December 19, 2014
Good denta software helps a dental practice coordinate tasks and plan their workflow. Learn why planning with software more than a bunch of flashing icons and keys. Integrating the Right Software in Your Office In the practice, as with all other professions, a day is filled with countless tasks that are essential for the optimum running of the business. That’s where integrated software comes in. The tasks are of both complex and simple nature depending on their individual purpose. These tasks vary greatly in the area of specialization. The dental […]
December 4, 2014
Benefits and implementation guidelines for dental professionals and dental practices to consider when deciding on an integrated dental software system.
November 24, 2014
The first thing your practice needs is a good digital sensor. Why rely on those old school clunky x-ray machines one radiation spike away from a nuclear disaster? Then let’s not forget its development process with lots of carcinogenic chemicals. If you haven’t already, then it’s time to switch from analog to digital. Dental Digital Sensors In the dental and medical fields, doctors use sensors to get rid of conventional film and its chemicals. With operations using digital x-rays, patients get less radiation during their treatments. In addition, these sensors […]
October 20, 2014
Digital x rays are the future for dental offices. What offices should know about transitioning from analog to digital x ray sensors. For some unidentified reason, my wife and I have gotten hooked on all those real estate reality shows on HGTV. One of these shows, “Property Virgins," features first-time homebuyers. They would try to decide if they want to own a home and, if so, what they should buy. Watching this show feels a bit familiar to me. Simply because a few short months ago you could have called […]
October 14, 2014
Dr. Ryan S. Brown, DDS, shares with us in this article how to adopt paperless dental software in your practice. Throw out your progress notes, x-ray film, and the other systems you used for years. Now try going into work the next day with an all-new paperless system that you and your staff have neither seen nor used. Also, did I mention that your day is packed full of patients? In this kind of nightmare, it can make any dental team anxious and prove a recipe for disaster. Fortunately, offices […]
September 29, 2014
Part of running a practice involves keeping track of dental financial benchmarks. Learn how dental software can empower your office. As I read the morning paper, my eyes were drawn to the headline “NO ANSWER FOR STOCK FREEFALL!" The article went on to report that the Dow Jones Industrial had plunged below 7,000 to a level not seen since 1997. Clearly, from Wall Street to Main Street, we are in troubling times; and, unfortunately, our corner of the healthcare market is not immune to the effects of this economy. From […]
September 3, 2014
When purchasing digital sensors, there is always imaging software included. Most imaging packages come with what I call a “closed" software system. This means that the software included with the sensor will only work with that specific sensor. Unfortunately, most doctors spend all of their time researching the sensor itself. But then don’t think about the implications of purchasing sensors that are a part of a “closed" software system. After the “Honeymoon" Period In most cases, there is an initial “honeymoon" period for a practice that purchases new sensor technology. […]
August 24, 2014
Dental practice management software is not a luxury. It is a necessity for modern dental practice. Learn why dentists need dental programs. Dental Practice Management Software Improves Productivity and Profitability An efficient dental team knows how to improve productivity and profitability at the workplace. After all, it’s a win-win situation, where you offer good services to your patient in exchange for some good money. But what sets you apart from the average dentist? How do you ensure that you are operating smoothly and consistently in your office? You see, several […]
August 10, 2014
Mostly these days offices use computers and dental practice software to simplify complicated processes of patient management and clinical practice. This program can handle a wide range of applications, ranging from sophisticated imaging techniques to substitution of routine office paperwork. Because the software eases the handling of administrative tasks such as inventory control, patient recordkeeping, appointment scheduling, inventory control of dental supplies, it means real-time reporting when transactions actually take place, and insurance processing. Today many versatile software programs exist that allow dental offices to do chairside scheduling and data […]
July 30, 2014
One thing that no dental practice wants to face is the possibility of dental employee embezzlement, theft, or fraud. A Dental Office also Needs Fraud Prevention In our last article, we covered the importance of financial records. One other reason for these records is to track the problem with embezzlement. How Big of a Threat is Dental Employee Embezzlement to Dental Practices? When it comes to theft and embezzlement, no one is totally immune. “Susan Gunn, a national speaker, and certified fraud examiner, told embezzlement course attendees at the Chicago […]
