Monthly Archives: February 2016

Nearly every dentist knows at least one other who runs his/her own small group practice. Whether it is a friend from dental school, another doctor in the same town, or an acquaintance at the gym, most solo practitioners know another who made that leap. Have you wondered how they did...

For insurance claims that mandate a diagnosis code, ICD-10 codes are now required, and they are a significant change from the previous ICD-9 codes. As health care delivery evolves, it is possible that diagnosis codes will be required in additional cases in the future, so preparing to report these codes now is a wise move. Learn how you can take steps to integrate ICD-10 codes into your billing and insurance claim processes.

Investing in advanced dental training allows doctors to conduct complex dental procedures that make a difference in their patients’ lives. However, if your practice’s technology is not powerful enough to identify those cases, you may have patients, desperately in need of your expertise, who go undiagnosed. Learn why digital imaging is the standard of care in specialized dentistry because of its superior image quality, ease of use, and the comprehensive data it provides.

Crowns in Same-Day Dental Treatment Covering the cusps of a tooth when there is a risk of fracture is a proactive restorative approach that benefits the patient. Read about how chairside CAD/CAM allows these restorations to be done in one day and have proven to have excellent longevity. Read More...

San Antonio, Texas, spent two years researching locations, equipment and office designs before constructing his new practice. This exhaustive, data-driven approach guided him to an excellent site and production that has exceeded his expectations.

The precise imaging of the i-CAT was instrumental in restoring function and appearance to a patient who had recently had an ameloblastoma removed. Dr. Ronald Delmonto shares how he was able to identify problems with the CBCT that would have occurred with a traditional crown and bridge and devise a creative treatment plan for a better outcome. Read More...

Statistics show the highest number of data breaches occur in the health care industry; clearly information security cannot be a do-it-yourself job. By partnering with security experts who keep abreast of the constantly evolving methods used by identity thieves, you can protect your practice from physical and online theft of personal health information (PHI). Read More...

Dr. Mike Corson of Corson Dentistry in Denver, Colorado, has achieved rapid growth and profitability in a nontraditional way…with an unusually shaped office and a unique marketing plan! Learn how a prime location and integrated cutting-edge technology have been the key drivers to his amazing success.

Bigger is not always better, and a great example is the new office of East Cobb Dental in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Reyn Connelly’s new office is slightly smaller in square footage that his previous office was, but design is everything. Because the new layout aligns so well with his workflow, Dr. Reyn has created a superior atmosphere for both his patients and staff.