Office Management: Page 131

Breaking down the Minn. dental therapist experiment

By Theresa Pablos

Is the dental therapist experiment in Minnesota a success? The answer largely depends on who you ask, and it is likely too soon to know for sure. However, the program at least appears to be on the right track, according to the panelists of an April 24 webinar held by the National Association of Dental Plans.

April 25, 2018

How does poor time management disrupt your practice?

By Andrea Greer, RDH

Whatever the reason, poor time management can disrupt your practice and send an unfortunate message to your patients. Practice management consultant Andrea Greer makes her DrBicuspid.com debut with practical advice to help your practice run on time and build better rapport with your patients.

April 25, 2018

3 types of patients who hurt your practice

By Sally McKenzie

The success of your practice depends on your clinical skill but also on the ability to attract and keep patients, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. But how do you handle patients who are late to pay, who don't make oral healthcare a priority, and who don't become repeat customers? Her latest column offers some practical ideas.

April 24, 2018

OHA report: State of oral health is mixed for seniors

By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards

The state of dental care for older Americans is mixed, according to a new report from Oral Health America (OHA). While 25 U.S. states received a poor overall score on key oral health performance measures, the number of people covered by community water fluoridation increased from 2016 to 2018.

April 17, 2018

JADA: Oral health varies by immigration status

By Theresa Pablos

Immigrants in the U.S. experience significantly worse oral health than individuals who were born in the country, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The findings imply a need for dentists to better reach immigrant communities, according to the researchers.

April 16, 2018

What is the role of a hygiene department?

By Jen Butler, MEd

A hygiene department should be the economic engine of your practice, writes practice management consultant Jen Butler. Ensuring that doctors and hygienists are working toward the same goals is crucial for a practice's success.

April 12, 2018

New data break down dentist stats by state, specialty

By Theresa Pablos

General dentists are once again the most common type of dentists, according to newly published data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. The data break down dentist statistics by gender, specialty, and state.

April 9, 2018

Cancellations and no-shows: A fee will not fix the problem

By Laura Hatch

Every practice is faced with the issues of patient cancellations and no-shows. Many practices charge patients a fee when they don't show for their appointments, but Laura Hatch, founder of Front Office Rocks, has a different strategy that may lead to better communication with your patients and a fuller schedule.

April 9, 2018

Kaiser: 10K more dentists needed for U.S. shortage areas

By Tony Edwards

The Kaiser Family Foundation has released the latest data on the number of areas in the U.S. and territories that are considered dental care health professional shortage areas. More than 5,800 such areas require over 10,800 additional dentists to address these care needs.

April 8, 2018

5 reasons you need job descriptions

By Sally McKenzie

When everyone knows their job responsibilities, it can make for a more efficient, better operating team, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. She offers five practical reasons why taking the time to create and discuss job descriptions with your team will help your practice thrive.

April 4, 2018

Race, sex affect Medicaid opioid prescription rates

By Lori Roniger

Dentists are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than other practitioners, but prescribing patterns differ by a patient's race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as by provider type. That's according to a new study of Medicaid recipients published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 1, 2018

Do's and don'ts for practice leadership: Become a better leader

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Efficiency, productivity, and communication are all reflections of your leadership skills. A mismanaged practice is a stressful place to work, but dentists who work to improve their leadership skills can measurably reduce the stress in their practices, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.

April 1, 2018

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