Dear Practice Management Insider,
It's always an excellent idea for dentists and team members to know what numbers are making an impact on their practice's bottom line and to have some numbers for comparison to see how well they're doing. In a two-part series, Alitta Boechler of Sikka Software looks at the seven-year trends of key production data. The first part looks at hygiene, preventive, and doctor production. You can read part 1 here.
The second part focuses on assistant production, patient referrals, diagnostic services, and more. You can read part 2 here.
Also in the Practice Management Community, we're featuring an article on how dentistry is becoming more diverse. In 2018, the majority of dental school applicants were women and nonwhite. American Dental Education Association President and CEO Dr. Richard Valachovic spoke with DrBicuspid.com about what the changing demographics of dentistry could mean for the profession. Learn more here.
You may not give much thought to the role a receptionist plays in your practice, but Laura Hatch has. Hatch, the founder of Front Office Rocks, offers five key performance aspects for new receptionists, highlighting how they can help your practice thrive. Read more here.
You might have brought in advanced technology to your practice, but have you given the same attention to the technology in your waiting area? Matt Gibbs of UPshow offers four ideas to bring technology to the front of your office that will entertain patients and maybe help reduce their dental anxiety. Learn more here.
