Dentistry Today

MARCH 4, 2024

In today’s world of higher practice overhead, it is essential to raise fees just to keep up and to move ahead. And when you do raise fees, be sure to submit your new fee schedule to your insurance plans. This may be the hidden gem that so many practices do not do and do not think about. Follow up on unaccepted treatment.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 4, 2024

Too many people already believe that they… Do not want a larger practice Do not want to work more hours Do not take insurance Take all insurance Resent their staff Resent what they pay Need an associate Never want an associate Should open 4 offices Should open 40 offices None of the above are right or wrong.

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Practice management Insurance Dental practice management Marketing 147

YapiApp

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This article breaks down three main categories of dental scheduling software to help you make an informed decision. Many offer free tiers, making them attractive for smaller practices. Furthermore, basic scheduling software often doesn’t offer features to manage appointments effectively.

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My Social Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

Still, we’re not breaking new ground by discussing the other vital tasks necessary for a practice to thrive. Administration, dental marketing , patient communication, social media management , billing…the “to do” list is endless. Table of Contents How Can I Use AI in Dental Care?

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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Planet DDS

AUGUST 6, 2021

Insurance provider relationships. Again, COVID-19 highlighted the vulnerabilities within dental practices. Patient and provider anxiety about dental care increased. Insurance companies delayed reimbursements. But practice ownership has seen a decline in every age group, collectively dropping from 84.7%

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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

MAY 1, 2020

In terms of rapport building, marketing, and being able to break down barriers, teledentistry is absolutely amazing. What about administrative details such as insurance, whether you take insurance or not? The next day you can respond with a video chat to build rapport with them. What are the mechanics?

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 10, 2022

Create a marketing plan that includes attracting new patients and retaining current patient loyalty. . There could also be insurance and cost related challenges that an outstanding patient experience can offset. . Manage your revenue cycle. Track your AR and insurance aging numbers. .

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Planet DDS

APRIL 27, 2021

Before we briefly review what digital maturity is, let’s talk about why it’s a competitive essential in today’s dental industry. Shifts in insurance provisions such as PPO plans and the growth of corporate dentistry are two forces to be reckoned with. Market competition. Dominant factors you can’t ignore. trillion by 2023.

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Planet DDS

MAY 18, 2021

The more ways patients can pay (beyond insurance allowances) the more likely they are to accept treatment. Acquiring new patients involves specific dental marketing strategies. But retaining them requires a well-equipped dental practice management platform. Allow flexible payment options.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 18, 2022

A DSO can be a substantial advocate for technology upgrades , insurance network negotiations, and keeping your team trained and equipped. The capacity of a DSO to handle matters of compliance, technology acquisitions, and insurance networks is a strong point of evaluation. . How will digital marketing be managed by the DSO? .

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Work/Life Balance Insurance Practice management Digital marketing 105

Off the Cusp

MAY 13, 2022

Appointments need to be booked, new patients registered, personal details recorded, insurance benefits verified, pre-authorizations and referrals checked, and dentists’ schedules managed. The front desk is where relationships are built and the long-term growth of your dental practice assured.

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Planet DDS

MAY 24, 2021

Join your practice manager in keeping the focus on patient care and how the hygiene team uniquely contributes to practice success. As necessary, provide guidance about how revenue streams, KPIs, insurance adjustments, etc fit into the financial margins of the practice. 1] [link]. [2]

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Delivering Wow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

More often than not, the main reason why patients don’t reschedule is that their insurance doesn’t cover the entire treatment and they cannot afford it. We can discuss how much insurance does cover and what the treatment will mean for them. It can be intimidating to confront our patients and discuss what might be holding them back.

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Planet DDS

JULY 19, 2021

This perspective would help confirm the more practical reality that only 40% of Americans visit the dentist regularly. Your target “market,” so to speak, is the remaining 60%. In fairness, too there are personal issues you’re aware of that cause people (even some of your patients) to keep dental care at arm’s length.

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Social media Marketing Dental marketing Practice management 98

Planet DDS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Use your dental practice blog, social media platforms, and newsletter content to educate and inform your patients about relevant topics. . Upgrade your website to include a secure, online patient portal for online scheduling , Q&A content, financial and insurance issues, etc. . Empower patients through communication .

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3D printing Teledentistry Teledentistry Artificial Intelligence (AI) 105

YapiApp

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Collections The collections metric provides real-time insight into the financial health of your dental practice by quantifying the actual money deposited into your accounts from patients and insurance companies. This dental KPI is closely tracked to understand cash flow trends and liquidity within the practice.

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Planet DDS

AUGUST 27, 2021

Research the local dental “market.” What services appeal to your practice’s demographic data? Is a patient’s cost issue about fees or is it insurance coverage, payment options, etc.? Even if you find your fees are way out of whack you can’t jump from 40% of market to 80% overnight without turning off a lot of patients.

