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How to hire and retain top-notch dental assistants
Nothing beats having a well-oiled machine in place. As any dental practice manager knows, the success of the dental practice relies heavily on the support of top-notch dental assistants who know their craft. Hiring and retaining competent and experienced dental...
8 performance indicators that help keep dental offices on track
Managers of high-performing dental offices understand that a lot of hard work goes into keeping everything running to standard. A strong bottom line is the result of a variety of moving parts working well together to deliver high-quality dental care. Dental offices...
New federal rule support patients’ access to medical records
Dental professionals will soon encounter a new rule designed to give patients greater access to their medical records. The goal of the federal regulation is to enhance patient rights and broaden their access to information about their health. Under the information...
Fully vaccinated dentists can access COVID-19 boosters
While no new mandate has been issued for a follow-up vaccine, the Pfizer-BioNTech booster is now available to health care workers, including dentists. Fully vaccinated dentists are eligible for the Pfizer booster vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Dentists can conduct in-office rapid COVID-19 tests under proposed law
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...
First impressions can keep patients coming back
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...
6 questions to weigh before purchasing dental practice
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...
Policy on vaccination, COVID-19 testing for health care workers takes effect
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 PPP loan forgiveness deadline fast approaching
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...
Vaccination rate of California dentists reaches 94% percent
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%...