Category: Dental Practice Management

2020 is drawing to a close, and while that likely evokes a wide range of emotions in most people there are some basic logistical realities we all have to deal with. Among these are the reset in dental benefits that happens in most insurance plans, which can wreak havoc with…

There’s a lot on all of our minds as this year draws to a close, but in the last months of 2020 we shouldn’t lose sight of our dental benefits and how we can make the most of them. Most insurance companies reset their benefits and deductibles at the beginning…

Much has been made of the impact Millennials–now predominantly in their 30s–have had and are having on businesses and business marketing. Across a wide scope of industries businesses around the country have had to adopt different approaches in order to attract and retain Millennial customers, clients, and patients. This process…

Dental insurance is one of those things we all know we should have, but that many of us neglect. You may feel that you’re overall healthy and that you brush and floss regularly enough that you can get by without it. You may balk at the additional cost of a…

As of September 19, 2020 the Department of Health and Human Services published a new notice, that provides reporting guidance to healthcare professionals. Providers that receive PRF payments exceeding $10,000 in aggregate are required to report their use of funds, as per the program Terms and Conditions. Please visit the…

Dentistry is a challenging business in so many ways, requiring a nearly unique balance of professional, personal, and business skills. On the business side of the house, staying abreast of the requirements and best practices prescribed by the various entities that regulate dental practice is an ongoing challenge for every…

You’ve worked hard to build your practice, and you’ve endured the ups and downs that come with starting and maintaining a business. Now with additional uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to join the ranks of dental professionals who are reevaluating their marketing and client communication efforts…

The worlds of health and dental insurance are always changing—often to the consternation and frustration of health care providers. Keeping track of requirements and policies is nearly a full-time job in most practices, consuming a great deal of time and energy. For good or ill, another major change is currently…

A patient that was recently treated in your practice has reported they or a member of their household has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Follow these steps to help manage the health of any team members who may have been exposed to that patient. Finding out that a recent patient…

Air quality is a critical factor in both quality of life and in medical hygiene and sterilization. This is doubly true now as the global community moves through the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, in which air quality control and sanitation play a vital role in stopping the spread of the disease and…

At the time of this writing, infection and cross-contamination are an ongoing and vital discussion in health care circles. The bulk of the discussion is focused on the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 Coronavirus. However, there are other ongoing concerns for oral health care providers across America. With many dental…

The novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 continues to cause fear and concern around the world. Dentists and dental practices are no exception; dental patients are worried about many things. From contracting the disease during an office visit to having procedures delayed. Patients are concerned about coronavirus and/or a lack of supplies. Right now…