Dental Practice: Page 487

Dos and don’ts for practice management: Call overdue patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Up to 40% of patients in a practice may be overdue for hygiene appointments. Whether it is hygiene or any other type of dentistry, as soon as a patient is overdue, this individual should receive a call the next day.
July 22, 2012
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Dental assistant wins $500K in Ga. lottery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Debra Ellis, a dental assistant from Murray County, GA, has won $500,000 in an instant game called Cash Deluxe from the Georgia Lottery, according to a press release.
July 17, 2012
Sikka launches app store
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sikka Software has launched an updated website that includes an app store for dental and other small business applications.
July 15, 2012
Dos and don'ts for working with insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The complexities and restrictions of dental insurance pose significant challenges for dental practices. Your patients, however, will look to you for guidance and assistance in dealing with their insurance plans. Helping them can be an important element in the customer service you provide and will help strengthen the practice-patient relationship.
July 15, 2012
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What is your practice really worth?
By Thomas Climo, PhD
What is the most accurate way to appraise a dental practice? According to consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, modern economics employs a valuation formula that has drive, power, and an appreciation for the potential of a dental practice.
July 10, 2012
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1-800-DENTIST overhauls patient leads program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
1-800-DENTIST has renamed its patient leads program "Patient Producer" and made a number of other changes to the company's flagship product.
July 9, 2012
Idaho dental association endorses Demandforce
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Idaho State Dental Association has endorsed Demandforce for patient communication and online marketing software.
July 8, 2012
Dos and don'ts for financing flexibility
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Affordability has become a barrier to case acceptance for many people. An excellent way to help your patients overcome this barrier and accept treatment is to offer a range of options for financing their dental bills.
July 8, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for collections
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The longer a bill remains unpaid, the worse your chances of ever getting paid. Your practice deserves payment for dental services performed, so take a proactive approach and systematically "encourage" overdue patients to hold up their end of the agreement. A proven technique for doing this is to follow the rule of 3s.
July 1, 2012
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Pa. law requires dental malpractice insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pennsylvania's dentists must carry malpractice insurance under a new law signed June 22 by Gov. Tom Corbett.
July 1, 2012
How Supreme Court's ACA ruling impacts dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have multiple effects on dental care, especially for children and individuals living in underserved areas.
June 27, 2012
Patient Activator automates voice reminders
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patient Activator, 1-800-DENTIST's patient communications service, has released Live Call with Confirmation, automated appointment reminders recorded in the dentist's or front office staff's own voice.
June 26, 2012
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