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Planet DDS

MARCH 1, 2021

The digital, cloud-based environment adds a new dimension to dental practice management. Convenient, easy access to patient data certainly applies to practice management workflows. You’re perhaps already using some form of digital technology to manage your dental practice(s).

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YapiApp

AUGUST 9, 2023

Dental practice management software is a specialized tool designed to streamline dental office operations. This software blends features such as patient scheduling, appointment reminders, clinical charting, dental imaging, office marketing, and treatment planning into a cohesive system.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 8, 2023

Augment your reliance on dental insurance with creative financing options. Design an in-house dental membership plan to avoid the insurance back and forth or give patients an affordable care option. They will eventually return to your office, but the price tag will likely have increased.

Teledentistry 52

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Planet DDS

APRIL 19, 2021

The daily grind of running a dental practice…. Hiring and managing staff…. Dealing with insurance issues…. Follow dental technology leaders and innovators to increase your digital maturity. Maintain a growing network of go-to dental leaders you can bounce ideas off of. Treating patients….

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YapiApp

JUNE 17, 2021

How Do I Build Awareness for My Dental Practice? Have limited time to spend on marketing awareness campaigns? A busy practice is every dentist’s dream. And research shows that email marketing can provide a return on investment of $38 for every $1 you spend —not bad! We hear you.

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YapiApp

APRIL 5, 2023

We will also provide tips on choosing the right software for your practice. Finally, we will review three of the top dental appointment scheduling solutions available in the market today. What is Dental Appointment Scheduling Software? New patient bookings cost from $35 to $110 per appointment. out of 5 on Trustpilot.

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YapiApp

MARCH 27, 2023

We will also provide tips on choosing the right software for your practice. Finally, we will review three of the top dental appointment scheduling solutions available in the market today. What is Dental Appointment Scheduling Software? New patient bookings cost from $35 to $110 per appointment. out of 5 on Trustpilot.

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Planet DDS

JUNE 14, 2021

Consider marketing communication. Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, chief hygiene officer for Cellerant Consulting Group, observes, “With marketing and patient communication, we are not going to have to be intentional about the change in the message; it’s going to happen naturally. 1] [link]. [2] 5] [link]. [6]

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YapiApp

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The personalized service helps enhance customer satisfaction, driving more revenue for your dental practice. It will enable dental staff to manage appointments, reduce wait times, and increase treatment efficiency. Integration is currently exclusively available for Dentrix, Open Dental, or Eaglesoft.

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My Social Practice

AUGUST 8, 2023

We’ve provided this information to help you with dental SEO even before you consider paying for a dental SEO marketing service. Local dental SEO helps you gain a foothold in your community which is difficult for competitors to challenge. The long term benefits will greatly outweigh other marketing initiatives.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. After all your practice spends on marketing to bring 10 new patients in the door, perhaps only four will come back a second time. Describing any financing options that the practice offers or accepts, rather than focusing on the total sum, can help patients feel that payment is manageable.

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Planet DDS

JULY 12, 2021

Plant a seed in your patients about the need to monitor and use their remaining dental insurance benefits. Thinking about or ready to update your dental practice management software? Again, educate your patients around related themes via your newsletters, emails, text messages, blog content, and social media.

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Planet DDS

JULY 26, 2021

Marketing and impression strategies using ads, your website, staff phone skills, etc. As you’re aware, clarity about insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and their preferred payment methods factor into the conversation. Thinking about or ready to update your dental practice management software? 1] [link]. [2]

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Planet DDS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In the previous blog of this series, we discussed seven of the most powerful features within Denticon that will ultimately help your DSO or group dental practice standardize, centralize, and grow. Your Partner for All-in-One Dental Software . Additionally, each of our enterprise Denticon subscriptions include: .

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Logic Tech Corp

APRIL 1, 2022

Another way to increase the likelihood of patients booking their next appointments is by using an SMS marketing tool that can instantly book an appointment to your system once a patient replies with a confirmation text. Reward patients for returning for their checkups.

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YapiApp

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We’ll share tips on executing effective digital marketing strategies and enhancing real-world experiences. By taking an omnichannel approach tailored to today’s dental consumer, your practice can thrive at every step, from click to chair.

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My Social Practice

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

I know that sounds rough, but in most cases, patients only find dental SEO blog content valuable if they’re provided with an interesting idea or a solution to their problem. Educational content is valuable but should not be what every dental blog post is about. When I’m making that argument, which is more convincing?

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Social media Pediatric dentistry Marketing Dental marketing 52

YapiApp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Don’t worry about how your Unemployment insurance increase. To put this in perspective, I am a practice owner and lead a team of thirty employees in my practice, including several associates and six hygienists. And, my practice is in California, where the Unemployment insurance rate is already pretty high.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 3, 2023

Although I’ve never seen any business school research on this theory, I believe that bricks and mortar businesses like dental practices, where a personal relationship with patients is the model, need a higher level of customer service if they want to achieve higher levels of success. and around the world.

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