Does your dental practice still receive paper checks from insurance carriers? Insurance payments on services rendered could be hitting your practice bank account much sooner with EFT payments. You may have considered switching to EFT payments, but just haven’t had time. But you also don’t...
A dental office isn’t always the easiest place to work, and the administrative staff has a long list of responsibilities that includes patient collections, customer service, dental billing processes, and so much more. These all add up to an overwhelming day-to-day workload. If you’re not...
The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone realize how important accessible health care is to the strength of our economy and the literal health of our country. For dental practitioners, this means taking care of the customers you’ve seen for years, and new ones who might...
What is a fee schedule for dental insurance? Efficient fee schedules allow you to set proper pricing options based on the services you provide. These are based primarily on the “Usual, Customary, and Reasonable” (UCR) fees close to your practice location. Of course, there are a...
Top practices fire on all cylinders, and top practice owners maintain a handle on finances at all times – not because they’re greedy, because they’re smart business owners. They’ve learned that the more money they have to work with, the more good they can do...
We no longer “hit the ground running” when we go to work in the morning. The everyday stress of a busy schedule overlapping to maximize time is now much different due to the pandemic. The new rules must play out to keep everyone safe in the...
Nowadays, millions of meetings are held in businesses to improve operational systems and team morale, yet many dentists traditionally have resisted staff meetings. The unnecessary drama, meetings that didn't produce results, and lost production sighted as reasons to avoid meetings. Even once a month a...
“You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.” Eleanor Roosevelt Incisal Edge Magazine has posted the list of the 32 most influential people in dentistry on its website...
When patients call with a dental emergency, they’re often scared and in a lot of pain. Most don’t have a dental home and are just looking for someone, anyone, who can help. These patients are grateful when they find an office that can see them,...
It is never too late to start thinking about the changes you’d like to make in your dental practice. What can you do to improve production numbers, spur practice growth and boost your bottom line? Focusing on positive change will help you grow, with every...
March heralds a new Spring so let’s get rid of the cobwebs of a boring, lackluster dental practice. When winter is over, thoughts go to opening the doors, letting in fresh air and spring cleaning. Let’s open our hearts and minds to ways to bring...
Most patients aren’t ready to commit to treatment right after the initial case presentation. They want to think about their options and talk it all over with their spouse—which is understandable, yet frustrating for dentists and their team members. The good news is, you can get...
