include: at what age was your asthma diagnosed? do you know what type of asthma you have? what causes your asthma attacks? have you been hospitalized due to your asthma? when was your last asthma attack? do you carry a […]
Have you thought about your end of the year spending?
When we think about the holidays, most often we are deciding about gifts for our family and friends. Then, the difficult decisions arise concerning our staff. Do we have a party, provide them a bonus or a gift. Whichever suits your style, this year give your practice a gift. We all know what our tax […]
Do you know the difference between diagnosis and treatment?
For the last two weeks I’ve been assisting a colleague who experienced a stroke. I pray his recovery will continue to steadily improve and he will regain health in body, mind and spirit. Following after another Doctor always brings to mind the fundamentals of chart review for me, which I’d like to share with you […]
When your patient says “Yes to Asthma”
When your patient states on their medical history that they have asthma,some logical questions should include: at what age was your asthma diagnosed? do you know what type of asthma you have? what causes your asthma attacks? have you been hospitalized due to your asthma? when was your last asthma attack? do you carry a […]
What is your role in preventing prescription drug abuse?
As Dentists, we are often the most accessible health care provider that can provide controlled substances to drug-seeking patients. I realize this sounds cold, crass and somewhat insensitive, but it is true. How many of us dread Friday afternoon emergency calls wondering whether the patient actually desires dental treatment or is trying to “con” us […]
The management of Asthma in your dental practice
Most dental providers have broad sweeping questions concerning asthma on their health history. In the next few articles we will address the significant factors that must be addressed to properly manage an asthmatic patient. These include the presence of comprehensive questions regarding the state of your patient’s asthma, an assessment of the effect your dental […]