Navigating the PPO Landscape and Improving Reimbursement: Some Practical Strategies Independent and small group dental practices face a number of challenges in today’s marketplace. You encounter a unique set of obstacles that require adaptability, resilience, and strategic thinking. You must balance clinical responsibilities, administrative tasks, and business operations simultaneously. Providing exceptional patient care and running a financially sustainable practice requires a disciplined and strategic approach that goes beyond clinical expertise. A critical component of your practice management strategy centers on how you manage your relationships with Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO’s). As we begin a new year, now is a great ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sonendo Partners With BEST for Dentistry to Continue Expanding Access to the Innovative GentleWave® Procedure As a Result of the Agreement, Additional Dental Practices Can Offer This Elevated, Modern Root Canal Treatment That Promotes Pain-free, Fast Healing LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. – Jan. 3, 2024 – Sonendo, Inc. a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced a partnership agreement with BEST for Dentistry, a dental services company focused on leveling the playing field for independent dental practices. The goal of this strategic alliance is to expand access to the GentleWave Procedure, which ...
When you set out to become a dentist, you probably didn’t anticipate that every practice owner could benefit from a business degree. But the fact is your practice is a business. For practice owners, that means understanding and monitoring the revenue cycle is imperative to sustaining and growing that business. To be successful, in part, means identifying the obstacles to faster payments and finding ways to leverage tools and technology to help improve the process. For many practices, managing the revenue cycle means staying on top of billing while working with both insurers and patients to ensure payments are received ...
For over a decade, the healthcare field has been heralding the arrival of the digital age and digital revolution. When EHRs arrived and data security improved, it seemed almost certain that the days of file drawers and prescription pads were done. Yet here we are, fully entrenched in electronic records, ePrescriptions, and communications and, still, some physicians and dentists remain reliant upon pen and paper when it comes to paperwork and prescriptions. Quick Links Why HCPs Still Rely on Pen and Paper ePrescribing Sweeps the States Top Reasons You Should Switch to ePrescribing WHY HCPS STILL RELY ON PEN AND ...
Keep in mind that communication as well as interviewing is a two-way street. While the owner doctor and prospective new doctor have different goals, each should assume that getting to know one another in order to assess a good fit requires flexibility and transparency during the interview process. There should be freedom in asking and answering questions pertaining to the possibility of working together. I want to make sure that you have everything that you need so that both of you feel comfortable in having your questions answered. In the next addition to this process, I will give you my ...
By Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH | We all know how passionate I am about ensuring proper infection control in dental practices, and one of the key factors to achieving this is having the most effective equipment. This includes an autoclave that meets international standards and all the regulatory requirements. Running a subpar autoclave puts your practice at a higher risk of spreading infections, cross-infection, and contamination, let alone the inefficiencies that end up costing you time and money. After working in the dental industry for so many years, I can tell you with confidence that one autoclave that is not ...
Most of us can take a quick look at our home and find a slew of products, from household goods and appliances to our wardrobes, that no longer suit us. We hold on to them because they’ve always been there and we’ve grown used to them and how they (mostly) fit. If you’ve ever driven an old car, you know the feeling as well. You learn to overlook the shortcomings because you’ve gotten used to them, and because transitioning to something new can be a hassle that comes with disruption and expense. While delaying transitions to new things might be ...
Featuring innovative packaging and simple delivery systems, Centrix's NoMIX temporary cement and Tempit filling materials are designed to simplify temporization For a short-term solution, temporary cements sure have a big job on their hands—for example, provide good retention…but not so good that the provisional can’t be removed, offer easy clean up and adequate working and setting time, while leaving no residue behind that may affect adhesion of the final restoration. While it may seem impossible to find a cement that checks off every box, sometimes you hit the jackpot. “We started using NoMIX because we were looking for an easy, ...
Are you a dentist looking to improve your practice and provide the best possible outcomes for your patients? If so, it may just be the time to invest in that intraoral scanner you’ve been hearing about. There’s been a major movement to digital over the past few years. In this blog post, we'll discuss the main reasons a dentist should consider when purchasing an intraoral scanner as well as the benefits it can provide. Improved Accuracy: Intra-oral scanners provide highly accurate 3D images of the patient's mouth, allowing dentists to create precise dental restorations such as crowns and bridges. This ...
MouthWatch Intraoral Imaging and Teledentistry Solutions Now Available Through BEST for Dentistry Group Buying Program Metuchen, NJ – May 2, 2023 – recognized as a dental industry leader in teledentistry and intraoral cameras, and BEST for Dentistry (“BEST”), a group purchasing and services organization supporting independent dentists, have partnered to provide BEST members with access to the MouthWatch portfolio of products and services. “We are excited to partner with MouthWatch,” said Walt Gramley, BEST Partner & COO. “The company’s commitment to innovative solutions that improve communication between dentists and patients and enhance the delivery of care is consistent with our ...
It’s hard to believe that ePrescribing has been around for nearly 15 years now, but it isn’t hard to see why adoption has been slow in some dental practices. While prescription volume certainly helped drive adoption rates, there were still obstacles to adoption that related to functionality and integration. For many, ePrescribing turned what appeared to be one step (writing a prescription) into many steps (learning a new interface, logging in, searching databases, looking up pharmacies), but when we consider the obstacles and dangers of old school prescriptions, it’s easy to see why adoption rates have increased. Similarly, laws requiring ...
