Emergency Exams Should Not Create Emergencies

Emergency exams are part of dentistry.  Patients have a tooth ache or a crown comes loose and they need to see you.  And dentists and teams love to help.  But how many… Continue On +

The Corporate Automobile

One of the benefits of a corporation is the possibility of putting your car into the corporation.  When a car is in a corporation, the corporation is responsible for paying for all… Continue On +

Life Lessons From The Real Indiana Jones

What is it that separates the normal, more common, human beings from those who excel and go down in history as someone unique or exceptional?  Certainly there are many of us that… Continue On +

Should You Buy the Accounts Receivable

A common question that dentists ask, before purchasing a practice, is if they would benefit from purchasing the accounts receivable.  The answer will sound like it’s coming from a lawyer.  It depends.… Continue On +

Shedding Old Habits

Why is it so hard to implement good habits?  Part of the reason is our brain cannot tell the difference between good and bad habits. According to researchers, bad habits are always… Continue On +

Consider Conflict for Generating New Ideas

Are you struggling to find innovative ideas for your practice and team?  Maybe what you need is a little conflict. This is not the same conflict that keeps you up and night… Continue On +

The Clash over Full-Mouth Debridements

Few dental procedures cause more controversy between front and back teams than full mouth debridements.  Not only is the procedure difficult to say, it’s also challenging to get insurance companies to pay… Continue On +

Planning in 2012 for 2013 Tax Law Changes (Part II)

Following are the next series of tax law changes (continued from Part I) that you should anticipate and plan for in 2012 as a result of the expiration of the “Bush Tax… Continue On +

Top Ways Dentists Get Into Trouble

One of the most effective ways to stay out of trouble with the Board of Dentistry, American Dental Association (ADA), and dental insurance companies is to understand some of the top reasons… Continue On +

Protecting Your Petty Cash

Imagine a small unlocked box full of cash sitting out of sight from its owner.  What are the chances someone might see this as an opportunity to just take a little money? … Continue On +

Consider Your Legacy

What do you plan to do when you’re 97 years old?  If you’re like John Dobson, you’ll travel the country helping people connect with the cosmos. As reported in the current issue… Continue On +

Your Best Defense in a Dental Insurance Audit

What would an insurance audit uncover in your dental practice?  Even if you have nothing to hide, you may still have potential liability.  What typically sinks the ship for dentists is the… Continue On +