Office Management: Page 105

Hiring an associate should be rewarding
By Cindy Bickers
Is your practice at a point where you are considering adding an associate? It's a process that can lead to additional practice growth and satisfaction, but it also is a big step with many stages to consider. Cindy Bickers, manager of Henry Schein Nationwide Dental Opportunities, details the practical steps, some of which you may not have considered before.
December 13, 2018
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DentaQuest launches new payment model with Texas DSO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest has entered into an agreement in Texas to administer a contract in the state's Medicaid program with dental service organization (DSO) Brident Dental using a value-based care and payment model.
December 12, 2018
Are periodontists where they're needed? Yes and no
By Lori Roniger
Where are the periodontists? As the number of people with periodontitis continues to increase in the U.S., are periodontal specialists located where they're most needed? To find out, researchers examined the geographic proximity of periodontal offices throughout the U.S. to the homes of the people who need their care.
December 12, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for answering patient calls: Use the phone to your advantage
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The telephone is your practice's main connection for bringing in new patients. Your front desk coordinator must always use answering the phone as an opportunity to welcome new callers enthusiastically, build value for the practice, gather information, and schedule an appointment, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 9, 2018
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4 tips to improve collections in your practice
By Sally McKenzie
Getting patients to pay on time can be quite a challenge for any practice. And beyond the stress and hassle in collections, the lack of cash flow can affect a practice's ability to expand. In her latest column, practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers four practical tips to improve collections and your practice's finances.
December 5, 2018
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JAMA: Nearly a quarter of U.S. dentists were born abroad
By Theresa Pablos
The need for healthcare professionals is expected to grow as the U.S. population ages, so researchers explored the current field of U.S. health professions, including dentistry, and how country of origin and citizen status vary among them. Almost a quarter of U.S. dentists were born in other countries, they reported in a new research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
December 4, 2018
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Delta Dental names new VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Plans Association has named Tim Steffl as its vice president of strategic development and finance.
December 2, 2018
3 ways to avoid stressing out in the office
By Jen Butler, MEd
Stress can manifest itself in many ways, writes practice management consultant Jen Butler. She analyzes some of these manifestations for dentists and hygienists and offers some possible solutions for finding ways to reduce everyone's stress levels.
November 29, 2018
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5 practical ways to increase your practice's revenue
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your practice's revenue has plateaued in recent years, you are likely looking for new means of increasing revenue. In his latest monthly column based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers five practical ideas to do just that.
November 28, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for being a good listener
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Listening is a difficult skill to master, especially in a busy practice. Listening involves more than just hearing what patients or fellow team members are saying, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. You also need to be aware of why they're saying it -- and be able to "hear" what they're not saying.
November 25, 2018
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Survey: Most U.S. dentists support adding dental to Medicare
By Tony Edwards
A majority of respondents to a survey of 20,000 U.S. dentists support adding dental coverage to Medicare, according to research from the ADA's Health Policy Institute and Oral Health America. The survey findings were presented at the recent American Public Health Association annual meeting.
November 20, 2018
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Coding case study: Midyear changes can impact your reimbursement
By Cindy Hartwell
If your practice accepts insurance, you've probably been faced with a situation in which the provider implements contractual changes. And sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, you find yourself unprepared for the effect of this change to your reimbursement projections. Dental benefits analyst Cindy Hartwell with the California Dental Association's CDA Practice Support illustrates a case study of one such occurrence.
November 18, 2018
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