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Practice Management, HR and Accounting

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Howard Speaks: Your 'Special Sauce' Is You Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says that while DSOs might always have their place in the market, they can’t offer the trust and connection that private practice owners can cultivate—with a little work.
Howard Speaks: Your 'Special Sauce' Is You
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says that while DSOs might always have their place in the market, they can’t offer the trust and connection that private practice owners can cultivate—with a little work.
March 2022
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Bring Out Your Best Most dental practice compensation structures are 95% fixed and 5% incentive-based, but one that’s set up closer to 70/30 ensures that overhead increases only as the business does. Effective incentives can motivate your team as long as they’re structured to ensure a win-win.
Bring Out Your Best
by Jay Geier
Most dental practice compensation structures are 95% fixed and 5% incentive-based, but one that’s set up closer to 70/30 ensures that overhead increases only as the business does. Effective incentives can motivate your team as long as they’re structured to ensure a win-win.
February 2022
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3’s a Charm Dr. John A. Wilde drills down to details about three ways general dentists can reduce chair time while avoiding income decline—and make their personal and professional lives more rewarding at the same time.
3’s a Charm
by Dr. John A. Wilde
Dr. John A. Wilde drills down to details about three ways general dentists can reduce chair time while avoiding income decline—and make their personal and professional lives more rewarding at the same time.
February 2022
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Enhancing Efficiencies Dr. Daniel Bird lays out a practical blueprint general dentists can follow to increase their productivity and efficiency, including creating a “no-wait” policy, and offering select same-day treatments and even one-hour crown appointments.
Enhancing Efficiencies
by Dr. Daniel Bird
Dr. Daniel Bird lays out a practical blueprint general dentists can follow to increase their productivity and efficiency, including creating a “no-wait” policy, and offering select same-day treatments and even one-hour crown appointments.
February 2022
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6 Steps To Consistently Maximize Your Productivity Dr. Derek S. Williams shares a half-dozen steps dentists can take to grow their business by at least 10%. It all starts with setting the right goals.
6 Steps To Consistently Maximize Your Productivity
by Dr. Derek S. Williams
Dr. Derek S. Williams shares a half-dozen steps dentists can take to grow their business by at least 10%. It all starts with setting the right goals.
February 2022
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Reviews and Raises Today’s competitive job market has left many dental practices short-staffed as candidates decamp for higher-paying positions in other fields. As practice management advisor Sandie Baillargeon explains, it may be time for dentists to reconsider how they approach salary increases, even in the face of stagnant PPO reimbursements.
Reviews and Raises
by Sandie Baillargeon
Today’s competitive job market has left many dental practices short-staffed as candidates decamp for higher-paying positions in other fields. As practice management advisor Sandie Baillargeon explains, it may be time for dentists to reconsider how they approach salary increases, even in the face of stagnant PPO reimbursements.
February 2022
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Howard Speaks: It's What You Say—<em>And</em> How You Say It Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says it’s time to update the old adage: Especially when it comes to patient treatment, it <em>is</em> what you say, and also how you say it.
Howard Speaks: It's What You Say—And How You Say It
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says it’s time to update the old adage: Especially when it comes to patient treatment, it is what you say, and also how you say it.
February 2022
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Professional Courtesy: Powered by People and Technology Dentaltown Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi shares ways certain technologies can help you automate various processes and procedures in your practice.
Professional Courtesy: Powered by People and Technology
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi shares ways certain technologies can help you automate various processes and procedures in your practice.
February 2022
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Office Visit: Dr. Eric Steinbach In addition to his private practice with two Brooklyn locations, this Townie, who’s known for his cosmetic dentistry work, is also the team dentist for the Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball team. In our exclusive Q&A, he discusses what he learned during his early years as an associate in two corporate dentistry offices, his tips for general dentists looking to up their aesthetic game, and his “dream team” of mentors and instructors, and his can’t-practice-without products and instruments.
Office Visit: Dr. Eric Steinbach
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
In addition to his private practice with two Brooklyn locations, this Townie, who’s known for his cosmetic dentistry work, is also the team dentist for the Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball team. In our exclusive Q&A, he discusses what he learned during his early years as an associate in two corporate dentistry offices, his tips for general dentists looking to up their aesthetic game, and his “dream team” of mentors and instructors, and his can’t-practice-without products and instruments.
January 2022
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Earn Trust, Then Compliance Scheduling Institute founder Jay Geier explains the importance of building rapport with patients, which helps you persuade them to do the right thing when it comes time to accept your suggested treatment.
Earn Trust, Then Compliance
by Jay Geier
Scheduling Institute founder Jay Geier explains the importance of building rapport with patients, which helps you persuade them to do the right thing when it comes time to accept your suggested treatment.
January 2022
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A Team Wins Playing 1-On-1 Dr. Tim Goodheart discusses the importance of scheduling one-on-one meetings with staffers, and several benefits that should result from scheduling and using these meetings effectively.
A Team Wins Playing 1-On-1
by Dr. Tim Goodheart
Dr. Tim Goodheart discusses the importance of scheduling one-on-one meetings with staffers, and several benefits that should result from scheduling and using these meetings effectively.
January 2022
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Turning On the Dental Overhead Light Dr. Claudia T. Le shares some of the steps she implemented to bring down her overhead costs in accounts receivable, labor, supplies and more, effectively increasing her practice net income by $1,000 a day.
Turning On the Dental Overhead Light
by Dr. Claudia T. Le
Dr. Claudia T. Le shares some of the steps she implemented to bring down her overhead costs in accounts receivable, labor, supplies and more, effectively increasing her practice net income by $1,000 a day.
January 2022
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Howard Speaks: Coach Your Team to Success Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains why dentists need to step up their game when it comes to addressing employee issues.
Howard Speaks: Coach Your Team to Success
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains why dentists need to step up their game when it comes to addressing employee issues.
January 2022
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2021 Townie Choice Awards After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
2021 Townie Choice Awards
After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
December 2021
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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