Dental Practice: Page 391

Court rules for dentists in Conn. teeth-whitening case

By Donna Domino

A U.S. appeals court has upheld a Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining teeth-whitening lights on customers' teeth. The judges ruled that economic protectionism for favored interest groups is a legitimate use of government power.

July 23, 2015

How much will you need to retire? 6 issues to consider

By John G. McCarthy III

The idea of planning for your eventual retirement can be overwhelming, wherever you are in your career. As a start of new monthly series on DrBicuspid.com, John G. McCarthy III offers six issues for you to begin considering in your planning.

July 22, 2015

Pitt dental school gets $2M grant from HRSA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help improve the dental health workforce for various groups of underserved populations.

July 21, 2015

'Why are your fees so high, Doc?'

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

Explaining your fees to your patients can be an uncomfortable situation, especially if the patient is new to your practice. However, the Madow Brothers have faced this query before and offer a way to turn this question into an advantage for your practice.

July 21, 2015

A competitive nature is not a winning nature

By Jay Geier

When your practice is having a down week, do you think about what you can cut back or what you and your team can do better? Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier suggests the latter option and offers some ideas to help you find your creative nature.

July 21, 2015

Ky. launches dentist recruitment program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kentucky has launched a new dentist recruitment program to improve oral health in eastern Kentucky.

July 20, 2015

DrBicuspid.com Practice Management Insider: 6 ways to create a better patient experience

By Tony Edwards

July 20, 2015

How ignoring patient complaints hurts your bottom line

By Sally McKenzie

While you strive to provide excellent care for your patients, you probably learned that you can't please everyone. But, in today's world driven by social media, how do you handle patient complaints? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie urges you not to ignore these complaints, but rather treat them as a way to learn and to show your patients you take them seriously.

July 20, 2015

6 ways to create a better experience for your patients

By Joshua Perlman, DMD

When a new patient walks into your office, is it the first time you've spoken with the person? If your practice is like that of Dr. Joshua Perlman's, the answer to that question is no, you've already reached out to the patient personally. Dr. Perlman offers this and other ideas to help create a better experience for your patients.

July 20, 2015

Older Americans Act to include oral healthcare if amended

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

For the first time, federal funds for oral health screenings for older Americans will be made available if the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 is enacted.

July 19, 2015

Weed, feed, and separate: Part 2 -- Prepping and observing your team

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

In the first part of her series on growing a practice, Dr. Lisa Knowles wrote about doing the necessary weeding to clear the ground for growth. In this column on feeding, she offers practical ideas for prepping the soil and observing your employees.

July 19, 2015

Dos and don'ts for team building: Keep the lines of communication open

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Just as practice-to-patient communication is crucial to customer service, interactions between dentist and staff members are critical for team building. When people feel appreciated and listened to, their job satisfaction will rise and they'll be more willing to help the practice reach its goals, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

July 19, 2015

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