Practice Management

As the second most common OSHA violation, most dental offices already have the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) on their radar. Each office should have at least one staff member who understands the requirement to keep safety data for products both “readily available” and “up to date” in a work area regularly used by employees.

Remember the Jim Carrey movie, Yes Man? In it, Carrey’s character is challenged to say “yes” to everything that he’s presented with. Of course, embellishments abound, craziness ensues and he ultimately realizes the value of the word “no.” While this may just be the plot of a fictional Hollywood movie, there’s a lesson here for dentists: Don’t say yes to every opportunity, especially when it comes to dental marketing.

You likely haven’t put much thought into improving your recall system. You rely on sending generic postcards to remind recall patients they’re due for an appointment, and you know your hygienist makes phone calls when she can.

The new online interface lets practices compare and evaluate EHR programs to determine the right fit.

The new ICD-10 diagnostic code set will be implemented on October 1. So, what do you need to know? Here are the top 10 things that will make the transition to ICD-10 a little bit easier.

We live in a different world than we did just a few years ago. Now, to reach prospective patients-especially Generation Y patients-dentists need to have a web presence that separates them from all of their competition online. We live in a different world than we did just a few years ago.

SEO can be very complicated, but there are quick wins you can take advantage of to gain higher visibility in Google organic search without a huge investment.

Sirona Dental has announced the upcoming availability of inLab software 15, which brings new restorative and communication abilities to the Sirona inLab workflow.

The adjustments report is one of the most emotion-inducing reports to read and analyze. It may even be the most depressing one, but it certainly is necessary.

Having spent my entire career in dentistry; different roles and responsibilities have allowed me to develop an appreciation of all areas of the dental practice and see how everyone must work together to create a both a positive working environment and patient experience.

Decisions about whether to purchase new technology for your dental practice have become more challenging for two reasons.

All order information dynamically populates, from customer information to manufacturing preferences and material selections, reportedly greatly reducing the time it takes to submit your cases for manufacturing.

Editor's Note: Based on his extensive experience with dentists over the past 30 years, Dr. Roger P. Levin has authored a new book entitled, "The 31 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make.

You can’t run your clinic alone. Whether you are a large center or a small clinic, you likely will need to manage both professional and support staff. You may need other dentists, specialists, hygienists, office managers and front desk personnel to be part of the team. This staff may come with a wide range of educational backgrounds and, depending on the individual positions, may require varying levels of supervision.

e you ready to scale production and get more of those high-value patients that all dentists love? Then it’s time to learn about a cutting-edge new patient strategy that no other dentists are taking advantage of   

How can you successfully be a “Gen Mix” manager? That’s the big question in Bruce Tulgan’s and Carolyn A. Martin’s book “Managing the Generation Mix: From Urgency to Opportunity.”

For many dentists, marketing is a dirty word. If you’d wanted to spend your time thinking about advertisements, returns on investment and conversions, you’d have gone to business school, not dental school.

Taking advantage of a highly ignored fabrication and marketing tool.

Do you ever wonder how you survived without all of the modern technologies we have today? With smartphones, tablets and laptops, we are able to access any information we want or need at virtually any time

When it comes to transition or retirement, dentists have several options. They can sell their practices, find associates or simply throw their hands up and reduce office hours and production until they end up closing shop.

“Your job is being eliminated!” Those are words you never dream you’ll hear … but this is reality and you are really hearing, “You’re fired.” Your first thoughts are of shock. Why are they eliminating my job? I don’t get it.

Editor's Note: Based on his extensive experience with dentists over the past 30 years, Dr. Roger P. Levin has authored a new book entitled, "The 31 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make."

Dental Products Report and Patterson Dental recently featured Mescain in an article detailing the good works done by her and her practice. In the article, which you can read by clicking here, Mescain says one of the greatest things about her job is helping others.

business leaders know that, before venturing into new territory, you first make the most of what you already have. For you as a practice leader, that means maximizing perpatient

Your case acceptance rates are abysmal, and you have no idea why. You and your team members talk with your patients about the importance of going forward with treatment, yet most never do-even when you think they’re ready to schedule.

It may not be the piece of technology that comes to mind the quickest, but it’s one that makes your practice hum and keeps your profitability (as well as billing, appointments, reminders, and so much more) front and center in the mind of the dentist and dental team.

The satisfaction of getting a new computer, network or piece of technology to work was the thrill of the hunt. It’s amazing sometimes that it all works together.

illing your dental appointment book is an important step in maximizing your revenue.Many clinics may have open spots either unfilled or from cancellations.

Based on his extensive experience with dentists over the past 30 years, Dr. Roger P. Levin has authored a new book entitled The 31 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make.