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10 areas of hygiene profitability and the obstacles they bring
By Jen Butler, MEd
If your practice's goal is for your hygiene department to produce about a third of your total product, then simply focusing on prophies and x-rays every six months is not going to get you to your goal, writes practice management consultant Jen Butler. She offers 10 areas where you can boost your hygiene production and the answers to three common objections you are likely to hear.
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Do's and don'ts for self-care: Take care of yourself
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Too many dentists and team members run themselves ragged by not eating properly, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, or taking time out for themselves. Both doctors and staff should develop healthy routines that include regular exercise, sleep, healthy food, and bonding with family, friends, and even co-workers, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. All of these things are important to your physical and mental well-being.
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U.S. House overwhelmingly passes opioid reform bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that addresses the ongoing opioid epidemic.
June 21, 2018
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Are you all on the same page in your practice?
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
Being and remaining on the same page are constant demands of any dental office, writes Dr. Lisa Knowles. As technologies change and philosophies evolve, there is a constant need to update communication between the professionals and the patients. Dr. Knowles offers five practical ideas to ensure everyone in your practice is on the same page.
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New CE courses focus on handpiece sterilization, insurance
By Tony Edwards
Two new continuing education (CE) courses are now available from DrBicuspid.com. One course focuses on dental handpiece sterilization and the second on insurance independence and reimbursement.
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Do's and don'ts for updating your practice website
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your practice website looks unsophisticated, functions poorly, or contains obviously outdated information, it will create a bad impression and may turn away referrals and prospective patients, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Hire a professional to upgrade your website's appearance and functionality, and designate someone in the practice to keep updating and adding new content.
June 17, 2018
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Investment firm buys 80-practice DSO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Private investment firm Cressy & Company has completed a majority recapitalization to invest in and partner with dental support organization (DSO) Elite Dental Partners.
June 14, 2018
FDA launches waterline safety page
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new page on its website about dental unit waterline safety.
June 13, 2018
How a flow chart can help your practice
By Jen Butler, MEd
Is there a way to help your office improve patient and communication, get your team members all on the same clinical page, and improve your bottom line? Practice management consultant Jen Butler suggests to many of her clients that they use a perio flow chart to help. In her latest column, she outlines the benefits these charts can bring to your practice.
June 13, 2018
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Chicago-area DSO adds 14 offices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Chicagoland Smile Group dental support organization (DSO) has affiliated with Advanced Family Dental and Orthodontics, which has 14 offices in the Chicago area.
June 12, 2018
Infographic: Professionally active dentists in 2018
By Tony Edwards
How many professionally active dentists are in your state? If you practice in California, you've got a lot of company. If you practice in Wyoming or Vermont, you are one of the few. Our infographic breaks down the number of active dentists by state, using data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
June 11, 2018
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Do's and don'ts for an inviting office: Make sure the office properly showcases the practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
An attractive and updated office is a necessity -- not a luxury. Perhaps your office looks like a time capsule from the '80s or '90s. Maybe the carpets are worn. View the office through the eyes of your patients -- you might be surprised at what you see, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
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