Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Pride Institute and Dr. Lou Shuman Participate in the World Marketplace Exhibition at the American Dental Association's Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida, April 4, 2011 -- Dr. Lou Shuman, President of Pride Institute, understands the impact that technology has in the dental industry today. With this passion for technology as an incentive, Pride Institute will be participating in the World Marketplace Exhibition in the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting. During the meeting, on October 9th through the 12th, Dr. Lou Shuman will present the Best in Class Awards and give recognition to technologies that are considered “game changers.”
As the dental industry is evolving, professionals in this field need to be informed of the innovative products that have the potential to change daily practices; and Dr. Lou Shuman is striving to share this information. As Dr. Shuman states, "They should understand that the level of technological innovation is very significant in our field, and that innovation itself is occurring at a rapid pace."
These awards will honor new and established, yet evolving, technologies that are playing the most important role in moving the industry forward. Typically, in past awards, technologies that facilitate communication have been favored due to the positive impact of internal and external communication with the patients and inside the facilities. From this event, sales professionals will understand which technologies on which to commit their efforts in the near future.
About Pride Institute
These awards will honor new and established, yet evolving, technologies that are playing the most important role in moving the industry forward. Typically, in past awards, technologies that facilitate communication have been favored due to the positive impact of internal and external communication with the patients and inside the facilities. From this event, sales professionals will understand which technologies on which to commit their efforts in the near future.
About Pride Institute
The Pride Institute’s strives to significantly impact the lives of dentists, their teams and their patients by delivering the finest information and counsel in dental practice management. With a thirty year focus on extensive research and development, the team of experts continually strives to deliver the very best through new models and new methods that creates new success for our dental community. Pride Institute is located at the former site of the prestigious Hamilton Army Air Field in Novato, California.
About Dr. Lou Shuman
Dr. Lou Shuman is the President at Pride Institute, writer and speaker on high technology innovations pertaining to the dental industry. His goal is to share information based on his own experiences in order to be a guide for medical professionals who aim to create a technologically relevant practice. With his professional life in Pride Institute, he values his opportunities to network with other experts who can share their insights about technological advances.
About Dr. Lou Shuman
Dr. Lou Shuman is the President at Pride Institute, writer and speaker on high technology innovations pertaining to the dental industry. His goal is to share information based on his own experiences in order to be a guide for medical professionals who aim to create a technologically relevant practice. With his professional life in Pride Institute, he values his opportunities to network with other experts who can share their insights about technological advances.
More information can be found online at http://www.loushuman.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Lou Shuman Presents Technology Implications: Dentrix Brings “Intelligent Technology” to Its Software
Novato, CA, March 28, 2011 -- For almost 20 years, Dentrix has demonstrated consistent growth as a dental practice management system, integrating clinical charting systems with business administration tools. Dentrix has always placed high importance on its reporting abilities and, as a result of this focus, they have recently launched Practice Advisor. For the first time, Dentrix users are able to see a financial snapshot of their practice along with recommendations for improvement.
Practice advisor helps practices analyze key performance indicators on a single report and compares the practice’s actual numbers to benchmarks developed by leading practice management consultants. This technology is the first of its kind to allow to dentists to run critical reports that compare their office to norms. The variance column shows the difference between the practice’s numbers and these benchmarks. If a practice is underperforming compared to the benchmarks, a list of recommendations is printed at the end of the report. Practice Advisor is an “intelligent” technology that provides easy-to-implement action steps and consolidates this information into one report, making it easier for the practice to improve its business performance and thus increase productivity and profitability.
KEY FEATURES OF DENTRIX PRACTICE ADVISOR
Ability to customize the benchmarks. The benchmarks are matched to those of a general practice with a solo practitioner, but these numbers can be changed to match the profile of your practice.
An easy way to determine the active patient base. Practice Advisor allows dentists to identify how many patients have been seen within the last 18 months.
Tracks the number and cost of unfilled hours. Not only can you see, at a glance, how many unfilled hours
KEY FEATURES OF DENTRIX PRACTICE ADVISOR
Ability to customize the benchmarks. The benchmarks are matched to those of a general practice with a solo practitioner, but these numbers can be changed to match the profile of your practice.
An easy way to determine the active patient base. Practice Advisor allows dentists to identify how many patients have been seen within the last 18 months.
Tracks the number and cost of unfilled hours. Not only can you see, at a glance, how many unfilled hours
you have but you will also be able to talk with your team about the true costs of these unfilled hours. The Dentrix Practice Advisor then offers solutions to decrease missed appointments.
Treatment acceptance percentages. Now you can track your case acceptance rate, comparing your diagnosed treatment to the treatment that was actually accepted by the patient.
