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How to Improve Efficiency in Your Dental Practice - Off the Cusp
With the dental industry landscape continuously evolving, dentists are always on the lookout for ways to ensure their practice is working with rather than against them to achieve a structured workflow, while maintaining excellent patient care and customer service. And as always, efficiency is key. When we talk about dental practice efficiency, it’s more than just speeding things up; it’s…
How AI Can Improve Your Patients’ Care - Off the Cusp
Dental care is always evolving, and you’ve surely seen a significant amount of discussion about AI usage in dental practices. AI integration can be a powerful solution for practices who commit to the technology. Bola AI is an excellent example of how AI can be leveraged to improve your patients’ care and streamline your practice management. What Is Bola AI?…
How Automating Patient Eligibility Benefits Your Practice - Off the Cusp
First off, let’s define what patient eligibility is. Patient eligibility verifies a patient’s coverage and benefits before receiving treatment, cutting back on claim denials so your practice’s cash flow isn’t disrupted. Why Your Practice Should Consider Automated Patient Eligibility Automating this process in your patient onboarding and checkup process makes communicating with patients about their financial situation easier – it’s…
How Your Office Can Make Dental Care More Accessible - Off the Cusp
Dental care is an important part of your patients’ health, but patients might forgo seeking necessary dental care due to the costs involved. One way your office can help with concerns around cost is by offering payment financing options. These allow patients to spread out payments so that the price of treatment doesn’t hit all at once. Here are five…
Modern Dentistry, Modern Materials: Smart Alternatives to Amalgam - Off the Cusp
For decades, dental amalgam was the go-to solution for posterior restorations as they were strong, and simple. But as materials science evolves and patient expectations grow, it’s time to consider smart, safe, and more esthetic alternatives. GC brings to you solutions designed to meet the demands of modern clinical dentistry without the compromises and potential hazards of amalgam, delivering durability,…
The Importance of Documentation and Ongoing Education at Your Dental Practice - Off the Cusp
You’ve taken the important step of testing, remediating and/or treating your dental unit waterlines (DUWLs). Now we’re going to conclude this blog series with one final, but equally important step; documentation and ongoing education. The last step of water management includes: pursuing established standards of care, continuing education, and effectively communicating your office protocol to the entire dental office staff.…
6 Tips to Help Your Practice Manager Succeed with ePrescribing - Off the Cusp
Practice managers play an integral role at every practice. They often ensure a practice is equipped to run without complications and help problem-solve if issues do arise. For example: Your staff needs new training for a specific procedure – who will research and schedule their training? There's an issue with a patient's billing – who can assist them? What if…
Remediating Failures at Your Dental Practice - Off the Cusp
The dental waterlines have been tested; what are the next steps and what do you do with the test results? In part three of our water series blog we examine when and how to remediate failed waterlines, differentiate between shock and waterline maintenance treatments, and discuss recommendations for retesting. Proper implementation of a waterline maintenance protocol is a critical component of any comprehensive water management program. This step is key to the success in maintaining safe bacterial levels in dental unit waterlines.
Dental Unit Waterline Chairside Testing - Off the Cusp
Without testing dental unit waterlines (DUWLs), there is no way to know if the water is safe or if your current water treatments are effective. These unknowns could potentially expose your staff and patients to contaminated water. Understanding why routine DUWLs testing is considered the standard of care and the difference between waterline tests is important when implementing a water…
Sterilization Center and Water Quality - Off the Cusp
Guest Authored by Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH As a dental hygienist, I know that the sterilization center is the heart of any dental practice. When practices invest in high quality water for the sterilization center, it increases efficiency of the back office, equipment breaks down less frequently, and it allows for better utilization of staff time allowing them…
Celebrate National Toothbrush Day with the ADA in Mind: Tips & Tools for Your Dental Practice - Off the Cusp
Did you know June 26th is National Toothbrush Day? It’s the perfect excuse to talk toothbrushes, oral hygiene, and how your practice can help patients brush better. Why National Toothbrush Day Matters Toothbrushes are the first line of defense in maintaining oral health. According to the American Dental Association, brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste is essential for…
CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2: Revolutionizing Dental Adhesion with Efficiency and Strength - Off the Cusp
In the realm of restorative dentistry, the quest for efficient, reliable, and versatile bonding agents is perpetual. Kuraray Noritake Dental's CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 emerges as a game-changer, offering a blend of rapid application, robust adhesion, and universal compatibility. This blog delves into the features, benefits, and clinical implications of this innovative adhesive.
Hometown Dental and Patterson: Partners in Progress - Off the Cusp
Northwest Indiana territory manager Maureen Jones worked as an expanded function dental auxiliary and a dental assistant for several years before joining Patterson Dental. “I have a lot of clinical experience, which really helps me understand what clients need.” After Jones developed a latex allergy, she began looking for a new career path. She’s been with Patterson Dental for 24…
Tips and Tricks for Prophy Performance and Practice Growth - Off the Cusp
Smooth & Stress-Free Scaling Source: Dental Product Shopper, May 2024. Monica Rogers, BSDH, RDH, drew on her 25 years of experience to share a few best practices for successful scaling procedures when Dental Product Shopper interviewed her in 2024:
6 Things Every Office Manager Needs to Do Right Now to Achieve Work-Life Balance - Off the Cusp
Creating a harmonious work-life balance can be challenging but it is essential to improve our physical, emotional and mental well-being. Here are six things you can start doing right now to achieve a better work-life balance.
