Volume 112, Issue 3 (March 2022)

In a tight labor market, it can be tempting to go with a "good enough" hire versus a great fit. Dr. Levin explains why practices should use their values and mission to hire candidates...

Do you remember the first iPhone? In June of 2007 when the first iPhone came out, it had no App Store. That’s right! The only apps it had were the ones that came native on the...

Small business owners spend so much time and energy thinking about the success of their business, they often avoid personal financial planning. Steven Ghim, DMD, shares why that...

There is nothing better than when something great gets even greater. Remember when Amazon sold books? That was awesome, but it got even better and became the ubiquitous retailer...

Have you ever considered removing phones from the front desk area of your practice? Sound crazy? Jay Geier shares how this one move could be groundbreaking for practice growth...

Sometimes the best way to formulate a strategy is by first thinking about what not to do. Here are examples of common mistakes dentists make when hiring staff for their practice...

Like any business, dentistry can be a very competitive arena. With prospective patients comparing facilities, staff, and prices, investing in the latest and greatest technology...

People appreciate being recognized and treated well, and your dental team is no exception. As the leader, it's important for you to set the tone between coworkers—and it's easier...

Results from the 16th annual DE/Levin Group Annual Practice Survey are in, and they show that overall, dentistry was on the rebound in 2021. Check out the stats in this summary...

If you are a recipient of a Schedule K-1 from an LLC or another entity that files a partnership tax return, you need to be up to speed on the new IRS partnership audit regime....

Inflation can significantly affect your ability to be profitable and solvent. Try these strategies for fighting back and improving your bottom line.

Last year ended with a bang for invisible dental service organizations (IDSOs). This year is starting off strong, and here's why so many dentists are interested.

As inflation eats into your profits, insurance companies will not increase their reimbursements. There's a way dentists can improve their situations: dental membership programs...

Nervous about implementing a new incentive program in your dental practice? David Lohmann shares some potential pitfalls and offers practical solutions to make sure your program...

Don't leave teledentistry behind because the pandemic has eased. Patients have found they enjoy the convenience, and this will keep them engaged with your practice.

An outstanding team leads to an outstanding practice. But first you must find that team, then you must maintain their success. How do you successfully keep your "A" team?

This dentist plans to hire an associate and pay based on collections, with a percentage reduction of the associate's lab costs. But how is that calculated—and does it even make...

Dr. Jeff Carter and Pat Carter, IIDA, look at the office design details to consider when creating a dental operatory. They detail two options that can be customized to support...

Dr. Margaret Scarlett shares her insights on practice management software investments that can protect your practice’s data and increase your productivity.

There is so much more to having an accountant than simply using them at tax time. A good accountant can help your practice stay on track financially throughout the year.

Dr. William Flora reviews a new product from Planmeca that enables doctors to provide onlays, inlays, crowns, veneers, and three-unit bridges in a single visit with greater control...

If you still believe money is your team's primary motivation, think about what motivates you. Is it strictly money? Probably not, and your team is much the same way.

A dentist-reader says he is seeing varied occlusal challenges related to some of the ceramic crowns being placed today. Dr. Gordon Christensen shares his clinical expertise in...

John Baffo, CPA, CFP, says having your spouse on your practice’s payroll for work performed and services rendered could make excellent financial sense. He looks at a cost/benefit...