We recently hosted Laurie Owens, the Director of Medical Billing at Devdent for an online webinar. Her discussion about how dentists can utilize..
In this multi-part series, we will be answering some of your most burning questions about Denticon. If you’re in the market for a new dental..
We are ecstatic to share that 2020 was a year of immense growth for Planet DDS. Despite a global pandemic, Planet DDS showed tremendous sales..
Having an advantage in dentistry is rarely the result of one strategy. Like sports it’s more of a team effort relative to understanding the..
Welcome to the first of a multi-part series where we answer the question: “Why Denticon?” If you’re in the market for a dental practice management..
The future is unpredictable. You can speculate, but that’s only one way to consider how to future-proof your dental practice.
There are reasons people seek dentistry. And there are reasons you’re able to be there for them when they do. It has everything to do with your..
Perhaps one of your top “can’t-wait” moments for your dental practice or dental organization right now is “starting fresh!” After 2020 you might..
What Are the New Referral Management Systems in Denticon, and Why Are They Such Powerful Tools for Dentists?
Planet DDS is excited to announce two..
“If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” - Maya Angelou
The relevance of Angelou’s poetic perspective is..
Trend forecasting in 2020 (for 2021) might seem a bit skewed given the COVID-19 pandemic shake-up. But there are 2021 trends in dentistry that are..
HIPAA compliance is a vital part of managing your dental practice. Compliance not only helps protect your patients’ information but also your..
Not to “wish-life-away,” but if there was ever a year we wanted to wrap up quickly, it’s 2020. Challenging only begins to describe it. Yet, in..
Dependence or independence? Relative to your insurance provider network your answer is probably affected by profitability. Even so, independence..
“Watch-your-back!” That serves as a warning these days especially related to cybersecurity and ransomware threats to your dental practice database.
What’s the “linchpin” of dental practice efficiency? That depends. But in your experience you’ll probably realize it has more to do with a variety..
Our team meets with dental practices every day to discuss their imaging technologies and how our dental imaging software differs from other..
If you’re glass-half-full person there’s reason to be hopeful. Perspective being what it is…the changes in dental insurance coverage could signal..
You might not be where you want to be. But wherever you are it’s certain that a dental practice cash-flow strategy can provide momentum.
You know that feeling of “breaking-free” from something that’s held you captive? Compare that experience to being set free from the “clutches” of..
Selecting the imaging software solution for your practice is not a decision to be..
It might appear that 2020 has narrowed your opportunities in dentistry. Yet, industry shifts could also open your mind to consider what has..
The fact that something is legal doesn’t always guarantee acceptance. That’s the tension often felt when the opportunity presents to determine the..
Apteryx director of operations, Patrick Williams, joins Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz with DentistryIQ to discuss XVWeb and how it sets..
As you know, dental practice growth and the challenges that accompany daily dentistry can stretch your financial resources. Those realities..
What good is a map if you don’t know where you want to go? The same could be said about the reporting module of your dental practice management..
Dentistry isn’t only about treating patients. It also involves engaging your patients in a way that creates a lifetime connection around their..
Daily life around a dental practice - as you know - can evolve fast. Often that evolution stretches your operational workflows to a breaking..
Your dental practice production relies on scheduled, billable treatment. Pace is also a factor. That’s why it’s essential that the clinical module..
Software and technology innovations can easily lure you into a usage “rut.” Your dental practice management software can fall into one…especially..
No one questions the setbacks in dentistry caused by COVID-19. There’s also no question that you’ve been forced to strategize how to maximize your..
The “tip-of-the-iceberg” is a useful analogy. It's especially applicable to the decision making process when considering an update your dental..
Dental Imaging Software. Every dental practice has it. Traditionally, this software and image storage has resided on a file server owned and..
Every year comes with predictions… and 2020 was no exception. But what was predicted as the year began would turn out not to be very consistent..
Dentistry is ever-evolving. And much of that change revolves around the growth of the top DSOs in the U.S.
Our 2017 article, ‘Top 10 DSOs in the..
“It’s all fun-and-games-until…” That phrase could adequately describe the reasons for making the transition from paper to the cloud.
No doubt,..
The internet has been described metaphorically for as long as it’s been a viable resource. The “cloud” seems to be an appropriate metaphor since..
Proof of an economic recession is evident. Equally so, evidence points to the need to have a plan to recession proof your dental practice.
For our..
Setbacks are inevitable. But facing them proactively is one of the first steps towards optimizing your dental practice workflows.
No doubt, recent..
Is now the time to move your dental imaging solution to the cloud? While 90% to 95% of 2D and 3D image files are still stored on locally hosted..
