Opening for Dental Hygienist at State of Art Practice

We have an Immediate Opening for a highly motivated, dental hygienist and enthusiastic team member who knows how to treat our patients as family.
If you're reliable, competent, positive, and looking for ample career satisfaction performing dental prophylaxis for patients and other hygiene functions four days each week, we would like you on our team!
We know our success is driven by the talent and commitment of team members like you.
Please submit your resume in person and ask for Lori.
The dental practice of
Brian Klym, DDS | 10748 E. Traverse Highway | Traverse City, Michigan 49684 | (231) 947-7202
NorthwoodDentalTC.com

Job Opening: Dental Assistant, Traverse City

Northwood Dental TC - Traverse City,  Michigan Area

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Job description

We are seeking a Dental Assistant with well-rounded skills and relevant experience to support the level of clinical treatment we provide our patients. We are looking for an assistant that has high energy, a strong outgoing personality, is self-motivated and able to learn quickly and adapt. If you are reliable, highly competent, positive, and looking for a career that involves assistance with advanced procedures and offers job satisfaction, we would like you on our team!

Northwood Dental has a great benefit package including 401K program with full vesting after one year; vacation pay; and monthly healthcare cost reimbursement. Wage will be based on experience.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4-handed Dentistry
• Surgical experience
• Cosmetic experience
• X-ray certification

About Northwood

Dr. Brian Klym and our entire Northwood Dental team focus throughout the day on exceeding patient comfort and providing individualized treatment. Our team works very efficiently. We are patient-centered and quality driven which creates a high level of trust with our patients and they know consistently that they are in good hands.

Dr. Brian Klym and the Northwood Dental team provide a full range of general and cosmetic dentistry services including I.V. sedation, implants, and root canals. Dr. Klym is backed by years of experience and ongoing, advanced education.

This Dental Assistant Job Opening is Also on LinkedIn.

Visit the practice website: NorthwoodDentalTC.com

Dental Office Phone: (231) 947-7202

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Listing posted by
Richard The Chwalek of NicheDental.com
On Twitter @ NicheDental

Job posted here January 14, 2014

Michigan Dentist Completes Fellowship Program in Dental Implants

Dental implants save smiles, transform health and rejuvenate lives.

Once you realize how many people loose their teeth by the age of 65 in this country and you quickly understand the value of this service.

I have worked with dental laboratories and implant dentists for over almost 14 years. It still amazes me how many people just don't know about or appreciate what implant dentistry can do for people who have lost teeth, which occurs very often because of untreated gum disease.

Something like 50% of adults 20 and over - who are not considered in poverty have gingival bleeding (HHS Dental Health Data). Bleeding gums are an early sign of periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

When this tooth ravager has had its run of your mouth for more than a few years, the teeth start to loosen and the jaw bone turns to mush. Dental Implants offer the only way back out of this devastating predicament.

Just read a few stories about dental implant patients and then look into the science of this treatment. Then when a dentist says it will cost a couple thousand dollars or so to replace a tooth, rather than balk at the high fee - think about what it will cost you to say good bye to your ability to chew as well as watch in high def your jaw recede farther back than your hairline.

It might bite when your dental bill knocks your saving account for a loop, but think about how no bite is is much worse...

Remember, there is very little need to spend all your health care dollars on Bob Dole's E-D remedy when gumming your food during the next candlelight dinner once again graphically diminishes that see Alice moment.

Also no good reason to plunk down all the green for Joan Rivers' plastic surgery when spitting your dentures into your girl friend's handbag occurs every time a handsome dude across the room winks at you.

NOTE: Of course, if someone has a phobia of toothpicks, it's obvious this blog is mostly barking up the wrong tree about the need for teeth. Inversely that would mean a good bite is worse than a bark.

That is Why Touting Dentists and their Training is PR EVERY Consumer NEEDS To know about. Public Relations for Public Health awareness. Bringing NEW meaning to the old Dental News adage - if it BLEEDS it LEADS to tooth loss.

Blog entry by Dick Chwalek

- Niche Dental Marketing Coach and Communication Consultant

MICHIGAN IMPLANT DENTIST COMPLETES FELLOWSHIP

Traverse City dentist Dr. Brian Klym recently completed the Misch Implant Institute yearlong Fellowship training program. This comprehensive series of post graduate dental courses is recognized as the implant training gold standard.

Founded in 1984, the world-renowned Misch Institute helps set and elevate the level of implant dentistry using a hands-on training approach. Dentists attend classes on diagnosis, implant case planning and patient evaluation, and all phases of dental implant treatment. Each course includes lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions for both removable and fixed prosthodontics.

Dr. Klym started his implant hands on coursework many years ago, receiving a fellowship from the ICOI in 1998 (International Congress of Oral Implantologist). His patients are receiving an ever higher level of care and his continued implant training will help insure long-term, healthy results for his patients.

Actual Patient Results Achieved With Dr. Klym's Implant Dentistry Training:First, Dr. Klym’s patient M. H. had congenitally missing teeth - central and lateral incisor - left side and front of smile. The teeth were moved with orthodontics to make room for placing dental implants, which were restored with 360 degree porcelain veneers. The patient came in with a partial denture, which she had worn most of her adult life.