The new partnership between BEST for Dentistry and Perio Protect is an excellent example of Building Everyone’s Success Together. Offices that prescribe Perio Protect deliver better care[i], increase profitability, and take the business to the next level. Just ask BEST for Dentistry member Dr. Alison Schwartz from Scottsdale AZ. She has been a Perio Protect provider since 2009 and has more than 350 patients in Perio Tray™ therapy. How do you use Perio Protect in your practice? Perio Tray™ therapy has had a great impact on how we treat our patients who have done everything asked of them and yet ...
If you have made it this far and you have poised your practice for growth, interviewed and found a likely candidate, or you are the young doctor almost ready to pull the trigger on taking that job, then allow me to give you one more quick look at things you may have forgotten. I want to take time to go back and remind you of some of the myths, mistakes, and red flags in the process of taking that new job or hiring that additional doctor. I won’t go back and repeat what I have already said in previous articles, ...
A partnership to bring expanded services, technology and support to dentists. Duluth, Ga. and Camas, Wa., February 1, 2023 – Atlanta Dental and BEST for Dentistry (BEST) announce that they have partnered in support of dental practices across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. Atlanta Dental is one of the nation’s leading dental product and technology distributors supporting dentists as they deliver excellent clinical care. Founded in 1868, Atlanta Dental has grown into a diverse dental distributor with a rich heritage of service to the dental community. As a Dental Services Company with more than 1200 members, BEST’s mission is ...
Choosing the right dental lab is one of the biggest decisions a dentist faces today. There’s a multitude of reasons why dentists change labs; high prices, poor communication, delayed cases, with the number one reason (66%) being inconsistent quality. Technical excellence and consistent quality are the biggest area of concern, as the average dentist spends over 8% of their annual sales on their labs. Are you doing everything that you can to control your costs? Finding the right lab partner can be a daunting process…. Is the lab US based? Do they have an actual location with lab technicians ...
When it comes to practice management, the administrative and bureaucratic needs are not where your team wants to get bogged down. Unfortunately, lawmakers don’t spend much time at the small medical and dental practices that struggle to keep up with evolving regulations and mandatory programs. Similarly, your dental practice doesn’t want to spend its time poring over legal changes, but keeping up with EPCS and ePrescribing mandates is essential, even more so for dental service organizations (DSOs). Thankfully, there are tools on the market designed to help you meet those mandates all while improving your practice’s productivity and efficiency and ...
Making decisions that directly impact your business profitability can seem like a daunting task. With regular increased overhead costs and the worry of inflation, now is the time to plan for the coming year. To help you get started, ask these 5 questions to find PPO and revenue enhancement solutions: Question # 1: What are my major revenue problems? You agreed to discounted/poor PPO reimbursement levels when you signed up with PPOs Your PPO fee schedules rarely increase and more often stay the same or decrease Your patient volume is increasing, however, lack the proper strategy to know which PPOs to ...
By Kandis Garland, RDH MS | Day to day operations in a dental practice run by certain routines or systems. There are particular processes that must happen for a practice to run smoothly. This article will provide clinicians with helpful suggestions for an efficient and consistent process, or flow, with the instrument processing cycle. Sometimes the clinical day is not as smooth as it could be. Breakdowns can slow down or impeded the process. Several things can impede the instrument processing flow such as clutter. Instrument processing space & treatment room Cluttered spaces require more time for cleaning and disinfection, ...
By Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH | Having many patients visit your office means business is doing well. While this is great for cash flow, you are likely experiencing work overload with insufficient time to properly wash, disinfect and sterilize all your instruments. Without adequate equipment and instruments in place, heavy traffic can result in an increased risk of infection and safety issues such as overloading the autoclave, in addition to office frustration and backlog of patients. Typically, dental clinics do not have enough instruments to get through an entire day of seeing patients. Which means on busy days, the clinical ...
Writing great review responses has the potential to help both your reputation and your Google ranking. Here’s how: Reputation: Consider every review a conversation starter from your customer. Responding in a friendly, concise way ends your interaction on a high note and reflects your gratitude towards customers. When a new prospect discovers your business online, your positive interactions will give them the confidence to do business with you. Rankings: Your search engine optimization (SEO) gets a boost when you make it a habit to respond to reviews. Google says that since replying to reviews shows consideration for customer feedback, it can help bump up your ...
While many Americans know how essential dental care is to their overall health, nearly 40 million avoid the dentist. One way dentists and dental practices can help their patients overcome their fears and concerns is by providing high quality patient care. Quality patient care is about two things: ensuring patients receive the service they want and the treatment they need. That means having all of the tools and resources you need at your disposal, including ePrescribing software. What is ePrescribing Software? Gone are the days of messy handwriting, lost or damaged prescriptions, pharmacy callbacks to clarify prescription issues, or other handwritten prescription errors. ...
