Teresa Duncan[email protected]InsuranceCoding narratives: No need for frustrationWhen you or your team submits a claim, you want it to be paid the first time. But many practices stumble at creating effective narratives to accompany the claim. Practice management consultant Teresa Duncan has some tested ideas to help your team write better narratives.January 4, 2017Dental PracticeTurning patient complaints into learning opportunitiesRegardless of how organized your practice is and how skilled your team and you are, complaints will arise, writes practice management consultant Teresa Duncan. She offers practical steps for turning that complaint into a learning opportunity and a chance to improve.June 6, 2016Dental Practice5 tips to enhance your relationship with vendorsUnexpected drop-ins to your office from a supply vendor might seem like an interruption in your busy day and time away from a patient. But, as practice management consultant Teresa Duncan writes, if you take control of the scheduling and agenda, this relationship can be beneficial to your practice.March 8, 2016Dental PracticeKeeping your inventory under controlWhile it might seem basic, managing your inventory is an integral part of an efficient dental practice. But, as practice management consultant Teresa Duncan writes, inventory management is often not addressed until it becomes a drain on your cash flow and your bottom line. She offers some tips to keep your inventory issues under control.February 7, 2016Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesPeriodonticsSmoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease riskAlone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.PodcastsPodcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screeningsLegal Issues$10M offered to nab cybergang kingpin involved in MCNA Dental hackOral-Systemic LinkTrouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouthSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?