There are times when being in sync is essential. COVID-19 has forced that issue related to CDC (Centers for Disease) guidelines for dental..
What should you do when talking to x-ray resistant patients? Most patients do..
COVID-19, like other severe illnesses, might diminish for a period of time although fears remain. This makes implementation of the Equal..
The question - “what is teledentistry?” is being asked and answered a lot these days. Now that it’s being embraced as virtual option the emerging..
The words “new normal” might suffer from overuse. But it certainly defines the increasing need for contactless dental technology solutions.
Covering all of your bases is a worthwhile goal. It’s especially true as you’re attempting to follow a checklist of sorts for reopening your..
The answer to the simple question “how much does does dental imaging software cost?” is not so simple. Ironically, when it comes to buying a..
Quarantined. On lockdown. Practicing social distancing. The language of our times not only defines life as we know it…it also substantially..
“An abundance of caution…” That phrase might seem momentarily overused but it certainly applies to the return-to-work guidelines for dental..
It’s obvious that the coronavirus pandemic has created a number of good news-bad news scenarios. As you’re perhaps already aware, a recent bad..
You hear the word “unprecedented” a lot these days associated with the COVID-19 crisis. But with unprecedented challenges come the equally..
Facebook has been the leading social media platform for some time now with 2.45 billion active users every month. And if you’ve not yet started..
How many times have you wondered how you’ll get through the COVID-19 crisis? Your fear is legitimate but how the government stimulus package..
Imagine a circle. Now picture that circle growing increasingly larger. That’s an accurate image for answering the question - “what is..
The technology available to your dental practice has significantly evolved over 20 years. And with increased digital capabilities comes the need..
“A hammer is a tool…the carpenter determines its usage.”
The global pandemic created by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has altered life as we know it. Lock-downs, widespread closures, and social distancing have..
If you’re looking for new ways to reach potential patients and grow your practice, you should explore investing in paid search. The paid search..
There’s no doubt that oral health impacts overall physical health. But that doesn’t guarantee the ease of how to bill medical insurance for dental..
As production goes…so goes the practice! Too direct or spot on?
Perspective is everything. This is especially true as you navigate the conversation surrounding the DSO dental model.
It’s said that, “Success leaves clues.” As you think about your career, perhaps that statement peaks your curiosity about how to run a successful..
The right question at the right time can unlock opportunity. For example, like many dentists burdened by the business side of dentistry you might..
Through consulting with clients and monitoring industry thought leaders, we have compiled a list of 13 trends we’re predicting in 2020. It’s no..
Patients have never had more options for dental care. They can do a quick search on the internet or spin up a quick post asking their friends for..
Patients are the lifeblood of any dental office.
A dental office may have the finest doctors, the best equipment, even the latest, most up-to-date..
In the first installment of our series on improving dental practice profitability, we discussed the importance of goals and how to set them for..
In the last two decades, three-dimensional printing made big strides towards widespread commercial and recreational availability. Now some dental..
In the first installment of our series on improving dental practice profitability, we’ll discuss the importance of goals and how to set them for..
A jawbone fragment found in Tibet almost 30 years ago was recently discovered to be at least 160,000 years old, making it the oldest evidence of..
CVS Health, the largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., announced last week that SmileDirectClub (SDC) will expand their SmileShops to hundreds of CVS..
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. With impeccable timing, a recent study presented at the American Association of Cancer Research on March 31..
Today’s advanced imaging devices provide dental professionals with the ability to quickly and conveniently acquire clear, high-resolution stills..
Whether you’re sending patient referrals, creating treatment plans, or submitting images to insurance companies, document generation is part of..
Your patients are the most important part of your business. Providing them with the highest levels of care and consideration possible is a top..
Managing patient data is a top priority of any dental practice. Due to the vast array of technologies currently available, streamlining your..
The security of your patient data is a top priority for you and your staff. Your patients and customers expect that their private medical data is..
The security of your patient data is a top priority for you and your staff. Your patients and customers expect that their private medical data is..
XVWeb by LED Apteryx is our latest state-of-the-art cloud imaging software. It brings the power and versatility of cloud technology to you and..
The ability to upload, store and share your patient’s image data with other dental or medical professionals can make or break a treatment..
Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and large group practices have many logistical requirements. Factors such as their considerable staff and..
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children in the United States—in fact the CDC states that dental disease is four times more..
UnitedHealthcare (UHC), an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States, recently claimed some..
Multi-location groups comprise the fastest-growing segment in dental—by some estimates, they will represent 40% of the market within 5 years,..