By Zirc | Optimize your clinical workflow! Your team members are the heart and soul of your organization, and right now many of them are pulling double the workload because of the tight labor market. Some of them may even feel like they are just barely surviving and overwhelmed with the scope of day-to-day processes. Providing dentistry comes with a lot of responsibility. Not only do you care for the oral health of your patients, but you also juggle the intricacies of operating a successful practice. Zirc understands that for your organization to grow and thrive you need a scalable ...
By iCoreConnect | Most Americans are aware of the seriousness of the opioid crisis. Officially declared a public health crisis in 2017, the opioid epidemic is responsible for nearly 130 deaths daily in the U.S. The crisis is expected to peak within the next 10 years, with yearly deaths expected to fall before 2025. Between 2017 and 2018 alone, there was a 4.1% decrease in drug overdose deaths. The decline in fatal overdoses is directly related to concerted efforts by the government, doctors, and pharmacists to monitor, track, and report prescriptions for controlled substances through prescription monitoring programs (PMP). Quick Links What Are Prescription Monitoring ...
By Bullseye Media | Thriving dental offices all have one important thing in common: a reliable method of generating leads. In the dental industry, this translates to measurable strategies that consistently bring new patients to your practice so that you experience steady growth. We’ve helped more than 375 dental clients grow their practices with digital marketing and lead generation strategies. When we establish a new relationship with a client, one of the first things we do is determine their practice’s growth goals. We then use our practice growth calculator to determine the number of leads they need to generate per ...
By DMG The Icon caries infiltrant by DMG is the only product of its kind; it’s a revolutionary resin infiltrant that provides a micro-invasive way to fill caries lesions and stop them from progressing, without the need for drilling or anesthesia. Practice Bottom Line Benefits Creating new practice revenue streams is essential to every DSO or dental group’s bottom line. Icon does just that. This breakthrough caries infiltrant has a proven track record of generating additional revenue streams. Products and innovations like this, which streamline dental professionals’ daily routines, can be particularly beneficial to dental support organizations as many dental ...
By Mandry Technologies Account Take Over (ATO) Description: Bad actor(s) obtain credentials (username/password; authentication token; etc.) and login to a user account such as local desktop/laptop; network/active directory; Microsoft Exchange Online; Cloud based software application and engage in malicious activities disguised as the original user. Harmful activities: Sending emails out as the original user to perpetrate further malicious activities Deleting content within application data sets Posting user data to the Dark Web for sell Exfiltrating data from the organization to use for harmful purposes (i.e. ransom; public exploit, etc.) Attack vectors: Phishing email that takes end-user to a disguised site ...
By Mandry Technology It might come as a surprise, but cybersecurity is critically important in the dental space. Cyber risk extends beyond possible harm to the organization; it has the potential to impact patients as well. It’s crucial that dental practices understand the threats and vulnerabilities their technologies pose and take steps to secure those weak points. This article will explore cyber risks dental practices face and how to guard against them. How to Protect Against Common Dental Practice Cyber Threats There are many “points of entry” in any organization’s technological infrastructure where a breach could happen. To help ...
By CEDR HR Solutions This article is one of a series in which we make the argument that small-to-medium-sized employers need to adapt and adopt some of the HR habits of their larger competitors. When we say “larger competitors,” we don’t necessarily mean big companies that are vying for the same customers as your business. Instead, we’re using the term to point out that all employers, big and small, are competing for the best minds and most skilled employees in the applicant pool. One tool that is becoming increasingly common at larger companies as both a time-saving and retention-increasing mechanism ...
By CEDR HR Solutions Hiring and turnover are always popular HR topics in the world of dentistry. But, with employees across the country quitting their jobs in record numbers, right now the HR experts in CEDR’s HR Solution Center are fielding questions about turnover, employee retention, and hiring from private dental practice owners left and right. You’ve probably heard it referred to as the “Great Resignation”, but the reality of the ongoing increase in resignations is that it should be thought of as a “Great Job Hop” since most of the newly unemployed are going to have to find work ...
By Robert McDermott, President and CEO, iCoreConnect Dentists across the country interested in a more efficient clinical workflow have moved completely away from traditional methods of prescribing and now electronically prescribe all medications, including controlled substances. When the law in North Carolina changed to mandate e-Prescriptions for controlled substances, Dr. Stan Hardesty chose to e-Prescribe all medications. The result? Convenience and preserved cash. “Prior to e-Prescribing, paper prescriptions or calling the pharmacy and waiting to talk to someone was my modus operandi…Now, I can write all of my prescriptions in electronic format and not pay extra for prescriptions over and ...
Working Short-Staffed? Strategies to Reduce Stress and Stay Productive By Kay Hickey, LDA and Clinical Efficiency Consultant Imagine getting to work at the dental practice to discover your co-worker called in sick. You might feel bad that they are sick, but then it hits you: you are working short-staffed today. You immediately look at the schedule and see it is heavily booked. As a former dental assistant, I can still remember that feeling of my sinking heart and rising anxiety. It’s going to be a tough day. I would quickly try to recover and put myself in “just get me ...
