New legislation might soon give California dentists the option to perform the rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test. The proposed law will give dental offices the capacity to administer FDA-authorized flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Assembly Bill 526, which passed in early...

There’s always a risk of losing a new patient to another dental office. In some cases, patients have no choice but to move on. Maybe they enrolled in new insurance or relocated to another city. A negative experience can also prompt patients to take drastic measures...

Owning a dental practice is a rewarding and fulfilling enterprise. Before making the decision to own a practice, however, it’s important to think about major financial considerations at play. If you’re passionate about patient dental care and dream of owning your own...

Under new California policy, health care workers must show proof of being vaccinated or undergo regular testing for the COVID-19 virus. The details on how dental practices will comply, and who will conduct and pay for testing, are still being figured out. Yet, the...

Dental professionals who received assistance through the first draw Paycheck Protection Program face a fast-approaching deadline if they are seeking loan forgiveness. The period to apply could fall between this month and September. The deadline, however, depends on...

A new survey by the California Dental Association shows that practicing dentists are well ahead of most adults when it comes to their vaccination status. Jointly conducted with the California Department of Public Health, the association’s survey shows that about 94%...

People consult apps like Yelp to find the next special restaurant or a new go-to shop. Overall ratings and direct consumer feedback are important to us and affect what we choose. When it comes to health decisions, people consider online reviews in a similar way....

When the dental team wraps up its morning huddle, team members should walk away motivated, informed and with an extra pep in their step. Like preparing for a big game, a successful morning huddle will boost morale, create excitement and focus everyone on the day...

Dental offices are subject to a new law that requires employers to rehire staff members who were let go during the pandemic. California Senate Bill 93, known as the “right to recall” law, is a hiring mandate that protects workers in hospitality, building maintenance...

Starting a new dental practice is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Investing in an established practice with existing patients, for instance, is no guarantee that new ownership will pick up right up where the previous owner left off. Complex transactions and big...