Accounts receivable (AR) statistics. If the report shows your AR is high compared to the benchmark and your own goals, Practice Advisor will bring up your aging reports showing exactly who owes you money. Practice Advisor will then offer recommendations to bring your AR to a healthy level.
Treatment acceptance percentages. Now you can track your case acceptance rate, comparing your diagnosed treatment to the treatment that was actually accepted by the patient.
Accounts receivable (AR) statistics. If the report shows your AR is high compared to the benchmark and your own goals, Practice Advisor will bring up your aging reports showing exactly who owes you money. Practice Advisor will then offer recommendations to bring your AR to a healthy level.
Colorful, easy-to-read charts and graphs. You can compare your current performance to the previous month and year-to-date performance numbers.
Continuing care statistics. These tell you, at a glance, the number of hygiene patients seen within the last 12 months, the number of patients due to be seen, and the number due to be seen with an appointment already scheduled, among other barometers of a healthy continuing care department.
Can be e-mailed. If you are working with a practice management consultant, accountant, or even want to e-mail the information to your home computer, you can easily do so.
Continuing care statistics. These tell you, at a glance, the number of hygiene patients seen within the last 12 months, the number of patients due to be seen, and the number due to be seen with an appointment already scheduled, among other barometers of a healthy continuing care department.
Can be e-mailed. If you are working with a practice management consultant, accountant, or even want to e-mail the information to your home computer, you can easily do so.
In our opinion at the Pride Institute, we feel Dentrix Practice Advisor has raised the bar as an essential practice management tool to assist in engaging in critical thinking, problem solving, and most importantly, implementation.
About Lou Shuman
Lou Shuman is the president of the Pride Institute. You can learn more about him at LouShuman.com
About Lou Shuman
Lou Shuman is the president of the Pride Institute. You can learn more about him at LouShuman.com
More information can be found online at http://www.loushuman.com
March 28, 2011 -- For almost 20 years, Dentrix has demonstrated consistent growth as a dental practice management system, integrating clinical charting systems with business administration tools. Dentrix has always placed high importance on its reporting abilities and, as a result of this focus, they have recently launched Practice Advisor. For the first time, Dentrix users are able to see a financial snapshot of their practice along with recommendations for improvement.
Practice advisor helps practices analyze key performance indicators on a single report and compares the practice’s actual numbers to benchmarks developed by leading practice management consultants. This technology is the first of its kind to allow to dentists to run critical reports that compare their office to norms. The variance column shows the difference between the practice’s numbers and these benchmarks. If a practice is underperforming compared to the benchmarks, a list of recommendations is printed at the end of the report. Practice Advisor is an “intelligent” technology that provides easy-to-implement action steps and consolidates this information into one report, making it easier for the practice to improve its business performance and thus increase productivity and profitability.
KEY FEATURES OF DENTRIX PRACTICE ADVISOR
Ability to customize the benchmarks. The benchmarks are matched to those of a general practice with a solo practitioner, but these numbers can be changed to match the profile of your practice.
An easy way to determine the active patient base. Practice Advisor allows dentists to identify how many patients have been seen within the last 18 months.
Tracks the number and cost of unfilled hours. Not only can you see, at a glance, how many unfilled hours
KEY FEATURES OF DENTRIX PRACTICE ADVISOR
Ability to customize the benchmarks. The benchmarks are matched to those of a general practice with a solo practitioner, but these numbers can be changed to match the profile of your practice.
An easy way to determine the active patient base. Practice Advisor allows dentists to identify how many patients have been seen within the last 18 months.
Tracks the number and cost of unfilled hours. Not only can you see, at a glance, how many unfilled hours
you have but you will also be able to talk with your team about the true costs of these unfilled hours. The Dentrix Practice Advisor then offers solutions to decrease missed appointments.
Treatment acceptance percentages. Now you can track your case acceptance rate, comparing your diagnosed treatment to the treatment that was actually accepted by the patient.
Accounts receivable (AR) statistics. If the report shows your AR is high compared to the benchmark and your own goals, Practice Advisor will bring up your aging reports showing exactly who owes you money. Practice Advisor will then offer recommendations to bring your AR to a healthy level.
Treatment acceptance percentages. Now you can track your case acceptance rate, comparing your diagnosed treatment to the treatment that was actually accepted by the patient.
Accounts receivable (AR) statistics. If the report shows your AR is high compared to the benchmark and your own goals, Practice Advisor will bring up your aging reports showing exactly who owes you money. Practice Advisor will then offer recommendations to bring your AR to a healthy level.
Colorful, easy-to-read charts and graphs. You can compare your current performance to the previous month and year-to-date performance numbers.
Continuing care statistics. These tell you, at a glance, the number of hygiene patients seen within the last 12 months, the number of patients due to be seen, and the number due to be seen with an appointment already scheduled, among other barometers of a healthy continuing care department.
