Dental Front Office

Managing the Three Greatest Pet Peeves of the Dental Office Team I call myself a Dental Office Lifer because I’ve worked in a dental office for most of my working life. Over time I‘ve learned that although each office is unique with its own special vibe, we also have a lot in common. Most similarities…

Why Dental Pre-treatment Estimates are a Productive Treatment Planning Tool If you have anything to do with dental office treatment planning, scheduling, or insurance claims, you probably have strong opinions about pre-treatment estimates. My two-cents is that although they’re not perfect, they’re also not a complete waste of time. So, I’d like to share my…

Creating a Dependable Referral Protocol for Your Dental Practice Many of us working in the Dental Front Office have experience with both sides of the patient referral process. If you work in a specialty dental practice, you frequently welcome patients referred by general dentists. And if you’re in a general dental practice, you probably refer…

Four Simple and Terrific Tips for Organizing Time and Space in Your Dental Front Office A lot goes on at the dental office front desk and front office areas. Patients coming and going, phones ringing, and all of the administrative, behind-the-scenes stuff. When I get overwhelmed, I forget important things. Stressed is my least favorite…

Tips for Managing Your Dental Office Recare and Reminders Dental office Recare systems and appointment reminders were once done 100% manually via phone calls, postcards, and letters. Now we have patient communication software that integrates with our patient management software to automate patient contacts. I love these systems! They are super helpful and save the…