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The importance of dental compensation studies
December 7th 2015There is a list of examples that will be addressed to explain the importance of compensation studies for the dental practice. Just like the importance of a written agreement when two or more partners exist in a dental practice to detail the role of each partner, among other things, compensation can become a disagreeable topic when the focus is after a dental practice is in full operating mode.
The 5 biggest misconceptions about imaging coding and reimbursement
November 10th 2015Dental technology and the material sciences are advancing at a rate never before experienced by the dental industry. It is difficult, if not impossible, for the average practitioner to understand and appreciate all the new “stuff” that has been developed and introduced to dentistry over the past 10 years. Things that not too long ago seemed like science fiction have now become reality.
Exploring average patient cost per practice
November 5th 2015Sikka Software is a twelve-year-old company in the dental industry that provides apps to optimize the dental businesses. In this article, Sikka Software President and CEO Vijay Sikka outlines a recent study examining the average patient cost per practice.
ADA announces student loan refinance option
October 14th 2015As of September 10th, 2015 the American Dental Association (ADA) and Darien Rowayton Bank (DRB) agreed to an exclusive arrangement to allow ADA members an opportunity to refinance existing federal and private student loans at a potentially lower interest rate.
Dental hygienists: I want a raise!
September 28th 2015The tough economic times have affected all of us in some way, and for many this effect has come in the way of no pay increase in recent years. As news of a recovery and the “new economy” cross the news media, dental hygienists wonder where their recovery is.
A dentist reflects on the best piece of advice he ever received
September 15th 2015The year was 1991, and I had been out of school for 20 years. I was feeling comfortable with my practice growth, and felt I should start looking for some non-dental investments to grow my net worth and cash flow outside the practice
Can the Tooth Fairy provide retirement income?
August 25th 2015According to a new analysis from Delta Dental Plans Association, if today's 6-year-olds invest the money they receive from the tooth fairy, they could have a combined total of roughly $70 billion by the time they reach 67, the traditional retirement age.
How technology saves your practice time and money
August 5th 2015Every practice has goals of increasing revenue and becoming more efficient. While it may seem overwhelming at first, trying to balance these items and finding the best way to increase your practice’s business while also saving time and money doesn’t have to be hard.
How to time major purchases to improve your tax position
July 16th 2015It might have felt like you just filed your business’s 2014 taxes, but the 2015 tax season is not too far away. If you intend to make any major purchases, it’s a good time to consider making them so that you can use the write-offs to your advantage.
What $10,000 could do for your practice
July 15th 2015Whether it’s at the grocery store or on vacation, we’re all looking for the smartest way to spend our money. We want to make sure that when we decide to purchase something, it’s really going to be the best thing on which we can possibly spend our hard-earned cash.
Why now is the perfect time for your dental practice to examine its fees
July 7th 2015As we cross the midway point of the year, now is an excellent time for a dental practice to examine its fee structure and see what needs to be updated and improved, said Teresa Duncan, DPR’s insurance editor and a noted practice management consultant.