By Adrian Lefler, My Social Practice Here’s something you hear a lot now-a-days: “You need to be using dental social media marketing in your practice.” What does that really mean? Why are dentists supposed to rely so much on dental social media marketing? My Social Practice is a dental marketing company that focuses on helping dental practices grow through digital and social media marketing. Social media marketing for dentists is becoming more and more important. We have helped thousands of dentists find success using carefully crafted marketing campaigns and taking a unique approach with every dental practice we work with. Social media for dentists is ...
By Wallace Accounting & Advisory 2021 HAS BEEN A BOUNCE BACK YEAR FOR BUSINESSES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND THAT MEANS TAXES WILL BOUNCE BACK HARD AS WELL. WHEN YOU’RE PREPARING FOR TAX SEASON, THE EARLIER YOU START, THE BETTER PREPARED YOU’LL BE, AND THE QUICKER YOU’LL GET YOUR RETURN. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR THE YEAR-END TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR TAX FILINGS GO SMOOTHLY. Tax Filings to be prepared for: 1099’s - Right now is a great time to scrub your vendor list for potential 1099 filings. This can save a lot of time and money come January ...
How important are reviews? Your reviews have become increasingly more important, to the point that online decision-making is likely determined by the quantity & quality of your reviews. Over the past decade and especially since the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, we have seen a majority of individual decisions regarding local business services move to the online arena. This means that the vast majority of potential patients in your area are, or will be, looking online for a dentist. In this atmosphere, online reviews have become increasingly important in thedecision-making process. We’re to the point where the average online user views online ...
Provided by CEDR HR Solutions Of the more than 12,000 dental and medical practices who are members of CEDR or HR Base Camp, the single most frustrating issue reported by practice owners and managers is centered around hiring. There is some good news, sort of. As of the first of July 2021, it appears more qualified applicants are responding to job ads. Requests for onboarding checklists and background checks skyrocketed over the past two weeks. The number of employees added to the HR Vault is up by 4%! While there is still a shortage of hygienists in dental and PA’s ...
What is subscription-based marketing? Simply put, subscription-based marketing is marketing that is purchased as a subscription. Similar to Netflix or a magazine subscription, you pay monthly for the services you want and cancel when the services you are paying for are no longer needed. We recognize this is a unique way to look at dental marketing. But we’ve got the upper hand on all the other marketing companies out there, and here’s why: Subscription Marketing is the future of dental marketing. The best way to understand why is to contrast the future with the past. Letʼs start with the past: ...
Provided by Brittany Gray, CDA | Zirc Product & Efficiency Consultant Meet Mr. Thirsty One-Step, a Win-Win for All In dentistry, it seems like we’re always looking for one special product that can cross the imaginary department line, specialty boundaries, and procedural divide. It is not very often one product in dentistry can be used by everyone on the team and is beneficial for every dental procedure. Many of the products we use are often practitioner focused and seemingly useless to someone in another section of our practice or, for that matter, another specialty base. Zirc’s Mr. Thirsty One-Step will ...
Provided by CEDR HR Solutions In 2008, based on his experience of having to fill key positions in his previous businesses, CEDR CEO Paul Edwards began teaching the maxim “Always be hiring.” He says: “I was standing on stage giving a talk about hiring and I wanted to share an instance where I hired someone, not because of the ad I ran for the position, but because I was paying attention to what was going on around me in a Kinkos. As a result, I hired one of the best employees I could have imagined. My gain was Kinko’s loss! ...
Perhaps you’ve read on the internet, “Your Google My Business listing is your storefront on Google.” It’s a popular saying for a reason: It’s true! Your Google My Business (GMB) listing feeds Google’s local search, Google’s Local three-pack, the Knowledge Panel, and Google Maps. As you can see, these provide plenty of opportunities to reach potential patients. It also keeps your patients up to date with your address, phone number, website, hours, days of operation, reviews, photos, and more. The information patients and potential patient’s find there should be accurate. To further see the importance of your dental practice Google My Business ...
In recent years, the emergence of Dental Service Organizations, Private Equity, and small group practice buyers has significantly changed the dental practice market landscape. Revered by some, while feared and even loathed by others in the dental industry, these groups are aggressively buying up dental practices at an unprecedented pace. We regularly hear about dental practice owners receiving multiple unsolicited offers from these firms…often for valuations that can sound too good to be true. With all the rumors and message board chatter, it is often difficult to get straight answers about how these kinds of deals work and what’s real ...
They say “a smile is worth a thousand words” but a smile could be worth a lot more if you’re a dentist. We live in the age of social media, selfies, social influencers, Tik Tok, Zoom meetings, and YouTube videos – all of which put a smile in front of a camera. There is no doubt that today’s consumers are obsessed with the perfect smile. Many of us battled the tough years of middle school with a mouth full of braces that could not be hidden. Your treatment plan to achieve the perfect smile was known to everyone. However, today, ...
Do you dream of a good night’s sleep? The feeling of waking up from a well-rested slumber has to be one of the best things to experience. Unfortunately for those with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), it can be a debilitating experience resulting in the absence of a good night’s sleep. As a dental professional, you have the ability to play a role in creating a dream come true to many apneic patients. Be the Solution The conversation can start chairside. As a dentist, you are in close proximity to your patients which lends itself to a level of understanding ...
