Getting Google Reviews with Review Wizards

If you are not generating as many positive Google reviews as possible, you are at a competitive disadvantage since potential new patients rely on reviews to judge your practice. When new patients… Continue On +

New Tax Law Cracks Down on Home Mortgage Interest

For years, taxpayers have been able to deduct home mortgage interest on their primary and second homes as an itemized deduction, subject to certain limitations. The interest deduction was limited to the… Continue On +

Effective Transitions Make for a Great Dental Patient Visit

Just as transitions are critical for the continuity of presentations we hear or articles we read, transitions are also important for the patient experience.  Effective dental teams know how to seamlessly transition… Continue On +

What to keep in employee personnel files

No one enjoys dealing with paperwork, but the time spent to create and maintain personnel files will pay off over time. A personnel file that is created and maintained over time will… 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 +

Tis the Season to Change Passwords

Since this is the season for saying goodbye to the old as we welcome in the new, it may be the perfect time to change your passwords. Having a secure dental practice… Continue On +

2017 last-minute year-end moves in light of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Congress is enacting the biggest tax reform law in thirty years, one that will make fundamental changes in the way you, your family and your business calculate your federal income tax bill,… Continue On +

No Need to Run from Conflict

It is a common response to want to put on your running shoes whenever you hear about conflict. Wanting to get as far away from the challenge is understandable, although it’s far… Continue On +

Using Online Agents to Rent Your Home Short Term? You May Be Surprised at the Tax Ramifications

If you are among the many taxpayers renting your first or second home using rental agents or online rental services that match property owners with prospective renters, such as Airbnb, VRBO and… Continue On +

Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017

The Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017 was signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown earlier this year. The law extends pay equity to a variety of protected classes and prohibits employers from… Continue On +

Oregon Sick Leave Law Amendment

Oregon is amending the Sick Leave Law as of January 1, 2018. The goal of the amendments is to provide further clarification. The law requires that employers provide paid or unpaid leave… Continue On +

How Much Production Are You Losing to Write Offs?

Let’s say your practice bills out $5,000 of production today. How much of that production would you expect to collect? There are typically differences between what is produced and collected, and the… Continue On +