Bookkeeping For Dentists
MARCH 26, 2021
Optimize your Dental Chart of Accounts, so you can easily compare your dental practice overhead to dental industry benchmarks by following these 5 simple tips below: Keep the accounts simplified. Add Gross Pay expense accounts by department. Separate Associate expenses. Separate Owner's expenses. Track outsourced services that replace staff.
My Social Practice
MARCH 18, 2021
I t’s just how it is. Facebook and Instagram are pay-to-play platforms. However, when you’ve got great content and know the few basics about boosting posts, you’ll find that boosting adds incredible value for your dental marketing dollar. Instagram and Facebook boosting for dentists sound more complicated than it is. With these 5 tips, you can get started right now.
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Ask The Dentist
MARCH 14, 2021
Dentists have recommended fluoride toothpaste for stronger cavity-resistant teeth for decades. It is still considered the “gold standard” in dental schools, despite its safety concerns. But there’s a new ingredient in town proven to be just as effective as fluoride and completely non-toxic. It’s called hydroxyapatite. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste has replaced fluoride toothpaste as what I recommend to all of my patients.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 29, 2021
From greater savings to protection, an IPP offers more for Canada’s high-income professionals Most people are familiar with an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). While an RRSP is ideal for many, an IPP offers unique advantages for dentists. The IPP … The post Why Dentists Should Consider an Individual Pension Plan (IPP) appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Identity Dental
MARCH 25, 2021
Google Ads has come a long way from its beginnings as AdWords in 2000. While it still functions as a way for businesses to bid for advertising in the Google search space, it has far more nuances, refinements, and robust features. As a more complex tool, it is important for you to leverage everything Google […]. The post Ethical Dental Marketing Company | Is Your Dental Google Ad Campaign Optimized?
Dental Peers
MARCH 1, 2021
Have you sat down with your accountant yet to review your 2020 financial statements? Now is the time of year many of you are doing just that! And let’s face it…looking at those numbers after a year of Covid is not likely to help chase away the February Blues…even as we move into March! Some of you may be thinking, why bother looking? Why waste time comparing our numbers in 2020 to what we achieved in 2019?
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 1, 2021
As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter. First , some practices have yet to switch over to the 2019 ADA insurance claim form. While this form is available in your dental practice management software, it still hasn’t been employed into the everyday routine by many practices.
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Ask The Dentist
MARCH 21, 2021
How Do Permanent Retainers Work? How Much Do Permanent Retainers Cost? What Are The Benefits of Permanent Retainers? What Are The Benefits of Removable Retainers? What Are The Drawbacks of Permanent Retainers? . What To Do If My Retainers Just Snap Off? How To Clean and Floss My Permanent Retainers? Final Note. Retainers are appliances you should wear once you remove your braces.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 17, 2021
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! The post How to Get a Healthy E-A-T Score for Your Dental Website appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 31, 2021
Sensors 2021 , 21 (6), 2013; [link] (registering DOI) Received: 4 January 2021 / Revised: 5 March 2021 / Accepted: 9 March 2021 / Published: 12 March 2021 (This article belongs to the Special Issue Sensing and Imaging Technology in Dentistry ) View Full-Text Download PDF Browse Figures Citation Export Abstract Resolution plays an essential role in oral imaging for periodontal disease assessment.
David Schwab & Associates, Inc.
MARCH 30, 2021
Welcome to the first part of my three-part series on the psychology of practice transition. I’ll be talking about how to get an associate into a practice with the goal that they will buy the practice. Today, let’s discuss today the selling doctor’s concerns. If you’re the selling doctor, one of your big concerns is, “I don’t want to make a mistake.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 29, 2021
The last time patients cared this much about our infection control procedures was the early 1980s when the news of HIV went mainstream. COVID-19 translation? Your patients really care right now! So if you’re anything like me, and you want your practice to be on its A+ game, answer these three simple questions. .
Bookkeeping For Dentists
MARCH 26, 2021
Optimize your Dental Chart of Accounts, so you can easily compare your dental practice overhead to dental industry benchmarks by following these 5 simple tips below: Keep the accounts simplified. Add Gross Pay expense accounts by department. Separate Associate expenses. Separate Owner's expenses. Track outsourced services that replace staff. What is a Dental Chart of Accounts?
