Articles
Notes from three decades in dental practices
Practical writing on coding, documentation, team systems and the small habits that quietly cost a practice money.
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To Goal Or Not To Goal? That Is The Question
We have all been programed to think in terms of Goals. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep is a goal, cleaning the garage this weekend is a goal,...
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More Than Just The “Girls Up Front”
A well trained insurance administrator and treatment coordinator are very valuable members of the dental team. They can usually assist the Dr. with...
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“Why Do I Have To Pay When The Doctor Didn’t Do Anything?”
It is Friday afternoon. One of the chairside assistants called in sick this morning, so the remainder of the clinical team works together to pick up...
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Let’s Talk About Crown & Bridge
When a patient needs a crown, inlay, etc., it is critical to have diagnostic pre-op x-rays, photos and narratives. This is where your intraoral camera...
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It’s “JUST” A Word
How can we expect a patient to value our services if we don’t? Whether speaking to a patient on the phone or in person, you should never ask a patient...
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