Archive for December, 2017
Dental practice accounting tip: Get a grip on receivables
Learning to run your dental practice like a business can be an obstacle for dentists who have recently taken the plunge and purchased or opened their own office. If your accounts receivables list looks like it belongs to a loan officer, it might be time to revamp your collection process.
How to find a dentist when you’re new in town
Moving to a new area can be an exciting proposition, but comes with the necessity of finding a mechanic you can trust, a dry cleaner who gets the stains out and medical professionals who take care of you and your family. With so many dentists to choose from, how can you be sure that you’ve […]
5 ways to raise capital to expand your practice
Managing the business side of your dental practice means dealing with capital expenditures, including figuring out where the capital will come from. In this post, we outline five ways to secure capital.
The pros and cons of full-arch dentures
For a long time, full-arch dentures were the only treatment option for patients missing all or almost all of their upper or lower teeth. Today alternatives such as All-on-4 have given many patients a better long-term solution but in some cases dentures may still make sense. This post gives an overview of some of the […]
Is assisted hygiene right for your dental practice?
Assisted hygiene is a popular buzzword in the dental care industry. You may even be considering hiring a hygiene assistant for your practice. In this article, we’ll give an overview of the pros and cons of assisted hygiene.
5 things to consider before taking a business loan
Staying competitive in a rapidly evolving field like dentistry can be challenging. Whether you’re interested in upgrading your equipment, renovating your office or moving into a bigger space, sometimes the only available choice for footing the bill is a loan. Here are 5 things to consider taking a loan.
Alternative techniques for treating maxillo-mandibular atrophy
Maxillary and mandibular bone atrophy presents a challenge for implants. Traditionally, bone grafting has been the dentist’s primary tool when facing severe atrophy. A more recent approach is to forego grafting with the use of zygomatic implants or short large-diameter implants. While these techniques require a greater level of surgical skill than oral rehabilitation and […]
