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5 practical ways to increase your practice's revenue
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your practice's revenue has plateaued in recent years, you are likely looking for new means of increasing revenue. In his latest monthly column based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers five practical ideas to do just that.
November 28, 2018
2016 11 22 11 06 25 633 Levin Roger 400
New product: Amazon debuts medical language processing service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Amazon has launched Amazon Comprehend Medical, a machine-learning service that can identify patient information from medical text, such as notes, transcripts, radiology reports, and more.
November 27, 2018
Do's and don'ts for being a good listener
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Listening is a difficult skill to master, especially in a busy practice. Listening involves more than just hearing what patients or fellow team members are saying, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin. You also need to be aware of why they're saying it -- and be able to "hear" what they're not saying.
November 25, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
How do you get low-income smokers to go to the dentist?
By Lori Roniger
Smokers have an increased risk of oral disease but use dental healthcare at lower rates than nonsmokers, so researchers sought to understand the factors affecting dental care use in low-income smokers. They found that the issues involved went beyond cost to characteristics such as motivation and self-efficacy.
November 19, 2018
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Do's and don'ts for retaining patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many practices today find it challenging to retain patients in the face of competition, changing insurance plans, and the effects of the internet. Because of this, it's imperative that practices employ effective strategies to retain patients so that their patient base remains strong and they always have a healthy influx of new patients, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 18, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
How practices can best manage inappropriate patient behaviors
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
Dr. Lisa Knowles addresses an important topic: managing -- and addressing -- inappropriate patient behaviors. As Dr. Knowles writes, these situations must be addressed with empathy and directness.
November 14, 2018
2016 08 05 13 04 56 163 Knowles Lisa 400
Exercise and dental health are interlinked
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Alvin Danenberg, DDS, tells his patients that their gut and health are dependent on moving their body. But many of his patients don't know that even dental health is indirectly affected by healthy exercise. In his latest column, he outlines recent studies with a clear message about oral and overall health.
November 13, 2018
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 15
By Tony Edwards
Time is running out to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Voting ends on November 15, 2018.
November 11, 2018
2017 02 28 11 15 23 956 Dr Bicuspid Dental Excellence Award 400
Do's and don'ts for professionalism: Always be professional
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your dental office must always project professionalism through every facet of the practice. A professional image will impress your patients and help set a positive tone for their experience in your practice, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 11, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Is better oral health knowledge the key to healthier gums?
By Lori Roniger
What does oral health literacy have to do with periodontal health? Could improving oral health knowledge boost oral health? A new study examined the relationship between these issues and how it may affect treatment outcomes.
November 7, 2018
2018 11 07 22 55 4688 Cap Diploma 400
Do's and don'ts for customer service: Set the bar high
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your customer service is being judged not only against other dental and medical practices but also retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and other places patients visit. Go out of your way to increase patient satisfaction and patients will stay active and recommend your practice to others, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
November 4, 2018
2016 11 18 14 42 01 206 Practice Success2 400
Less than 2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Awards voting
By Tony Edwards
It's your turn to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. With tight races in many of the 11 categories, your vote matters.
November 1, 2018
2017 02 28 11 15 23 956 Dr Bicuspid Dental Excellence Award 400
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