Practice Management

Worried? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Immobilized? You may have had one or several of these reactions to the economic downturn of the past few years or as you think about selling your practice in the next few years. You might be asking what your next steps should be. Maybe you don’t have a financial advisor, or if you do, you might wonder if your current plan-or advisor-is really the best for you.

No one would argue that dental school is expensive. As a result, many dentists begin their career servicing a massive load of debt. How should dentists tackle this debt load while saving for short- and long-term goals?

Convergent Dental Inc. has released Solea 3.0, new software that enhances Solea’s® anesthesia-free and blood-free performance. Convergent Dental has simplified the all-tissue dental laser’s workflow to allow dentists to cut any tissue without changing any settings.

Since its inception, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has been a concept that dental practices have struggled at times to understand and implement.

We live in a world of instant gratification, surrounded by digital technology that fuels this hunger for immediate knowledge. How many times have you been out with friends and someone asks a question that no one can answer handily?

Among the features are, within the chart in Dentrix, clinicians can see all of the patient’s DEXIS images in one place with just the click of a button.

Henry Schein Celebrates TeamSmile's 10 Years of Partnering with Professional Sports Teams and Oral Health Professionals to Provide Free Care to Underserved Children. Henry Schein Donates $50,000 in Oral Health Product, Equipment, and Transportation to Support 2016 TeamSmile Programs Throughout the U.S.

HelloPatient, from tab32, is described as the most comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software encompassing modern communication features

Attrition is devastating to a practice, and not for the reason most practitioners think. Many assume that they are only losing revenue from one patient, and that there is always another new patient around the corner to make up the difference. However, loss of patients not only results in revenue loss but also in added expenses in marketing and onboarding new patients so the practice can maintain patient flow.

A harmonious office is a successful office. While we don’t always think of it in these terms, we all strive to create an efficient, cohesive, unified office where each team member works together and every process is streamlined.

It’s no secret dentists have come to rely on social media as an integral cornerstone of their marketing campaigns. There’s no better or easier way to reach and engage with your patient base than to post inviting content on social media profiles including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. However, not every dental team may understand the best ways to do this.

It’s no secret dentists have come to rely on social media as an integral cornerstone of their marketing campaigns. There’s no better or easier way to reach and engage with your patient base than to post inviting content on social media profiles including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. However, not every dental team may understand the best ways to do this.

Too many dentists assume that all they need to do is “wait out” the economy, and they’ll eventually start to grow again. Dr. Roger Levin says that isn't going to happen.

After more than 50 years in the dental industry and 34 years as a practice and team development speaker and consultant, Linda Miles is renowned throughout the world of dentistry for her insight, thoughts, and advice.

As most dentists are aware, the data that resides in your office is the most critical data you own; the patient records, schedule, documents, etc. are the lifeblood of your practice. The question is, what are you doing to protect that data? For preventing data breaches and HIPAA violations, there are three areas to concentrate on.

Today, numerous dentists are still asking the big question, “What does it really take to have a highly successful dental practice in this new economy?” Recently I interviewed Eric Nuss, Director of the Henry Schein Business Dental Institute.

The author shares seven of the most common mistakes you should avoid while marketing your practice. While these seven deadly sins of marketing likely won’t be your physical undoing, they very well could lead to your practice’s demise if you’re not careful.

The author shares seven of the most common mistakes you should avoid while marketing your practice. While these seven deadly sins of marketing likely won’t be your physical undoing, they very well could lead to your practice’s demise if you’re not careful.

Can a practice's digital presence be managed entirely by the dental team? Two experts weigh in.

This article will focus on these care providers and the value they bring to the dental practice. Data includes hygienist gross revenue, net revenue compared to scheduled production and number of patients seen monthly. Trends are measured over the last eight years to give a comprehensive look at the hygienist’s role in the dental practice.

Going to a dental practice is an intimate experience. It is one fraught with pain emotionally and financially. Dentists need to look at why people leave and fix what they can so they don't lose patients.

If your dental practice's décor has seen better days, it’s time to initiate a practice makeover. It will give you a competitive edge in today’s challenging dental market.

If you have a team member who is a chronic poor performer in your dental practice, it’s time to address the issue, says Dr. Roger Levin. Here's how.

It’s no secret that many patients can be afraid of the dentist. While it’s unfortunate, I’ve found the best way to combat this issue is to educate effectively and communicate well. Communication is imperative not only to making a patient feel comfortable, but it is the foundation on which our relationships with our patients are built.

So why are Facebook fans so important? Well, there are several reasons. The first, and perhaps one of the most important, is that once you grow a large community of loyal fans, you increase your chances that your Facebook page will be seen. It's all about numbers.

A dentist is worried that he doesn't have the time to chat and listen to every patient. A practice management coach offers some advice on how to deal with the situation.

Analyzing numbers on a daily, monthly, quarterly and annual basis is now an essential part of running a successful dental practice.