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Understanding Healthcare Reputation Management What exactly is healthcare reputation management? Essentially, it involves monitoring and influencing how potential patients see you online. A positive online reputation is important because more people are checking out healthcare businesses via the Internet than ever before. According to a study by Software Advice: 90% use online reviews to evaluate Read More...
Documentation and charting, while not typically the favorite pastime of doctors and hygienists, plays an important role in the office. Tija Hunter, a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author, shines a spotlight in the video above on that vital role centered around the creation of chart notes, prompting dental professionals to question not just the process Read More...

All pediatric practices face a unique challenge when developing their marketing plan. As a pediatric dental practice, you want to reach a younger audience base while gaining the trust of parents, who will be scheduling the appointments and paying the bills. Because this audience group contains two vast age sectors, your pediatric practice needs to Read More...
Running a dental office is no small feat, requiring a unique blend of skills and attributes. In a panel webinar featuring office managers Debbie Evans, Practice Administrator, and Vice President of Wainwright and Russell DDS, and Teresa Spence, Practice Administrator for Amelia Dental Group, the focus was on identifying the key skills needed for dental Read More...

Have you ever wished you could spend more time treating patients and less time managing the nitty-gritty details of your business? You know that you should be empowering your staff to handle the day-to-day details so that you can focus on what you do best. However, delegation doesn’t always come naturally, especially if you feel Read More...

In today’s business world, the collection and analysis of data is becoming more prevalent with each passing year. Data analysis isn’t just for large corporations; it can also help optimize small businesses and local healthcare practices. Dental practices that are trying to increase their treatments should consider using Weave Practice Analytics. Analytics provides dentists with Read More...

Dental offices often face challenges in benchmarking their performance against industry standards and competitors. Without access to comparative data, it becomes difficult for them to identify areas of improvement and measure their success relative to their peers. But this can be solved by utilizing Practice Analytics. Practice Analytics enables dental offices to benchmark their performance Read More...
In the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry, the role of the dental office manager has experienced significant growth and transformation over the years. Once seen as simply a receptionist function, often staffed by converted dental assistants, has evolved into a strategic position overseeing the growth of the business. In the video above, Heather Colicchio, founder and Read More...
The role of the dental office manager is vital in ensuring the continuous and efficient functioning of dental practices. In short, they keep the ship sailing smoothly. However, office managers encounter numerous common challenges and pain points that create daily headaches and stress. In the video above, Heather Colicchio, Founder of the American Association Read More...
Office managers are vital to the success of any dental practice. In a previous article, we discussed the growth of the office manager role in the last 10 years and its impact on the dental industry. But how does an office manager grow in their role and gain the necessary skills to excel in their Read More...

Utilizing the right dental practice software can streamline your practice’s daily tasks and make staying in touch with patients a lot easier. Most dentists use dental office practice management software to keep track of patient records and inventory. But has your practice ever considered adding patient communication software to the mix? Practice management software can Read More...

It’s almost time for kids to head back to school, and that means plenty of opportunities for your dental practice to connect with both new and existing patients! Back-to-school time is getting busier and busier for both kids and their parents, though, which means booking a dentist appointment might not be the first thing on Read More...