Do you ever feel like a day in the life of a dental hygienist is much like Groundhog Day? Doing the same thing over and over. Many times having to squeeze so much into a one-hour prophy appointment that you can’t hardly breathe let alone...
In the high-stakes world of dentistry, the success of a practice is intricately tied to the well-being of its team. While burnout among dentists has gained attention, the overall health of the entire dental team is equally crucial for sustained success. According to a recent...
I am a big Beatles fan. One of my favorite songs from the Abbey Road album is “The End.” I think about this lyric all the time: “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” In working with...
It may seem like there's no secret to success when it comes to running and building a dental practice, but there are definitely some strategies that can help you make the most of your professional endeavors. Crafting a successful operation of any kind requires dedication...
On this episode of "How We Did It", your host Alex Dagostino is joined by Dr. Krista Wortman of Summit Family Dental. Dr. Wortman dreamed of becoming a dentist since she was a kid and chased her dreams. Along the way, she met her husband...
On this episode of "How We Did It", your host Alex Dagostino is joined by Dr. Alexander Nguyen of Surprise Oral and Implant Surgery. Dr. Nguyen shares his journey in dentistry, starting at 17 years old with his dental x-ray license. Dr. Nguyen cites high...
For some time now, dental practices have outsourced most lab work, tech support, accounting, and financial planning. Why? Because they need time for the onsite staff to focus on providing consistent, high-quality customer service. Why, then, aren't they outsourcing dental billing? Fear of Change Traditionally, office managers...
Dr. Larry Stanleigh had a lot of options when he decided to go to dental school. He is brilliant and funny, which makes him an incredible dental speaker and coach. His heartfelt passion and specialty are relationships and he says once you hire the right...
Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of dental staffing issues? Fear not! With a little creativity and a lot of determination, you can build a team that will knock your patients' socks off. Here are some dental staffing solutions...
Dental insurance claims processing involves a host of standard procedures that must be followed properly in order to ensure full reimbursement. Many dental offices do not document as thoroughly as they should. No matter the reason — and usually the reason is not having enough...
When it comes to dental documentation, are you doing all you can in your dental practice? Most of the time, the answer I hear is “no.” Dentists and hygienists were taught in school how to construct legal chart notes and obtain clear x-rays, but what...
