Dr. James V. Anderson[email protected]Dental PracticeAppeal to your demographics to ensure practice growth and community healthDr. James Anderson believes that today's dental practice needs to be paying attention to the demographics of the people who walk through the door. He offers some advice on how to do that, in addition to discussing the rewards it can bring to the business and to each individual patient.August 4, 2020Dental PracticeHow to create a positive culture during and after COVID-19Dr. James Anderson believes that creating a positive practice culture will attract and keep patients who share your values and feel safe in your care, during and after the pandemic. In this article, he also explains why your team members will feel less anxious and more confident when they see that the practice culture supports their needs and concerns during a difficult time.July 16, 2020Dental PracticeCreative cooperation in the wake of a pandemicWhat we see, hear, and experience can undoubtedly affect our moods and ability to focus on what is in front of us, writes Dr. James Anderson. In this article, Dr. Anderson explains how staying connected to your community and the words you speak and the actions you show to your patients and fellow team members are more important than ever.July 6, 2020Patient CommunicationThe importance of postpandemic patient communicationWith dental practices back open, there are plenty of chances for face-to-face interaction with patients, both those who are excited about being back and those who are nervous about returning. Dr. James Anderson offers his advice on how to deal with both groups.June 25, 2020Dental PracticeHandling insurance and new fees in the wake of the pandemicWith dental practices reopening, many are noticing some changes when it comes to dental insurance. Dr. James Anderson offers his advice as well as some resources that can help with insurance and the integration of teledentistry.June 3, 2020Dental PracticeReopening the practice from a dental office manager's viewDr. James Anderson heard from a dental office manager about what has changed in her practice since it reopened, as well as one of the unique ways the practice bonded with potential patients during the pandemic.May 14, 2020Dental PracticeHow to build a win-win for the patients, team, and practiceOne of the biggest challenges for dental practices when they reopen their doors again is to make sure that the appointment is a positive experience for all involved, writes Dr. James Anderson.May 6, 2020Dental PracticeHow to revive and restore your practice during and after the pandemicBefore you open the doors again, evaluate what worked and what didn't work before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to update the practice, train the team, and set new goals or evaluate current ones, writes Dr. James Anderson.April 20, 2020Dental Practice15 ways to protect your finances during the COVID-19 pandemicPlenty of dental practices, dentists, and dental team members are finding themselves facing a financial struggle in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. James Anderson offers some action items that can help.March 31, 2020Dental PracticeHow teledentistry can help during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemicDuring these unsettling times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that we, as dental healthcare providers, provide the essential care necessary to our patients and communities through teledentistry, writes Dr. James Anderson.March 23, 2020Previous PagePage 7 of 9Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride