Practice Management

John Flucke, DDS, is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as chief clinical editor and technology editor for 

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In part one of a two-part series, we explore several apps and security measures you should consider to simplify your day-to-day.

Using apps to improve efficiency and security in the dental practice

As a dental blogger, Shen Chao posts regularly at www.joshuahongdds.com. He knows how content marketing can be effectively used to drive more traffic and frequently shares tips and insights into a wide variety of dental problems. All his posts are informative, updated and well-written.

Making the switch to digital dentistry may seem overwhelming, but these tips can help to ensure a smooth transition. 


6 tips for switching to digital dentistry

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

What would you tell your patients if you could let them know how you really feel?

Dear Dental Patient...

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

Most dental practices rely on technology, including practice management software. Here are some of the top options available. 

Gone are the days of paper forms and charts stuffed with documents and paperwork. In today’s digital world, dental practices are embracing all sorts of technology, including practice management software.

Embracing the digital age

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






Most likely yes–and here’s why.

Are DSOs headed for trouble?






Dentists who take advantage of new opportunities may have an advantage.

Is your practice prepared for the future?

Paul Edwards is the CEO and Co-Founder of CEDR HR Solutions (www.cedrsolutions.com), which provides individually customized employee handbooks and HR solutions to dental offices of all sizes across the United States. He has over 25 years’ experience as a manager and owner, and specializes in helping dental offices solve employee issues. Paul is a featured writer for The Profitable Dentist, Dentistry IQ, and other publications, and speaks at employment education seminars, conferences, and CE courses across the country. He can be reached at pauledwards@cedrsolutions.com or (866) 414-6056.  

How to identify, handle and combat sexual harassment in the workplace.

Fighting back against sexual harassment in the dental industry

Why your design decisions have a much bigger impact than you might think.


8 reasons operatory esthetics matter to your patients

How one practice changed its communication system and increased productivity.  

Using Simplifeye to streamline workflows

Face it: you aren’t going to be a fan of all your employees. But how can you find a way to work with them?
