Office Management: Page 104

Do's and don'ts for bad days: Turn a bad day around
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentists have bad days sometimes, but they must exercise good self-control at the office, keeping negative feelings to themselves, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Otherwise, the experience of everyone at the practice -- patients as well as staff -- will be less pleasant.
January 13, 2019
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Infographic: Top 5 small cities for new dentists
By Theresa Pablos
If you're a newly minted dentist, you're probably excited to start practicing the skills you worked so hard to master in school. But doing so may be easier in some cities than others, especially if you have quite a bit of student loan debt.
January 13, 2019
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3 ways to stay positively motivated
By Jen Butler, MEd
It's easy to get caught up in fearful or negative thinking. Maybe you've got a difficult procedure scheduled first thing in the morning with a patient who gags, or maybe you're having second thoughts about a technology investment. Practice management consultant Jen Butler has seen clients with these same fears and thoughts, and she offers three ways to change your mindset in her latest column.
January 10, 2019
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Delta Dental Plans names 3 officers to board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Plans Association has appointed three new officers to its board of directors.
January 6, 2019
Do's and don'ts for building strong bonds with patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices can stand out by building strong relationships with patients and letting them know that they are the office's No. 1 concern. This requires that you and your staff make time to get to know your patients in a personal way. When you do, your patients will see that they're at a practice that truly cares for and about them, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 6, 2019
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4 ways to use patient complaints to grow your practice
By Sally McKenzie
If your practice is like most, you don't want to deal with complaints. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests that these complaints may help you identify areas where your practice needs improvement or can grow.
January 2, 2019
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Mich. governor signs dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan has become the eighth U.S. state to allow dental therapists to practice.
January 1, 2019
Why credit card security is important for dental practices
By Sandy Coffta
Does your practice accept credit or debit cards? If so, are you aware of the necessary security protocols to protect data? Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares some ideas to help your practice stay secure.
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Ending fluoridation linked to more caries, higher costs
By Theresa Pablos
Ending community water fluoridation may have long-lasting oral health and financial consequences. Researchers found the number of caries treatments and their associated Medicaid costs soared in Juneau, AK, after the city stopped adding fluoride to its water supply.
December 20, 2018
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The dentist will see you now: Primary care at the dental clinic
By Theresa Pablos
Could the dental office become a one-stop shop for oral and primary healthcare? The ADA Health Policy Institute evaluated the feasibility of incorporating some primary care tasks at the dental office. The idea may be more popular than you might think.
December 19, 2018
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3 reasons why your practice should accept electronic payments
By Rebecca Farrington
Patients who are frustrated with a practice's billing processes may decide to find a new dental home, according to recent research. How can your practice ensure this doesn't happen? Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners suggests accepting electronic payments. She offers three reasons why your practice should consider this option.
December 17, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for collections: Make getting paid less painful
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Just as with any business, one of the main reasons you run a dental practice is to make money. So it's illogical that you would wait long periods of time to collect payments or, even worse, not get paid at all. Collecting a debt can be uncomfortable, but avoidance isn't the answer, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Create an effective collections plan and stick to it.
December 16, 2018
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