News From The Wealthy Dentist #62 Dental Marketing Newsletter
Editorial: Jim Du Molin
An Economic Perspective on Dental Hygienists
I’ve been putting my capitalist hat on and analyzing the economic considerations of hiring a dental hygienist and how to turn a profit. As a capitalist, your risk is the cost of equipping the hygiene operatory. As the number of hygiene days per month increases, your return on
investment continues to grow.
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The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results: Dental Associates
Dentists Often Feel Betrayed by Dental Associates
In our most recent survey, we asked dentists if they had ever had a negative experience with a dental associate. A whopping two thirds of our respondents said they have had serious
trouble with a dental associate in the past. Only 34% report not having had any particularly bad experiences. Complained one dentist: “My associate sexually harassed an assistant and did not deny it!
Horrible experience.” Another advised, “Have everything, every detail, spelled out in a contract.” Asked another, “How about the associate being screwed over by the employer dentist?”
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Your Tongue Piercing Could Kill You, Cautions IDA
The Irish Dental Association (IDA) warns that lip and tongue piercings can lead to serious health problems.
The risk is especially high for people with heart murmurs, as the open avenue for bacteria could lead to infective endocarditis, a potentially fatal heart condition. Additionally, of course, oral piercings can lead to dental problems.
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