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Diagnosis by Insurance Company – Can we do anything about it?

Mary Fisher-Day — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 01:21:03 +0000

Should Dental Associations and Organizations dedicate resources to creating PSA’s to educate law makers about the flagrant ways Dental insurance companies are undermining the relationship between you and your patients? Examples: 1) Letters sent to your patients inferring that your fees are too high and encouraging your patients to seek care from a dentist on …

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Helping Patients understand and accept needed Treatment

Mary Fisher-Day — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:49:18 +0000

Education and a Sense of Urgency are paramount when providing needed treatment to a patient. Sit down and look your patient in the eye to discuss your diagnosis and the treatment recommendation. This will increase their level of trust in you, and substantially increase your treatment plan acceptance rate. Use an intraoral camera to show …

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What Will Set Your Practice Apart in 2017?

Mary Fisher-Day — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:58:12 +0000

What Will Set Your Practice Apart is the quality of “customer service” your patients receive. Providing Great service in a Caring Environment will turn a First Visit into a Loyal Patient for years to come. Your Patient’s Experience with your office isn’t solely based on what happens during their dental appointments. Their initial impression is formed …

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Benefits of a Small-Town vs. Big-Town Practice

Mary Fisher-Day — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:08:03 +0000

The following article was written by our Founder, Mary Fisher-Day, exclusively for Dental Entrepreneur Magazine and appears in the Fall, 2016 issue and the online edition Here. There’s plenty to be said of the benefits of living and practicing in a big city or Metropolitan area. Proximity to upscale dining, Cultural Activities and Shopping Malls …

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Oral Cancer… Is your team educated on the fastest growing cancer in the US?

Mary Fisher-Day — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 06:58:02 +0000

In North America someone dies every hour of everyday from Oral Cancer. Yet, according to the National Cancer Institute only 20% of the US population receive Oral Cancer exams. The ADA recommends Oral Cancer Screenings be performed annually on every patient over the age of 17. Although tobacco and alcohol use are still primary causes …

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A Note From Mary

Mary Fisher-Day — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:02:03 +0000

When you think you can’t afford to hire a practice management coach or consultant is when you need one most. If your practice is in need of a consultant/coach, find one that will work with you on payments. Our clients see their investment repaid many times over and in a very short period of time. …

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Top Mistakes Made By Dental Practice Owners

Mary Fisher-Day — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:06:48 +0000

What are the top mistakes made my dental practice owners? 1- Under estimating the value of team communication * Morning meetings or huddles are the most important communication of the day. This 10 to 15 minute meeting will set the tone for the day. The Doctor or Scheduling Coordinator should facilitate Review the schedule …

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Large City or Small Town?

Mary Fisher-Day — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:43:30 +0000

The vast majority of students coming out of dental school want to practice in large cities, while small town populations often struggle to find a dentist within a 30 minute drive. For this reason, some states offer an incentive program to dentists who agree to practice in small towns. There are often programs in which student …

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Are you Risk Free?

Mary Fisher-Day — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:22:33 +0000

As a Dental Practice Owner, do you ever wonder if you are “Really” in compliance? Are you ever afraid that someone from OSHA or the Radiation Compliance Inspector’s office will show up unexpectedly for an audit? Or are you frightened that the Office of Civil Rights, (OCR from the Inspector General’s Office), will come in …

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A few of our strategies for ending the year on a good note and starting the next year off ahead of the game.

Mary Fisher-Day — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:19:42 +0000

Where has the year gone? I cannot believe its November already. I want to share with you a few of our strategies for ending the year on a good note and starting the next year off ahead of the game. Set goals for 2014: Production; Collections; Collection %; Hygiene; Specialty Procedures, etc. Review your fee …

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