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Get It Done: The Positive Impact of Documented SOPs
by Marsha Freeman | Published 02/15/2008 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
When I was 38, I returned to school to get my master’s degree. One day, I lamented to a friend that I would be 41 when I graduated! She kindly replied that I would be 41 regardless, with or without a degree. She reminded me of the obvious: time passes no matter how we spend it.
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Six Ways to Make Your New Practice Skyrocket
by Penny Reed | Published 03/15/2007 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental | Practice Acquisition & Start-Up : Dental
It is not enough to simply choose the correct location or space, equipment and financing. Starting a new practice requires tenacity and business savvy – two things they may not have taught you in dental school. If you’d rather be successful than struggling, these six tips are the ticket.
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Milestones: Your Key to Improving Practice Performance
by Tammara Plankers | Published 11/10/2008 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
Understanding the ‘numbers’ of your dental practice is the key to becoming a better business manager.
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Follow-Up Marketing: Using Your Website to Convert Prospects to Patients
by Daniel Bobrow | Published 02/15/2008 | Equipment & Technology : Dental | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
A recent survey showed that 78% of dental practices have a website, with 50% having one for five or more years. Clearly, most dentists believe in the importance of having a website presence.
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Find the Right Payroll Provider
by ADA Business Resources | Published 04/05/2010 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
Payroll processing includes three basic steps – calculating wages and deductions, providing employee payments, and making appropriate tax deposits. Sounds pretty easy, right?
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Connecting Dentists With Business Solutions
by ADA Business Resources | Published 07/06/2009 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
Since 2001, ADA Business Enterprises, Inc. has connected ADA members to professional products and services through its endorsement program, ADA Member Advantage.
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10 Keys to a Successful Practice Transition for Staff and Patients
by Flossie Riesner | Published 03/29/2010 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
The transition of a dental practice from a one-doctor practice to a two-doctor practice or from one dentist to another can be an uncomfortable time for both staff and patients. Here are several keys to assuring a smooth transition.
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How Environmental Processes Impact Your Bottom Line
by Kent Vandehaar | Published 04/01/2010 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
There is a misperception in business that moving to eco-friendly practices will increase costs. Some dental practices have found just the opposite.
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Anatomy of the Green Dental Client
by Susan Beck | Published 04/01/2010 | Office Design & Construction : Dental | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
The difference between a "client" and a "patient" may not seem important. But those dental offices that understand the difference are finding themselves virtually recession-proof.
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Cyber Risk: The New Frontier
by Linda Harvey | Published 03/01/2012 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
HIPAA, HITECH and EHR are now common acronyms in healthcare. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations. In light of the growing use of electronic health records (EHR), regulations are stiffening when it comes to protecting electronically-stored patient information.
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Your patient base is changing. Are you?
by Virginia Moore and Debbie Castagna | Published 02/21/2013 | Legal & Business Planning : Dental | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
The future of dentistry is changing as patients apply today’s shopping patterns to dental care. What might this mean to the future success of your practice?
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The "other" digital technology: 7 steps to an effective social media strategy
by Ronald Perry, DMD | Published 02/21/2013 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
Sophisticated digital technology such as CAD/CAM is changing the face of dentistry. But have you addressed the “other” digital technology that is changing your patient base?
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Strategic giving can help build your practice
by Fern Ingber | Published 02/22/2013 | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental
Social giving programs are becoming increasingly popular as businesses recognize the connection between sincere philanthropic efforts, and consumer loyalty and enthusiasm. With all the pressures on dental practices to succeed today, should you become involved in social giving?
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Preparing for changes in practice transitions
by Gretchen and Preston Lovelace | Published 02/22/2013 | Practice Acquisition & Start-Up : Dental | Practice Management & Marketing : Dental | Financing & Financial Planning : Dental
The three most important things a buyer can do are learn the business side of the industry, understand their clinical skills, and minimize personal debt.
Emerging trends in practice transitions are changing the way dentists approach a practice purchase or sale. Yet, with the proper preparation and guidance, dentists can emerge from their transition better equipped to achieve success. How prepared are you?
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