Outsourcing dental billing can be a smart move, especially if your practice is feeling the strain of insurance challenges, staffing shortages, or cash-flow delays. Billing companies can be a valuable resource if they align with your office’s needs. Here are...
Maternity leave can significantly impact office production goals, but it is rarely a one-size-fits-all situation. The specifics depend on employment status, local laws, and the individual terms of the associate’s contract. While this provides a practical...
This can be a surprisingly tricky topic because it’s a balance between policy and human empathy. The “right” approach depends on the type of workplace, but there are some solid principles that a dental office should follow. Start with Clear Expectations If...
It is essential to know your practice management numbers. Many doctors and practice managers struggle with this. Not knowing your numbers is like driving a car with a blindfold on. You are going somewhere, but don’t know where or in what direction. There are...
A while back, our dental office decided to no longer hold contracts with many of the insurance companies we were working with. Many practice managers have asked how a dental office could go out of network with all insurance plans except two. This topic does not...
Burnout is a common issue experienced by many dental practice managers. The role of a practice manager requires one to wear many hats. Intentional management is a type of management style focused on the entire dental office team working together with their...
