Office Management

How dentistry's practice models continue to evolve

By Melissa Busch

Dentistry's practice models continue to change, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

September 5, 2024

Billing and documenting CDT codes for viral microorganism cultures

By Estela Vargas

Expanding the clinical hygiene practice involves teamwork between the dentist and dental hygienist. Estela Vargas, CRDH, shares guidance and billing tips for the following Current Dental Terminology codes.

September 3, 2024

How to cut the PPO habit and detox your dental practice

By Jordon Comstock

Are preferred provider organizations (PPOs) holding your practice back? Author Jordon Comstock outlines a case for exiting PPO plans.

August 30, 2024

What the lack of an oral medicine workforce in the U.S. means

By Ava Barros

The lack of oral medicine diplomates leaves much of the U.S. population without access to care in their states, according to research published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

August 28, 2024

The trendification of dental care: Navigating influences from social media

By Dr. Cindy Roark

The evolution of dentistry on social media will continue to shape patient care and community health. As these platforms evolve, dental practices must remain agile, writes Dr. Cindy Roark.

August 27, 2024

3 quick ways to improve your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

There are three targets that, if implemented today, are guaranteed to boost your practice to the next level of productivity, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

August 27, 2024

Do's and don'ts for controlling the patient experience

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

To boost the patient experience for both new and existing patients while reducing burnout among the doctors and staff, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers valuable patient scheduling tips to implement in your practice.

August 26, 2024

Why the synergy between hospitality and dentistry is undeniable

By Ann-Marie DePalma

Just as a warm welcome sets the tone for a memorable stay, a hospitable dental environment can alleviate anxiety and create lasting impressions, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH.

August 23, 2024

How DSOs are solving the staffing shortage in dentistry

By Beth Gaddis

Dental leaders at this summer's Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference share how employee expectations combined with marketplace pressures have led DSOs to adjust salaries, benefits, and perspectives.

August 22, 2024

Dental duets: Why we need improved technology interoperability to achieve optimal dental practice workflows

By Dr. Margaret Scarlett, Michael Ventriello

The authors believe the lack of interoperability among many innovative technologies poses a significant barrier to their effective implementation in dental practices and impedes the rate of adoption.

August 20, 2024

Video of dental employees mocking patient sparks public fury, backlash

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Video footage of an employee reading the private journal of a patient undergoing cancer treatment aloud to other staff members went viral last week, leading to the termination of some employees and widespread public outrage.

August 19, 2024

Private equity's growing stake in dentistry may stun you

By Melissa Busch

Private equity transactions have heated up in recent years, and these companies' current stake in the industry may be eye-opening.

August 19, 2024

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