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Practice Management, HR and Accounting

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Office Visit: Dr. Ross Oberschlake The grand prize winner in our 2021 Townie Choice Awards voter contest, this Waukesha, Wisconsin, dentist is an active member of the Dentaltown message boards who says he doesn’t know how he got through dental school without the Dentaltown community. This Townie describes dentistry as “the perfect blend of artistry and medicine” and shares why he thinks CE is so important for dentists at all stages (and some tips he learned from his dinner with Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran).
Office Visit: Dr. Ross Oberschlake
by Arselia Gales, assistant editor
The grand prize winner in our 2021 Townie Choice Awards voter contest, this Waukesha, Wisconsin, dentist is an active member of the Dentaltown message boards who says he doesn’t know how he got through dental school without the Dentaltown community. This Townie describes dentistry as “the perfect blend of artistry and medicine” and shares why he thinks CE is so important for dentists at all stages (and some tips he learned from his dinner with Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran).
December 2021
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Howard Speaks: Make a Different Kind of 5-Year Plan Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains why all of your treatment plans should consist of work that’s capable of lasting at least five years.
Howard Speaks: Make a Different Kind of 5-Year Plan
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains why all of your treatment plans should consist of work that’s capable of lasting at least five years.
December 2021
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Does Giving a Raise Less Than $1/Hr Mean You Are a Cheapskate? Townies discuss the most effective ways to handle salary increases for their employees.
Does Giving a Raise Less Than $1/Hr Mean You Are a Cheapskate?
Townies discuss the most effective ways to handle salary increases for their employees.
November 2021
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Plan Your Perio Program Developing and maintaining a periodontal care program in a general dental practice requires a few core mindset principles to be shared by the entire team. Dental hygiene coach Rachel Wall, RDH, discusses the most common obstacles to implementing a successful perio program, and how to overcome them.
Plan Your Perio Program
by Rachel Wall, RDH, BS
Developing and maintaining a periodontal care program in a general dental practice requires a few core mindset principles to be shared by the entire team. Dental hygiene coach Rachel Wall, RDH, discusses the most common obstacles to implementing a successful perio program, and how to overcome them.
November 2021
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Howard Speaks: Getting to ‘Yes’ By Tracking ‘No’ Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the importance of getting to “yes” by tracking your “nos.”
Howard Speaks: Getting to ‘Yes’ By Tracking ‘No’
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the importance of getting to “yes” by tracking your “nos.”
November 2021
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Professional Courtesy: Money-Saving Manual Transmissions Hiring new employees doesn’t have to be costly and time-consuming. Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares how dentists can minimize the financial strain and wasted time with an in-depth operations manual.
Professional Courtesy: Money-Saving Manual Transmissions
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Hiring new employees doesn’t have to be costly and time-consuming. Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares how dentists can minimize the financial strain and wasted time with an in-depth operations manual.
November 2021
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The Voice of Experience Dr. Michael Bleeker discusses features to look for in practice management software and shares advice for dentists who are just starting their careers.
The Voice of Experience
by Dr. Michael Bleeker
Dr. Michael Bleeker discusses features to look for in practice management software and shares advice for dentists who are just starting their careers.
New Grad Edition 2021
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Professional Courtesy: I’m a Dentist—Now What? Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi uses his nearly three decades of experience to shed light on some of the questions that new dentists might have upon graduating.
Professional Courtesy: I’m a Dentist—Now What?
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi uses his nearly three decades of experience to shed light on some of the questions that new dentists might have upon graduating.
New Grad Edition 2021
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Second/Third Offices Versus Massive Taj Mahal Townies discuss the pros and cons of owning multiples offices or managing one large office
Second/Third Offices Versus Massive Taj Mahal
Townies discuss the pros and cons of owning multiples offices or managing one large office
October 2021
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Weathering the Storm of Dental Hygiene Turnover Your hygienist might be feeling burned out: An estimated 8% have left the field since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and a recent survey indicates that 43% of them are open to a job change within the next year. Jodie Heimbach explains the steps dentists can take to protect their practice, their sanity and employee retention.
