If a dentist is the head of a dental office, then the dental hygienist is the face. Of all the employees in your office, your hygienist spends more time with your patients than anyone, including yourself. A good hygienist can attract, retain and multiply your patients. A bad one can wreck your practice. This is why choosing the right hygienist is crucial.
Have you designed your dental office waiting room to meet the standards of your patients? Contrary to popular belief, an active waiting room tests the longevity of your office and how the office meets the demands of diverse patients. Booking appointments doesn't necessarily show how successful your office is during opening hours. The fact that patients keep their appointments indeed illustrates how responsive you are to their needs. There are many tricks and tips to keep your waiting room moving. These tips are practical and produce long-term results that direct your revenue.
Ever since we were little kids, we've been told by our parents about the importance of clean hands. You go to the bathroom, you wash your hands. You play outside, you wash your hands. You pet the dog, you wash your hands. You wash your hands, you wash your hands again! It's particularly important, however even more so for doctors, dentists, and all employees who work with patients' mouths. Read on to find out more about why this simple, everyday action makes a significant difference for your business.
Topics: tips for dentists, dentist tips, clean hands, hygiene
You want to get your patients into your office, but the first step is getting them to make an appointment. A lot of people don't particularly enjoy visiting the dentist. So how can you persuade them to make the dental appointments they need? You need to know how your patients like to be scheduled.
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One thing is certain: in any dental office there will be many claims filed. Each day, patients will arrive with different forms of insurance—each of which will need a claim filled out and filed. Filing these claims in a timely manner is an important part of being paid efficiently. However, when claims are not filled out properly, there is a chance that the insurance company will be left with more questions.
You’ve heard that time is money. Nowhere in your dental practice does that ring truer than in the turnaround time from submitting claims to receiving payments. With all that detailed paperwork, seemingly endless phone tag, plus lengthy phone calls, is there anything you can do to shrink that turnaround time?
Being the boss can be a thankless job. You want to push your employees to perform at the highest possible level - after all, it's your name posted on the shingle - but you don't want to be thought of as overbearing.
Topics: what kind of boss are you
As you know, poor oral hygiene is linked to health risks, such as stroke and heart disease. And, research suggests that the way patients take care of their teeth may be linked to brain health such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. May is Stroke Awareness Month—this is a good time to be talking to patients about oral hygiene, stroke and dementia!
The idea of conducting patient satisfaction surveys may come with mixed feelings. Do they really matter? Do you really get decent information out of them?
