Patient Communication: Page 81

Creating the ultimate new-patient experience
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New patients -- you need more of them to grow your practices, but they're harder to get and keep than ever before. In his new series focusing on this important aspect of patient growth, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes that it is critical that your new-patient experience be consistently amazing for every patient every time.
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What is your patient's mouth worth?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Your patients may take for granted that they can eat almost anything they want and enjoy the taste and chewing satisfaction of the food. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders if patients would take better care of their oral health if a value and a cost were assigned.
August 15, 2017
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The answer to higher case acceptance
By Jen Butler, MEd
What's the biggest obstacle to patient case acceptance? Is it money or insurance? Is it scheduling issues? Maybe patients' lack of understanding about how important oral healthcare is for their overall health? Or maybe it is none of those things. Practice management consultant Jen Butler has the answer.
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Aetna to add online marketplace directory
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aetna will add Brighter's cloud-based marketplace directory to its Aetna Navigator member tool in January 2018.
August 7, 2017
3 reasons why patients just don't appreciate you
By Sally McKenzie
No matter what you and your team members do, many of your patients just don't value dentistry, and they certainly don't appreciate what you can do for their smile. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers three possible reasons and how to address these concerns.
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DentalXChange, Delta Dental of Colo. debut credentialing software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Technology company DentalXChange has partnered with Delta Dental of Colorado to launch a cobranded edition of the company's DDS Enroll software
August 6, 2017
MacPractice releases updated software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Software development firm MacPractice has released the latest version of its practice management and clinical software.
August 2, 2017
Study: 5 factors that affect no-shows and cancellations
By Theresa Pablos
Summer months tend to have more no-shows, but longer appointments are more likely to be canceled, according to the results of a new study. The researchers hope their findings will help create solutions that target those most likely to not attend appointments.
August 2, 2017
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Sugar causes more problems than just rotten teeth
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
You know that dietary sugars are a major cause of tooth decay, but do you know that these sugars cause more than just rotten teeth? In his latest column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg reviews some recent literature on the subject and discusses how he talks with his patients about this topic and their health.
August 1, 2017
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How effective is the recall program in your practice?
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
Patient recall is considered one of the lifeblood statistics for every dental practice, but do you know how your practice stacks up against the national average? In her latest data-based column, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software details national patient recall averages from specific dental codes.
July 26, 2017
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How to create a patient communication loop
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
If you are not used to creating a communication loop with others, or if you have no idea what a communication loop is, you are probably missing out on stronger relationships with those around you, writes Dr. Lisa Knowles. In her latest column, she defines this concept of a communication loop and shows how it can help your practice.
July 17, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for social media: Make it about them
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Social media is an excellent way to engage current and prospective patients. But you have to post content that interests them and takes into account their oral health needs and wants, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
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