Dentistry is about helping our patients have beautiful, healthy smiles, but it is also a business with overhead. As much as we would like to give everyone their beautiful, healthy smiles for free, we can’t. Collections and collection percentages matter....
When was the last time someone in your office checked your insurance aging report? Hopefully you’re not cringing right now! The insurance aging report is a critical part of your office’s collection process, but one of the most unworked lists. If you are not...
As an office manager at a dental practice, you are often at the forefront of operational changes that can significantly impact your practice’s efficiency, including the payment process. The financial experience—and having to work with both patients and...
You are a thriving practice; you cross all the T’s and dot the I’s. You have a full patient schedule, excellent treatment acceptance rates, and you’re hitting all your goals. If you said yes, is it because you “feel” you’re thriving or because you know you are?...
AADOM Featured Company is a 30-minute, interview-style presentation sharing the company’s mission, product/service, and best practices for office managers. Video Description: Moolah is the Official Dental Payment Software Platform of AADOM. It’s a seamless,...
I often hear from patients, “Why do I have a balance?” Let’s uncover the easiest way to audit a patient’s ledger and determine exact balances. This will keep your head straight and your account clear and show your patients that billing is the last issue they...
The state of our economy is no secret, and it is affecting every industry, especially dentistry. Dental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet the cost of dental care can be a significant burden for many individuals and families. Lowering Overall...
It’s July! What does that mean? The new federal rules for exempt employees have started taking effect. We’re here to help with the most common questions the AADOM community has sent us on this topic! If you pay anyone a salary that is less than $58,656, this...
Annual planning is like budget planning but on steroids. It will help give you financial stability, plan your workdays, and set goals. It creates a blueprint to successfully manage the financial side of your practice, as having a profit/loss statement handed to...
I have been in the dental industry for 20 years. I live in a rural area where many people in the community are below the poverty level. A tremendous challenge in dentistry is low reimbursement from state medical assistance programs, which creates a shortage of...
