A part of the job the dentist may not have considered when opening a dental practice is dealing with insurance companies. As a matter of fact, it is one of the particularly stressful things the office deals with; but it is so very necessary. Dentists are in the business to make money and insurance companies […]
Read MoreDental Credentialing in 2022
As dental offices begin a new year and leave behind a year of unexpected challenges, many are considering what changes they can implement to grow their practice. Everything from marketing to updated technologies is on the table. In 2021, COVID-19 was feared and ways to control spreading were the first priority. There were limits on […]
Read MoreHow to Successfully Acquire Dental Practices
There are several ways for dentists to establish their own dental practice as they desire to have more control of their future earnings including acquiring a dental practice. Reasons to begin a sole practice include reducing their student loan debt, having a more flexible schedule, or just working under a different set of rules, to […]
Read MoreHow to Increase Patient Volume
COVID-19 has been a major game changer for most dental practices. The examination of patient volume and the daily office schedule can help determine how to develop an updated schedule to maximize patient volume. The dental practice’s success or failure depends on the number of patients visiting it. If new patients are being added on […]
Read More10 Tips for Private Equity Stockholders and DSOs to Optimize PPO
Insurance negotiations and credentialing are essential parts of maintaining a dental practice. To have the most profit, negotiations for fee schedules will need to be done regularly and by someone who is trained and familiar with the processes. Providers credentialed with a variety of insurance will benefit from the most patient flow and retention. Let’s […]
Read MoreResilient Dental Practices During and After the Pandemic
The methods for patient care in dental practices changed drastically in 2020. In March 2020, the CDC released a statement recommending that dental practices postpone elective procedures, surgeries, and non-urgent visits. Although the recommendations have been updated and more elective procedures were allowed, the COVID-19 virus is still present, and it is unknown what the […]
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