Office Management: Page 167

What's trending? Our patients
By Tom Cockerell Jr., DDS
Dr. Tom Cockerell Jr. of Dental Symphony writes about ways in which you and your staff can think about the software used in your practice. In this column, he focuses on what would be included in the next generation of sophisticated software.
December 7, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for staff development: Cross-train team members
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You've probably experienced those high-stress days when an important member of your team goes on vacation, suddenly gets sick, or even quits. You may have also had to limit your productivity and lose income as a result. To avoid experiencing hardships when these absences inevitably occur, Dr. Roger P. Levin recommends cross-training your team members.
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8 myths about embezzlement
By David Harris, MBA
Reports suggest that 3 in 5 dentists will eventually be victims of embezzlement, potentially costing dentistry more than half a billion dollars this year. David Harris, CEO of dental embezzlement examination firm Prosperident, busts eight myths about embezzlement that you should be aware of to help your practice avoid some pitfalls.
December 6, 2015
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Henry Schein earns top marks for workplace equality
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has earned top marks on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, a national report on corporate policies related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
December 2, 2015
U.S. dental spending increased to $113B in 2014
By Tony Edwards
Spending on dental and oral healthcare in the U.S. increased to more than $113 billion in 2014, a 2.8% increase from 2013, according to a new study in Health Affairs.
December 2, 2015
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Practice success isn't always in the numbers
By Jay Geier
The start of the holiday season is a good time for reflection, and the new year is a great opportunity to start fresh. One of the biggest changes you can make for your practice's success in 2016 begins with you. In his latest column, Jay Geier of the Scheduling Institute offers practical advice to take control of your practice's success.
December 1, 2015
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Why you shouldn't pay your hygienist a guaranteed salary
By Sally McKenzie
How can your hygienist help your practice grow? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests restructuring the wage structure for these producers and giving them an incentive to help your practice grow.
November 29, 2015
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Infographic: How much does the U.S. spend on dental?
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. spends $111 billion on dental services each year, but dental services spending only accounts for about 4% of total U.S. healthcare spending, according to a new report from the California HealthCare Foundation.
November 23, 2015
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3 rules for implementation of ICD-10
By Kevin Wilson
How did your office deal with the implementation of ICD-10? As Kevin Wilson of Sterling Management writes, whether you are handling the transition to ICD-10 or any other project, there are common sense project management ideas that always apply.
November 22, 2015
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Dos and don'ts for communication: Become fluent in body language
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Social media, online shopping, and many other aspects of modern life have greatly reduced the amount of actual face-to-face contact between people. What someone is thinking or feeling is often communicated not in words but in body language. Your work as a dentist puts you in direct personal contact with patients, so you should learn to read what their bodies are telling you, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 22, 2015
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Covered California adds dental coverage for adults
By Theresa Pablos, assistant editor, and Donna Domino, features editor
Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace, has added dental coverage for adults. The new coverage is an add-on to the state's health insurance plan, and more than 33,000 people have already signed up.
November 19, 2015
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The Naked Dentist: Gratitude multiplies
By Curtis Marshall
When doctors are able to focusing on where they are versus where they want to be, the practice and team members succeed more quickly than those who don't. As Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel writes, practicing gratitude leads to benefits beyond the immediate.
November 18, 2015
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