Dental Practice: Page 351

Do's and don'ts for patient interactions: Know what to say to patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing what to say greatly enhances every interaction with patients. Use staff meetings to review and role-play training scripts. Scripts make everyone more confident in answering patient questions and addressing concerns, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
January 1, 2018
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Should you hire more team members in 2018?
By Sally McKenzie
As you look into 2018, is your practice struggling? Is your staff overworked and stressed? Before you consider hiring a new team member, practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests asking yourself some questions to see if you need to hire or you need to train your current team.
December 25, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for scheduling: Keep control of scheduling
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your scheduling system is the core of your practice, and it drives production. If you create an excellent schedule, you'll be able to focus your resources more effectively -- and grow practice income, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 25, 2017
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CHIP gets temporary funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Congress passed a short-term spending bill on December 21 that provides temporary funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
December 21, 2017
Top 5 columns from fall 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics.
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Top 5 news stories from fall 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists.
December 21, 2017
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Align terminates interoperability contract with 3Shape
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology will terminate its interoperability contract with 3Shape as of January 17, 2018.
December 19, 2017
What you need to know about fee schedules versus write-offs
By Dayna Johnson
When billing a preferred provider organization, does your office use a fee schedule or a write-off system? Dayna Johnson, founder of Rae Dental Management, considers the advantages and disadvantages of both systems to help you determine which is best for your practice.
December 19, 2017
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Second Opinion: Trust
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Lisa Knowles discusses the fallout that occurs when healthcare practitioners abuse the trust placed in them. Using a prominent case of patient abuse as an illustration, she writes that all practitioners lose credibility when one person in the professional community errs in judgment.
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CDA reminds Calif. dentists to pay imaging machine fees
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) has issued a reminder to California dentists to ensure that their imaging machine registration fees are up-to-date.
December 17, 2017
Calif. inspects practices for imaging education violations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Department of Public Health has been conducting compliance inspections of the state's dental practices to uncover instances of unlicensed dental assistants operating imaging machines, according to the California Dental Association (CDA).
December 17, 2017
Do's and don'ts for the hygienist: Remember your value to the practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It's a mistake to think that doctors are the only influencers in dental practices, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Hygienists also are viewed by patients as an authority and that -- coupled with the amount of time they spend with patients -- presents unique opportunities for education, identification, and recommendations.
December 17, 2017
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