Last week, proposed legislation aimed at broadening access to dental care in the U.S. officially became law.
California’s 2018 wildfire season continues to take its toll as officials search for missing residents in the aftermath of the Camp Fire, the..
Despite the clear link between oral health and overall health, the percentage of adults who see a dentist on a regular basis is declining.
Dental insurance for military retirees is undergoing a major change this year, with coverage shifting from the Tricare Retiree Dental Program..
A productive team is key to maintaining a healthy and profitable dental practice, but rising costs and outdated technology can make that goal..
As we discussed in a previous post, many Americans have limited access to dental care, especially in rural areas where there simply aren’t enough..
The innovative in-mouth radio device developed by California-based Sonitus Technology came one step closer to widespread military deployment with..
California’s state budget for 2018-19 contains a significant increase in funding for Denti-Cal, the Medi-Cal dental program. Signed by Governor..
We’ve written here before about how one-fifth of adults ages 65 and older in the United States have untreated tooth decay, in many cases due to..
A case filed back in 2014 was finally put to rest after the Texas Supreme Court found Xerox responsible for $1 billion in fraudulent Medicaid..
In a previous post, we examined some of the reasons why younger dentists are drawn in greater and greater numbers to DSOs: burdensome student..
In a previous post, we highlighted a few key questions to consider when signing with a dental benefit plan. A recent entry in the ADA’s Decoding..
As consolidation drives greater competition in the dental industry, it’s more important than ever for individual practices and emerging groups to..
When signing with a dental benefit plan, dentists typically focus a great deal of attention on the fee schedule, sometimes at the expense of other..
The short answer: Yes!
Online patient registration can help improve the patient experience, increase practice efficiency, and reduce the..
Some people put off a visit to the dentist, but on the opposite end of the spectrum, have you ever heard of someone crashing their car into the..
Under federal mandates, all children from low-income families enrolled in Medicaid are guaranteed dental coverage across the United States...
The high cost of a dental education—hundreds of thousands of dollars—is no secret. It’s one of the reasons why so many newly minted dentists are..
When tooth decay-causing bacteria convert sugar and starch into acids that dissolve the calcium in tooth enamel, cavities are often the result...
Earlier this year, we explored trends in group dentistry, suggesting that 2017 may be the year of the DSO. In May, DrBicuspid.com compiled a very..
Practicing dentistry across the pond in the United Kingdom has become more and more challenging in the last decade, due in part to the aggressive..
The dental industry is consolidating rapidly, with more and more dental groups forming every month. What used to be a landscape..
Aspen Dental, one of the largest Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) in the United States, created some buzz a few months ago with a set of..
In a recent Slate article, a D.M.D candidate at the Harvard University medical and dental schools shares a compelling anecdote about the blurred..
Dental professionals have long used hook-shaped dental probes to measure the gaps between the gum and the tooth as a method of checking for signs..
A recent article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discusses a new law passed in Wisconsin that allows dental hygienists to work independently,..
Last year, we discussed the rising trend of dental tourism, highlighted in Mexico’s Los Algodones. Sometimes referred to as “Molar City,” this..
Last month, we discussed a new low-cost insurance plan proposed by Delta Dental of Massachusetts that could cut reimbursement rates by as much as..
In 2015, the Sears family lost their 6-year-old boy during a routine dental procedure. The anesthesia administered to Caleb by the oral..
The internet of money, as some call it, has gained prominence in the last few years with the rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum..
Many healthcare professionals are on the front lines in the fight against domestic violence. While examining patients, they are in a unique..
Delta Dental of Massachusetts, the state’s largest dental insurer, recently proposed a new low-cost plan that could cut reimbursement rates by as..
Earlier this year, we discussed a Washington State bill that would remove a barrier of sorts between DSOs and patients, allowing DSOs to own or..
Last fall, we wrote a post about the dental care divide in the U.S. A recent Washington Post feature story put a human face on this public..
As the Department of Health and Human Services makes clear in the starkest terms, the U.S. faces an unprecedented opioid epidemic. On an average..
In a few previous posts, we explored the evidence of oral care in pre-modern societies. Thanks to fossil markings that show toothpick activity,..
At the end of 2016, we discussed a proposed bill (AB 15) in the California state legislature aimed at increasing reimbursement rates for providers..
The first few industry shows of 2017 (including the ADSO Summit in Florida and the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting) made one thing..
For the past twenty years, Delta Dental’s “Tooth Fairy Poll” has tracked the “average monetary payout” from the Tooth Fairy in the United States...
