‘Failure to Produce Patient Records’ Among Most Cited Violations, Says Dental Board
Maintaining its focus on consumer safety, the Dental Board of California has issued an increasing number of citations in recent years. As noted in its … more
Patient Management
Steps to Providing a Positive Patient Experience
Bruce Freeman, Orthodontist and Staff Clinician, Facial Pain Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital goes through multiple steps and strategies for ensuring that you and your … more
A Structured Approach to the New Patient Exam in Pediatric Dentistry
When a child is scheduled to be seen by a dentist, it is important to remember that this visit will likely involve at least two … more
Pick One: Balancing Practice Operations or Meeting Patient Expectations
What’s more challenging: Finding qualified Level II Assistants, or keeping up with patient expectations? It’s a trick question because they’re both vital to the success … more
Dental Hygiene Care for Survivors of Childhood Abuse
We have all been mystified and even exasperated by our more challenging clients, for example: those with inadequate self-care despite having sufficient manual dexterity; and … more
BlueIQ Increases Team Huddle Effectiveness By Providing Key Appointment, Scheduling Data
BlueIQ, developers of the practice analytics platform that gathers data from multiple sources, announced the release of Insights, a new graphical display of scheduling data … more
Let’s Face It, Patients are Consumers
Recognizing a recent shift in the way patients engage with their healthcare providers should play a significant role in the future success of any individual … more
Great Expectations
“I don’t know what the dentist expects of me” Has anyone in your office ever uttered this phrase? It is one of the most … more
5 Things to Do If Your Practice Receives a Negative Review
When you put so much work into making your patients happy, it can be a shock to get an unfavorable online review. Having a plan … more
RIMS Replaces iConfident as Case, Referral Management Tool
RecordLinc Inc., a web-based dental collaboration tool, today unveiled its latest module, the RecordLinc Implant Case Management System (RIMS). RIMS will be the official replacement … more
Let’s Mix It Up To Attract New Patients
Marketing your practice well requires the right marketing mix … it takes hard work, innovative, thoughtful ideas and consistent effort. Over the upcoming weeks, I … more
Create Thought Leadership in Dentistry
One of the key attributes that can distinguish your dental marketing approach from other competitors is thought leadership. When patients search for a local dentist … more