BEST For Dentistry Launches Employee Benefits Program Vancouver, WA - BEST for Dentistry announces the launch of an Employee Benefits Program, featuring solutions for offering Group Health Insurance, 401k, and Human Resources. BEST for Dentistry is proud to offer all-encompassing solutions to their Premium Members. Dental business owners have access to partnerships that can build and add value to current and prospective employees. BEST for Dentistry recognizes that employees are a highly valuable asset. Offering benefits will indicate invested ownership and attract desirable talent and increase employee retention. A solid benefits package is often a differentiating factor for employment acceptance. ...
2020 came in like a giant, swelling wave and took everyone by surprise. Feelings of defeat, despair, and fear were rampant. Most dental practices were forced to close, leading to unforeseen revenue loss and a need to pivot business strategies. Many of you were drowning and barely able to come up for air. Where is the life vest? No one wears a life vest expecting to drown, but rather to serve as a “just-in-case” option. As 2021 approaches, be prepared with your life vest so that the prospect of a new year is not scary but rather a chance to ...
Vancouver, WA - BEST for Dentistry announces the launch of a Sleep Dentistry Program, featuring solutions in Marketing, Sleep Tests, Oral Appliances, and Medical Billing. BEST for Dentistry is proud to offer all-encompassing solutions to their Premium Members across the U.S. to better serve and build this corner of the dental industry. Ryan Javanbakht, President & CEO of SleepTest.com: “It's an honor for SleepTest.com to partner with BEST for Dentistry! When we look at vendor partner collaborations, the first thing we seek is alignment on our Patient-Centric intentions. We share this with BEST for Dentistry and we are excited to ...
When thinking about the pharmaceutical industry, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the big corporate locations you see in every neighborhood. These organizations are known for taking over small pharmacies and becoming extremely powerful in their sector. For the dental industry, this phenomena can still be prevented as almost 80% of dental offices are still small, family-owned businesses. This is where BEST for Dentistry comes in, helping independent dental practices successfully maintain their autonomy. We are looking to level the playing field against corporations by advocating for independent practices and providing competitive cost savings through the power ...
As a follow-up to last week's email, How To Create Predictable Recurring Revenue For Your Practice, we sat down with Christine Bahu, Founder of SmileMore Marketing, to discuss how dental savings plans can innovate and insulate your practice. https://vimeo.com/417381778/d10882016f?__s=ovwz3vmrz5nzrg3vttwb SmileMore Marketing helps dentists create smart in-house plans using a variety of practice metrics. They provide plan management software, marketing materials, team training, and monthly support as well. 100% of the plan enrollment fees deposit directly into your business bank account. The SmileMore Dental Savings PlanTM is a fully customized program, but in response to the COVID-19 crisis, two additional ...
Recent protocols established by the CDC and released by the ADA are calling for changes in the way dental practices prepare themselves with Infection Prevention Plans that include best practices for ultimate patient and staff safety. Specifically, additional PPE needs and stricter cleaning recommendations may require practices to alter their current Infection Control Plans to include a more reliable supplier resource and assured cleaning methodology. In follow-up to our email last week, How To Access PPE Through Our Preferred Partners, we wanted to introduce you to additional solutions that will help you acquire the proper apparel ...
Thank you everyone that attended today's webinar with Dr. Carla Cohn. If you missed it, you can access a recording of the webinar by clicking the "View Webinar" button below. Dr. Cohn discussed how to use minimally invasive dentistry to arrest decay for your pediatric patients, effective ways to manage caries in your pediatric patients without picking up your handpiece, and invaluable procedures and materials for temporization of primary dentition. VIEW WEBINAR Our partners at SDI are also offering a special on their glass ionomers and silver diamine fluoride: Buy one box of Riva self cure or light cure and get the Riva Star SDF for free. BUY ...
Our friends at CEDR HR Solutions are sharing a limited time offer to gain access to their HR Vault Software Free for the Life of Your Business! They’ve also pre-loaded your HR Vault account with important documents you can use to make reopening your business after the lockdown easier. Unlock your HR Vault account and use that software FREE for the life of your business! This offer will soon expire so take advantage now! Getting ready to bring your team back to work? Whether you laid the team off or put them on furlough, CEDR has pre-loaded the documents you ...
In the midst of a global pandemic, it's been a challenge to track down the necessary PPE to safely protect yourselves, your team and your patients. To help ease this burden, we have put together a quick guide to include which of our partners are supplying these items. For further assistance, please reach out to our team at 877-669-6320 or info@bestfordentistry.com. BURKHART DENTAL SUPPLY If you are a current Burkhart Dental Supply client, we recommend first checking with your Burkhart Account Manager to see if these items are available to you before reaching out to our partners below. Also, check ...
Thank you everyone that attended last week's webinar with Ryan Javanbakht, President & CEO of SleepTest.com. If you missed it, you can access the recording below. Ryan discussed different pathways to diagnosis and testing for how you can simply and effectively implement dental sleep medicine into your practice. BEST for Dentistry has put together a holistic Dental Sleep Medicine Program that equips you with the training and tools to diagnose and treat your patients that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. We have partnered with industry experts, including SleepTest.com, to offer solutions each step of the way. Our ...
