⬇️ Penn Dental faculty allege decline in quality

In this edition:

• ⬇️ Penn Dental faculty allege decline in quality

• 🏁 Tips for successful patient re-activation

• ⬆️ Dental hygiene compact needs more support

• 💳 Adding access to payment options

• And more!

Penn Dental faculty allege decline in education quality

Since Mark Wolff became dean of Penn's School of Dental Medicine in 2018, faculty members have raised concerns about a perceived decline in the quality of education and a dismissive administrative response to community concerns.

Under Wolff's leadership, the school restructured clinical instruction, reducing the number of primary care units and increasing student group sizes, which faculty say has led to less personalized attention for students.

Additionally, the school has seen an increase in enrollment without a corresponding rise in faculty, leading some to believe that the focus has shifted from education to generating revenue.

Despite these criticisms, Wolff has been credited with positive initiatives, such as expanding access to dental care for individuals with disabilities and increasing student research opportunities.

Some faculty members fear that Wolff's reappointment would further undermine the school's traditional values and educational standards.

Tips for a successful patient re-activation campaign

Maintaining a steady flow of patients is essential for your dental practice’s growth and success. However, even the most dedicated practices can face the challenge of inactive patients who have fallen out of regular care.

This is where a well-executed dental patient reactivation campaign can make a huge difference.

In this guide, we’ll explore eight essential tips to help you craft and execute a successful dental patient reactivation campaign.

These tips will empower you to reconnect with inactive patients and drive more appointment bookings.