Can be e-mailed. If you are working with a practice management consultant, accountant, or even want to e-mail the information to your home computer, you can easily do so.
Continuing care statistics. These tell you, at a glance, the number of hygiene patients seen within the last 12 months, the number of patients due to be seen, and the number due to be seen with an appointment already scheduled, among other barometers of a healthy continuing care department.
Can be e-mailed. If you are working with a practice management consultant, accountant, or even want to e-mail the information to your home computer, you can easily do so.
In our opinion at the Pride Institute, we feel Dentrix Practice Advisor has raised the bar as an essential practice management tool to assist in engaging in critical thinking, problem solving, and most importantly, implementation.
About Lou Shuman
Lou Shuman is the president of the Pride Institute. You can learn more about him at LouShuman.com
About Lou Shuman
Lou Shuman is the president of the Pride Institute. You can learn more about him at LouShuman.com
More information can be found online at http://www.loushuman.com
March 28, 2011 -- For almost 20 years, Dentrix has demonstrated consistent growth as a dental practice management system, integrating clinical charting systems with business administration tools. Dentrix has always placed high importance on its reporting abilities and, as a result of this focus, they have recently launched Practice Advisor. For the first time, Dentrix users are able to see a financial snapshot of their practice along with recommendations for improvement.
Practice advisor helps practices analyze key performance indicators on a single report and compares the practice’s actual numbers to benchmarks developed by leading practice management consultants. This technology is the first of its kind to allow to dentists to run critical reports that compare their office to norms. The variance column shows the difference between the practice’s numbers and these benchmarks. If a practice is underperforming compared to the benchmarks, a list of recommendations is printed at the end of the report. Practice Advisor is an “intelligent” technology that provides easy-to-implement action steps and consolidates this information into one report, making it easier for the practice to improve its business performance and thus increase productivity and profitability.
KEY FEATURES OF DENTRIX PRACTICE ADVISOR
Ability to customize the benchmarks. The benchmarks are matched to those of a general practice with a solo practitioner, but these numbers can be changed to match the profile of your practice.
An easy way to determine the active patient base. Practice Advisor allows dentists to identify how many patients have been seen within the last 18 months.
Tracks the number and cost of unfilled hours. Not only can you see, at a glance, how many unfilled hours
KEY FEATURES OF DENTRIX PRACTICE ADVISOR
Ability to customize the benchmarks. The benchmarks are matched to those of a general practice with a solo practitioner, but these numbers can be changed to match the profile of your practice.
An easy way to determine the active patient base. Practice Advisor allows dentists to identify how many patients have been seen within the last 18 months.
Tracks the number and cost of unfilled hours. Not only can you see, at a glance, how many unfilled hours
you have but you will also be able to talk with your team about the true costs of these unfilled hours. The Dentrix Practice Advisor then offers solutions to decrease missed appointments.
Treatment acceptance percentages. Now you can track your case acceptance rate, comparing your diagnosed treatment to the treatment that was actually accepted by the patient.
Accounts receivable (AR) statistics. If the report shows your AR is high compared to the benchmark and your own goals, Practice Advisor will bring up your aging reports showing exactly who owes you money. Practice Advisor will then offer recommendations to bring your AR to a healthy level.
Treatment acceptance percentages. Now you can track your case acceptance rate, comparing your diagnosed treatment to the treatment that was actually accepted by the patient.
Accounts receivable (AR) statistics. If the report shows your AR is high compared to the benchmark and your own goals, Practice Advisor will bring up your aging reports showing exactly who owes you money. Practice Advisor will then offer recommendations to bring your AR to a healthy level.
Colorful, easy-to-read charts and graphs. You can compare your current performance to the previous month and year-to-date performance numbers.
Continuing care statistics. These tell you, at a glance, the number of hygiene patients seen within the last 12 months, the number of patients due to be seen, and the number due to be seen with an appointment already scheduled, among other barometers of a healthy continuing care department.
Can be e-mailed. If you are working with a practice management consultant, accountant, or even want to e-mail the information to your home computer, you can easily do so.
Continuing care statistics. These tell you, at a glance, the number of hygiene patients seen within the last 12 months, the number of patients due to be seen, and the number due to be seen with an appointment already scheduled, among other barometers of a healthy continuing care department.
Can be e-mailed. If you are working with a practice management consultant, accountant, or even want to e-mail the information to your home computer, you can easily do so.
In our opinion at the Pride Institute, we feel Dentrix Practice Advisor has raised the bar as an essential practice management tool to assist in engaging in critical thinking, problem solving, and most importantly, implementation.
About Lou Shuman
Lou Shuman is the president of the Pride Institute. You can learn more about him at LouShuman.com
About Lou Shuman
Lou Shuman is the president of the Pride Institute. You can learn more about him at LouShuman.com
More information can be found online at http://www.loushuman.com
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