Office Management: Page 117

Are you all on the same page in your practice?
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
Being and remaining on the same page are constant demands of any dental office, writes Dr. Lisa Knowles. As technologies change and philosophies evolve, there is a constant need to update communication between the professionals and the patients. Dr. Knowles offers five practical ideas to ensure everyone in your practice is on the same page.
June 20, 2018
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New CE courses focus on handpiece sterilization, insurance
By Tony Edwards
Two new continuing education (CE) courses are now available from DrBicuspid.com. One course focuses on dental handpiece sterilization and the second on insurance independence and reimbursement.
June 17, 2018
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Infographic: Professionally active dentists in 2018
By Tony Edwards
How many professionally active dentists are in your state? If you practice in California, you've got a lot of company. If you practice in Wyoming or Vermont, you are one of the few. Our infographic breaks down the number of active dentists by state, using data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
June 11, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for an inviting office: Make sure the office properly showcases the practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
An attractive and updated office is a necessity -- not a luxury. Perhaps your office looks like a time capsule from the '80s or '90s. Maybe the carpets are worn. View the office through the eyes of your patients -- you might be surprised at what you see, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
June 10, 2018
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New product: Weave launches HIPAA-compliant chat tool
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Communication tools company Weave has released a new chat tool for dental practices.
June 6, 2018
3 practical ways to improve team performance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin explores practical ways you can improve your team's performance in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, an organization focused on the business of successful dentistry. This month, Dr. Levin discusses three strategies to improve your team's performance.
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Sheri's Solutions: Practice transitions and patients
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
When a small, private practice is sold to a group practice, adjustments are needed on all sides, writes Dr. Sheri Doniger in her latest Sheri's Solutions column. Dr. Doniger uses the example of time allotted to existing and new patients for appointments to illustrate the need for communication to ensure excellent patient care.
June 5, 2018
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3 reasons why your patients don't show up
By Sally McKenzie
You'll never completely eliminate broken appointments, but you can take certain steps to significantly reduce them in your practice, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. But first you have to understand why broken appointments are a problem. She shares three reasons why your patients might not show up and offers practical steps you can take to make it more likely they will keep their appointments.
June 4, 2018
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Using the (driving) force to unite your office
By Jen Butler, MEd
One of the most memorable concepts introduced in the "Star Wars" movies is that of a force that connects everyone. Now, practice management consultant Jen Butler isn't writing using this force, or something like it, to fool stormtroopers but rather to bring together your front- and back-office staff to improve communications, production, and collections.
May 24, 2018
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Can physician assistants help address oral health needs?
By Tony Edwards
Seeking to address the lack of available oral healthcare for tens of millions of people in the U.S., the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) launched an initiative in 2010 to improve physician assistants' awareness of oral health issues. Researchers reported on the progress being made at this week's AAPA annual meeting.
May 23, 2018
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Do's and don'ts to help guide your front desk team to success
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your front desk team is the first and most consistent point of contact for all your patients. It is important that your front desk team project a positive, upbeat, and welcoming attitude in every patient interaction, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Whether making appointments, taking payments, or answering questions, your front desk team has the power to make patients feel good about your practice.
May 20, 2018
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Ariz. governor signs dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arizona has become the seventh state to allow dental therapists to practice.
May 16, 2018
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