In late February, California’s Department of Health Care Services announced the 15 proposals selected for its Local Dental Pilot Project—with..
It’s not uncommon for senior citizens to neglect dental treatment. In fact, federal researchers report that approximately 19 percent of adults..
Every year, 3.5 million patients in the U.S. have their wisdom teeth removed. In many cases, those patients receive a bottle of immediate-release..
Dental therapists, also known as advanced dental hygiene practitioners, typically receive more training than hygienists but not quite as much as..
In late January, three Washington State Senators introduced a bill to loosen prohibitions in the Evergreen State on DSO activity. According to ..
It’s not uncommon for patients to experience some anxiety in the dental chair, and many of our Denticon users go to great lengths to put their..
In a previous post, we discussed synthetic fillings as an alternative method for treating cavities. These synthetic fillings activate stem cells..
In 2016, celebrity deaths filled the headlines. But there was one passing that hit close to home in the dental world: on December 12th, Dr. Esther..
California lawmakers have introduced a bill in the State Assembly to boost reimbursement rates for dentists participating in Denti-Cal, the..
In the past few years, e-cigarettes have grown in popularity in large part thanks to the perception that they aren’t nearly as harmful to health..
According to a recent United Press International article, Americans are more likely to skip dental care because of cost than they are to skip any..
Oral health has always been somewhat loosely defined as the absence of disease—a concise definition, but one that failed to acknowledge the..
A recent discovery has shed some light on an early pair of dentures employing gold bands to hold the teeth in place.
If you live anywhere near the U.S.-Mexico border, chances are you know someone who has gone south in search of healthcare at a fraction of the..
For National Dental Hygiene Month in October we asked the kind of question a skeptical child might ask a parent: why even bother brushing if..
With trick-or-treating in full swing, many pediatric dentists are bracing for the aftermath: emergency dental visits caused by excessive candy..
You may be surprised to learn that many Americans have limited access to dental care. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s ranking of..
In today’s competitive dental industry, delivering high-quality care isn’t enough to sustain a successful practice. For a practice to thrive, the..
The Netflix sci-fi series Stranger Things was a smashing success this summer for the streaming company, appealing to a broad fan base with its..
October is National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), with the goal of increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining proper oral hygiene...
We discussed the importance of building the right team in part one of our “What makes for a successful dentist CEO?” series. Any solid team begins..
In a recent post, we discussed the benefits of sealants in preventive care and explored some of the reasons why this method might be..
Humans aren’t the only mammals that require dental treatment. Believe it or not, many animals in captivity see the dentist on a regular basis...
In today’s competitive dental industry, delivering high-quality care isn’t enough to sustain a successful practice. For a practice to thrive, the..
Wherever dentists and oral health experts may fall on the Great Flossing Debate of 2016, there are other methods for cavity prevention that don’t..
Any new business software purchase can seem daunting, especially for something as critical as practice management software. With so many options..
Our first post last week on the Great Flossing Debate of 2016, examined the recent debate on the effectiveness of flossing—a debate sparked by the..
Flossing has become a topic of some debate lately, thanks to an Associated Press (AP) piece published in early August. According to the AP..
In today’s competitive dental industry, delivering high-quality care isn’t enough to sustain a successful practice. For a practice to thrive, the..
You may be wondering why toothpaste needs improving. The truth is, toothpaste tubes take an estimated 500 years to decompose because they are made..
You’ve probably heard about Pokémon Go, the latest mobile game to sweep the nation. But did you know it’s generating new revenue for local..
It’s no secret that a well-deserved vacation can help you be more productive and satisfied with your work. The truth is, dentists often miss out..
According to a recent article in Popular Science, researchers have developed synthetic fillings that activate stem cells in order to regrow teeth.
Telemedicine has generated a lot of buzz recently. What about teledentistry? According to a recent article in Workforce magazine, remote dental..
In a previous white paper, we covered three common mistakes that dentists make: poor patient retention; inadequate insurance knowledge during..
In a previous white paper, we covered three common mistakes that dentists make: poor patient retention; inadequate insurance knowledge during..
According to the American Dental Association, solo practices represented 68% of all dental practices in the U.S. in 2014, down from 76% in 2008...
According to a Gallup poll, about a third of all U.S. adults didn’t visit the dentist last year. These numbers are essentially unchanged from..
The model for running a solo dental practice hasn’t changed much in decades. The dentist focuses on delivery of care, while delegating mos, if not..
Many dental practices face occasional (or not-so-occasional) turnover in staff, particularly in entry-level positions.
For all of the advances in technology over the last ten years, most dental practices still run practice management software that was written in..
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