Ask The Dentist
MARCH 3, 2021
View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Dr. Mark Burhenne (@askthedentist). “How could you advocate for getting the vaccine? I thought you were a holistic dentist.” I’m getting this question a lot, and the answer is this…? ? I’m a healthcare worker. When you’re a healthcare worker, you have to think of your patients, especially more vulnerable populations, such as my patients with chronic illness, taking prednisone or antibiotics, and the elderly.?
Oral Health Group
MARCH 15, 2021
Like most industries, dentistry is evolving rapidly. The field is now divided broadly into two categories of offices — corporate dentistry and solo practitioners. These two groups are similar in that the professionals all work to offer patients the proper … The post How to Survive (and Thrive) as a Solo Practitioner in Dentistry appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 30, 2021
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Available online 12 March 2021 Abstract Statement of problem With the emergence of virtual articulators , virtual facebow techniques have been developed for mounting maxillary digital scans to virtual articulators. Different scanning methods can be used to obtain 3D face scans, but the influence that these methods have on the accuracy with which a maxillary digital scan is transferred to a 3D face scan is unknown.
Identity Dental
MARCH 24, 2021
Google Ads has come a long way from its beginnings as AdWords in 2000. While it still functions as a way for businesses to bid for advertising in the Google search space, it has far more nuances, refinements, and robust features. As a more complex tool, it is important for you to leverage everything Google […]. The post Best Dental Marketing Company | DIY Google Ads appeared first on Dental Marketing.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 24, 2021
By Ken Jorgenson, CARR. Let’s start with some basics regarding your dental real estate: Unless you own a mobile clinic, you will need an office space to see patients. A practice’s office lease or mortgage is typically its second-highest expense. In today’s economy, maximizing profitability is not only a desire, but it’s essential for most practices to stay in business.
Bookkeeping For Dentists
MARCH 26, 2021
Optimize your Dental Chart of Accounts, so you can easily compare your dental practice overhead to dental industry benchmarks by following these 5 simple tips below: Keep the accounts simplified. Add Gross Pay expense accounts by department. Separate Associate expenses. Separate Owner's expenses. Track outsourced services that replace staff. What is a Dental Chart of Accounts?
YapiApp
MARCH 24, 2021
Check out Dr. Gina Dorfman’s latest article on Dental Economics! No one ever said dentistry would be easy … In Dental Economics latest article , Dr. Gina Dorfman sheds some light and advice on a common but often overlooked topic, job burnout. If you need a recharge for your dental practice, this article is for you! Read the whole article by clicking on the button below!
Oral Health Group
MARCH 10, 2021
According to common wisdom, an increase in new patients equals growth for your dental practice. However, that is only part of the equation. If you are losing as many patients as you are getting, then your practice is not growing. … The post Strategies to Improve Dental Patient Retention appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 29, 2021
The Saudi Dental Journal Available online 14 March 2021 Abstract The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is close to 1% in the United States of America and other countries. Special attention should be given to oral health in individuals with ASD as they are often affected by oral diseases. However, gingival health in children with ASD and adolescents is controversial in terms of the severity of disease and number of people affected.
My Social Practice
MARCH 14, 2021
Having engaging video content on your dental website and social pages is a must for every dental professional in 2021. However, we have hears many obstacles get in the way of dental practices creating dental marketing videos. Not only do we hear “It is challenging to come up with dental video ideas” but also “We don’t have time to make videos” and “There is no way I could get my team or doctor on board.”.
Dentistry Gone Digital
MARCH 21, 2021
Welcome to the world of the business of dentistry. Here’s what you need to know if you’re starting out as a dentist and heading down the path of becoming an associate in a dental practice. For those recent dental school graduates starting their first job and those already employed working for what the schooling was intended, this article will give important information about what to expect.
Bookkeeping For Dentists
MARCH 18, 2021
You must already know that a Dental CPA costs more than an ordinary CPA or tax preparer. The real question is, how much more does a dental CPA cost, and is it worth it? The average annual fees of a Dental CPA: Monthly transaction download + reconciliations $7,200 - $9,600. Monthly bookkeeping (above) + full bill paying $13,000 - $15,000. Preparation of Personal tax return $1,500.
