Why Emotional Intelligence in Dentistry Matters

By: Dr. Kelly Tanner Connection is at the heart of every relationship. Connection is based on trust, consistency, and vulnerability and is critical to foundational growth in relationships. Connection comes from the ability to understand others through sensing, empathy, observing,…

Book Review: The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care, Second Edition

By Mark Szarejko, DDS, FAGD This text, which features several authors' expertise and is authored by Michael Glick, is an expansive view of the oral-systemic connection. The correlations between periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes have garnered much…

Book Review: Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management

by Dr. Anthony J. Carter “Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis and Management” is a text produced by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) and is commonly referred to as the “AAOP Guidelines.” It is a comprehensive overview of…

Five Reasons Why Dental Offices Should Purchase Cyber Liability Insurance

By Scott Ruthstrom, Chief Operating Officer, FDA Services, Inc. Any dental office that handles electronic medical records should consider purchasing cyber liability insurance for these 5 reasons: Protection against cyberattacks: Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common, and dental offices that handle…