Our team at BEST has been working hard to bring on new partners and valuable solutions for you. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting these new partnerships and the benefits available to your practice. As you prepare to reopen your practice, there may be some uncertainty around if your patients will be feel ready and comfortable to come into your office. There may be some hesitation or nervousness. You may lose some patients. You may be looking to acquire new patients. We've partnered with some of the best marketing companies in the industry to help you ...
Dear Valued Member, I wanted to send a quick update on BEST and how we’re continuing to work on your behalf to be a trusted partner and resource for your practice. Membership Dues: We are waiving monthly membership dues through the end of May and anticipate to resume billing on June 1. If you find the fee to be a financial burden, please reach out to us to work out terms. Alliance Partners: We can provide the most value to your practice by connecting you with our Alliance Partners and the special offers we have negotiated ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL OFFICE - STAFF OWNED brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The topic for the video today is STAFF OWNED. To access the video, click here. After viewing the video, you will find additional related information in Chapter 18 of THE SUPER GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE book. This is the third piece describing an extraordinary practice: PURPOSE DRIVEN, DOCTOR LED, STAFF OWNED. If you have questions or comments, reach out to Max Gotcher or Mike Abernathy at Summit Practice Solutions. Max Gotcher 214.762.3117 cell max@summitpracticesolutions.com Michael Abernathy, DDS 972.523.4660 cell abernathy2004@yahoo.com
HOW TO CREATE PREDICTABLE RECURRING REVENUE FOR YOUR PRACTICE As a small business owner, your practice revenue and personal income have been greatly affected in the last month. It’s made it difficult or impossible to pay rent or mortgage and perhaps you’ve temporarily laid-off most of your employees. You’re relying on the federal government to provide your small business with assistance and grants but the PPP loans have run out. We all know that recessions happen and now we’re painfully aware that a virus can devastate our business. Independent dental practices already feel the ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL OFFICE - PURPOSE DRIVEN; DOCTOR LED brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The topic for the video today is PURPOSE DRIVEN; DOCTOR LED. To access the video, click here. After viewing the video, you will find additional related information in Chapter 18 of THE SUPER GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE book. Those of you who have followed Mike’s writing and speaking for many years will quickly realize that the third piece of this mantra is STAFF OWNED. Rest assured that this will be coming soon. Stay tuned. If you have questions or comments, ...
COMMISSION BASED HYGIENE PAY brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions We received many comments and questions about our last post, SPECIAL REPORT - FACING THE HARD FACTS ABOUT STAFFING, concerning switching your hygienist(s) from hourly or salary based pay to commission based pay. We decided that the most effective way to address these questions and concerns was to simply produce a video to expand upon and clarify what was mentioned briefly in the article. The main point to be fully understood is this: If you’ve ever considered moving your hygienist(s) to commission based pay, there will never ...
FACING THE HARD FACTS ABOUT STAFFING brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The situation that we find ourselves in will not resolve itself quickly. The pandemic will not return to normal without a cure (experts say 6-18 months), so the threat will drastically affect our practices and ways of life far into the future. At least in the next 6 months, gone are people gathering in large groups, cinemas will remain closed as will restaurants as we knew them. I see so many things that will have to be altered by technology before they can return to ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – DONOR AND RECIPIENT brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The topic for the video today is DONOR & RECIPIENT PRACTICES. To access the video, click here. After viewing the video, you will find additional related information in Chapter 8 of THE SUPER GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE book. If you have questions or comments, reach out to Max Gotcher or Mike Abernathy at Summit Practice Solutions. Max Gotcher 214.762.3117 cell max@summitpracticesolutions.com Michael Abernathy, DDS 972.523.4660 cell abernathy2004@yahoo.com
The CDC has claimed that sleep apnea is an epidemic! Are you ready to start screening, testing, and treating your dental patients with airway obstruction? This is a phenomenal way to positively impact your patients’ lives and generate revenue for your practice. Want to learn more? We will be hosting a Dental Sleep Medicine Webinar on Thursday, April 30th at 1:00 PM PST. Join us with our guest, Ryan C. Javanbakht, the President & CEO of SleepTest.com, who will share with you why and how BEST for Dentistry members can simply and effectively implement dental sleep medicine into their ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – EPISODE 6 courtesy of Duckett Ladd CPAs & Advisors This is the sixth installment of a series that will be coming to you during these unprecedented times. We want to help dentists everywhere to be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. It is very likely though that the “new normal” will require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – EPISODE 5 courtesy of Duckett Ladd CPAs & Advisors This is the fifth installment of a series that will be coming to you during these unprecedented times. We want to help dentists everywhere to be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. It is very likely though that the “new normal” will require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – EPISODE 4 courtesy of Duckett Ladd CPAs & Advisors This is the fourth installment of a series that will be coming to you during these unprecedented times. We want to help dentists everywhere to be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. It is very likely though that the “new normal” will require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – EPISODE 3 courtesy of Duckett Ladd CPAs & Advisors This is the third installment of a series that will be coming to you during these