How To Grow A Dental Practice Build the right team. Make sure established customers stick around. Be prepared for growth. Get your dental practice identity together. Advertise locally. Learn where your customers are. Boost your customer service. Focus on social media (but not likes and followers).
We posted a survey for our 100+ employees at Dental Claim Support to see what was their favorite dental billing software. OpenDental won the vote. Dentrix came in a close second. Eaglesoft took 3rd, and Curve came in 4th.
Leadership for Dentists: How to Hone Your Leadership Skills Improve and Encourage Communication. One of the keys to great communication is listening. Manage Your Emotions. Working in a dental office may be stressful, no matter what your specialty. Encourage Your Team to Share Ideas. Build Trust.
Scaling is when your dentist removes all the plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) above and below the gumline, making sure to clean all the way down to the bottom of the pocket. Your dentist will then begin root planing, smoothing out your teeth roots to help your gums reattach to your teeth.
General dentists can perform both the scaling and root planing parts of the procedure. Some dentists may recommend their patients see a periodontist if their teeth are in need of more work. If your dentist recommends a periodontist, it is worthwhile to ask why.
An ultrasonic scaler is a dental tool that uses high-frequency vibrations to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth.
Consider helping your dental offices to run smoother by implementing these steps. Track Inventory. Automate Tasks. Organize Exam Rooms. Control Inventory Costs. Hire More Employees. Start a Membership Program. Implement a New Procedure. Create a Marketing Strategy.
Adults enrolled in Medicaid are eligible for exams, x-rays, teeth cleanings, cavity fillings, dentures, extractions, and other surgical procedures and emergency services related to treatment for symptoms and pain. Some adults may be eligible for other dental services.
Your valuator will take many factors into account, including: Your practice's location and visibility in the community. Current sources of revenue. Potential for future growth of patient base and revenues. Current patient attraction and retention rates. Projected patient and revenue retention after the sale.