Category Archives: Dental Team

Navigate third-party payer issues better with new webpage

A new webpage on ADA.org dedicated to third-party payer advocacy is a one-stop-shop for members looking for resources on plan participation, legislative matters and how the Association can help members navigate various dental benefit issues. The webpage, ADA.org/dentalplans, includes information on member support for possible abusive practices by third-party payers; a complaint form; legislative advocacy on dental benefits;… Read More »

ADA Success program helps dental students navigate professional world

Dental students can learn about managing debt and wealth, practice management, employment agreements and more through the ADA Success program. ADA Success offers a free series of live, in-person programs presented by ADA member dentists or other subject matter experts. The goal is to help dental students prepare for life as a dentist and boost student engagement within… Read More »

Practice profile: Chicago dentists build vision of success

  As soon as you walk into the reception area of Dentologie, you’re aware that little about this dental practice could’ve happened by chance. From the master craftsmanship of an artfully placed table made of Wisconsin wood to a ceiling sculpture engineered from the recycled steel of a Detroit auto plant, the layout clearly departs from the dictates… Read More »

Conference focuses on small group practices

Denver — Find out why more dentists are joining or starting small group practices at a conference preceding ADA 2016. BIG Idea: Small Group Practice is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Attendees can eat breakfast and network with exhibitors starting at 7:30 a.m. and the conference includes lunch, two breaks… Read More »

Sales seasonality in dentistry

Sales seasonality is the technical term for the fact that some months, from a business revenue perspective, are simply better than others, all other things being equal. At an extreme end, sales seasonality explains why a whopping 23.8 percent of jewelry stores sales and 15.3 percent of national chain department stores sales are in December (Source: www.NRF.com). New… Read More »

For practice durability, listen to your body

Most days of the week, Dr. Katie Sowa wakes up at 4:45 a.m. to break a sweat, either doing CrossFit or yoga, before heading to work. If she’s training for a half marathon, she gets her runs in before dinner or in the morning. “Staying active and fit will help the longevity of your career,” said Dr. Sowa,… Read More »