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Business of Dentistry

Is Your Teledentistry Solution HIPAA-Compliant?

Business of Dentistry

Patient-Led Financing: Getting Patients to “YES”

Dental Practice Management Practice Growth

Building a Practice Around a Vision of Superior Patient Care

Practice Growth

“The Cloud”: A Primer

Grins for a Good Cause: A Lot to Smile About in 2013
Grins for a Good Cause

Grins for a Good Cause: A Lot to Smile About in 2013

Tim Rogan Tim RoganDecember 17, 2013December 17, 2013
In a recent Off the Cusp post we highlighted the inspirational story of Donnell Rank; successful businesswoman, pageantry participant, volunteer, mentor to other women and cancer survivor.  Donnell is just...
Is Automated Dental Social Media Marketing a Lie?
Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Is Automated Dental Social Media Marketing a Lie?

Jack Hadley Jack HadleyDecember 16, 2013December 16, 2013
Recently I’ve seen some dental marketing service companies pitching automated dental social media marketing in this way: “... the primary purpose of a dental practice blog is search engine optimization,...
Leadership Revolution: Holding Fast to a Standard of Excellence
Dental Practice Management Professional Development

Leadership Revolution: Holding Fast to a Standard of Excellence

Cathy Jameson Cathy JamesonDecember 12, 2013December 9, 2013
When the leader of an organization begins to accept less than the best, the standard is lowered. Whether that acceptance of less than the best is for the performance of...
A New Exclusive Line of Lasers
Dental Equipment Dental Technology

A New Exclusive Line of Lasers

Elliott Carson Elliott CarsonDecember 11, 2013December 11, 2013
In an era of dentistry with rapidly changing technologies, Patterson Dental now features an exclusive line of the aptly named Pioneer Lasers. Lasers today are valuable tools in the dental...
Dental Practice Management Eaglesoft

Sometimes it’s not what you say, it’s where you say it

Bete Johnson Bete JohnsonDecember 10, 2013December 9, 2013
When presenting treatment recommendations and the cost of care, helping patients understand the value of the dentistry and their payment options and obligations is important. As important is presenting that...
8 Great Patient Marketing Campaigns to Send This December
Dental Practice Marketing

8 Great Patient Marketing Campaigns to Send This December

Alex Nozdrin Alex NozdrinDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2013
To be a successful, modern dental practice one has to market outside of the waiting room. While your front-of-the-house team can help you score referrals and keep your active patients...
Social Media Champion Checklist
Social Media

Social Media Champion Checklist

Rita Zamora Rita ZamoraDecember 4, 2013December 4, 2013
Who’s your social media champion? This is the person in your practice who manages your social media. Even if you’ve chosen to work with an outside social media partner, it’s...
A Patient Experience Win-Win
Changing Lives

A Patient Experience Win-Win

Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson Dental Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalDecember 2, 2013December 2, 2013
There is a strong connection between oral health and overall health. That’s not news to you, but too often, it is news to patients. One of the goals of Hygiene...
Get Organized with a Digital Implant Kit
CEREC

Get Organized with a Digital Implant Kit

Dr. Todd Ehrlich Dr. Todd EhrlichNovember 27, 2013November 27, 2013
With the ability to mill your abutments and implant crowns chairside (CEREC SW 4.2), it is imperative that you are organized. There are many parts and part numbers that go...
Standing Out from the Competition: Hiring Tips and Best Practices
Human Resources

Standing Out from the Competition: Hiring Tips and Best Practices

Mahlia Matsch Mahlia MatschNovember 22, 2013November 19, 2013
Like many dental practitioners out there, you undoubtedly realize the importance of having a skilled team in place. From assistant to office manager, the knowledge, dedication and engagement of your...
Eaglesoft Tip: Updating Fees
Dental Technology Eaglesoft

Eaglesoft Tip: Updating Fees

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenNovember 21, 2013November 20, 2013
As end of the year approaches, it’s time to start evaluating and updating your fees. If you can relate to one or more of these scenarios, I’m here to help!...
Re-Sharing Important Wall Posts on Your Facebook Page
Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Re-Sharing Important Wall Posts on Your Facebook Page

Jack Hadley Jack HadleyNovember 18, 2013November 18, 2013
Your practice is likely already harnessing Facebook’s power as part of your marketing efforts. Congratulations! As you do so, here’s an important thing to keep in mind... Facebook’s content stream...
3 Ways to Boost Sales of Elective Services
Dental Practice Management Dental Practice Marketing

3 Ways to Boost Sales of Elective Services

Alex Nozdrin Alex NozdrinNovember 15, 2013September 17, 2015
One of the great joys of my job here at RevenueWell is getting the opportunity to personally connect with dentists when I travel. Outside the conference hall, when people are...
2013 Dental Office Design Competition Winners
Industry Events Office Design

2013 Dental Office Design Competition Winners

Steve Compau Steve CompauNovember 13, 2013November 12, 2013
At the recent ADA Annual Session in New Orleans, Louisiana, I had the unique opportunity to sit on the committee of judges that decided the winners of the 2013 Dental...
’Tis the Season: 5 Ways to Stay Productive with Marketing During the Holidays
Dental Practice Management Social Media