unprecedented times. We want to help dentists everywhere to be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. It is very likely though that the “new normal” will require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – EPISODE 2 courtesy of Duckett Ladd CPAs & Advisors This is the second installment of a series that will be coming to you during these unprecedented times. We want to help dentists everywhere to be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. It is very likely though that the “new normal” will require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE – EPISODE 1 courtesy of Duckett Ladd CPAs & Advisors This is the first installment of a series that will be coming to you during these unprecedented times. We want to help dentists everywhere to be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. It is very likely though that the “new normal” will require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE - SELF DIAGNOSIS brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The topic for the video today is SELF DIAGNOSIS. To access the video, click here. If you missed the series of links provided week before last in the email entitled HOW TO PLAY THE GAME containing the detailed information on self-diagnosis, here are the links again. Do the 6-stage self-diagnosis so you understand exactly where you are. Diagnose Yourself - Part 1 (click here) Diagnose Yourself – Part 2 (click here) Diagnose Yourself – Part 3 (click here) Diagnose Yourself – Part 4 (click ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE - DEMOGRAPHICS brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The topic for the video today is DEMOGRAPHICS. To access the video, click here. After viewing the video, you will find additional related information in the Preface, and also Chapters 2, 4, 14 and 15 of THE SUPER GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE book. As an additional resource, click here to view an article Mike wrote several months ago entitled UNDERSTANDING THE DEMOGRAPHIC REALITY. If you have questions or comments, reach out to Max Gotcher or Mike Abernathy at Summit Practice Solutions. Max Gotcher 214.762.3117 cell max@summitpracticesolutions.com Michael Abernathy, ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE - STAFFING brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions The topic for the video today is STAFFING. To access the video, just click here. After viewing the video, you will find additional related information in Chapters 19, 22, and 23 of THE SUPER GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE book. As an additional resource, click here to download a worksheet entitled COMPENSATION REVIEW. This will allow you to see the TOTAL COST TO THE PRACTICE for each of your employees. If you’ve never looked before at the actual annual cost for your employees, it could be a real eye ...
THE OPTIMIZED DENTAL PRACTICE - BUDGETING brought to you by Summit Practice Solutions During these unprecedented times, we want to help dentists everywhere be looking forward and making firm plans to take their practice(s) to new heights when our lives finally do begin to get back to some semblance of “normal”. But it is very likely to be a “new normal” and require some significant changes in the way you approach the business of dentistry. We want you to be ready to OPTIMIZE every aspect of your practice and make the most of every opportunity throughout the rest of ...
Our partners at Weave will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, April 8th at 9:00 AM PDT around the CARES Act for Small Businesses. Speakers include Samuel Orme, Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Brock Blake, Chief Executive Officer at Lendio. This webinar is dedicated to helping small businesses learn about the loans available through the recent economic stimulus package. With the help of banking experts from Bank of America and Lendio, as well as policy experts from Private Public Strategies, they'll talk through your options to see if these loans are right for your small ...
Dear Valued Member, I am writing to you as the Managing Partner of BEST for Dentistry as well as a fellow Small Business Owner. These past few weeks have been very challenging. If you’re anything like me, you’re feeling a bit apprehensive and anxious about the current state of the world and what lies ahead. I’ve led businesses during uncertain times like the 2008 recession and have traveled on business during 9/11, but this is certainly different than both of those. I’m optimistic about what the future holds for all of us. Like many of my friends and colleagues, I have ...
Dr. Abernathy and independent dentist, Dr. Derek Michaud of Vancouver, WA talk with BEST for Dentistry's Managing Partner, Chad Hammerstrom about the challenges being faced in the dental industry. https://vimeo.com/402270053
Dr. Abernathy along with Jared Duckett and Bill Ladd of Duckett Ladd discuss important decisions many of you are facing today and in the coming weeks. Topics will include how to handle staff when revenue is not coming in, what is the best way to communicate with staff and patients and how to manage cash over the next 90 days. Follow the link below to follow the discussion. https://zoom.us/rec/play/vcckdu77qWo3E9XB4gSDUKN6W9XvKqOs1XMX-PANmhzjVXMGMFGgN-NHY-PHgCyCzDuDOilNKWl31ayk
Our supply and equipment partners have been carefully selected through a shared vision and business integrity. Together, our Direct Manufacture Program delivers corporate-level pricing to independent dental practices. To be eligible, you must be a Premium BEST member. UPGRADE NOW iTero equipment purchases should be made directly. All other orders must be placed through your Burkhart Dental Supply Account Manager or Equipment Specialist. If you do not currently order through Burkhart, please contact our Client Consultant team at 877-669-6320 or info@bestfordentistry.com.
At BEST for Dentistry we continue to negotiate economies of scale for our members. We know that 401k plans can be expensive for small businesses. That is why we are excited to announce that we have sponsored a 401k Multi-Employer Plan (MEP) offered through The Clearwater Group at Morgan Stanley. Benefits of this retirement plan include: 40-50% savings on set-up and annual plan costs Fiduciary responsibility provided through third party experts Face-to-face meetings to develop tailored financial plans that meet your specific retirement needs To learn more, visit https://advisor.morganstanley.com/clearwater-group or email Tim Lynch at timothy.o.lynch@ms.com. For more information regarding your BEST for Dentistry member benefits, contact our team ...
