Best Dental Scheduling Practices: 9 Tips To Increase Dental Production Potential
Simply filling the majority of your open dental appointment slots doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re achieving your full production and revenue potential. Like so many of our clients, you will likely be surprised by the impact effective scheduling strategies will have on your dental clinic’s bottom line. Even more surprising is that some of these practices can reduce stress and overtime,...Read More
Bring Your “A” Game to HIPAA Compliance
Are you and your dental clinic staff thoroughly steeped in HIPAA compliance? If so, that’s terrific. You can rest easy knowing you’re not at risk for HIPAA violations—the fines for which can be frighteningly high. If you’re unsure whether you’re totally on top of HIPAA compliance, see if you can answer the following questions correctly. Your success, or lack of success, will be a good...Read More
Creating a Strong Culture in Your Dental Practice
Mention “culture” to many dentists and it brings back dental school memories. Dental office culture s a personality that defines what it’s like to work there, how the staff treats their patients, and what the staff’s fundamental beliefs and work ethics are. One of the challenges of growth in dental businesses, whether in one or multiple locations, is maintaining the...Read More
How Do You Become a Dental Office Manager?
It’s no surprise that dental office management appeals to many dental professionals. Dental office managers are one of the leaders in the practice. They oversee the day-to-day operations of the dental office so that dentists can concentrate on patient care. Managers’ wide-ranging duties may include supervising staff, maintaining appointment schedules, coordinating patient treatment and...Read More
The Value of HR Skills For Your Dental Practice Manager
HR Skills For Your Dental Practice Manager If you’re a dental practice owner, the following real-world headlines might give you some heartburn. U.S. Department of Labor investigation results in Tennessee dental practice paying $50,000 in back wages and liquidated damages (US Department of Labor) Company to pay $584,000 for firing employees who demanded overtime (Washington Post) Court orders...Read More