By: Amisha Singh, DDS I recently re-read an article in the Harvard Business Review about how to incorporate “everyday innovation” into business to help reach consumers and decrease bottlenecks. It got me thinking about the concept of innovation and how unapproachable...
The last time patients cared this much about our infection control procedures was the early 1980s when the news of HIV went mainstream. COVID-19 translation? Your patients really care right now! So if you’re anything like me, and you want your practice to be on its A+...
By: Ken Jorgenson, CARR Let’s start with some basics regarding your dental real estate: Unless you own a mobile clinic, you will need an office space to see patients. A practice’s office lease or mortgage is typically its second-highest expense. In today’s economy,...
By: Bruce Bryen Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you're starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate in a dental practice. For those recent dental school graduates starting their first...
By: Amisha Singh, DDS Leadership. You have heard the word, and maybe even understand the importance for your dental practice and your career. But this concept, which supports an industry of educators and thought leaders, remains an enigma for most practitioners. And...
Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter. 3 Big Dental Insurance Mistakes to Avoid Not Switching to the 2019 ADA Insurance Claim Form Not Asking the Correct Prep Questions Not...
By: Kevin Henry I recently was in St. Petersburg, Fla., for an Ignite dental strategy session with Dr. David Rice. While I was there, we went on a bicycle tour that took us by Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. As we pedaled past, I had a flashback to being...
So where does your state rank in terms of dental health for 2021? WalletHub has compiled its annual rankings and you can see in the map below where your state ranks overall. Source: WalletHub Spoiler alert: Wisconsin ranked first overall in the study, followed by...
By: Natalie Kaweckyj, LDA, RF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA, CRFDA, MADAA, BA Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden. That is a favorite quote of mine I wanted to share with you. Many of us can go a lifetime without landing in...