Practice Management

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Webcasts BAD REVIEW? ... WHAT TO DO!
2/18/2013 posted by PSC Staff
Have you had a bad review on a social media site or do you even know how to check? Read More
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Samples SAMPLE SCRIPTS FOR PATIENT MANAGEMENT
2/2/2012 posted by PSC Staff
Looking for just the right thing to say when patient's are new to your office, repetitively late, continually fail appointments? Read More Download
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Samples NEW PATIENT PHONE CALL: SCRIPTS AND INFORMATION SHEET
3/6/2012 posted by PSC Staff
This routing slip supports the article series and checklist related to the new patient process. Read More Download
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Articles PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
05/16/2013 posted by Multiple Authors
The June and July 2008 issues of the CDA Journal focus on practice management and include articles on practice transitions, financing, and leases. Read More
 
 
Q&As CDA WELL-BEING PROGRAM FAQ
05/02/2013 posted by PSC Staff
The Well-Being Program assists dental professionals who suffer from alcohol and/or chemical dependency. It’s also a referral source for other disorders such as Bi-Polar, depression, diabetes, glaucoma, Parkinson’s, sexual addiction, sexual boundary issues and more. Read More Download
 
 
Samples SAMPLE NOTIFICATION LETTER TO PATIENTS REGARDING DENTIST'S DEATH OR INCAPACITY
04/29/2013 posted by PSC Staff
To avoid patient claims of abandonment, dentists who are separating from practice (or the families of deceased or permanently disabled dentists) have the responsibility of notifying their patients in writing. Read More Download
 
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Checklists REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
04/25/2013 posted by Teresa Pichay
This checklist provides an overview of what dental practices need to do to comply with Dental Board, occupational safety, employment, environmental, patient privacy, and general business requirements. Read More Download
 
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Samples SAMPLE CREDIT FOR DENTAL SERVICES NOTICE (ENGLISH)
04/19/2013 posted by PSC Staff
A new law effective in 2010 requires dental practices to provide a notice to a patient to whom the practice offers third-party financing. Read More Download
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Marketing 3 15 3/15/2012 3:50:58 PM  
Financial Management 13 31 3/25/2013 12:39:59 PM  
Opening a Practice 25 55 8/18/2011 1:37:50 PM  
Transitioning 5 15 8/14/2012 2:31:11 AM  
Communication Skills 2 6 7/13/2011 5:14:02 AM  
Patient Management 13 45 10/2/2012 1:00:00 PM  
Miscellaneous 10 28 9/26/2012 11:40:10 AM  

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