Welcome to the Dental Deep Dive where we explore best practices for improving workflows using management software that can help your dental organization run more efficiently, see more patients and get better outcomes. We focus on learning and sharing across a variety of dental disciplines and organizational types in order to help you and your team provide the best possible experience and care for patients.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
A conversation with Jessica Napiza, software training manager with Henry Schein One. Jessica shares a variety of best practices for patient financial readiness.
In this episode we ask
- 02:53 What is patient financial readiness and how can it benefit practices?
- 07:07 What are the key components of financial readiness and what does it do for patients?
- 13:50 How can practices implement these practices in the most efficient ways?
- 18:23 What can dental organizations do today to start improving their processes?
This episode is sponsored by Dentrix Enterprise.
Dentrix Enterprise offers a best-in-class management system designed specifically for dental providers. Benefit from proven, preferred dental workflows that standardize clinical procedures and office processes. Learn more at dentrixenterprise.com/dentaldeepdive
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Part 2 of our conversation with Mike Uretz, founder of DentalSoftwareAdvisor.com and dental software editor for Dental Products Report. Mike talks about what interoperability is and how its importance is increasing in dentistry as it applies to continuity of care for patients.
In this episode we ask
- 04:28 What is interoperability?
- 06:44 How can interoperability improve continuity of care for patients?
- 08:43 What benefits can interoperability provide as it applies to COVID-19?
- 10:32 Why has adoption of dental interoperability been such a challenge?
- 14:02 How can dentistry be part of an integrated health system?
Resources
- Listen to episode 4 of the Dental Deep Dive for the first part of our interview with Mike Uretz
This episode is sponsored by Dentrix Enterprise
Dentrix Enterprise is interoperable with over 40 different medical systems to help dental organizations improve efficiencies and provide better care for patients. Learn more at dentrixenterprise.com/dentaldeepdive
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Part 1 of an in-depth conversation with national EHR expert Mike Uretz. Mike is the founder of DentalSoftwareAdvisor.com and dental software editor for Dental Products Report. In this episode Mike discusses Dental Electronic Health Records and standardization in multilocation practices. The discussion focuses on how EHRs benefit the practice and the patient.
In this episode we ask
- 03:08 What is a dental EHR?
- 05:31 What benefits can a true dental EHR have for a multisite dental practice?
- 18:24 What has been learned from work with medical EHRs that can benefit dentistry?
- 24:03 How do you see the need for integrated data evolving in the future?
Resources
This episode is sponsored by Dentrix Enterprise.
Dentrix Enterprise is interoperable with over 40 different medical systems to help dental organizations improve efficiencies and provide better care for patients. Learn more at dentrixenterprise.com/dentaldeepdive
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
A conversation with Andrea Hight, former dental director and former national director of community health for Henry Schein. Andrea shares insights into oral health issues as part of overall health and discusses where dental care fits in the patient-centered medical home and creating overall healthier patients.
In this episode we ask
- 04:54 What struggles are public health organizations dealing with right now?
- 09:02 What opportunities are there for community health centers in 2020?
- 13:13 What considerations are important for dental organizations to look at when it comes to systems that work with medical?
- 15:29 What are you seeing when it comes to integration and consolidation?
- 25:23 How can organizations balance appointment efficiency and quality of care?
This episode is sponsored by Dentrix Enterprise.
The Dentrix Enterprise practice management system from Henry Schein One gives large dental groups and DSOs, as well as public health and institutional dental organizations, the ability to achieve greater efficiency and productivity with award-winning dental workflows. Learn more at dentrixenterprise.com/dentaldeepdive
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
A conversation with Adam McDaniel, director of platforms at Henry Schein One. Adam discusses trends in the market that are likely to have an impact on dental organizations in 2020.
In this episode we ask
- 01:45 What impact will software automation have on practices?
- 03:43 What influence will the retail dentistry have on the dental market?
- 06:43 What shifts in reimbursement processes are on the horizon?
- 10:50 Will consolidation continue in the industry?
Resources
- Read the article "Top 4 Dental Trends to Watch for in 2020"
This episode is sponsored by Dentrix Enterprise.
The Dentrix Enterprise practice management system from Henry Schein One gives large dental groups and DSOs, as well as public health and institutional dental organizations, the ability to achieve greater efficiency and productivity. Visit dentrixenterprise.com/dentaldeepdive to learn more.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
A conversation with Kevin Kidd, chief business development officer and co-founder of AxiaMed. We talk with Kevin about the payment industry and what best practices dental organizations need to understand about the security of patient data and how to choose the right payment partner for your practice.
In this episode we ask
- 01:43 What trends are we seeing in the market as it relates to the payment industry?
- 05:01 What should practices really be aware of when they're looking at payment technology?
- 07:27 How do we make sure patient information is safe?
- 15:15 What does it mean to really be secure when accepting patient payments?
Resources
- Download the free white paper "The Growing Risk to Payment Data Security"
This episode is sponsored by Dentrix Enterprise.
The Dentrix Enterprise practice management system from Henry Schein One gives large dental groups and public health organizations the ability to achieve greater efficiency and productivity within their practices every day. Visit dentrixenterprise.com/dentaldeepdive to learn more.