Patient Communication: Page 127

Dos and don'ts for patient communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Acquiring new clinical technology is one thing. How you communicate about it with patients is something else altogether. Most patients will be impressed when you upgrade the practice's technological capabilities. It demonstrates your commitment to their well-being. It shows your desire to constantly improve your services. And it identifies you as a leading-edge source of dental care.

October 27, 2013

ADA launches success website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has launched a website to help dentists succeed as practitioners and small-business owners.

October 21, 2013

ADA offers guides on practice valuation, associateships

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is offering two new guides to help dentists valuate their practice and decide whether to add or become an associate.

October 20, 2013

1-800-DENTIST offers website self-assessment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

1-800-DENTIST is offering dentists the chance to assess their websites via an online questionnaire.

October 15, 2013

Social media and your professional reputation

By Rita Zamora

Many new dentists find themselves at a crossroads with social media. Some feel they'd like to erase their social media past and start over, while others never used social media and dread doing so for their practice. The good news is there's a solution, according to social media expert Rita Zamora.

October 13, 2013

Report: Average dental costs rose 26% from 1996-2010

By Donna Domino

Average annual out-of-pocket costs for dental services in the U.S. rose 26% from 1996 to 2010, and more people, especially children, turned to federal programs for dental care, according to a new report. Fees varied widely across the country for many common procedures, the review found.

October 8, 2013

Internal audit provides inexpensive financial assurance

By Thomas Climo, PhD

When looking at the year-end service a certified public accountant provides to a dental client regarding financial statements, the dentist must choose between one of three kinds of accounting reviews, each a little more complex and authoritative as we move up the assurance or opinion chain, according to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD.

October 7, 2013

Report detects dental marketing disconnect

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists and office managers often have very different perspectives on what constitutes a successful marketing campaign, according to a new report from 1-800-DENTIST.

October 3, 2013

Patterson releases new features for Eaglesoft

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Dental Supply has released new updates to its Eaglesoft clinical and practice management software.

October 1, 2013

ADA offers communication guide for dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is offering a new communication guide for dentists that offers customizable letters that can be used for news releases, blogs, Facebook and Twitter posts, and text messages.

September 29, 2013

Dos and don'ts for practice finance: Minimizing overdue accounts

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In the postrecession economy, dentists are searching for ways to eliminate inefficiencies and tighten financial controls throughout their practices. One area that should get special attention is overdue accounts receivable. To avoid unnecessary losses and stress in the near future, dentists should take corrective action now.

September 29, 2013

Have you thought about retirement lately?

By Sheri Alsguth

Dentists of all ages are facing a new reality when it comes to taxes and retirement, according to Sheri Alsguth, a senior manager with Pinnacle Plan Design, which specializes in qualified retirement plans. Here she outlines the advantages of this type of retirement plan, offering three dental-specific options.

September 22, 2013

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