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At Dr. Julian Gray's office on the eastside of Indianapolis, Indiana, patients get comprehensive care from a highly experienced team. "We do implants, veneers, root planning, CAD crowns to the lab, and surgery--as well as restorations," explains Dr. Gray. Read More.
Get all of your dental work done in one place, while being warmly welcomed and treated like family! Since 1984, the staff of Lande Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry has been committed to providing patients with the finest quality dental care in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. If you live in the Indianapolis, Indiana metropolitan area, this dentist may be a great fit for you and your family! Read More.
We believe that 99.9% of dental professionals are honest, caring, individuals who are the foundation of your successful practice. This article is about the .1% of employees who have found ingenious ways to steal from your practice without touching a dime of your financials. Non-traditional employee theft can impact your practice as significantly as if an employee stole money from the petty cash drawer or cashed insurance checks. Read More.
One of the critical pieces to running a successful dental practice is having an effective office manager who can take charge, organize your team, and help run the office - without requiring constant supervision and management. eDentist Director of Business Development, Kay Valentine, was recognized as the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) "Office Manager of the Year" in 2009. This January 13-15, 2011 in Denver, Colorado, Kay will lead four sessions on becoming an effective office manager at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention. Kay will unveil practical tips and information that will guide your office manager toward his or her full potential.Read more.
You work with your employees all day every day and trust them to make important decisions regarding your patients and your practice, but can you trust them with your income? Most dentists who read this article will assume it's being written about the other guy, the one who is clueless about their financials and lets their staff run the practice. Your office staff would never steal from you, would they? Office embezzlement is an unfortunate common occurrence in many businesses including dental practices. Not only should you be concerned about financial embezzlement, but you also must be concerned about theft of supplies and time by your employees. Read more.
If you are seeking a family-friendly dental practice in Indianapolis, Indiana that is great with children, the Eagle Creek Children's Dentistry may be the right choice for you! The entire dental team at Eagle Creek Children's Dentistry is experienced in working with children of all ages. They offer preventive and restorative dentistry for children, and a variety of sedation options for anxious and apprehensive children receiving dental treatment. Read more.
Along with patient care, practice management, and finance, dentists must also be savvy human resource professionals. Probably the most important asset to any practice is staff. Interviewing skills are essential for making the right match when selecting a candidate. Not selecting the right candidate can lead to employee dissatisfaction, increase turnover and negatively impact profits, patient care and employee morale in general. Below are a list of do's and don'ts concerning the interview process. Be mindful that often knowing what NOT to do can allow you to sidestep possible issues and avoid potential conflicts. Read more.
Your Practice Website Was Last Updated... When? In today's marketplace, dentists have a number of options when it comes to updating their practice websites. They can work with established companies that are highly regarded in the dental marketplace or they can work with local web developers. Regardless, the process of developing or fully updating a website has come a long way from where it was just a few years ago, and having an attractive, user-friendly practice website that is easy to maintain can be created as long as you follow some guidelines making changes to your site. Read more.
Snap-on smile is a multi-purpose restorative appliance for patients looking for a non-invasive, reversible, affordable approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Read more.
You may wonder why you're reading about snoring on a dental website, but the fact is that as dental professionals, we not only take care of your teeth and gums, we are also here to help you get a good night's sleep! While it's the subject of many jokes, it can also be a serious problem. Snoring can not only interrupt your bed partner's sleep (which is no laughing matter to him or her), it is also associated with sleep apnea and cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, which can lead to a stroke. Read more
What is Performance Mouthwear? Performance Mouthwear is a completely new category of performance gear designed for all athletes looking to get better in their chosen sport. Read more.
The invisalign system consists of a series of clear liners that are switched out approximately every two weeks. Custom made for your teeth, each tray is part of the plan that is designed by you, your orthodontist and dentist. Calculations that gradually shift your teeth into place aid in the manufacturing.
Since invisalign aligners fit into nearly lifestyle, you will hardly notice them. You will have all the flexibility you need since invisalign is clear and removeable. You can eat or drink whatever you want and you can brush and floss as normal keeping your gums and teeth healthy. Appointments work well with any schedule because the appointments are generally quick and needed only every 6 weeks. Read more.
eDentist would like to announce the achievement of Kay Valentine, who was recently named as the recipient of the 5th annual AADOM Office Manager of the Year Award. Behind every successful practice is an office manager who displays innovative thinking, business acumen and leadership qualities within their practice and community. Each year, the AADOM recognizes these exceptional individuals and highlights their accomplishments at their annual conference. This year, the award recipient is Kay Valentine is prime example of the impact an office manager can have on a practice, its team and its patients. Read more.
