Cash Flow’s Role in Success
by By Teresa Duncan, MS, FADIA, FAADOM I recently evaluated two practices to identify weaknesses in their revenue cycle. Both offices had decreased cash flow – …
Author: Efficiency in Group Practice
Level the Schedule: Profit, quality, and less stress
By Dr. Sami Bahri In a group practice, productivity is directly affected by the schedule. Many methods of schedule try to improve quality, increase productivity, …
Hygiene Growth Through Accountability
Seven steps toward holding a hygiene team accountable and achieving improvements By Heidi Arndt One of the most common questions I get from clients and …
The DSO Opportunity
A conversation with Heartland Dental’s DeAnn McClain What does the future look like for dental support organizations? Efficiency in Group Practice posed a few questions …
From the Publisher: A Season of Growth
In late April, I was fortunate enough to attend the Dental Summit in Scottsdale, Ariz. It may be unfamiliar to many of you. It’s a …
April/May 2014
Click Here to Read the April/May issue (w link to PDF download) Taking Control When it comes to infection control protocols, get it in writing Check …
Overcoming Challenges with Compliance
Investing in every team member, including the dental assistants, can minimize the risk of incidents, reduce turnover, improve patient care, increase patient retention and generate …
Infection control tools
OSAP, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, has developed a number of tools to educate patients and dental staff about patient safety in dentistry. …
Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene should be a priority across the group practice. Are dentists and their staff doing enough to protect themselves and their patients from infection? …