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Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2019: Part 1
By Tony Edwards
A highlight of the upcoming 2019 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall with hundreds of companies showcasing their products. Here is part one of our preview of new and recently introduced products, including CAD/CAM, hygiene, and imaging products and services.
February 18, 2019
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Practical practice management: Cash flow and billing
By Dayna Johnson
Maintaining a practice's cash flow is necessary yet often more difficult than it should be. Dayna Johnson, founder of Rae Dental Management, considers her experiences with how practices handle billing and cash flow, and offers practical tips for practices that use Dentrix.
February 17, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for answering patient questions effectively
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
When patients ask you questions, give them the answers they need. Make the effort to satisfy your patients' need for information. When you do, you send the message that you care, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 17, 2019
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5 things you should know about leadership
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Do you know what it takes to be a great leader? Having a solid understanding of leadership can help you better guide and motivate your team, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest column. He details five components of leadership to help you improve in your role as a practice leader.
February 13, 2019
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Guardian to provide $400K for dental care in 4 states
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has granted $400,000 to Dental Lifeline Network to provide oral healthcare for in-need residents of Connecticut, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
February 12, 2019
Teledentistry: Creating the ideal referral relationship
By Jill Shue
When a doctor refers a patient to a specialist, the patient is left to schedule the appointment at the other practice. Rather than having the patient do the work, Jill Shue of Custom Dental Solutions outlines a plan using teledentistry to make needed treatment more likely to occur.
February 11, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for keeping current patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As the years go by, dentists often become very friendly and close with patients. While this is wonderful, it can also create a false sense of security. Remember, patients don't owe you anything and may go to another office at any time. Always employ strategies that help cater to patients, build value for your practice, and encourage patients to remain at the practice, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 10, 2019
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3 reasons you should be using scripts for patient calls
By Sally McKenzie
When patients call your practice, they're interested in learning something about your practice and in making an appointment. However, if their questions can't be answered, they may go elsewhere, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. She offers three practical reasons your team should use scripts for patient calls.
February 6, 2019
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Sometimes you have to go outside the box
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Talking with patients about the connections between oral health and overall health is a keystone of periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's practice. While some patients might not agree with your recommendations, this willingness to go outside the box can help.
February 5, 2019
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New codes and fee assessments go hand in hand
By Teresa Duncan, MS
Practice management consultant Teresa Duncan asks her clients an important question around the turn of the year: Have you re-evaluated the fees your office charges? If your office's lab and other fees have increased over the past year, then it's time to reconsider what you are charging patients.
February 4, 2019
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Appeals court blocks San Francisco sugary drink warning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has blocked a San Francisco law that would have required health warnings on sugary drinks.
February 3, 2019
Do's and don'ts for effectively motivating patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every interaction with patients is an opportunity to motivate them toward something. When you approach patients, keep practice objectives in mind so that you can go beyond merely providing information and exchanging pleasantries, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin. By being intentional, you can more effectively influence patients to accept treatment, show up for appointments, comply with instructions, and refer new patients.
February 3, 2019
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