By: James Anderson, DMD, CEO eAssist Dental Solutions From an idea spawned by the loss of a top office manager, eAssist was created. When my very dependable office manager had to quit, I thought I would be able to replace her, but I was wrong. After...
According to Michelle Rubio from Entrepreneur magazine the business model for discounts in small retail businesses is a positive approach. The following are her reasons discounts work for small businesses. Increased Sales Increased traffic usually comes with increased sales. Drawing customers inside your store and...
During the time of the “Great Recession” keeping your job during layoffs was the key. Having a salary that paid the bills was a blessing. Forget the benefits, those were gone. In today’s economy, benefits are taking a new position for the employed. According to Glassdoor’s...
Informed consent forms list all (sometimes the most common) the benefits and risks of the treatment or test you are about to undergo. In dental offices, we are supposed to adhere to informed consent principles by letting patients know the risks of the procedures, the...
From the Society of Human Resources Management Author: Dinah Wisenberg Brin is a freelance journalist writing about workplace issues, small business, entrepreneurship, healthcare and logistics from Philadelphia. The oldest members of Generation Z have landed in the workforce, and their attitudes about their careers may be welcome...
Strange as it may seem, dealing with who is going to pay for dental services outweighs the long-term benefits for health in the long run of things. No one wants to pay more than they think they should. Complicated issues arise when a third party,...
You know when the dentist is not happy with your work but you don’t say anything, just keep on plugging along hoping it is just a mood he/she is in and it will pass. Or perhaps you just shrug it off and say to yourself,...
By: Natalie Lucken, Account Manager I sent a claim to a smaller insurance company, called back to check if it was received, and was told no. I called once or twice more in the coming weeks to check, and still no. Finally, I got someone on the...
By: James Anderson, DMD, CEO eAssist Dental Solutions In this ever-changing society, the most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart. They are real and sustainable. Their foundations are stronger because they are built with the strength of the human spirit, not an ad...
Should I use code D6065 (implant supported porcelain/ceramic crown)? Or code and bill separately the abutment as D6056 and crown D6065? Use the following code under Single Crowns, Implant Supported: D6065 Implant Supported Porcelain/Ceramic Crown A single crown restoration that is retained, supported and stabilized by implant....
By: Melinda Wilhelm, VP of Regional Manager Operations Dental Office Managers often tell me that they don’t have time to follow-up with unscheduled patients, yet much emphasis is placed on attracting new patients. A patient that has already experienced your practice yet has not scheduled...
By: Natalie Lucken, Account Manager Every year when the latest CDT codes are activated on January 1st, everyone who works in a dental office wonders, “Do we need to buy a new coding guide book?” We all know how complex the system of Common Dental Terminology (CDT)...
