Dentistry Trends 2020: Improving the Patient Experience

As the dental community welcomes 2020, it’s a good time to look at the dental and in-office trends the upcoming year will bring. From technological advances (e.g. robotic dental) to improving business practices to optimizing the patient experience, the dental industry will be well-equipped to streamline operations and improve patient volume. The best way...

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What You Need to Know About Buying a Veterinary Practice

Whether you are a startup seeking access to the veterinary space or looking to grow an established practice, buying a veterinary practice may be an option. The best way to protect your rights and ensure that the transaction goes smoothly is to consult an attorney who provides legal services to veterinary professionals. Key Challenges...
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In Focus: Environmental Sustainability in the Dental Industry

Today, environmental sustainability has become a hot button political issue as well as a key concern across multiple industries, including the practice of dentistry. To the extent that your environmental practices expose you to potential liabilities, it is best to consult an attorney who provides legal services to dental professionals. In the meantime,...
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Why OSHA Training Matters to Your Dental Practice

People customarily associate OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) with workplace rules at construction sites, chemical plants, and factories, however, OSHA compliance is also critically important for dental practices. In the event of an OSHA inspection, dentists must have a detailed and robust safety program in place. Ultimately,...

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Patient Satisfaction: What Your Dental Practice Needs to Know

As a dentist, you know that patient retention is key to having a successful dental practice. Surely, attracting new patients, purchasing another practice, or forming an association can serve to grow your dental practice. It all comes down to the patient experience, however, and a satisfied patient is one who will return -- and...

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Dental Service Organizations

According to the American Dental Association, more than 16 percent of all new dentists ages 21-34 are affiliated with dental service organizations (DSOs). By contrast, only 7.4 percent of dentists overall are affiliated with DSOs. In any event, more and more dentists today are giving the DSO model serious consideration.

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Treating Dental Patients with Developmental Disabilities

People with disabilities customarily lack access to dental care because dentists may not have the equipment or skills to meet their special needs. Now, the American Dental Association (ADA) has revised its code of conduct to prohibit dentists from denying care to patients with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. To ensure your practice is...
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