The EIDL May Not Be a Good Loan for the Practice
We are glad to hear that the SBA has been busy notifying loan applications that their Economic Injury Relief and Disaster Loan (EIDL) has been approved. The question many of you have… Continue On +
Common Questions for Practices That Are Reopening
The good news is that Oregon dental practices can reopen on May 1 and their Washington colleagues after May 18th. We know you are eager to see patients and to take a… Continue On +
SBA Application Process Has Been Defined
As promised the SBA has released the final calculation and application for the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) 7(a) Loan. This morning banks are doing their best to be ready for processing, but… Continue On +
Update on Paid Leave, New SBA Loan, and Unemployment
With each act of Congress that provides help during this challenging time comes a wave of questions. How does a specific act apply to your practice? What are the next steps to… Continue On +
CARES ACT Passes What You Need To Do Now
As I’m sure you have heard the CARES Act has passed the Senate and House and has been signed into law by the President. We have some information about the act and… Continue On +
Student Loan Debt Relief
Student Loan Debt Relief The challenges of COVID-19-related shutdowns are made even worse by student loan debt. Fortunately, there are now options in place to suspend federal student loans and freeze accrued… Continue On +
What You Need to Know When the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Your Practice
We understand the concerns you have for the health of your family, team members, patients, and community with the COVID-19 crisis. We also understand your worries about how a slowdown or shutdown… Continue On +
Guide More Patients to Schedule for Treatment
The following scenario occurs far too often in dental practices. You diagnose treatment and spend an appropriate amount of time explaining your recommendations, and you leave the operatory certain the patient will… Continue On +
Avoid Disclosing Protected Health Information on Social Media
While it may sound like common sense to not disclose protected health information (PHI) on social media, this important HIPAA guideline may be overlooked while responding to online reviews or posting to… Continue On +
Utilizing Perio Code D4346 Effectively
Starting with the CDT code update in 2017, a new perio code was created: D4346. This code is for scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation. Just because… Continue On +
Steps to Take When the Schedule is Slow
How do you respond when you look at the schedule and see huge openings? While it is normal to be concerned, it is important to not become consumed with worry. There is… Continue On +
Deterring Embezzlement
Imagine for a moment that a generous person placed $1,000 in cash on your desk as a gift, but with the gift came a warning: “There is a 50% chance that someone… Continue On +