Dental Practice: Page 323

Continuing education improves physicians' oral health knowledge

By Tony Edwards

One way to improve patients' oral health is for family physicians to pass along useful information promoting better oral care. Researchers conducted a study with 100 physicians to discover the best methods for presenting oral health information to these doctors and if they retained the information.

January 6, 2019

Do's and don'ts for building strong bonds with patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices can stand out by building strong relationships with patients and letting them know that they are the office's No. 1 concern. This requires that you and your staff make time to get to know your patients in a personal way. When you do, your patients will see that they're at a practice that truly cares for and about them, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

January 6, 2019

3 tips to make switching software systems as painless as possible

By Dan Easty

Mention the process of changing practice management software systems to dentists and you're bound to see some exasperated looks. It's not surprising, writes Dan Easty, a technology advisor for Patterson Dental. There is much to consider, but he shares some ways to ease the transition for your practice and your patients.

January 3, 2019

Pacific Dental adds 700th practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pacific Dental Services has added its 700th supported practice.

January 2, 2019

4 ways to use patient complaints to grow your practice

By Sally McKenzie

If your practice is like most, you don't want to deal with complaints. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests that these complaints may help you identify areas where your practice needs improvement or can grow.

January 2, 2019

Mich. governor signs dental therapist bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Michigan has become the eighth U.S. state to allow dental therapists to practice.

January 1, 2019

Do's and don'ts for dealing with unhappy patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

When it comes to dealing with unhappy patients, you must be proactive. When you take the time to prepare for difficult patients, you'll increase your chances of coming up with solutions that will satisfy them while causing minimal disruption to the practice, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.

January 1, 2019

Setting your practice's goals for 2019

By Jen Butler, MEd

As the year winds down, naturally you think about what you want to accomplish in 2019. Clients of practice management consultant Jen Butler have the same thoughts. She takes them through a process of goal setting. In Jen’s latest column, she walks you through this process and how it can help your practice.

December 27, 2018

Why credit card security is important for dental practices

By Sandy Coffta

Does your practice accept credit or debit cards? If so, are you aware of the necessary security protocols to protect data? Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners shares some ideas to help your practice stay secure.

December 26, 2018

Ending fluoridation linked to more caries, higher costs

By Theresa Pablos

Ending community water fluoridation may have long-lasting oral health and financial consequences. Researchers found the number of caries treatments and their associated Medicaid costs soared in Juneau, AK, after the city stopped adding fluoride to its water supply.

December 20, 2018

5 practical ways to statistically measure your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

What are key performance indicators, and why are they important? In his latest monthly column based on the most thought-provoking topics from the Dental Business Study Clubs, Dr. Roger P. Levin defines these indicators and illustrates how they can help your practice thrive.

December 19, 2018

The dentist will see you now: Primary care at the dental clinic

By Theresa Pablos

Could the dental office become a one-stop shop for oral and primary healthcare? The ADA Health Policy Institute evaluated the feasibility of incorporating some primary care tasks at the dental office. The idea may be more popular than you might think.

December 19, 2018

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