The Social Network for Dentistry
January 20, 2020 | 0
We live hectic lives in the fast-paced world of dentistry. There are always patients to take care of, team members to support, and practices to run. It’s hard to find time to take a break from it all—especially to pursue something unrelated to our current work or home life. That causes way too many people…
January 13, 2020 | 0
One of the best ways to improve the profitability of a dental practice is by increasing the number of high-fee procedures you perform. With greater profits comes much more freedom for your practice. You can be more proactive about choosing the direction of your practice. You can invest in systems, processes, and training for team…
January 6, 2020 | 1
If you’re connected to the Dental Hub 360 community, that means you’re well on your way to getting the most out of your dental career. That’s because the Dental Hub 360 community is full of thousands of dentists, dental team members, dental consultants, and others who are all working together to help each other achieve…
December 30, 2019 | 0
Receptionists are some of the most important team members in any dental practice. And one of the most important tasks they perform is answering phones. When people call your practice, your receptionist is the first person they interact with. Whether it’s a prospective patient interested in potentially making an appointment or an existing…
December 23, 2019 | 0
No matter how well you care for patients oral health needs, some of your patients will change dental practices. Some change jobs and lose or change dental insurance. Others move out of the area. Still others move on because of issues with billing, staff members, or treatment. While some of these issues can’t be avoided,…
December 16, 2019 | 0
When patients come into your practice do they get consistently high levels of care? Do they leave singing your practice’s praises every time? Do they refer you to their friends and family and leave you five-star reviews online? If so, you’re in great shape. You likely have a great team working together to serve your…
December 9, 2019 | 0
Just like any industry, the landscape of dentistry has always been changing and that’s not going to stop any time soon. Nevertheless, change is often scary. The uncertainty is stressful, even if most change ends up working out well. One of the best things we can do to navigate a changing industry is to be…
December 2, 2019 | 0
When you’re running a PPO practice, getting insurance claims accepted and paid quickly is one of the most important factors in whether you’re profitable and productive. Without your claims being paid, your entire practice can struggle. The fact of the matter is, claims are denied all the time. This leaves dental professionals frustrated as they…
November 11, 2019 | 2
When everyone in a practice gets along, everyone benefits. Team members benefit by spending less time in conflict, getting work done faster, and enjoying their work environment. Patients get a better, more efficient experience. And the practice becomes more productive and profitable. More productivity means you can serve even more patients. Unfortunately, conflict-free workplaces are…
November 4, 2019 | 0
Nearly everyone working in a dental practice will get in close contact with patients. Chances are, some of those patients will come in with a virus or other condition that can get you sick. And while dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants wear gloves to be sanitary, protecting patients from their germs and vice versa,…
October 28, 2019 | 0
Dental professionals have a lot to do. We’ve got to treat patients. And we have to do all the tasks it takes to run a business. We have so many little things to address all day. And that’s only what we do at work. With all we’ve got to do, it’s easy to find yourself…
October 21, 2019 | 0
In the Trapped in an OP Facebook group, we lead frequent discussions about finding job opportunities and career advancements. With more than 15,000 members, we have a broad mix of dental professionals networking and helping each other advance. We have dentists, dental assistants, and other dental practice team members. We have speakers, consultants, authors, and…