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Leading off
Hello from Las Vegas and two stories I've been waiting for
DAD Editor Kevin Henry writes this month from Las Vegas at the American Association of Dental Office Managers, extolling the benefits of networking with colleagues through conference attendance. He also tells you what to expect from two articles in this issue that he's been anticipating for a long time. Click to continue Share:
News from DANB's August 2010 Board of Directors Meeting
The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) highlights key board actions taken during its recent meeting. Topics include DANB exam fee and renewal increases, CPR Attestation Statement, details about the Certified Oral Assistant (COPA) Exam, and more. Click to continue Share:
Greetings from the American Dental Assistants Association!
Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, MADAA, BA, offers her views about the many benefits of belonging to the American Dental Assistants Association in her first address to colleagues as the ADAA's newly installed president. Click to continue Share:
Professional appearance in the workplace
Tija Hunter, EFDA, says she's seen it all when it comes to appearance and dress. She tackles this touchy subject by explaining how personal image can affect your career. Click to continue Share:
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Every three days, more Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest than the number who died in the 9-11 attacks. You can lessen this recurring loss by learning Continuous Chest Compression CPR, a hands-only CPR method that doubles a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Click to continue Share:
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Clinical knowledge
Conduct your own mock OSHA inspection
If an OSHA inspector showed up unexpectedly, would your office pass an inspection with flying colors, or would there be costly citations? Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA, gives you a checklist to help you prepare your office for an OSHA inspection. Click to continue Share:
Oral-systemic link and the impact of probiotics
Jeffrey D. Hillman, DMD, PhD, discusses the link between periodontal disease and a host of systemic problems, as well as the potential positive impact of probiotics on the home oral hygiene regimen. Click to continue Share:
For the front desk/office manager
Do you speaka my language? Getting your teeth into kids
What's the best way to communicate and engage with teens and tweens about their dental health? Scott Zimmerman, president of TeleVox, says the language of SMS/texting could make the difference between healthy and not-so-healthy smiles. Click to continue Share:
Reviving your recare system
Hollie Bryant, DA II, shares a new paradigm for reviving your recare system. In this article, she covers three aspects that can be rejuvenated to help you produce more profit, develop more effective relationships, and gain more referrals, all while reducing stress. Click to continue Share:
From the ADIA
The importance of informed consent
Michelle Kratt explains how important it is to inform patients of all of their treatment options, instead of just the options you feel comfortable doing — especially in today's litigious society. ...Click to continue Share:
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