Everyone has times when something comes up, and we can’t make it to an appointment. We know how that can affect dental practices. How do we make the patient remember that we have a firm schedule? What happens when someone doesn’t show up? Have you experienced the dentist being cranky and hoovering at the front desk, acting as if you have control over whether patients show up or not? They
Dental offices occasionally discuss the controversial topic of enforcing no-show fees on patients who miss appointments. Although many practitioners favor the fees, others feel the charge is unfair to the patient if they miss an appointment. So, our dental practice consultants at Bryant Consultants share on the blog information about dental practices enforcing no-show fees and some questions you should consider before making a final decision. How much time or
I recently visited a colleague and asked about his membership plan. He replied that he did not have one and said, “I don’t want to start anything new.” You may be thinking along the same lines or figure that since you accept dental insurance or third-party financing, you don’t need another payment option. A membership plan can do so much for your office. With the state of dental insurance today,
A significant component of good oral health is access to quality dental services. Unfortunately, a lack of access has plagued the oral health of millions of Americans for decades. While dental insurance can help make dental care more affordable, it often leaves an out-of-pocket expense, and it’s becoming commonplace for patients not to have dental insurance coverage. Dental membership programs help stabilize your practice’s finances and help patients afford their
What’s the culture in your office? With staffing shortages and “The Great Resignation,” you have to wonder where all the team members went and why they are exiting by the masses. As desperate as you are for help, it’s essential to consider the inner workings of your office before making the next hire. Is everyone happy at work? Sure, people have bad mornings or bad days. However, as a whole,
The total number of employees at dental offices declined in the first quarter of 2022. Between February and March 2022, dental practices lost about 1,500 combined jobs, according to data compiled by the American Dental Association (ADA). This shows that no economic sector has been immune to “The Great Resignation”—a nationwide wave of people who left their jobs, beginning in early 2021. Every time your staff experiences a position turnover,
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