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Do's and don'ts for bonding with your patients: Get personal
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Too many dentists treat patient after patient, forgetting that they are much more than a set of teeth. Always begin a patient's appointment talking about something "nondental," advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. Touch on a topic of personal interest to the patient. Don't just jump right into the business at hand. Most patients enjoy a few minutes to unwind and relax.
July 22, 2018
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Western Dental acquires 3 Calif. practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental has acquired three SmileCare-branded practices in California from Coast Dental Services. The practices are located in Modesto, Stockton, and Fremont.
July 19, 2018
4 practical ways to win the stress game
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin explores practical ways you can tackle stress in his latest monthly column, based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, an organization focused on the business of successful dentistry. This month, Dr. Levin shares ways you can decrease and manage your stress.
July 18, 2018
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Smile Brands partners with 7 Nev. practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental service organization Smile Brands has announced a partnership with the P3 dental group in Nevada.
July 17, 2018
7-year trends for U.S. dental production: Part 1
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
It's always an excellent idea for dentists and team members to know what numbers are making an impact on their practice's bottom line and to have some numbers for comparison to see how well they're doing. Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the seven-year trends of five key numbers in the first of a two-part series.
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5 key performance aspects for new dental office receptionists
By Laura Hatch
Does your practice need to hire a receptionist? Have you thought about the receptionist's role and how the team member can rock the position's responsibilities? Laura Hatch, founder of Front Office Rocks, has thought about it and offers five key performance aspects for new receptionists.
July 16, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for negative feedback: Handling unsatisfied patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Even under the best circumstances, patients can become dissatisfied. So it's inevitable that you will have to deal with unhappy patients. Remember that a problem is an opportunity to improve performance. When an issue is resolved quickly and properly, the relationship between the practice and patients can be maintained and strengthened, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
July 15, 2018
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Survey your patients for higher hygiene numbers
By Jen Butler, MEd
Is there a way to help start the conversation with your patients about needed treatment and also boost your practice's hygiene production numbers? Practice management consultant Jen Butler suggests having your patients fill out a hygiene practice survey, which will help your practice zone in on patient concerns while opening the treatment discussion.
July 12, 2018
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4 ways to digitize the front of your office
By Matt Gibbs
You might have brought in advanced technology to your practice, but have you given the same attention to the technology in your waiting area? Matt Gibbs of UPshow offers four ideas to bring technology to the front of your office that will entertain patients and maybe help reduce their dental anxiety.
July 11, 2018
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ADA predicts more dentists through 2037
By Theresa Pablos
The number of full-time dentists in the U.S. is projected to increase through 2037, according to a new ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) brief. The new estimates are the latest from the institute and an update to a similar report from 2016.
July 11, 2018
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Inspire Medical's sleep apnea treatment gets Aetna coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inspire Medical Systems announced that Aetna will provide coverage for its Inspire therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
July 10, 2018
The real cost of inadequate exams
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
An inadequate exam can have repercussions for patients beyond their immediate oral care issue, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He relates a phone call he received from a friend with pain in his upper left molar area.
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