Office Management: Page 123

Do's and don'ts for the hygienist: Remember your value to the practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

It's a mistake to think that doctors are the only influencers in dental practices, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Hygienists also are viewed by patients as an authority and that -- coupled with the amount of time they spend with patients -- presents unique opportunities for education, identification, and recommendations.

December 17, 2017

Winners lose more than losers

By Curtis Marshall

It may seem counterintutive, but winners lose more than losers. Why? Because they are willing to look at why they lost and get back in the game. In his latest Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel looks at a practice in Michigan that embodies the approach of learning from their mistakes when it comes to presenting implant treatment.

December 11, 2017

CHIP not included in U.S. government funding bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was not included in a stopgap resolution that keeps the U.S. government funded until December 22, 2017.

December 10, 2017

Do's and don'ts for creating a happy work environment: Be a great doctor -- and a great leader

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Every day you strive to provide great dental care, but as the practice leader, you are also responsible for helping to keep your team happy, enthusiastic, and inspired. Keep in mind that the way you lead your staff can have a tremendous positive or negative influence on the morale and performance of staff members, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

December 10, 2017

U.S. dental spending jumps 5% to $124B in 2016

By Tony Edwards

Spending on dental and oral healthcare in the U.S. increased to more than $124 billion in 2016, up from $118.9 billion in 2015, according to a new study in Health Affairs. The 4.6% increase in spending outpaced the 4.3% overall healthcare spending increase.

December 7, 2017

5 reasons production is down

By Sally McKenzie

It is December and you are probably looking at your practice's year-end numbers. If your production numbers are down, it can impact your bottom line and also your team's morale. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie has five reasons your production numbers might be lower and what you can do to improve them.

December 7, 2017

U.S. House resolution may provide stopgap CHIP funding

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. House of Representatives resolution introduced on December 4 may provide short-term funding to keep both the U.S. government and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) operating.

December 4, 2017

Hold on: How your on-hold message affects your practice

By Mark Williamson

You've probably talked with your team about not putting patients on hold when they call your office, but sometimes it is necessary to do so. But rather than considering this lost time to reach your patients, you can use hold time to your practice's advantage to boost profitability and customer service, according to Mark Williamson, CEO of an audio branding agency.

December 4, 2017

5 takeaways about oral health in Texas

By Theresa Pablos

Texas policymakers, researchers, and public health stakeholders met virtually on November 16 to discuss oral health in the Lone Star State. Topics ranged from a record number of kids with public insurance visiting the dentist to a 1993 lawsuit that transformed reimbursement rates.

November 30, 2017

The Naked Dentist: Stopping the problem first

By Curtis Marshall

When there's a problem, wanting to take immediate action is a very human reaction. In his return to DrBicuspid.com, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel offers an example of when taking a step back to analyze the problem and to find actionable solutions led to more patients and a better retention rate for one practice.

November 27, 2017

Blind Spots: How to easily lose long-time patients

By Jan Keller

A friend of practice management consultant Jan Keller called her and said that the team members at her general dentist's practice admitted that they did not know how to check emails that come through the practice's website. Keller writes that if this is happening at your practice, you could be losing both patients and practice revenue.

November 15, 2017

Dentist earnings rise for 1st time in more than a decade

By Theresa Pablos

Earnings for general dentists have significantly increased for the first time in about 17 years, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute. The average income of specialists also has increased in recent years.

November 14, 2017

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