Weathering the Storm of Dental Hygiene Turnover
by Jodie Heimbach, RDH
Your hygienist might be feeling burned out: An estimated 8% have left the field since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and a recent survey indicates that 43% of them are open to a job change within the next year. Jodie Heimbach explains the steps dentists can take to protect their practice, their sanity and employee retention.
October 2021
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Mastery in Times of Dental Patient Conflict As Dr. John A. Wilde explains, no level of effort and determination can assure perpetually perfect outcomes. When an unhappy patient arrives in the office, his four-step formula enables dentists to address the problem with proficiency and composure.
Mastery in Times of Dental Patient Conflict
by Dr. John A. Wilde
As Dr. John A. Wilde explains, no level of effort and determination can assure perpetually perfect outcomes. When an unhappy patient arrives in the office, his four-step formula enables dentists to address the problem with proficiency and composure.
October 2021
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The Hardest Part of Dentistry As an unhappy young dentist, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta was on the verge of quitting the profession altogether. But once she reconsidered what was most important in her life, she set off in a new direction that still kept her treating patients and making a difference.
The Hardest Part of Dentistry
by Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta
As an unhappy young dentist, Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta was on the verge of quitting the profession altogether. But once she reconsidered what was most important in her life, she set off in a new direction that still kept her treating patients and making a difference.
October 2021
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Howard Speaks: You'll Manage! (Maybe) Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses some of the biggest mistakes he sees practice owners make when it comes to hiring new employees.
Howard Speaks: You'll Manage! (Maybe)
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses some of the biggest mistakes he sees practice owners make when it comes to hiring new employees.
October 2021
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Invest in Your Leadership Skills They don’t teach leadership skills in dental school, but they’re essential to the success of your practice. Paul Edwards, CEO of CEDR HR Solutions, shares his advice and suggestions about how new dentists can hit the ground running.
Invest in Your Leadership Skills
by Paul Edwards
They don’t teach leadership skills in dental school, but they’re essential to the success of your practice. Paul Edwards, CEO of CEDR HR Solutions, shares his advice and suggestions about how new dentists can hit the ground running.
New Grad Edition 2021
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Howard Speaks: Rise to Meet the Challenge of the Dental Patient Experience Inspired by a weekend trip to his local doughnut shop, Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses why dental practices must make patients feel not just <i>accommodated</i> but <i>welcomed</i>—no matter when they’re able to come in for treatment.
Howard Speaks: Rise to Meet the Challenge of the Dental Patient Experience
by Dr. Howard Farran
Inspired by a weekend trip to his local doughnut shop, Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses why dental practices must make patients feel not just accommodated but welcomed—no matter when they’re able to come in for treatment.
July 2021
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Improved Dental Hygiene Production One contributing factor to hygienist burnout is when rewards are not considered commensurate with effort. Dr. John A. Wilde suggests methods that, in the aggregate, will allow dentists to increase reimbursement without lessening the quality of patient care or reducing office profitability.
Improved Dental Hygiene Production
by Dr. John A. Wilde
One contributing factor to hygienist burnout is when rewards are not considered commensurate with effort. Dr. John A. Wilde suggests methods that, in the aggregate, will allow dentists to increase reimbursement without lessening the quality of patient care or reducing office profitability.
July 2021
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Cover Your Assets Cybersecurity experts Tom Jewkes and Dan Gavin explain the layers of protection needed to keep a dental practice safe.
Cover Your Assets
by Tom Jewkes and Dan Gavin
Cybersecurity experts Tom Jewkes and Dan Gavin explain the layers of protection needed to keep a dental practice safe.
July 2021
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Office Visit: Dr. Jessica Bremerman This Townie heads a 10-chair public health practice that serves more than 18 communities throughout Washington and Oregon. She candidly shares the ins and outs of dentistry in the public health sector, how she’s shaping new doctors through a mentoring program, and how she’s leveraging her American Indian heritage to reduce disparities in her community.
Office Visit: Dr. Jessica Bremerman
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Townie heads a 10-chair public health practice that serves more than 18 communities throughout Washington and Oregon. She candidly shares the ins and outs of dentistry in the public health sector, how she’s shaping new doctors through a mentoring program, and how she’s leveraging her American Indian heritage to reduce disparities in her community.
