Closing the gap between your practice management software information and your accounting software

Is your financial team doing their best to improve your bottom line? Here are some things to look for.

Most dentists understand the importance of internal controls, but do they know the most important first steps?

As a former dental hygienist of 35 years, I have seen many changes in the field of dentistry, especially when it comes to technology. I can remember after performing tasks the same way for many years feeling hesitant and slightly resistant to change. I especially remember this when digital X-rays were introduced to the office I was working in. Some of my fears were, how was I going to get a good image with the sensor when there was tori or a shallow palate? The sensor was s

Personality red flags of a person that would steal from a dental office.

How does your practice compare to the competition

Every dentist who opens a practice, does so with the expectation of financial success. So how does he or she get there? Does it happen by chance? No, of course not. Most successful dental practices get there with hard work and planning. Without a plan or road map, a dental practice can be chaotic. It will have no framework to make responsible decisions. It also becomes guess work when running the practice. As a result, the financial performance will be inconsistent. Th