As the cost of doing business rises, so does the chatter of the “R” word. Since the Great Recession of 2007, dentistry as an industry largely proved that it was virtually recession-proof and thrived while other industries fell. However, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that dentistry is not completely immune to a crisis. As hospitals were bursting at the seams, dental practices experienced a 63% drop in patient volume.
Collecting payments for dental patients at the time of service is an undisputed best practice. However, with insurance hurdles and dental office staff members stretched thin, the average dental office has 18% accounts receivable over 90 days past due. It’s time to explore innovative dental collections strategies that actually work.
Managing a dental practice has always been a pain, especially when it comes to the patient intake process. Advancements in technology are making it easier than ever to automate and streamline the dental check in process. Discover how you can automate your dental practice’s patient intake process and spend less time on the logistics and more time delighting your patients.
Data, analytics, metrics, KPIs. These are the kind of words we typically associate with big corporations and FBI crime shows, but what do they really mean in the world of dentistry - and more importantly, how can you leverage them to grow your dental practice?
