Practice Trends: Page 28

Promoting ethical code on agenda of DGPA

By Tony Edwards

During a period of time when dental group practices are under increased pressure because of the high-profile actions of particular organizations, the Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA) is implementing a new ethical code that works to ensure practitioners put their patient's healthcare first.

March 19, 2014

Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Know your key production indicators

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Collecting information on your practice operations can quickly become overwhelming. But key production indicators can solve the information overload problem and provide a vital snapshot of practice operations that the dentist can quickly review.

March 16, 2014

Dos and don'ts for increasing production: Upgrade your scheduling system

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

An efficient, well-managed schedule makes for a good day for patients, team members, and the dentist. When the practice loses control of the schedule for whatever reason, chaos ensues.

March 9, 2014

Dos and don'ts for leadership: The importance of setting targets

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The first step in creating a more efficient, more profitable practice is setting targets. This is essential, because starting out with vague, simplistic goals does not drive change. Targets must be clearly defined, then the objective becomes very clear, according Dr. Roger Levin.

March 2, 2014

Dentist, dental hygienist among best jobs in 2014 list

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentist and dental hygienist were ranked among the top 10 careers in the U.S. News & World Report's 100 Best Jobs list for 2014.

January 22, 2014

NIH to fund research workforce diversity program

By Donna Domino

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced new funding intended to encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to start and continue in biomedical science research careers, including dentistry and dental research.

January 1, 2014