DRIPPING MEN Do you use the fat drippings from your roasts to make gravies or fry other foods? Since this liquid gold can add flavor to any dish, there was once an entire profession built around it. A dripping man back in Victorian England would go to homes and businesses to collect their fat to sell to the public. CHILDBED LINEN WAREHOUSE KEEPERS For much of history, women gave birth at home, not in a hospital. So, it’s not surprising that an industry arose during the 19th century to cater to this. According to an 1842 book of trades, there was a job for supplying, collecting, and cleaning bed linens specifically for birth. HONEY DIPPERS, TOSHERS, AND PUREFINDERS In 19th century England, the country had recently seen an enormous boom in the population, and most of the available housing
Careers You’ll Be Glad Are Extinct UNMASKING SOME OF HISTORY’S WORST JOBS
Occupations reflect the times: Jobs we have today didn’t exist years ago, and vice versa. Many past careers weren’t glamorous, and some are the worst professions in history. Let’s look at four foul jobs that no longer exist (and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it).
lacked flush toilets or sinks with running water. This meant more sewage found its way into the city streets — giving rise to three jobs we no longer see today. Honey dippers collected waste from homes, toshers scavenged sewers for valuable items to sell, and purefinders collected dog poop (to be used in the process of tanning leathers). The next time you get a case of “the Mondays” and question whether or not you like your job, consider this: Would you rather be crushing and boiling snails for 10 days instead? Probably not! Still, which jobs of our era will be considered weird history in the future?
PURPLE DYE MAKERS Dyeing clothes is so ordinary today that it’s hard to imagine a world where certain pigments are rare, but this was especially true for purple in generations past. Back in ancient times (first century CE), the hue of the royals was made by crushing thousands of snails, extracting their glands, and then heating the material in a pot full of brine for 10 days in an incredibly odorous process!
Boost Your Dental Practice With Effective Patient Education Strategies
CREATE INFORMATIVE AND ENGAGING CONTENT. Write blog posts addressing common questions and concerns, create infographics that simplify
HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. Webinars, workshops, and in-office seminars on topics like oral hygiene, preventive care, and the benefits of certain treatments can attract new patients and strengthen relationships with existing ones. To maximize attendance, promote these events through your website, social media, and possibly newsletters like this one. IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL TOOLS IN THE OFFICE. Patient education doesn’t stop online. In-office tools like brochures, posters, and digital displays can provide valuable information while patients wait for their appointments. Your dentists and hygienists should also take the time to educate patients during their visits, explain the procedures, and answer any questions.
As you’re well aware, the dental industry is competitive these days! Did you know that patient education is a beneficial strategy for marketing your practice? Not only does it help to build trust and credibility, but it also empowers your patients to make smart decisions when it comes to their oral health. Let’s look at how you can effectively use patient education to attract and retain patients!
complex topics, and produce videos demonstrating dental procedures. Make sure your content is easy to understand and visually appealing. This helps educate patients and keeps them engaged with your practice.
ESTABLISH YOUR PRACTICE AS AN INFORMATIONAL POWERHOUSE.
UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
By providing valuable, accurate information on various dental topics, you demonstrate your expertise and commitment to patient care. This can be done through blog posts, informational videos, webinars, and even downloadable guides accessible through your website. Some topics to feature could be proper oral hygiene techniques, the importance of visiting the dentist regularly, and explanations of common dental procedures.
Share your blog posts, videos, and infographics on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Engage with your audience by responding to comments and questions, creating polls, and hosting live Q&A sessions to help educate your patients and build a community around your practice.
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