Practice Management

Jennifer Hasch, BS, RDH of Louisville, Kentucky, is the founder of the PHRDH blog RDHonamission.com. She is the 2017 recipient of the Colgate ADHA community outreach award for co-founding a mobile charity clinic in December of 2015 for Louisville’s most vulnerable populations. That program has provided more than $200,000 in free dental services for the community. She is the volunteer hygiene coordinator in addition to working five days a week as a clinician in a FQHC. She believes in collaboration versus competition and that a person’s legacy is only as large as his or her love.  

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Those interested in using their clinical skills to serve populations in need don’t need to look far. 

The importance of joining a dental mission trip

One dentist’s take on how CariVu helps patients better understand their treatment.   

Enhancing patient communication with DEXIS CariVu

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, believes dentistry is no longer just about fixing teeth. Dentistry is oral medÂ­icine. Her work helps dental professionals embrace the opportunities and understand the metrics that accurate insurance coding provides. The ADA recognized her expertise by inviting her to write a chapter in its CDT 2017 Companion book and again for its CDT 2018 Companion. She is the author of the DentalCodeology series of easy-to-read, bite-size books. Her latest book, "Teledentistry: Pathway to Pathology" was co-written with Cindy Purdy, RDH, BS. She can be reached at patti@dentalcodeology.com.

Clearing the fog of confusion surrounding this vital code.

Understanding gingival inflammation code D4346

Dr. Cooper's professional career includes private periodontist, academician, researcher, teacher, practice management consultant, corporateÂ consultant, trainer, seminar director, board director, author, entrepreneur and inventor.Dr. Cooper has studied with masters in many disciplines, participated in formal business educational programs, and worked as an independent contractor with top-flight consulting companies. In 2011, Dr. Cooper was selected as a coach for the prestigious TED Fellows Program.The Mastery Company has been in existence since 1984. Dr. Cooper's client experience in dentistry includes solo private practice, small partnered practices, managed group practices and retail corporate enterprises. Dr. Cooper has worked with numbers of health care entities such as insurance companies, clearing houses,Â bio-technical companies and disease management companies, as well as the senior executives and boards of large hospitals and hospital systems and a number of their related physician groups. In addition, Dr. Cooper has worked with Silicon Valley start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. He has worked with dental clients in the U.S., U.K. Canada, Chile, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and Israel.Dr. Cooper is author of eight successful books; Mastering the Business of Practice, Partnerships in Dental Practice, Running on Empty, SOURCE, Valuocity, Valuocity II, Valuocity III, and The Elder. His electronic newsletter reaches thousands of subscribers in 31 countries. Dr. Cooper also co-developed a suite of online dental practice management assessment tools.Dr. Cooper can be contacted at:info@masterycompany.com

Leaving periodontal care solely to hygienists can have a negative impact on your dental practice.

Why dentists need to engage in discussions about periodontal disease

Patients are now selecting dental care providers based on outcomes and values.

Why smart consumers will determine the future of dentistry

How to make sure your dental practice’s bottom line is as strong as it can be.

Cash vs. insurance: The latest trends in payment in dental practices

The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is published by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to present to the dental and medical communities comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments and innovative ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Practice-applicable articles help develop the methods used to handle dentoalveolar surgery, facial injuries and deformities, TMJ disorders, oral and head and neck cancer, jaw reconstruction, anesthesia and analgesia. The journal also includes specifics on new instruments and diagnostic equipment, and modern therapeutic drugs and devices.

An increased severity of tooth-related infections and higher hospital costs were also reported.

Limiting dental benefits increases hospital visits

Insurance companies announce new options for coverage.

New coverage for periodontal medicament carrier D5994

A look at what the future relationship between insurance and dental practices might look like.

What’s next—The integrated dental structure

We take a look at 25 ways your practice management software could be saving you money.