July 2021
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Office Visit: Dr. Daniel Aneszko This Townie, who practices on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, renovated his practice and signed a new 15-year lease in the middle of the pandemic. While the remodel was initially focused on aesthetic upgrades, Dr. Daniel Aneszko switched his focus to infection control. He shares some of the challenges he faced during the remodel—which earned him the 2020 ADA Design Innovation Award in the redesign category—as well as advice for others looking to enhance their spaces.
Office Visit: Dr. Daniel Aneszko
by Arselia Gales, assistant editor
This Townie, who practices on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, renovated his practice and signed a new 15-year lease in the middle of the pandemic. While the remodel was initially focused on aesthetic upgrades, Dr. Daniel Aneszko switched his focus to infection control. He shares some of the challenges he faced during the remodel—which earned him the 2020 ADA Design Innovation Award in the redesign category—as well as advice for others looking to enhance their spaces.
August 2021
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Office Visit: Dr. Grant Olson This Missouri dentist’s plans for a supersized second practice caused a commotion on Dentaltown’s message boards after Townies watched a walkthrough video of the construction in progress: The forum thread racked up 10,600+ views and 460+ posts over just four months! Now that Dr. Grant Olson’s $15 million, 29,000-square-foot practice is open, we tour the facility and learn more about how it reflects his large-scale ambitions and visions for the future of private practice dentistry.
Office Visit: Dr. Grant Olson
by Sam Mittelsteadt, editor
This Missouri dentist’s plans for a supersized second practice caused a commotion on Dentaltown’s message boards after Townies watched a walkthrough video of the construction in progress: The forum thread racked up 10,600+ views and 460+ posts over just four months! Now that Dr. Grant Olson’s $15 million, 29,000-square-foot practice is open, we tour the facility and learn more about how it reflects his large-scale ambitions and visions for the future of private practice dentistry.
September 2021
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Rolling Back ‘The Cloud’ What’s the difference between “hosted” vs. SaaS (software as a service)? What’s a “hybrid cloud”? Accurate and complete knowledge helps when dentists are making decisions for their practice, so we break down some of the buzzwords and jargon related to cloud-based software and computing.
Rolling Back ‘The Cloud’
by Andrew Malcolmson
What’s the difference between “hosted” vs. SaaS (software as a service)? What’s a “hybrid cloud”? Accurate and complete knowledge helps when dentists are making decisions for their practice, so we break down some of the buzzwords and jargon related to cloud-based software and computing.
September 2021
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Keep Your Story Straight When it comes to employee separations, firings are, by far, the riskiest. HR expert Paul Edwards explains how practice owners can help control the narrative of employee termination through preventive action, risk assessment, accurate communication and more.
Keep Your Story Straight
by Paul Edwards
When it comes to employee separations, firings are, by far, the riskiest. HR expert Paul Edwards explains how practice owners can help control the narrative of employee termination through preventive action, risk assessment, accurate communication and more.
September 2021
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Howard Speaks: Dentistry Is a Numbers Game Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains why if you’re not examining your data to direct your practice’s path to progress, you’re not playing to win.
Howard Speaks: Dentistry Is a Numbers Game
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains why if you’re not examining your data to direct your practice’s path to progress, you’re not playing to win.
September 2021
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Staffing Up Today’s job market is different: COVID-19 has forever raised the bar on recruiting and retaining good people. As Scheduling Institute founder and CEO Jay Geier explains, if dentists expect to attract and keep the level of talent they need to run a profitable and growing practice, they’ll need to step up their people game.
Staffing Up
by Jay Geier
Today’s job market is different: COVID-19 has forever raised the bar on recruiting and retaining good people. As Scheduling Institute founder and CEO Jay Geier explains, if dentists expect to attract and keep the level of talent they need to run a profitable and growing practice, they’ll need to step up their people game.
September 2021
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Professional Courtesy: What's Your Day Worth? Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Tom Giacobbi analyzes some recent ADA data to determine the relationship between a dentist’s income and their work schedule.
Professional Courtesy: What's Your Day Worth?
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Tom Giacobbi analyzes some recent ADA data to determine the relationship between a dentist’s income and their work schedule.
October 2021
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