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Patient Communication: Page 113
Dos and don'ts for social media: Join the online conversation
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
Studies have shown that 75% of consumers rely on social media to make purchasing decisions, and 57% of all U.S. adults use Facebook, with 64% of users visiting the site daily. Similarly popular, Twitter accounts for 82% of all social media leads for small businesses. If you decide to use social media, commit to doing it well, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest Practice Success tip.
April 19, 2015
Best practices accounting needed for dental industry
By
Thomas Climo, PhD
With total annual revenue of $125Â billion in 2014, U.S. dental practices are on a revenue level with AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, and other similar companies. But for all this revenue, too often best accounting practices are missing. Consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, writes that better financial reporting ultimately leads to better practice valuation when it comes time to sell your practice.
April 16, 2015
And the 'official dentist' is ...
By
Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
How do you build trust and name recognition for your practice? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers offer a suggestion that is both unique and cost-effective -- become the "official dentist" of a local organization, sports team, or school.
April 14, 2015
Dos and don'ts for scripting: Subtle scripting for superior service
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
What you say to patients, and how you say it, has a huge impact on customer service and your ability to influence and educate. Detailed scripting can help you and your team interact with patients in powerful ways, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
April 12, 2015
ICCMO unveils new website
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. division of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) has launched a new website.
April 9, 2015
Patients delay dental care because of financial concerns
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Many U.S. adults say they will delay dental care because of their financial situation, even though waiting may have long-term implications, according to a new survey.
April 8, 2015
MEA|NEA, Virtru bring HIPAA-compliant email to practices
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health exchange software developer MEA|NEA has joined email privacy provider Virtru to provide HIPAA-compliant email services to U.S. dental and medical practices.
April 7, 2015
Tips for calming dental-visit fears for kids and parents
By
Theresa Pablos
Children may be picking up on their parents' fear of visiting the dentist, according to newly released findings from a Delta Dental survey. Delta Dental's Dr. Bill Kohn outlines steps dentists can take to make both children and parents feel more at ease at their practice.
April 6, 2015
Communication key to treating menopausal women
By
Tony Edwards
If you were told that half your patients could lose 40% of their total bone mass, putting them at risk for losing teeth, you would no doubt do everything in your power to reverse these clinical changes. As American Academy of Periodontology President Dr. Joan Otomo-Corgel points out, treatment begins with the questions you ask these patients.
April 6, 2015
Is your practice major league or minor league?
By
Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS
With baseball season starting up, now is a great time to ask yourself an important question: Is your practice batting in the majors or is it stuck in the minors? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers compare the differences between major league and minor league practices.
April 5, 2015
Dos and don'ts for patient referrals: Tracking and thanking
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
In today's economy, consumers often conduct thorough research, ask their friends and families for recommendations, and consult social media before choosing a dentist. Be sure to track sources of referrals and remember to thank the referrers, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises in his latest Practice Success tip.
April 5, 2015
Survey: Most U.S. consumers know little about oral cancer
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new survey by Vigilant Biosciences has found that most U.S. consumers know little or nothing about oral cancer. This offers a clear opportunity for dentists to educate their patients on the disease, the company noted.
April 1, 2015
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