June 10, 2020
Following a few simple tips will keep your digital dental sensor from breaking- saving you thousands of dollars. Here are the five best and easiest tips that are guaranteed to extend the life of dental sensors. 1. Use a USB Extension Cable with Your Sensor One of my favorite tips is to attach a USB cable to the sensor. Using a USB extension cable protects the sensor’s USB plug from premature wear and damage by wearing out the inexpensive USB extension cable instead of the sensor’s USB plug. Standard USB […]
April 30, 2020
What do you want to change going into your "new normal"? For many people, their goals are to spend more time with family once returning to work, exercise more than before, take advantage of face time with loved ones, and so on. But what does it mean for your business? Dentistry has certainly been affected in terms of the damage from COVID-19. We will continue to feel the effects for a while. People have lost their jobs. This means losing not only their dental insurance, but also their means of […]
April 9, 2020
These are unprecedented times for dental offices and virtually all small businesses. Last Friday, the Federal Government signed into law The Cares Act, a $10,000 Loan and Payroll Protection Program designed to help small businesses. If you have not already applied or are not aware of these two opportunities for your business, you will want to read below and move quickly as the funds are limited and will most likely go quickly. $10,000 Forgivable Loan Last week, the Federal Government announced a $10,000 immediate Loan Advance for small business applicants […]
April 3, 2020
The Facts Right now, in the U.S. alone, 90 percent of Americans are under a stay-at-home order, all but 12 states, which means effectively placing handcuffs on actively practicing non-emergency dentistry due to COVID-19. Every office is different, and the goal of this article is to brainstorm some options to help our clients stay productive and bring in revenue, while adhering to your state or province orders. There are many things your staff can do during this unexpected downtime to help ensure you have some income heading your way. Additionally, if you find you need financial help until this clears out, you can take advantage of the Small Business CARES Act or the Canadian Government disaster assistance. There are various degrees of shutdown and regulation enforcement depending […]
March 26, 2020
All over the world, people are increasingly choosing texting over phone calls, and Americans are no exception. It’s time to add communication tools to help your practice meet clients where they’re at. According to a study, Americans spend close to 26 minutes a day texting, and only six minutes on phone calls. And it may be because, well, phone calls just take more time. If we think about how hectic life can be nowadays, it really makes sense that people find it more convenient to send or receive a quick […]
January 28, 2020
Are you considering implementing orthodontics to your practice’s offerings? More and more dental offices are getting into the Orthodontic arena. With all the new clear-aligner options that tout "self-guided" cases and with easier cases where people just want a few teeth cosmetically corrected, it’s hard to resist getting into the ortho game. There’s a decent amount of financial gain in the ortho industry, with fairly predictable work when dealing with pre-made clear-aligners, and more insurance companies are offering orthodontic benefits While offering orthodontic treatment may seem lucrative to your practice, […]
November 19, 2019
Our Practice Management Director, Alicia Dieujuste, worked in dental offices for 11 years before she joined DentiMax. This extensive experience gives her a unique perspective to design new features by collaborating directly with our programming team. She gets it! She is designing features to fix problems that she faced when working in dental offices — she is the user. What kind of work did you do in the dental industry before joining DentiMax? I worked for a local dental consulting firm, and I began my consulting position by training in […]
November 14, 2019
Imaging software and dental sensor integration is one of the most common concerns for dentists. According to a Software Advice report, digital sensor integration is the most requested software functionality among dentists. That is why DentiMax developed the DentiMax Native Capture Module, which allows the Dream Sensor to natively capture to Dexis ® without the need for a TWAIN driver. What is the Native Capture Module? The DentiMax Native Capture Module allows you to use the DentiMax Dream Sensor directly into the Dexis Imaging Suite™. Whether you have Dexis® 9 […]
September 6, 2019
For any office, especially a new office, filling those dental chairs with paying patients is always a huge concern. Here are a few things you can do to acquire new patients. Social Media Social media can be a great way to advertise your offers and get patients. According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers report, 41 percent of respondents said social media influenced their choice of a healthcare provider. This becomes even more relevant if you want to attract Millennial patients since 83 percent of Millennials have a Facebook account. Internet Reviews According […]
August 29, 2019
Over the years, we have used different positioning systems and have discovered the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Although each had its advantages, we couldn’t find the perfect solution. Then we discovered the ClikStik and ComfyRay positioners. Seven reasons why the ClikStik and ComfyRay positioners will help you take better X-rays. Positioners Fit to the Sensor Both of these systems fit the sensor. A lot of other sensor companies use the Rinn XCP-DS Fit positioners, which are one-size-fits-all. They’ve got a rubber band and they stretch so you […]
