For those of you that know me, I am a numbers girl and it is the numbers that help the dental practice make decisions on systems and protocols for the office. When you see numbers going in a direction that might not be healthy for the practice, then the doctor, the team, and your trusted […]
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Put two things in place to manage a full and productive Dentrix appointment book
Categories: Scheduling
Okay, now that many of you are back to work and even though things might not be completely back to normal, you are having to fill the schedule in the most productive way possible. The Dentrix appointment book right now seems to be the most vulnerable piece of the puzzle. You have a full day […]
Three Options for Payment Plans Using Your Dentrix Software
Categories: Practice management
I know the past few weeks have been weird and crazy. I also know this because I am hearing from many of you needing help with training and setup of new systems. With the addition of new practice management systems, new team members, and new PPE protocol, it can be overwhelming. I get it and, […]
How to create a “touch-less” patient check in and check out with your Dentrix software
Categories: Paperless
At the time of reading this article, your practice might still be closed due to your state government restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic or your practice has opened with some new guidelines around the safety of your team and patients. There are new concerns around PPE, aerosols and treating patients in the clinical room. […]
How to get PDF reports out of Dentrix to upload to your PPP loan
Categories: Paperless
With the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now available for small business owners to apply for the $349 billion dollars in relief money, you will be required to submit documentation with the application. I had a doctor reach out to me this morning which gave me the idea of writing this blog today. He needed […]
Projects you can work on in Dentrix during the COVID-19 downtime
By now, you have probably been inundated with information about the COVID-19 virus. With our industry changing rapidly, it is important to keep learning, gathering more resources, and staying current on any new information. I realize you all are in a different place. Some offices still have full schedules despite the recommendations from the ADA, […]
Where Can You Find Your Patient Retention in Dentrix?
Categories: Continuing Care, Practice management
How wide open is the back door to your practice? I asked this question to a doctor during one of our training sessions because he was so convinced that his patients did not leave his practice. He knew that his patients were scheduling their next visit and loyal to his practice. This practice was very […]
Key Numbers on the Dentrix Practice Advisor Report
Categories: Continuing Care, Practice management
The Practice Advisor Report in Dentrix has been out for a few years and I hope you have implemented this amazing reporting tool into your practice management routine. It is like having your own personal practice management consultant at your fingertips whenever you need him or her. This report tracks the key performance indicators that […]
Dentrix Keyboard Shortcuts You Will Love and Help Save Time
When I watch people navigate through the Dentrix software it is interesting to watch the slow, windy path each person takes to get to where they want to be. Taking the back roads can be very scenic and if you are not in a hurry to get anywhere can be very therapeutic. However, when you […]
Dentrix Podcast: How Are Your New Patients Finding You?
Categories: Marketing
Do you know where your new patients are coming from? Are you tracking your new patients in your Dentrix software? Now is the time when you are likely putting together your annual budget for expenses, including a marketing budget. But if you don’t know what marketing campaigns are bringing in the new patients, how do […]
