Dental Practice: Page 370

Sun Life completes acquisition of dental network
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sun Life Financial has completed its acquisition of Premier Dental Group, a preferred provider organization dental network based in Minnesota.
June 1, 2017
Regional fees survey: Part 2 -- How much are you charging?
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
Do you know what the practice down the street is charging for a certain procedure? How do you know if your rates are competitive and also geographically appropriate? In the second of a two-part series, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at regional differences in what is being charged for an additional 10 procedures. How do your fees compare?
June 1, 2017
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Regional fees survey: Part 1 -- How much are you charging?
By Alitta Boechler, AuD, MBA
Do you know what the practice down the street is charging for a certain procedure? How do you know if your rates are competitive and also geographically appropriate? In the first of a two-part series, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at regional differences in what is being charged for 10 procedures. How do your fees compare?
May 31, 2017
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3 problems with self-help for your practice
By Sally McKenzie
When dentists are struggling, they may find it difficult to admit they need help, writes Sally McKenzie. Instead of seeking outside advice from an industry expert, they tell themselves they can fix their practice problems on their own. She details three reasons why these good intentions often do not turn into practice advances.
May 30, 2017
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The 10 largest DSOs in the U.S.
By Tony Edwards
Almost 7% of dentists in the U.S. are associated with dental service/support organizations (DSOs), according to a recent ADA Health Policy Institute report. However, there's no readily available list of which are the largest of these DSOs. DrBicuspid.com presents our list of the 10 largest DSOs in the U.S., based on publically available information.
May 29, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for scripting: The power of positive communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Going to the dentist will never make anybody's top 10 list of fun activities. Yet, there's much you can do to put callers, visitors, and patients in the right frame of mind about your practice, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. Using the right words and saying them in the right way can turn a potentially negative interaction into a positive experience.
May 28, 2017
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One surprising thing effective leaders do well
By Jay Geier
What does being a leader mean to you? You may think it means always being at the front of the line. But in real life, every great leader begins as an excellent follower, writes Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. Embracing the role of follower to someone who can challenge you to reach your full potential is the first step toward becoming a great leader.
May 23, 2017
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Patterson Dental updates Eaglesoft software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Dental has updated its Eaglesoft clinical and practice management software.
May 22, 2017
Negotiating your dental office lease: Part 2
By Matthew Odgers, JD
The costs of leasing space include more than just rent. Commercial tenants often incur the taxes, maintenance, and insurance costs on their own space and a portion of the common areas. In part 2 of his series on dental office leases, attorney Matthew Odgers discusses the different type of dental office leases.
May 22, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for increasing production: Promote cosmetic dentistry
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Spring and summer are great times to promote cosmetic dentistry. Most people will be attending graduations, weddings, reunions, and family gatherings. They want to look their best, especially if it's an important event. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers his tips on how to promote your cosmetic dentistry services in his latest Practice Success tip.
May 21, 2017
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4 problems affecting oral health in Calif.
By Theresa Pablos
Oral health experts and key policymakers met in Sacramento to discuss the state of oral health in California on May 17. There was a general consensus that the way dental care is financed and delivered needs to be innovated.
May 18, 2017
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7 ways to increase patient retention
By Josh Crockett
It's no secret that getting new patients leads is an investment -- worthwhile, but an investment nonetheless. One of the best ways to maximize that investment is to focus on retaining patients, writes Josh Crockett of dental marketing firm Practice Cafe. How? By improving their experience from the moment they first arrive to when you say goodbye at the end of their appointment.
May 17, 2017
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