This dentist says their greatest frustration is when a patient cancels and the time is left open. An industry expert weighs in with some easy ways to fill those schedule holes...
Here are two expert’s perspectives on whether or not a dentist can evaluate the staff of a practice before buying it. It’s a tricky situation with several considerations, including...
It’s becoming more challenging for dental insurance coordinators, office managers, and financial coordinators to keep up with the changing insurance benefit landscape.
Overcoming the dreaded response of “I’ll think about it” in case presentation is a skill that most dentists and teams wish they possessed. The good news is that they can—with ...
Congratulations! You have what could be one of the most important—and sometimes stressful—jobs in dentistry. And you probably love it, because you know you can make a difference...
Your team will spend more waking hours together than they will with family. In the practice where I work, our team is a cohesive unit. We truly like working together each and ...
When dentists interview for associate positions, it’s important for them to ask questions of the dentist–owner. The interview is an opportunity for them to learn whether or not...
When a dentist takes on an associate, the new person will be looking for and in need of guidance. The hiring dentist becomes a mentor, and this is a responsibility that can be...
A dentist who went to business school covers what you need to know about pricing dynamics in dentistry. How do you decide what to charge for a particular dental procedure? It ...
Eric Strouse, DMD, looks to LeBron James and Tom Brady to see what they can teach us about taking a prevention-based approach to the physical toll that dentistry can take on our...
KPIs are unique to every dental specialty. They can be used to identify, track, and analyze various metrics in order to make more informed and strategic, business decisions.
So many practices run on the feast or famine business model: in one month, you treat a lot of patients and complete many restorative services, but then the next month is slow,...
Dr. Gordon Christensen explains how to minimize the frustrations and maximize patient comfort levels when treating debilitated, aging patients. He details six areas of minimally...
Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, Lance Timmerman, DMD, FICOI, MAGD, and Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, share their favorite resin cements and secrets to success.
There have been numerous changes during the years in the dental profession that have made practicing dentistry easier and more profitable. There are even more game changers coming...
Although stunning anterior composites may be the showcase work of any practice, the bread-and-butter procedure for most is the Class II composite restoration. Dr. Nathaniel Lawson...
Dental Economics’ Chief Editor Dr. Chris Salierno likens case presentation in dentistry to Zen. He says, “I believe case presentation is an art form. We have tools at our disposal...
Some might argue that the art of dentistry has become a casualty of digital dentistry and that artistry is no longer being taught in dental school. Dr. Justin Moody contends, ...
Drs. Scott Froum and Alisa Neymark examine the effects of e-cigarette ingredients and their notable deterioration on oral health, as well as offer insight into how explosions ...
This dental practice has done well in New York City for nearly 30 years. The dentist has strong patient relations, regularly updates and maintains the office, and invests in some...