YapiApp
MARCH 17, 2021
Find out how Online Scheduling will help you build a stronger foundation for dental marketing. You already know that online scheduling software can help your dental office save time, streamline the scheduling process for your patients, and reduce no-shows. But here’s a surprise: online scheduling can also help you attract new patients to your dental practice.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 31, 2021
There is no need to convince that online reviews play a crucial role in businesses nowadays. Numbers speak for themselves: 85% of dental patients look at the opinions on the Internet and consider them an important factor while choosing a … The post 6 Ways to Ask Patients for Reviews appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 26, 2021
Caries Research [link] Abstract The prevention of dental caries in preschool children is a priority for dental services. The aim of the study was to investigate the caries-preventive effect of 2 fluoride varnishes in caries-active preschool children, and then compare the outcome with a non-varnish control group. After screening, 180 preschool children aged 36–71 months, with at least 1 noncavitated lesion, were enrolled and randomly allocated into 3 parallel groups, namely A: 1.5% ammonium fluor
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 9, 2021
Oral health professionals reported a significant uptick in the number of patients presenting with stress-related oral problems since the global COVID-19 pandemic began impacting dental practices in March 2020, according to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. In a poll conducted the week of February 15, responding dentists reported an increase in the prevalence of the following conditions: Teeth grinding and clenching: 71% increase.
ASDA Blog
MARCH 8, 2021
ASDA delegates serve to increase membership, interact with state and local dental societies, and encourage members to seek national and regional leadership positions. This past year, ASDA delegates faced an additional hurdle: keeping members engaged and sharing ASDA’s value throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Each district nominates a District Delegate of the Year award to a delegate who has shown outstanding commitment to ASDA.
Bookkeeping For Dentists
MARCH 18, 2021
You must already know that a Dental CPA costs more than an ordinary CPA or tax preparer. The real question is, how much more does a dental CPA cost, and is it worth it? The average annual fees of a Dental CPA: Monthly transaction download + reconciliations $7,200 - $9,600. Monthly bookkeeping (above) + full bill paying $13,000 - $15,000. Preparation of Personal tax return $1,500.
Patient News
MARCH 1, 2021
I had a dental appointment this week and my hygienist told me that they’re experiencing a definite increase of patient cancelations at the last minute. People are making excuses, she said, and giving various reasons, but the office does feel it’s COVID-related reluctance that is causing more holes in the planned schedule than usual. We are seeing a bit of.
Oral Health Group
MARCH 25, 2021
We live in interesting times. On one end of the spectrum, we have the image-conscious patients who will do absolutely anything to create what they see as a perfect smile. On the other end of the spectrum, we have a … The post Overcoming Orthodontia Pre-Occupation appeared first on Oral Health Group.
Dental News and Technology
MARCH 25, 2021
Published: 11 March 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of various types of high-level laser therapy (HLLT) toward scalpel excision for the surgical treatment of erosive oral lichen planus (OLP). Materials and methods The total number of 128 individuals were enrolled in the study.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 31, 2021
New data from Pfizer show that its COVID-19 vaccine is highly protective against infection with the novel coronavirus among children ages 12 to 15. The study of more than 2,200 subjects found zero cases of COVID-19 among those who received both shots of the Pfizer vaccination while there were 18 COVID-19 cases among the subjects who received a placebo.
ASDA Blog
MARCH 24, 2021
As discussed in a blog post earlier this week , 2020 grads faced challenges obtaining their dental licensure until ASDA stepped in to assist with this effort. Elizabeth Stapleton, a 2020 graduate in Virginia, shared, “The original plan for my licensure included a manikin exam with ADEX for prosthodontics and endodontics, and a live-patient exam for restorative and periodontics.
Healthy Smiles
MARCH 31, 2021
As cosmetic dentists, the most frequently asked question that we come across is- “ Do I need to straighten my teeth before getting veneers ?” Several people who come to Healthy Smiles for a consultation with our dentists ask the question numerous times. This is an important question and the answer to it depends on how you want your smile to look like and what the outcome of the procedure would be.
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