To learn about our BEST Lab Rebate Program and how you may qualify for a 2.5% annual rebate on your lab spend, contact our team at 877-669-6320 or info@bestfordentistry.com. For more information regarding MicroDental, contact Bill Hodges at (248) 912-8881 or bhodges@moderndentalusa.com.
As a dentist, you need a lab partner that recognizes each patient is unique and shares your goal of delivering superior care. National Dentex Laboratories (NDX) provides consistent, high-quality dental restorations and appliances with quick turnaround times. Their consultants can help guide you through the digital evolution with dental programs, data plans and equipment for your practice. NDX not only processes digital data from all major scanning systems, making the transition to digital dentistry easy for your practice, but also provides consulting services to help you choose the scanning system and programs that work best for your practice. NDX is a ...
4G Dental Lab is a full service dental lab featuring fixed, removable, implant and ortho product lines. 4G Dental Lab was created with the idea to support dentists in a way that allows maximum profitability while maintaining the highest quality treatment. The core values 4G Dental Lab is built on are superior service, integrity and next level communication. Success to them means lasting relationships and long-term mutual success. Contact them at 833-682-8901 or admin@4gdentallab.com or visit their website, www.4gdentallab.com, to submit your first case. They look forward to supporting you and your practice. For more information regarding our BEST Lab Rebate Program, click here, or ...
Knight Dental Group has been an industry leader in advanced digital technology and quality system management since 1972. Whether you choose to send cases traditionally or digitally, they have you covered! They provide in-house and in-office hands on support for all digital scanning processes. Other highlights include: Two AACD accredited ceramists that oversee their Comprehensive Aesthetics Centers (CAC). They ensure that each case is artistically detailed and precisely designed so that it exceeds your expectations. The knowledge, staff and experience to restore any implant case. Their staff can guide you in material selection, treatment planning, and restorative protocols to ensure consistent ...
Bayshore Dental Studio is a state-of-the-art dental laboratory based in Tampa, Florida. Having served the dental community since 1992, they are unique in that they are owned and operated by dentists. This gives them the exceptional advantage of understanding your needs and meeting your high-quality standards. Benefits include: * Real-Time Collaboration * Direct Access To Your Technician * Customer Portal * Onboarding Specialist BEST for Dentistry members save up to 20% off Bayshore's standard pricing! Be on the lookout for a packet in the mail from Bayshore this coming week! This will include everything you need to get started, including ...
Over the past year, we have actively negotiated fee schedules to strengthen our lab program and offer a comprehensive solution. We understand that not one lab fits all, which is why we partnered with four different labs that represent a wide range of features and benefits. In addition to competitive fee schedules, BEST is providing a performance rebate that will allow you to receive 2.5% back annually if you spend $2,500/month or more among our family of labs. Please reach out to my team at 877-669-6320 or info@bestfordentistry.com to find out which of our lab partners may best benefit you: ...
Are you looking for speakers to discuss the business of dentistry at your study club? BEST is here to support you. In collaboration with our alliance partners, we would love to have the opportunity to speak at or sponsor one of your upcoming meetings. Contact Kristin Nistler at (360) 285-3177 or knistler@bestfordentistry.com to coordinate and learn more about how we can support your local study club. Our goal is to advocate for you! We have negotiated savings and solutions on your behalf that are saving our members thousands of dollars a year. Are you actively taking advantage of these benefits? ...
We talk a lot about dental supplies because in most practices this makes up for 4-7% of your total expenses. Did you know that we have resources at BEST that can help with your front office as well? From patient communication software, cell phone discounts, shipping and office supplies, there are many areas in which we can help you save money. One of the more utilized front office resources is printer ink. Dailey Solutions offers wholesale pricing on printer cartridges. Please see below for more details: We are here to help your practice find solutions. Have your office manager contact ...
Does your office spend a lot of time individually calling clients when there’s an opening in the schedule? Do you go down the list, make calls, leave messages, and hope that within an hour or two, the open appointment will be filled? Chances are your practice has a myriad of other, more productive ways, to spend that time. But how can you condense that task, when filling schedule gaps is an important part of keeping your practice running? Weave can show you how with Appointment Quick Fill: simply send a text message and let the scheduling take care of itself. ...
Are you paying your credit card company too much in unnecessary fees? We have recently launched BEST Merchant Services to bring our credit card processing in house. This allows us to save our clients money while ensuring the highest level of quality and service. To see how much your practice could save, send us a recent credit card statement so we can alert you if you have a 'money leak'. See the examples below of how three of our clients are putting money back in their pockets by simply utilizing BEST Merchant Services. To begin implementing these benefits in your ...
https://youtu.be/4MWOdQ_iUC4 Who They Are? Founded by Dr. William Burkhart in 1888 as an adjunct to his dental practice, Burkhart Dental now provides over $150 million a year in equipment, repair, supplies, consulting, continuing education and other services to over 5,000 dentists. With more than 400 employees, we are not a small company, yet we continue to provide the attention and service of a private, family-owned business. We are distinguished by our values, ethics and people. We are driven by a passionate belief in win-win relationships. "I ask everyone at Burkhart to focus on three things: Act with the integrity that ...
