If you’re having difficulty getting your patients to schedule appointments for follow-up treatment, it may be because of the way you’re explaining their dental issues and treatment. We’re sure that the language you’re using…
You may not think that the outside look of your building has much of an impact on the way your patients view you, but this is not the case. In fact, your curb appeal is important because it serves as the first impression for…
If you’re considering bringing on a dental partner, there are a few things you need to consider first. A dental partnership is a relationship just like any other, so you want to make sure you aren’t jumping into anything too…
It can be a challenge to create a successful dental website – even for professional web designers! We understand that, as a dentist, you have quite a bit on your plate even before trying to design and monitor your practice’s…
You may scoff at this question and assume that your office would never turn a new patient away, especially considering how difficult it can be to bring them in. However, you and your staff could inadvertently be turning…
Many social media myths and misconceptions are being bought into by business owners. Unfortunately, believing these myths can hurt your dental practice. In reality, social media is absolutely crucial to the success of your…
When considering which content management system (CMS) is right for your dental website, you’ll likely receive recommendations for the most popular names in CMS – Drupal, Wordpress, Joomla, Concrete5, and others. Many people…
Now that the holidays are here, you may be preparing your dental office for a few slow weeks. Luckily, there are plenty of ways that a dentist can increase his or her revenue during the slower holiday months. Using the…
There is a problem arising regarding a very fundamental concept about dental insurance billing. Many practices are missing this problem, often as a result of innocent oversights. However, the consequences of making this…
Many dentists have questions regarding performance reviews with their teams. Once wage-related issues have been discussed, it can be difficult to know what else should be covered during the review.
Dental office surveys have become a popular tool used by dentists to improve their practice. If these surveys are conducted correctly, these surveys can help you keep your patients happy and your dental office successful.…
Here at CTC National, we know that making the decision to sell your dental practice can be difficult, emotional, and overwhelming. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help ease your anxiety during this time, and…
Many dentists agonize over decisions regarding PPOs – specifically, whether to join or drop them. The two main reasons that most dentists decide to participate in PPOs have to do with a fear of losing patients and fear of…
There may come a time in your dental career when you need to take a leave of absence. Trying to make arrangements in this situation can be stressful for a dentist, so it’s important to think ahead and have a plan in place.
The most common reason for a dental audit is that the frequency of a certain CDT code has been higher for you than the norm. The computer at the insurance company will recognize an unusual pattern.