Did you know that many practices collect less money than they could, because their fee schedules are out of date? The payer will happily pay less than the amount you’re entitled to if that’s what you’ve requested on your claims.

As a dentist, you went to dental school to learn the clinical skills needed to care for your patient’s oral health, not run a business.

Do you ever look back to 10 years ago and feel shocked by the technology we have today?

It happens: You’re going out of town, or you’re understaffed and need a “substitute” dentist to keep your practice going — aka, a locum tenens dentist. That’s simple enough in theory, but there are so many questions: Do you really need one? Where do you find one? And where do you put a locum tenens dentist on the dental insurance claim? We answer these top questions and more to help you get reimbursed faster.

Each time I visited my dentist in the past year or so, the same concern arose: “What can I do about my dental practice's staffing shortage? ”

The dental revenue cycle is a wheel that has to keep turning to make your dental practice profitable. But keeping this wheel turning is no easy feat.

What are the best ways to run a dental practice for greater success?

Dental RCM refers to revenue cycle management for the dental industry. The term has been increasing in popularity because dentists are finally cracking the code on what can elevate their cash flow. And spoiler — the key is proper dental revenue cycle management. And you want in.

What will increase productivity in a dental office? It’s a question every practice leader asks themselves at one point or another. You want to see revenue increase, but you don’t want to overwork your team. So how can you increase productivity?

Dental revenue at your practice is what keeps your dental office operationally and financially healthy. It’s the gas in the car. It’s what pays you and your team, ensures you have great equipment, and keeps a roof over the head of the practice.