This type of denture is called a flipper because of the visual effect it produces. In online examples, Dr. Klym provides photos showing how well the gum tissue healed around the implant site.

Another patient, Tom, discussed his implant care: “About a year and a half ago my tooth broke. While it affected my chewing and eating, what had the most effect was how embarrassed I was about missing a tooth. Essentially, I quit smiling. Since I was going to need an implant, I was also glad Dr. Klym had training in oral sedation dentistry.”

After Treatment, Tom commented, “I can chew and eat just like I could before. Even though having the dental implant (with a natural looking restoration) has increased my confidence a lot, I need to learn to smile again.” His dental implant treatment photos are found on NorthwoodDentalTC.com

Brian P. Klym, DDS, is the owner of Northwood Dental in Traverse City. He has certification from DOCS—an oral conscious sedation program, which means he can provide a high level of comfort to his patients during implant treatment. Visit Dr. Klym’s website to learn more about his background and the comprehensive services he provides.

Dental Lab Tip: Predictable Results with Digital Photography

Communication between dentist and dental laboratory is a critical element in achieving a desired restorative and esthetic outcome. Visual images are a key part of this communication and provide the dental technician with valuable information about the patient.

Photos not only serve as a practical case tool but also allow the laboratory technician to have a better connection with the patient and a higher level of involvement with the dentistry case. Images of the actual dental patient versus a stone model, especially in an anterior case, are a key component needed in the fabrication process.

The digital camera can sometimes be challenging for some dentists and dental practices, but with the proper training and commitment of the staff, the camera can become a part of the everyday routine. Using a digital camera dedicated to dental photography is recommended, single reflex cameras seem to be preferred for producing high quality images.

Although each type of camera has its own unique features and many guidelines to follow, here are some quick tips to remember:

• It is important that your camera is properly adjusted to the optimal settings suited for dental photography
• Hold selected shade tabs up to incisal edges of teeth so that the tab numbers can be seen in the photo. Photos should be taken of stump shade as well (for all ceramic)
• Along with close up photos, also provide full face natural photos – smiling and resting position (for incisal edge positioning)
• Upload the photos to your computer and store them in a folder that is easily accessible
• Email the photos to Renstrom dental lab by attaching them as a file and in the message part include the patient's name and doctor’s name.

Photos can be emailed to randi@renstrom.com

• Lighting is the most important element – There should be an accurate amount of light exposure that displays detail throughout the image. – electronic flash
• Have a good quality lens on your camera –consider the working distance and a close up lens with reproduction numbers for standardization
• Mirrors should be used for intra oral views – the mirror should be stored at room temp and brought to body temp at time of photos, also clean and dry prior to each picture
• Unobtrusive retractors should be used for proper retraction- to avoid a reflection use plastic vs. metal

For more information on digital photography or hands on assistance, contact Renstrom today!

• More technical tips from Renstrom - a MN dental laboratory
• Renstrom • Member Northern Dental Alliance

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Do You Need Dental Practice Management With Scalable Flexibility?

My goal as a dental consultant is to find the right resources for my clients to achieve success. There are three basic elements that I see as important: flexibility, consistency and pragmatic implementation.

Recently, I was contacted by a person who fit those criteria as well as having the expertise to move forward efficiently for my dentist clients. Her name is Claudia Walters; her consultancy is focused on dental practice management...

Flexible, Scalable and Affordable Practice Management Consulting

Get the experience and flexibility your dental practice needs in this economic environment. Claudia Walters has over 20 years in dentistry and has the expertise to develop the systems required to help your dental office thrive.

Claudia has a flexible dental office program from a financial and logistical standpoint that is also comprehensive and efficient. She is very knowledgeable about dentistry and how dental offices work. She will move you in the right direction with specific objectives and instructions.

With her consultant services, you will end the frustration of an inactivity and low productivity. Improve every office system you have, generate more dentistry, and increase revenues very quickly.

Claudia is a Professional Dental Management Consultant. She has worked one on one with dentists for over 10 years. She was a chairside assistant while attending the University of Detroit Dental Hygiene School.

She practiced dental hygiene for 18 years. Claudia received her management and consulting training from The Goldman Group, Professional Management Consultants and Brokers. Paul Goldman, president of The Goldman Group, has been a consultant in the health care profession for over forty years, and has worked with over fifteen hundred practices in a consulting capacity.

According to Paul Goldman: "I have had the opportunity to know Claudia Walters for twenty years. We trained Claudia for a year before she saw her first doctor. For nine years she worked for me and consulted with over five hundred doctors. I have received a number of referrals from doctors she worked with. If she were interested in moving back to Michigan, I would rehire her!"

Goldman and his chief consultant Henry Bechek, worked with Claudia for one year, on the road in over 100 practices. Subsequently, Claudia traveled on her own as a consultant representing The Goldman Group, to dental practices all over Michigan and Canada. Claudia believes in working one on ore with her doctors, and a team concept with staff.

