Patient Communication: Page 78

Do's and don'ts for practice analysis: Is it time for new systems?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most dentists try to get by with their management systems for as long as possible. They put up with the bottlenecks and the breakdowns for years. When owners finally implement new systems and the practice is running better than ever, they often ask themselves, "Why did I wait so long?" Dr. Roger P. Levin asks, are your practice systems in good shape, or have they passed their expiration date?
November 26, 2017
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Blind Spots: How to easily lose long-time patients
By Jan Keller
A friend of practice management consultant Jan Keller called her and said that the team members at her general dentist's practice admitted that they did not know how to check emails that come through the practice's website. Keller writes that if this is happening at your practice, you could be losing both patients and practice revenue.
November 15, 2017
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Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 14
By Tony Edwards
Have you joined hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards? If you haven't, do it now as voting ends soon. As multiple categories have very close races, your vote could make the difference.
November 9, 2017
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3 times to ask for a referral
By Jay Geier
To attract new patients to your practice, referrals are still the most cost-effective way to obtain these patients, according to Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. He outlines a strategy that everyone in your office can follow to help your referral numbers grow.
November 7, 2017
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Practice technology calls for an evolution, not a revolution
By Kim Miranda
You've heard sales reps and manufacturers tell you for years that you should invest in technology that will change your practice. But this investment likely also includes money and time. Kim Miranda of Brighter writes that there is a way to spend 10 minutes to make a positive impact on your practice's bottom line and improve your patient retention.
November 2, 2017
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2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Award 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 10 categories, your vote matters more now than ever.
October 31, 2017
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Data Trends: Active patients per practice on upward trend
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
How is your practice doing when it comes to the number of active patients on your books? If your practice is anything like the U.S. average, your numbers are on the rise. Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software finds that data show a promising trend for U.S. practices.
October 30, 2017
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Interdisciplinary approach needed for geriatric patients
By Tony Edwards
You understand intuitively that the patients in your practice, and the population in general, are aging. The problem many dentists face is not knowing what practical steps can be taken to help these patients. Dr. Leonard Brennan, a pioneer in treating aging patients, urges a focus on interdisciplinary approaches and patient communication to aid these patients and your practice.
October 29, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for patient satisfaction: Is your customer service a trick or a treat?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Do you and your team make patients feel they are part of something special -- that your practice is the best place for their oral healthcare? It can be easy to take patients for granted, especially if they've been coming to your practice for a while. Always look for ways to strengthen the relationship and delight patients, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Your efforts will keep them coming back.
October 29, 2017
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New software and restorative products highlight ADA 2017
By Tony Edwards
New practice design software, fill material, a laser, and more were among the new or new-to-the-U.S. products highlighted at the recent 2017 ADA annual meeting. DrBicuspid.com brings you a look at some of these new products from Biolase, Carestream Dental, Voco, and more.
October 26, 2017
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New product: Wonderbox updates benefit management platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wonderbox Technologies has released an updated version of its benefit management platform, Enterprise System.
October 24, 2017
What do you say when asked about teeth whitening?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
One of Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients emailed him asking what could be done to get his teeth "really white really fast." This is probably a question you've heard from patients in your practice. What do you say to them? Dr. Danenberg walks you through his response.
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