Dental Practice Solutions

Top Strategies to Hire Your Next Dental Hygienist

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

July 23, 2024

Are you struggling to find the right dental hygienists for your practice? Discover effective strategies in our latest blog. Learn how to craft job ads that appeal directly to candidates, expanding your search beyond traditional methods, and implement employee referral programs. We’ll show you how to attract and retain top talent. Learn from the Dental Practice Solutions online training, proven strategies to transform your team today.

Reactivating Hygiene Patients for Dental Practice Growth

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

July 16, 2024

Every dental practice faces the challenge of inactive patients who haven’t scheduled an appointmentPatient retention is vital for sustained success, yet it doesn’t have to be a tedious task. Leverage modern technology and cross-train your team to streamline the reactivation process. In this post, we’ll explore essential steps and provide valuable advice to help you reactivate hygiene patients and foster practice growth.

Enhancing Dental Practice Productivity: The Key to Reactivating Patients

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

July 9, 2024

Reactivating overdue or inactive patients is pivotal for enhancing dental practice productivity. Dental Practice Solutions provides expert strategies to reconnect with existing patients, ensuring efficient scheduling and improved patient retention. Discover effective tips to streamline your reactivation efforts and maximize practice efficiency.

After Scaling and Root Planing Should we Bill a Prophy or Perio Maintenance?

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

June 26, 2024

After a patient undergoes Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), a common question that arises is whether to bill for a prophylaxis (prophy) or periodontal maintenance. The answer is crucial for both proper patient care and accurate insurance billing.

Six Tips for Hygiene Patient Reactivation and Unscheduled Treatment

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

June 18, 2024

Reactivating hygiene patients and addressing unscheduled treatments can be a challenge. In this blog, we share six essential tips to help you improve your outreach efforts, boost patient engagement, and ensure successful follow-ups. Learn how to cultivate a positive mindset, personalize your messages, and effectively train your staff for better patient reactivation.

Fill Openings on the Doctors & Hygienists Schedule

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

June 13, 2024

Last-minute cancellations can disrupt your practice, but with the right strategies, you can minimize their impact and keep your schedule running smoothly. In this blog, we explore common reasons for cancellations and provide handy checklists to help you fill unexpected openings on your doctor’s and hygienist’s schedules. From maintaining a short-notice list to leveraging technology, discover practical tips to ensure your practice remains efficient and productive.

Grow Cosmetic Cases in Your Dental Practice

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

June 1, 2024

Unlock the secrets to growing your dental practice by maximizing cosmetic cases. Learn how to harness the power of your existing patient base and implement strategic approaches to boost case acceptance and per-patient production. Explore innovative methods to enhance your practice’s success and drive sustainable growth.

Enhancing Dental Patient Loyalty for Dental Practice Success

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

May 22, 2024

Boost patient loyalty and retention in your dental practice with these effective strategies. Read this blog and earn how exceptional care, open communication, and elevated patient care will increase the lifetime value of your patients and ensure dental practice success.

Upgrade Your Dental Hygiene Department with a Dental Practice Growth Strategy

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

May 20, 2024

The foundation of a thriving dental hygiene department stands firmly on efficient time management, patient-centered care, and robust systems for practice expansion. Your hygiene department is the mitochondria of every successful dental practice. The dental hygiene department should produce at least thirty percent of the practice production. As dental professionals with many decades of practice Read More

10 Strategies to Plug the Holes in Your Schedule

By: Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS

May 13, 2024

Are you struggling to fill last-minute hygiene openings in your dental office schedule? Explore these 10 proven strategies designed to minimize cancellations and maximize productivity. From patient audits to leveraging advanced metrics and proactive communication, learn how to strategically manage your schedule for optimal efficiency and patient care.