Her objective is to create a highly productive yet relaxed environment where everyone knows their job description, yet each staff member helps one another. The environment developed will be where the doctor can concentrate on dentistry and feel confident that his dental practice is running smoothly.

Claudia's areas of dental expertise include new patient experience, phone coordinator, appointment book control, case presentation, collections, internal marketing, motivation communication, staff meetings and huddles, scripts, hygiene quarterly reviews, interview process, tracking progress, and more.

Claudia has been published in Dental Management and RDH Magazine and has designed a 4200 square foot office from the ground up. She is also listed in Who's Who in the World.

While currently located in southern California, she consults with dentists, dental teams and dentistry practices coast to coast via Skype video or in person.

• Visit Claudia's Dental Consulting Website
• Email Claudia - Dental Practice Management Consultant

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For comprhensive dentistry communication consulting and dental marketing coaching, contact Dick Chwalek of Niche Dental.

866-453-1026 Ext 251

What Will Happen To Dental Marketing in 2009?

The economy has changed in a dramatic way. Even if you had a good year, the ground has shifted and consumers will react. Dental practices that follow the crowd could end up heading off the cliff of generic malaise or getting little to drink at a very dry lake.

Recently, a client sent me a newsletter from a dentist who helps practices make decisions about their strategies. The consultant's idea was to start focusing on insurance patients and family dentistry. Basically, because money will be tight for consumers dentists should find ways to do dentistry that costs less. Sounds like a common sense business and dental marketing strategy in these tough economic times.

The problem is NOT that it won't work. It will work very well for many dentists. But what you need to consider is: are you 'many' dentists? Or look at it this way, would it make sense to tell all businesses to become Wal-mart when the economy goes down hill?

The dental practice management consultant also said that cosmetic dentistry as an overriding focus would be a problematic strategy in this environment. While I agree, cosmetic dentistry has never really made huge inroads - staying around 3-5 percent of overall dental treatments in the U.S.

Unfortunately, dentistry as a service has hardly moved at all in its utilization by the public even with the exciting elements of cosmetic or aesthetic enhancement. From 1996 to 2004, there was no change in the percentage of consumers with a dental visit (SeniorJournal.com). This dental care statistic, while seemingly problematic especially in this economy, offers a good perspective in determining how to market YOUR practice (not every practice).

Things will change but not everything will change. Here are some realities you want to consider as you decide on what direction your dental marketing and business strategy will go in 2009...

First, the consumer is still stuck in a rut of dentistry tradition and dental fears. Their needs and wants are often conflicted because of this dilemma. While it can be frustrating for dental professionals who want improve public health, it shows how the economy has little to do with when they will go to the dentist. When they have significant dental problems, the economy has almost no impact on them. Historical memory, human emotion and dental pain are recession proof.

Second, the general consumer thinks about health when dentistry is brought up. Everything else is sidelined in some way. Cosmetic dentistry is marketing icing. No matter how ugly your smile is dental fears are not removed. The nice smile on your advertisement gets people to look and consider dentistry more so than a diagrammed root canal. Yet one look does not equal a dental visit. Your dental marketing needs to have reality infused in it so it does not look too unfamiliar. Most everyone would like a beautiful smile - just like most would like to have a hard body. But getting it done is another matter. 

Finally, the money is out there, just look at the numbers. Even if the employment goes as high as 11% (what most see as the high end) there are still 89% who will still have a job. While there will be areas that get hit very hard, overall there are people who will find the money to get it done. Those who have a lot less - will probably just hold off unless everything is paid, and go to the real Wal-mart--not practices that resemble them.

That means you won't make it up on those who rely solely on insurance or the family dentistry group with a big dental treatment plan or a couple crowns because more of them will just sit on their hands. And think about it, who is hit harder in this economy, those with kids or those without? People without kids have the money to spend, and will do it if the value is evident.

Conclusion

What would you do with extra money right now? Buy and flip some houses? Pile it into the stock market? Open a restaurant? Buy a new car? It might be 12 months to 5 years before at least some of these things seem more palatable. 

Yet, if you had money - like most people 45 and older who are in the upper 25% of incomes and household wealth - and your teeth were falling out, oral pain was a daily issue or your smile was yellow and worn - would you wait 12 months to stop the pain and the embarrassment?   

You can follow the dentistry marketing herd towards the watering hole that is quickly drying up or run off the cliff with a generic dental practice strategy. Take your pick. 

However, I suggest you survey the 'reality geography' more closely as it relates to the dentistry you want to do. Then find YOUR dentistry-plush savannah to graze in and avoid the fall into dwindling returns. Or dig a well to create YOUR dental care oasis. 

What exactly do you do to make it happen? That requires a phone call and a some reality time to make it work for you.  

866-453-1026 ext 251

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Dentistry Marketing Commentary by Dick Chwalek 

• Dental Marketing Coach and Communication Consultant

Remember just like all politics are local - every dental care decision is personal with a good dose of tradition - not about family, insurance or cost.