Dental Practices Sharing and Learning
From patient intake to custom reporting, every one of the dental practices in North America has unique challenges. But they also have unique solutions.
This growing series of profiles showcases practices who have taken dentistry to the next level.
DentiMax believes that sharing good ideas helps all practices, dentists and patients. Everything from scheduling to collections can be examined and tweaked. These are some of our favorite new approaches to dentistry.
Do you have ideas you’d love to share with the rest of the industry? We’d love to help spread the word. Fill us in with your new ideas so we can highlight your practice.
We’re always open to interviewing new practices, doctors, office workers, and anyone else in your office.
May 8, 2025
If you’re considering a career in the dental field or looking to expand your qualifications, obtaining a dental X-ray certification is a smart and rewarding step. Both dental assistants and dental hygienists are commonly involved in taking X-rays, though their roles differ; assistants typically support the dentist during procedures and may take X-rays under supervision, while hygienists often perform X-rays as part of routine patient care with greater autonomy. Earning certification not only enhances your skill set but also opens the door to more responsibilities and better job opportunities. Here’s […]
January 14, 2025
The coming of the new year signifies a new era in the dental industry, one that’s more digitally-forward and focused on innovation. As dentists, hygienists, and office managers look ahead at what’s new in the industry and how they can better serve their patients, we anticipate a few key trends to dominate the conversation in 2025. Staffing Shortages The American Dental Association’s chief economist, Dr. Marko Vujicic, recently mentioned on a Dental Sound Bites podcast episode that one of dentists’ top three concerns going into the new year is staffing […]
November 25, 2024
As we head into the new year, you might start thinking about the goals you want to set for your dental practice. For many, improving patient retention and new patient growth rates are key objectives, both of which you can support through effective marketing. To help you stand out from the crowd and achieve your growth goals in the new year, the following marketing ideas for dental offices are a great place to start. Ask Patients to Leave Reviews According to a recent survey, 67% of people looking for a […]
November 14, 2024
A dental office manager often wears many hats, handling day-to-day administrative tasks and playing a strategic role in HR, marketing, accounting, and more. While the specific duties of an office manager can vary between practices, their main responsibility is coordinating daily business operations so dentists and other staff members can focus on patient care. So, what does this entail? To give you a better idea of what this job requires, here’s a closer look at five key responsibilities of dental office managers: Appointment Scheduling Dental office managers may be directly […]
March 27, 2024
Every year, millions of taxpayers overpay their taxes. But did you know you could be missing out on tax-deductible business expenses? Justin D. Smith, owner of Tax Learning Network, answers the most common questions people ask in order to take advantage of business expenses. What are business expenses? Whenever we meet with clients, many are surprised to learn what they can actually classify as business expenses and even more are unaware of how to classify those expenses.
January 11, 2024
DentiMax 24 is now available so you can start your new year with a new set of practice management features to improve the quality of your time and your staff’s time. The newest version of DentiMax builds on our award winning PM application and adds several new features to save time and keep you current with new ADA guidelines. So what’s new? Here’s a list of some of the most requested features from our users which have been added to the DentiMax workflow. DentiMax 24 Clinical Tools Create an amendment […]
October 3, 2023
DentiMax is committed to providing high-quality equipment. It is also committed to serving those in need. On August, 2023, David Arnett, founder and CEO of DentiMax, traveled to Samoa, where he donated four Open Sensors, four laptops, and four imaging software systems to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Samoan government dental clinics. Dentistry in Samoa Arnett first learned about the need for equipment in Samoa, a small island country located in the central South Pacific Ocean, when speaking to P. Brad Smith, a Dean of the […]
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 […]
