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...
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.
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In Focus: Dental Practice Transitions
If you are considering taking down your shingle or are looking to grow an existing dental practice, it is crucial to plan ahead for such transitions. Ultimately, selling or buying a dental practice requires the advice and guidance of a lawyer who serves dental professionals.
Selling a Dental Practice
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Why Dentists Should Outsource Medical Billing
There are a number of challenges involved in running a dental practice, not the least of which is collecting dental bills. Patients who fail to pay their bills on a timely basis or not at all can wreak havoc on your books, and collection activities can be a drain on your administrative resources. For...
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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,...
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...
Alternatives for Relieving Dental Pain
It was recently reported that a former Twin Cities dentist agreed to a financial settlement in connection with allegations that he illegally prescribed hundreds of opioid painkillers to numerous patients, as well as his son and an employee. In light of the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic and the potential legal liabilities facing dental...
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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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