
Portland Sick Leave Ordinance – Final Rules
The final rules implementing Portland’s new Sick Leave Ordinance have been published. The new rules go into effect January 1, 2014 and require all employers to provide up to 40 hours of… Continue On +

Avoid the Dental “Watch” List
Most dental practices have it, and most dentists regularly talk to patients about it. “John, I’m putting that upper right tooth on the watch list.” You may think you are alerting patients… Continue On +

Feeling Stuck? Get a Good Night’s Sleep
The next time you are challenged and find yourself struggling for solutions, make sure you get a good night’s sleep. When we dream, our brains are often in the best position to… Continue On +

90 Day Waiting Period Under the Affordable Care Act
Starting in 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will limit waiting periods for health insurance plans to a maximum of 90 days. The 90 day waiting limit takes effect for plan years… Continue On +

The Uncrowded Extra Mile
Many dental practices talk about going the extra mile for patients, but how many actually do it? The time, the effort, the consistency; it’s not easy. Inspirational speaker Wayne Dyer once said,… Continue On +

Factors That Influence Banks’ Decision to Lend To Dentists
Many banks are interested and eager to lend money to dental professionals. Some of the reasons why they are interested are; the enormous size of the industry, it has been relatively resilient… Continue On +

Negative Reviews
If you are in business long enough, it is likely someone will post a negative review of your dental practice. And it doesn’t matter how many positive reviews preceded it, that negative… Continue On +

Selling Your Home
Article Highlights Individuals can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple filing jointly) of gain from the sale of their primary residence. Generally, to qualify for the exclusion, the home… Continue On +

Dental Practice Building: Opportunities With Emergencies
Thomas Edison once said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” One of the biggest dental practice building opportunities missed by dentists and… Continue On +

Satisfy Your Dental Patients by Running on Time
How do you impress dental patients to stay with your dental practice and refer more of their friends and family? In an environment with stiffer competition and the potential for more corporate dentistry… Continue On +

What to Keep in Employee Personnel Files
No one enjoys dealing with paperwork, but the time spent to create and maintain personnel files will pay off over time. A personnel file that is created and maintained over time will… Continue On +

Add More New Dental Patients to Your Practice
Even though you may want new dental patients, many of your existing patients just assume you have all of the business you need. Patients look at all of the charts on the… Continue On +