The Injection Molding Technique: Transforming Chairside Dentistry for Greater Efficiency and Accessibility - Off the Cusp
Dentistry is constantly evolving with innovative approaches that improve efficiency and enhance patient outcomes. Among these advancements, the injection molding technique stands out as a game-changer for restorative and esthetic dentistry. This innovative approach allows clinicians to create seamless, long-lasting restorations with remarkable precision and speed. GC America, a pioneer in innovative dental solutions, has long been at the forefront…
Introducing VeneerNow! Making Composite Veneer Dentistry Easier and More Efficient - Off the Cusp
Veneers are typically made from composite resin or porcelain, both of which can yield excellent results. The choice between these materials depends on several factors, including the patient’s goals, diagnosis, case selection, budget, and the technical skills of the dentist. Composite veneers offer several advantages over porcelain. They can be fabricated during a single visit, are generally more cost-effective, and…
Over 30 Years of Eaglesoft, and Countless More to Come - Off the Cusp
With an eye always on the future, Eaglesoft has a decades-long tradition of innovating ways to support the success of the dental practices we serve. Let’s take a look back at Eaglesoft’s 30+ years of progress. Launched as Windows-based software in 1994 to bring practices digital records, scheduling, accounting and more, Eaglesoft was there when computers changed office work forever.…
3 Quick, Informative Reads on the Solea All-Tissue Laser - Off the Cusp
If you’re curious about or considering the Solea All-Tissue Laser, we’ve handpicked three articles for you to boost your knowledge. See what the solution for hard- and soft-tissue procedures can do, why dentists love it, and how it improves even routine procedures like cavity treatments. The Future of Patient Care is the Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser: Read this article to…
Every Day is Children’s Dental Health Day - Off the Cusp
The American Dental Association believed that every day should be about fostering healthy habits for children’s dental health. That’s why we’re thrilled to support the American Dental Association (ADA) in its mission to educate and inspire families across the country. This February, the ADA is bringing fresh, engaging materials to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month. And the best part?…
Automate Your Revenue Cycle Management with Our New Eaglesoft Integrated Solutions - Off the Cusp
In the fast-paced environment of a dental practice, efficiency is key to providing quality patient care while maintaining profitability. Traditionally, revenue cycle management involved manual and time-consuming processes that left room for errors and inefficiencies. However, with the advent of digital technology, dental practices now have access to advanced tools and platforms designed to streamline operations, improve cash flow, minimize…
9 Goals to Set for Your Dental Practice in the New Year - Off the Cusp
Whether or not you tend to be a habitual “resolution maker” each January, the start of a new year has a way of naturally getting us thinking about what lies on the horizon and how we’d like to see the months ahead shake out. If you find yourself musing about what 2025 has in store for your practice, January is…
Expand Your Practice’s Possibilities with Three Confidence-Inspiring DEXIS Launches - Off the Cusp
It’s never been a more exciting time to be a general practitioner, as a growing number of dental practices expand the services they offer to their patients. According to American Dental Association (ADA) research, approximately 70% to 90% of general dentists perform at least some endodontic procedures in their practices.1 While general practices have traditionally referred more challenging cases to…
DCI Edge Equipment is Now Available Through Patterson Dental - Off the Cusp
As we kick off 2025, Patterson is excited to add DCI Edge equipment to our portfolio of solutions for our customers. As a family-run company for more than 40 years, DCI is committed to offering high-quality, reliable dental equipment with a focus on design and service. Check out these DCI solutions, including the DCI Edge Series 5 and Series 4…
Moving to the Cloud? Don’t Miss These Best Practices and Tips for a Smooth Transfer! - Off the Cusp
Whether you recently decided to make the leap or are still thinking it over, moving from server-based to cloud-based practice management software requires careful thought and planning. To ensure a smooth transition, here are some important considerations: First and foremost, it’s vital to understand what data will convert to the new software. The good news: most of your records will…
Patient-Led Financing: Getting Patients to "YES" - Off the Cusp
Money talks, as the adage has it, but the truth is that most people would rather not talk about money. Especially, as happens all too often in dentistry, when it comes to discussing a treatment plan that might be more than a patient can afford to pay at once. Such conversations can feel awkward and intrusive, and, as Catlin Zuniga,…
“The Cloud”: A Primer - Off the Cusp
As a dental professional, you’ve almost certainly heard of practice management software being “cloud-based.” But since hearing about something and really understanding it are two separate things, we put together a quick, easy-to-digest explanation of what it is and most importantly, how it differs from a server-based system. According to Microsoft Azure, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services…
Patient Convenience: 6 Tips to Boost Loyalty to Your Practice - Off the Cusp
In your patients’ perception, is your practice easy to work with, or could you use some improvement? The level of convenience patients experience with healthcare providers can impact their loyalty, according to a recent report by McCaghy and Sinha. Particularly among younger people, convenience and ease of doing business ranked above even cost when deciding whether to stay with a…