Dr. Roger P. Levin[email protected]Dental EducationDos and don'ts for scheduling: Procedural time studies and hygiene productionMany patients do not need as long as the standard hygienist appointment, and a few patients will occasionally need more. By having the hygienist perform procedural time studies, you will end up with a far more efficient hygiene schedule.September 12, 2010InsuranceDos and don'ts for schedulingNo-shows and last-minute cancellations take away time that can be used for other patients, leading to decreases in production.September 5, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: It's about benefitsDuring case presentation for aesthetic services, practices should emphasize key benefits.August 29, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: Appearance mattersHow your practice appears to patients who are considering cosmetic dentistry may be as important as the treatment plan presentationAugust 22, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for case presentation: Move beyond single-tooth treatmentFor many practices, single-tooth treatment constitutes as much as 80% of patient appointments. A high volume of single-tooth dentistry is not the most efficient way to practice because most patients have multiple oral health needs -- not just one problem.August 15, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for practice successPractice success depends on an effective schedule. Most practices can improve efficiency and reduce stress by redesigning the scheduling system.August 8, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for increasing production: Should you expand?Many dentists have more than one office. This is especially true of dentists who have been in practice for some time. The question is: Should you have more than one office?August 1, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for expanding the practiceExpanding your practice is an excellent opportunity to create more ideal treatment rooms than you may have now.July 25, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for staffingJust as you must use a budget to set and document your practice and personal financial goals, you must also document what you expect from your dental team.July 18, 2010Dental EducationDos and don'ts for implant successIf you refer implant cases, a high degree of collaboration between your office and the specialist's office is critical.July 11, 2010Previous PagePage 91 of 97Next PageTop StoriesOral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the futureHigh-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.Office ManagementHow to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slowsDental Hygiene5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wantedPatient CommunicationDr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalizationDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergencies
