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Because Dentistry Never Takes a Vacation
The dentist is usually a small business owner. That demographic is changing, but, for the most part, most dentists are entrepreneurs with a drill in their hand. That said, 'vacation' is just another word for 'working out of the office.' You may not be in the practice but chances are your team is still seeing patients for routine prophy appointments.
With web-based dental software, like Curve Dental, you can stay on top of activities at the practice without spoiling a much-deserved vacation. All you need is a computer with Internet access to review ALL of your patient information and production numbers. When I say "ALL' I mean you can access, view or change everything, from clinical notes to charts to x-rays to production numbers. Because our software is web-based you never install software, you never hassle with upgrades, and you never stress over backups.
So pictures this: You're in your best swimwear lounging by the pool enjoying the moment. But then you wonder about something at the office. You pop open your laptop and your spouse thinks you're browsing the web, but in reality you're checking your receivables balance. Ha! Little will they know.
Now, I'm not an advocate for increasing the average number of hours we work in one week. Nor do I really want to see you be less than honest with your spouse. But, I am one who waves a banner for the convenience, flexibility and simplicity that come with web-based dental software. The argument is not about working by the pool; it's about having the choice to work by the pool!
Convenience and flexibility are just two of many reasons why the web makes more sense. Actually, there are 7 or 8 reasons why you may be looking for better, cooler dental software. Call us and arrange to see a demo when the time is right.
Call 888-910-4376 Why the Web is a weekly op-ed written by Andy Jensen, VP Marketing at Curve Dental. You can reach Andy at andy.jensen@curvedental.com. |
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| Fun Dental Facts
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Use of dental sealants, which block tooth decay on the vulnerable chewing surfaces of primary molars, increased by 64% in the last ten years. Thirty percent of all children in the US have at least one sealed tooth.
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| Classic Dental Humor
| Dentist: Would you help me? Would you please let our one of your loudest, most painful screams?
Patient: Why, Doctor? It isn't that painful this time.
Dentist: There are so many people in the waiting room and I have a 7:00 pm tee time.
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New Center for Curve Studies
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Helpful Information Repository
For the millions of Curve Dental fans across the world the company is excited to announce the completion of the Center for Curve Studies, a dedicated web page for all things orange.
The Center for Curve Studies is the general repository and vault for all Curve Dental literature. Here's what you'll find:
The Web-based Dentist eNewsletter Archive. All 80 editions of the profession's most prized eNewsletter can be found here, going all the way back to 2010!
Press Releases. You can catch up on all the news at Curve Dental by perusing this treasured collection of press releases.
Orange Papers. The goodlooking team and Curve Dental have authored six scholarly papers on the following topics:
- Disaster Planning for the Dental Office
- Dental Software Costs and ROI
- Security of Web-based Systems
- Uptime Comparison of Web-based vs Client-server Systems
- Five Risks with Traditional Backup for Dental Software
- Communicating with Dental Imaging Software: Bridge vs Integration vs Native
New information is added to the Center's collection all the time. Click here to visit today.
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The 3 DON'Ts of Dental Practice Websites
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Power Thought: Turnkey Dental
No matter how you choose to build your website, you will have substantial control over your website. If you're already spending the money, make sure you're maximizing your dollar by avoiding some simple mistakes! DON'T make it hard for your patients to reach you. Many patients will come to your site primarily to get a phone number, address or directions and the longer they have to look for this information, the more likely they are to leave the site without calling you. INSTEAD Make sure your phone number, email and physical address are prominent on the first page of your site. Using an appointment request/scheduler is a great way to go that extra step and meet your patients where they already are (your home page!). DON'T Include too much personal information on your website. Your website isn't a great place for family photos, political opinions or your life story. Of course, all these are a part of what makes you great, but remember that your website will primarily serve as a first impression, and anything you put up that makes you look less professional could lose you valuable business. INSTEAD Make sure you have a professional headshot and a great write up of your professional qualifications in order to project a business-savvy image. The real you will shine through when your new patients meet you and you are able to connect with them on a personal level. DON'T Take colors lightly. Even if vibrant fuchsia is your absolute favorite color, it may not be the best choice for your dental practice. Many bright colors (especially pinks and purples) can be seen as casual and almost flippant - so think twice when choosing your dental practice's color templates. INSTEAD Choose a color that you like, that also presents the image you want potential patients to see. Some widely held beliefs on website colors and the positive emotions they evoke: - Red - action, power, energy, speed
- Orange - adventurous, risk-taking, vibrant, flamboyant
- Yellow - cheerful, happy, playful, fun
- Green - growth and vitality, renewal and restoration
- Blue - loyalty, trust and integrity
- Purple - unusual and individual, creative and inventive
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The Crucial Crossroads of Patient Communication
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Power Thought: McKenzie Management
With so many demands on the busy dental team to stay on schedule, to get patients into the chair, through their appointment, and on their way, it's easy to understand why doctor and staff may be somewhat reluctant to spend any more time than what they believe is absolutely necessary on seemingly non-pressing issues, particularly those dealing with patient communications. After all, most dental teams think they are thorough and that they tell patients everything they need to know. If the patient asks questions, the staff answers them without hesitation, so why belabor this point? Unfortunately, in the busyness of the typical day, employees don't communicate as well as they would like to think they do. Worse yet, they don't even realize there is a problem, which can cost practices dearly in patient retention. The fact is that patients want more information than they are typically given. They also want information that they are reluctant to ask for. And here's the tricky part, it's up to you to make sure that patients get the information that you probably don't even know they want. The good news: Your efforts will make a huge difference in patient opinion of the doctor and the practice as patients who have their questions answered are far more satisfied with their care and the dental staff than those who don't. And, in actuality, addressing this often- overlooked patient need is much easier than teams realize. It may not be necessary at every visit, but make sure your patients know that you are always open to their questions. You want to know if they have even the slightest concern. It starts with your asking them a few simple questions, "How do you feel about this?" "How does this fit in your plans for your overall health?" "Do you have any more questions or concerns that you'd like to discuss?" Ensure your patients know you have the time, the patience, and the knowledge to address all their questions and concerns, no matter how big or how small. More About McKenzie Management... |
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