Charitable Contributions
As we approach the end of the year it’s common for taxpayers to start looking at making charitable donations to minimize their tax bill. Depending on the size of the donation there… Continue On +
Expense Series Part 5
Behind staffing costs, direct costs are typically the second largest expense category for dental practices. In the Portland area, a general dentist typically spends 12.3% of their collections on dental supplies and… Continue On +
Expense Series Part 4
Do you often send out hundreds of mailers and ask yourself “Am I paying too much to advertise, and is this even working?” If so, you are not alone. Advertising and promotional… Continue On +
Expense Series Part 3
In the previous post of this series we discussed staffing costs and how to analyze them, along with questions to ask yourself if your costs are below market averages. In this post,… Continue On +
Expense Series Part 2
Without a doubt, the costs associated with employing staff and hygienists are the single biggest operating expenses that a practice will have, in fact, staff and hygiene costs on average are just… Continue On +
Expense Series Part 1
“How are my expenses looking?” is one of the most common questions we hear from our clients. Many doctors review the production and collection numbers and can instantly tell you whether their… Continue On +
Dentists and Payment Arrangements
Who is the best person in your practice for making payment arrangements? It’s rare when the answer is the dentist; however dentists can easily get caught up in inquiries about money whenever… Continue On +
Are You Considering Converting Your Home Into A Rental?
Article Highlights: Home Sale Gain Exclusion Home Sale Loss Rule Mortgage Interest Deductions When individuals buy new homes, they often consider turning their old homes into rentals rather than selling them. All… Continue On +
Tracking Failed and Cancelled Appointments
You know how disruptive and costly it is when patients fail to show up for dental appointments and you are left with big holes in your schedule. It’s equally frustrating when patients… Continue On +
Oregon’s Minimum Wage Law
The next Oregon minimum wage increase will take effect on July 1, 2017. All employees pay rates need to reviewed to ensure they are being paid the minimum wage required. What is… Continue On +
Going Above and Beyond for Emergency Patients
One of the most challenging calls for a dental team is from a patient in discomfort. If your schedule is busy, you may be stretched to find an opening for the patient.… Continue On +
Reducing Cancellations in Your Dental Practice
Dental teams work hard to create schedules that are both productive and efficient. One of the biggest points of frustration in dental practices is to see a productive and efficient schedule fall… Continue On +