HHS provider relief fund distribution window closes on Nov. 6

The application period for the most recent phase of the HHS Provider Relief Fund distributions (Phase 3) is open.  If you are intending to take part in this, act soon as applications must be received by November 6, 2020. Up to $20 billion will be paid out with this distribution. Phase 3 funding is available… Continue Reading HHS provider relief fund distribution window closes on Nov. 6

Minimizing the Impact of Scheduling Gaps

The recent webinar Business Forward Strategies for Dental Practices presented by SVA covered several important dental-specific topics. One pertinent topic to what’s happening currently in practices is how busy is your practice right now. Most dental offices were severely disrupted this spring due to COVID-19. Many practices were forced to close for at least part… Continue Reading Minimizing the Impact of Scheduling Gaps

Is your waiting room looking like an empty football stadium? Plan now to fill up your fall schedule.

Most dental offices were severely disrupted this spring due to COVID-19.  Many practices were forced to close for at least part of March, April, and much of May, only seeing emergency cases.  Fortunately, practices were able to reopen and many are busy again.  Programs such as the PPP, EIDL, and the CARES Provider Relief Fund… Continue Reading Is your waiting room looking like an empty football stadium? Plan now to fill up your fall schedule.

Are you getting reimbursed for PPE costs?

As dental practices across the state open their schedules to non-emergency patients, a recurring question we are hearing is “How do I get reimbursed for the additional costs related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and readying operatories”?  In a perfect world, a new dental procedure code would be developed, all insurance companies would allow and… Continue Reading Are you getting reimbursed for PPE costs?

How to communicate with patients as dental offices reopen

The past few months have been a difficult time for most businesses. I work with business owners in a broad range of industries, but many of my clients are dentists. Since March, I’ve been dealing with the highs and lows of the pandemic, the shut downs, and when practices may get back to taking care… Continue Reading How to communicate with patients as dental offices reopen

Protecting yourself against cyber-attacks during the COVID-19 crisis

Unfortunately, cybercriminals are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to target businesses of all sizes by launching cyber-attacks and phishing campaigns. Dental practices continue to be at high risk during this pandemic. Despite many practices being closed, systems are still running – many unmonitored. Cyber-attacks launched against dental practices have resulted in stolen, inaccessible or destroyed patient… Continue Reading Protecting yourself against cyber-attacks during the COVID-19 crisis

Information Overload and COVID-19 for Dental Practices

Who is feeling stress these days? Who isn’t, right? That’s a much shorter list. As a Marketing Manager for one of the largest WI-based, dental supply distributors, I geek when I see the benefits of a successful advertising campaign. And yet I know many of you are overwhelmed, short staffed, in need of products that… Continue Reading Information Overload and COVID-19 for Dental Practices

As dental offices make plans to reopen, put your best Find-a-Dentist face forward

The Wisconsin Dental Association and the American Dental Association are both working on public awareness campaigns highlighting the steps dentists are taking to protect the health of their patients and dental teams in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While these campaigns are still in the planning stages as more specific dental office guidance is… Continue Reading As dental offices make plans to reopen, put your best Find-a-Dentist face forward