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 +
Disaster Action Plan for Your Practice
We know that with each blog post and news development you are likely overwhelmed about what to do next for your practice. What are the best steps to take while your practice… Continue On +
Hire the Right Fit Instead of Hiring to Fill a Position
There is a significant difference between hiring the right fit for your practice and hiring to fill a position. Joe Kraus, CEO of Lime, summed it up well when he said, “The… Continue On +
Planning for a Successful 2020
What needs to happen with your dental practice and team over the next year for 2020 to be considered a great success? As you consider what you would like to accomplish this… 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 +
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 +
State Audit
The State of Oregon is stepping up their income analysis audit techniques. Recently we have seen state agencies, including the State of Oregon, increase their use and scope of the “Bank Deposits”… Continue On +
Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act
The Oregon Workplace Fairness Act was signed into law earlier this year and grows out of the #MeToo movement. It is a broad change and covers all employers in Oregon. What do… Continue On +