Dental Practice: Page 250

Staying positive in the midst of COVID-19: Are you kidding me?

By Dr. Robert Maguire

Despite feeling overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted after the dental shutdowns caused by COVID-19, dental professionals needed to press on. Is it possible to do this and still experience some semblance of positivity and joy? Dr. Robert Maguire believes the answer is yes, and he shares a few things he has done (and you can do as well) to stay positive and productive in the midst of this pandemic.

November 8, 2020

Week in Review: 6-month appointment rebuttal | Preventing patient conflict | COVID-19 and oral habits

By Kevin Henry

November 6, 2020

What it takes to be a true hero in dentistry

By Laurie Owens, CPC, CPB

Laurie Owens says that the dictionary defines "hero" as "a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities." There's certainly more to being a hero than just putting on a cape. It takes hard work and grit, but it's also something that Owens believes every dentist and team member can become.

November 5, 2020

What to say when a patient asks, 'Can I just be billed?'

By Ashley Bond

It's never a comfortable conversation when a patient asks about billing options. So how can the situation be eliminated altogether, taking stress off the entire team? Ashley Bond believes it's about setting up the right payment expectations for patients before the practice ever collects a penny from them.

November 4, 2020

How 2-way radios can improve clinic efficiency

By Dave McClintic

Dental practices often focus on ramping up their technology game, but what about using technology to boost the practice's communication habits as well? Dave McClintic discusses the benefits of two-way radios and how they may be even more valuable in the postpandemic practice.

November 4, 2020

How to embrace change and continuous improvement

By Dr. James V. Anderson

How do we drop the nostalgia and yearning for "what used to be" and embrace the changes from COVID-19 with positivity? Dr. James Anderson says it is vital to view every working day as a commitment to continuous improvement.

November 3, 2020

Preventing patient conflict: How to stay out of trouble

By Dr. Teresa Yang

In these stress-filled times, opportunities for conflict seem to be everywhere. That includes your dental practice, where misunderstandings with patients can become nightmares. But what if you could slow or stop the problems before they even start? Dr. Teresa Yang discusses some ways to do just that.

November 2, 2020

Do's and don'ts for scripting

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

During the recovery from COVID-19, the margin for error will be significantly lower. As a result, practices must now view scripting as mandatory. Scripting is not part of the job; it is the job, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

November 1, 2020

Week in Review: Trends in finances, AI | Avoiding the 'big dip' | Murder hornets and dentistry

By Kevin Henry

October 30, 2020

Planmeca Digital Dentistry World Tour 2020 goes virtual

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca is launching a series of virtual events, the Digital Dentistry World Tour 2020, with hands-on demonstrations by international thought leaders tailored to audiences in Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia.

October 29, 2020

3 reasons to consider a dental membership plan for your practice

By Jordon Comstock

Why should your dental practice look into the possibility of incorporating membership plans into your business? Jordon Comstock details three things he believes could be pointing you toward membership plans and how they could help your practice and patients.

October 29, 2020

Virtudent, Guardian Life unveil teledentistry partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Virtudent and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America have inked a collaboration under which Virtudent will provide teledentistry services to Guardian's 7 million members across the U.S.

October 28, 2020

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