Office Management: Page 80

Second Opinion: Less insurance dependence is key to success
By Chelsea Acosta Patel
Chelsea Acosta Patel believes many dentists were rethinking their strategy prior to the pandemic, and now many have decided to take action. She explains why this is the time to implement a strategy to attract more uninsured patients to lower your dependence on insurance and help make your practice run more efficiently and be more profitable.
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Q&A on dental insurance trends for the remainder of 2020
By Kevin Henry
Shelley Grandidge sells all types of insurance to individuals, including dental insurance. In a Q&A, we asked her about what she saw with insurance during the height of dentistry's closure because of the COVID-19 pandemic and her forecast for dental insurance needs for the rest of the year.
July 9, 2020
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3 candidates to avoid during the current hiring crisis
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
The flirt. The oversharer. The unenthusiastic. If any of these three types of people show up to your practice for a job interview, make sure you don't fall for their traps, writes Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH.
July 8, 2020
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Ensuring everyone in your practice is on the same page for 2020's 2nd half
By Lynne Leggett
What is a foundational issue to determining the level of your dental practice's success for the rest of 2020 and beyond? Everyone needs to understand exactly what their role is in that success, writes Lynne Leggett.
July 7, 2020
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Creative cooperation in the wake of a pandemic
By Dr. James V. Anderson
What we see, hear, and experience can undoubtedly affect our moods and ability to focus on what is in front of us, writes Dr. James Anderson. In this article, Dr. Anderson explains how staying connected to your community and the words you speak and the actions you show to your patients and fellow team members are more important than ever.
July 6, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for communicating with staff
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To lead effectively, you must communicate effectively. During a crisis, you must be intentional, honest, and meaningful. Your staff is looking to you for answers and direction now more than ever, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
July 5, 2020
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Delta Dental of Calif. announces additional financial aid
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California has announced increased reimbursement to help dental providers cover the cost of personal protective equipment and other expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 1, 2020
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How 2 new La. bills could affect your practice
By Teresa Duncan
Two bills were recently passed in Louisiana that dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan calls a "huge victory." Could these two bills pave the way for legislation in your state that could benefit your practice's bottom line? Duncan explains their significance and potential impact.
July 1, 2020
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The difference between leadership and management
By Dennis Pezzolesi, DMD
What's the difference between leadership and management? Dr. Dennis Pezzolesi explains -- and he writes that dental practice owners must have their team believe in the vision of the business and implement it to be successful. He gives dentists tips on how to do that, based on his 33 years of experience in the operatory.
June 25, 2020
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Anthem members can ask Alexa for dental plan help
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and medical plan members of Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield can now ask Alexa for help in ordering prescription refills and scheduling appointments through a new Anthem Skill.
June 24, 2020
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Dental HR expert: Can dental business owners be held liable if an employee contracts COVID-19?
By Kevin Henry
If a dental team member contracts COVID-19 in the dental practice, could the employer and/or business owner be held liable? It's a hot topic right now and one that has dentists and team members talking, so we asked dental human resources expert Tim Twigg for his thoughts and advice.
June 24, 2020
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3 tips to help you establish performance measurements in your practice
By Sally McKenzie
The second half of the calendar year is drawing closer, and Sally McKenzie believes that if you don't have a performance measurement system in place, now is the time to change that. She offers three tips to help you get started.
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