July 25, 2022
Adults over 65 face a myriad of dental health problems and affordable dental care can be a challenge. According to the CDC, around 1 in 5 adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth and wear dentures. Unfortunately, having missing teeth or wearing dentures can affect nutrition. People with dentures may not be able to chew things such as fruits or vegetables, which can either be tough or full of seeds that may inevitably cause denture damage or discomfort. There are several reasons that seniors may have […]
July 14, 2022
Starting a dental practice can be an enduring and trying experience. With startup costs, new business responsibilities, and the transition from employee to being your own boss, it can be a lot. To help get you a head start on your journey, we’ve compiled a list of the most common mistakes to avoid when building a private practice in dentistry. Underestimating the cost At the end of the day, your practice is a business, and with any business, there are very high startup costs. On average, the startup expenses for […]
August 25, 2021
The deadline for federal e-prescribing mandates is just around the corner. Starting January 1st, 2022, providers are required to use their state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) for prescribing controlled substances covered under Medicare and Medicaid. This according to the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) passed in 2018. In addition to the federal mandate, several states have e-prescribing mandates coming up. Regardless of state and federal mandates, e-prescribing use among healthcare providers is growing every year. E-prescribing increased in 2020 to 50 percent of all prescribed drugs, […]
July 19, 2021
Let’s face it, every dental office could use a little more revenue. There are a million tiny things in a dental office that affect the bottom line. But sometimes you just need to focus on a few items that can make a larger impact on the health of your practice. Here are 5 ways you can increase your practice revenue. Keeping your schedule full What is your time worth? Hours Worked in a full week Total Production from a full week Hourly Valuee One of my favorite quotes is, "Time […]
June 2, 2021
The last year and a half has been challenging. One of the hurdles I keep hearing from our customers are dental staffing issues. Employees quit, were laid off, or moved to another state. And as many other businesses these days, they are having a hard time hiring new employees. According to an ADA poll, a third of dental practices were hiring dental assistants and a quarter were hiring dental hygienists. As the dental world gets back on its feet, it’s important that you spend some time on team building to […]
March 4, 2021
Why choose DentiMax with all the software options out there? It is safe to say that most dental practice management software solutions perform similar functions. They allow you to enter and keep track of patients, schedule appointments, and post charges. Most of them also let you take notes on procedures, perform clinical charting, create claims, and store documents and ID cards. These are the benchmarks that every dental software system should perform. When choosing a dental software system, the nuances in support, performance and usability are what sets one dental software […]
February 26, 2021
Dental equipment is subjected to wear and tear daily. Certain equipment is subject to more use than others. In some situations the risk of damage is greater than others. Digital X-ray sensors may be somewhere towards the top on both lists. When you have thousands of dollars invested in sensors it’s important to know what kind of coverage is protecting your equipment. It’s also important to know what your options are in case of an incident and costs might be involved. So let’s dispel some sensor myths. Sensor Myth #1: […]
January 28, 2021
DentiMax 20 comes with over 100 built in reports. These reports help you track finances, patient retention, claims and more. In some cases, your practice may even need to commission a customized report specifically programmed for your office. That said, sometimes it’s nice to personalize your own reporting experience since you’re the one who has to look at the reports every day. Here are a few ways you can have personalized reporting for your practice to make your reports sparkle. Before you Start Once you decide to change a report, […]
January 21, 2021
Fraud is one of the most common ways for a business to lose money. That is why fraud prevention is a key component of a successful practice. Unfortunately, it is employees who often commit fraud, and they can disguise it as a legitimate business interaction. Here are some tips to detect and prevent fraud: Monitor your business accounts regularly Review your accounts payable and invoices periodically Validate the data entered in your software Back up your data and sensitive information regularly Screen prospective employees (HR Technologist provides screening tips ) […]