’Tis the Season: 5 Ways to Stay Productive with Marketing During the Holidays

Misty Clark Misty ClarkNovember 11, 2013November 8, 2013
Holiday season is upon us. Since it isn’t the best time of the year to launch brand new marketing efforts, it is a good time of the year to prepare...
Eaglesoft Webinar: Year-End Wrap-Up
Dental Practice Management Eaglesoft Industry Events

Eaglesoft Webinar: Year-End Wrap-Up

Lois Banta Lois BantaNovember 5, 2013November 6, 2013
How well do you analyze the available dental benefits of your patients? We know the patient probably isn't vigorously reviewing their policy details, so they may not even know they...
Top Five Social Media Mistakes of 2013—And How To Fix Them
Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Top Five Social Media Mistakes of 2013—And How To Fix Them

Rita Zamora Rita ZamoraNovember 4, 2013October 28, 2013
Social media has been a buzz word in many practices this year.  Some practices rave about the benefits, while others struggle.  Below are five common challenges and how to overcome...
Comfort’s Role in the Ideal Patient Experience
Changing Lives Patient Experience Practice Lifestyle

Comfort’s Role in the Ideal Patient Experience

Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson Dental Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalNovember 1, 2013November 5, 2013
For Nicole Mathewson, the patient experience starts with comfort. Nicole, office manager at Hadfield Dental Care in Lehi, Utah, sees many patients who approach visits to the dentist with some...
A Different Kind of Waste Prevention
Patterson Advantage

A Different Kind of Waste Prevention

Suzanne Kump Suzanne KumpOctober 30, 2013October 30, 2013
Patterson Dental’s Advantage loyalty program helps turn everyday purchases into long-term investments for dental practices, and it’s an Advantage we want our customers to make the most of. Through Patterson...
CEREC Tip: Consistent Biogeneric Copy Cases
CEREC

CEREC Tip: Consistent Biogeneric Copy Cases

SAMEER PURI DDS SAMEER PURI DDSOctober 29, 2013October 28, 2013
One of the popular techniques from the old days of CEREC is the design technique Biogeneric Copy.While it’s not used as much today because of the ability to have great...
Eaglesoft 17 at the ADA
Eaglesoft Industry Events

Eaglesoft 17 at the ADA

Josh Killian Josh KillianOctober 28, 2013October 28, 2013
In today’s world, we rely on our technology products to make every aspect of our lives easier and more productive. When a new technology is released, we can’t wait to...
The Sum of All Parts in Patient Experience
Changing Lives Patient Experience Practice Lifestyle

The Sum of All Parts in Patient Experience

Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson Dental Paul Guggenheim - President, Patterson DentalOctober 25, 2013October 25, 2013
There are many factors that contribute to a patient’s comfort level with their dentist. Added up, these factors can make a world of difference for a practice. Nicole Mathewson, office...
Secret Ingredient to Practice Success and Marketability
Dental Practice Marketing

Secret Ingredient to Practice Success and Marketability

Kimberly Brozovich Kimberly BrozovichOctober 24, 2013October 23, 2013
What is the definition of a team? Cathy Jameson describes a team as “a group of leaders working cohesively towards a common goal.” If you are a practice that wants...
4 Ways to Deal With An Unhappy Patient
Human Resources Patient Experience

4 Ways to Deal With An Unhappy Patient

Jennifer Thul Jennifer ThulOctober 23, 2013June 21, 2018
Dealing with an unhappy patient can be both humbling and frustrating at the same time. Depending on the situation, you may be feeling empathy for them as they vent their...
New Office Designs Leave Less to the Imagination
Office Design

New Office Designs Leave Less to the Imagination

Mike Stark Mike StarkOctober 22, 2013October 22, 2013
Conventional wisdom says to leave a little something to the imagination. Our new remodel and office designs show that leaving less to the imagination isn’t always a bad thing. As...
Raise Practice Awareness Through Post-Halloween Sweet Swap
Dental Practice Marketing

Raise Practice Awareness Through Post-Halloween Sweet Swap

Jack Hadley Jack HadleyOctober 21, 2013October 18, 2013
One-Click Download Your Complete, Turn-Key Program Have you ever sponsored a candy buyback program right after Halloween? If not, this is the year to try one! If so, here are...
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Office to 3D?
Dental Technology Industry Events Professional Development

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Office to 3D?

Steve Compau Steve CompauOctober 18, 2013October 17, 2013
The change of seasons can prompt us to consider where we are in relation to where we want to be. With October upon us, and the leaves falling from the...
Eaglesoft Tip: Enhance Patient Communication in Your Office
Dental Technology Eaglesoft

Eaglesoft Tip: Enhance Patient Communication in Your Office

Jenny Allen Jenny AllenOctober 17, 2013October 14, 2013
As an educator, one thing I’m always very conscious of is my communication skills. I’m always looking for better ways to get my point across whether it’s in writing blog...
How Consumer Behavior Impacts Case Acceptance
Dental Practice Management Practice Growth

How Consumer Behavior Impacts Case Acceptance

Darren Kaberna Darren KabernaOctober 16, 2013October 17, 2013
Have you ever wondered why some patients say yes to treatment and others don’t? This question has been on the minds of practicing dentists since the inception of dentistry. So what is...
Social Networking – The Informal Communication
Dental Practice Marketing Social Media

Social Networking – The Informal Communication

Misty Clark Misty ClarkOctober 14, 2013October 9, 2013
Over the past several months, I have heard multiple practices make comments about their concerns that their social media posts were not professional enough.  Some practices are so concerned that...

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