Practice Management

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Articles

Industry experts share their predictions for what lies ahead for the dental industry this year, with artificial intelligence, digital dentistry, additive manufacturing, and preventive care all at the forefront. 

What's Ahead in 2024

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Practice management tools play a pivotal role in orchestrating and optimizing all the essential processes within a dental practice. As we delved into the landscape of 2023, we noted several standout practice management tools, each designed to address the evolving needs of dental professionals and enhance the overall patient experience. As technology continues to advance, the tools listed here are poised to play an increasingly integral role in shaping the future of dental health care administration.  

DPR Top 100: Top 10 Practice Management Products of 2023

This new artificial intelligence software automatically checks patients’ benefits and eligibility before the appointment, streamlining front office workflows. 

DentalXChange Launches Artificial Intelligence Platform to Automate Front Office Benefits Verification

MouthWatch’s annual “Tellies” Teledentistry Innovation awards acknowledge 5 clinicians, groups, or programs that aim to change the field of dentistry for the better. 

MouthWatch Continues “Tellies” Tradition in 2023, Celebrating Innovators in Teledentistry 

Direct-to-consumer telehealth company will no longer provide clear aligners or customer care for existing customers.

SmileDirectClub Closes Operations and Some Customers May Be Stuck in the Middle of Their Treatments [Update] 

This cordless, mobile diode laser from K2 will now be distributed through Mid America Dental Sales, offering practitioners a new soft tissue solution in the dental practice. 

Mid America Dental Sales Selected as Exclusive Distributor for HuLaser K2 Mobile Cordless Diode Laser in the United States

Videos

At the Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023, Dental Products Report had a chat with Aaidil Zaman of the Wall Street Alliance Group to discuss financial planning for dentists. [3 minutes]

Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023 – Interview with Aaidil Zaman of the Wall Street Alliance Group

At the Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023, Dental Products Report had a chat with presenter, Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, to discuss dental practice staffing and benefits. [1 minute]

Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023 – Interview with Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP

Weave’s various patient communication and scheduling features will now be directly integrated into cloud-based orthodontic practice management system, Blue by Dolphin. 

Weave Announces Integration with Blue by Dolphin

Heartland Dental has officially chosen VideaHealth as its dental artificial intelligence partner, strengthening analysis and providing enhanced care for patients in the network. 