Practice Management

Making the switch to digital dentistry may seem overwhelming, but these tips can help to ensure a smooth transition.

How software and technology are ushering the dental industry into the future.Over the last few decades our entire culture - from industry, education, entertainment and healthcare - has changed and evolved for the better due to the development of computer technology.

Dental System 2017 is said to provide sturdy and efficient CAD/CAM workflows for labs.

What would you tell your patients if you could let them know how you really feel?

 With the market launch of the new CEREC Software 4.5 and the opening of the CEREC system to export data from the digital impression, Dentsply Sirona has satisfied two key wishes expressed by dentists. This software takes the system operation to a whole new level-it is reportedly now simpler than ever to plan and produce a CEREC restoration.

Graduation is just the beginning of your career, so follow these tips to help ensure success along the way. Once you graduate, you may wonder what it’s like in the real world. Questions will arise in the dental office that are not anticipated or taught in school curriculums; field experience may be the only answer.

What you need to know about transitioning to EHR, negotiating contracts and how to stay HIPAA compliant. Knowing the ins and outs of EHR could make a huge difference for your dental practice.

DPR unveils its 2017 Innovator Profiles, including Dentrix, Bisco, the Chicago Dental Society and Whip Mix.

Goby is partnering with dentists across the United States to offer à la carte partnership packages.

If your cash flow is dropping, it may be time to reinvest in your team. Your practice is a living, changing organization, and it ends each day a little different than it began. Slight changes in revenue, outstanding receipts, patient load and procedural requirements occur daily and regularly at your practice. These changes not only have an impact your practice on their own, but they also carry quite an effect when combined.

 Some of you are probably saying, “No way! I can’t afford to pay my team more money. I haven’t raised fees in three years and the insurance companies keep cutting reimbursements.” That’s an understandable reaction. After all, employee compensation is the biggest expense in a dental practice.

 Have you ever been in an office where the dentist wanted you to take intraoral pictures, discuss Invisalign or persuade patients into expensive dental procedures? And on top of that, discussing these dental procedures were far more important than performing your main job as a hygienist?

Three simple steps to simplify SEO for practice success. Do you prefer practicing dentistry over worrying about SEO? If you’re like most dentists, building links is a task that you’d love to avoid.

Each new plan covers a targeted set of dental services with no deductible.Superior Dental Care (SDC) has introduced a budget-friendly line of dental plans and a new value-added benefit.

Three simple steps to simplify SEO for practice success.

A data breach in the dental practice can be catastrophic-unless your files and systems are backed up correctly.

Most dental practices rely on technology, including practice management software. Here are some of the top options available. Gone are the days of paper forms and charts stuffed with documents and paperwork. In today’s digital world, dental practices are embracing all sorts of technology, including practice management software.

Most likely yes–and here’s why.

Dentists who take advantage of new opportunities may have an advantage.

Trust can be critical in forming a positive relationship with your patients.

This vital part of the operatory is often overlooked, so here’s what to consider when planning your practice.There are many important parts of a dental practice, but perhaps none is more important than the dental delivery system. It is the engine that moves dental procedures and care forward, and any design (or redesign) of an operatory must include a consideration of the delivery system.

Most patients don’t keep up with their preventive visits, which is why it’s crucial that your recall system is rock solid.Patients may know they need their preventive dental appointments, but life and its circumstances often get in the way. So, how can you get your patients to keep their recall appointments?

Those interested in using their clinical skills to serve populations in need don’t need to look far.

Should your practice enter the world of EHR? You should consider these things before you take the plunge.

The design of your instrument processing area can have serious benefits or consequences for your practice.

One dentist’s take on how CariVu helps patients better understand their treatment.

It's not just the dentists and hygienists who have to put up with problem patients... the front office staff has to deal with them first.

How to identify, handle and combat sexual harassment in the workplace.

Laura Hatch of Front Office Rocks explores the challenges of successfully integrating a new employee into a dental front office team, and provides strategy to make the transition seamless and successful.

Freedom Day USA gives dentists the opportunity to give back to military personnel, veterans and their families.