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Office lease negotiating: Part 1 -- Location & relocation

By Matt LaMaster, Esq.

The largest expense for a dental practice, besides employees and staffing, is routinely the cost associated with the office real estate. In the first of a new series, Matt LaMaster focuses on the common traps and negotiating points in offices leases that most dental practices fail to consider when negotiating their lease.

September 8, 2015

'How long will this crown last?'

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

How do you respond when you are asked a difficult question by a patient, such as "How long will this crown last?" Will everyone in your practice give the same response? The Madow Brothers offer not only an answer to that question, but a way to get everyone in your office on the same page.

September 8, 2015

Texas health commission COO resigns

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The chief operating officer (COO) of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is leaving his post after eight months working for the agency, which oversees the state's Medicaid program.

September 7, 2015

ADA releases CDT 2016 dental procedure code book

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released CDT 2016: Dental Procedure Codes for dentists and dental offices working with third-party payors required to use Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) codes.

September 7, 2015

HHS proposes protections for transgender people

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule on September 3 that prohibits discrimination based on sex, including gender identity.

September 7, 2015

Dos and don'ts for team building and assigning targets

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many dentists complain about their teams, but often the problem stems from a lack of motivation or engagement. If staff members simply go through the motions every day, with no clearly expressed performance expectations, their role will probably seem like "just a job" to them. An excellent way to solve this problem is to create and assign performance targets, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 7, 2015

3 things to consider before giving a raise

By Sally McKenzie

All too often, dentists give their team members raises for the wrong reasons. You want to keep them happy, after all, and what better way to motivate them than with a bump in pay? However, as practice management consultant Sally McKenzie writes, sometimes you need to look behind the numbers before you commit to a pay increase.

September 7, 2015

5 things to prepare for when selling your practice

By Scott Mortier

While the desire to step away and sell a practice can stem from different reasons, the goal remains constant: maximizing your profits from the sale and making sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. Practice transition expert Scott Mortier writes that several issues must be considered to ensure the transaction goes off without a hitch.

September 4, 2015

CDA Presents 2015: Prevention is key for sports trauma

By Theresa Pablos

Nearly every dentist will need to address sports-related trauma at some point, and the best time to educate patients about injuries is before they occur, according to a presentation by Dr. Ray Padilla at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting.

September 2, 2015

Study: Brush DJ app improves kids' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The free mobile app Brush DJ helps kids adopt and maintain an effective oral healthcare routine, according to a new study published in the British Dental Journal.

September 1, 2015

They said what about my practice?

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

You do everything you can to provide the highest-quality dentistry, best customer service, and most fantastic patient experience ever. You answer everyone's questions, are empathetic, and even work through lunch to squeeze in that emergency. And then one day, you get a link to a bad review. Don't panic, the Madow Brothers offer practical advice to deal with this scenario.

September 1, 2015

Weed, feed, and separate: Part 4 -- Separation anxiety

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

Dr. Lisa Knowles continues her series on growing a practice. In this column, she explores the theme of separation and how it can help your practice. She offers practical ideas for observing your staff, making adjustments, and making an impact with your words.

September 1, 2015

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