One question I typically ask my customers during a training session is “How often do you query your database to produce a precise list of patients?” I then go on...
Have you ever looked at Trends within Eaglesoft? Trends is a practice management feature that allows you to view office totals according to specified criteria. From Trends, you can import...
For those of you who have a specific, custom medical history form that reflects information that your office needs to retrieve from your patients, this is the solution for you...
When Laura Hatch and her husband, dentist Anthony Hatch, opened the doors at their Maryland practice in 2003, they chose a rock and roll theme that has carried over to...
Planning your day for maximum productivity is an important task for everyone. At home and at work, successful days begin with the end in mind. Dedicating time for a quick...
If you’re a frequent reader of Off The Cusp, then you’ll know we cover a lot of topics and hear from a lot of different contributors who have a huge...
Have you noticed the bright orange icon in the upper left-hand corner of your Eaglesoft 17 screen? This is an RSS Feed that we are calling our Eaglesoft News Center....
I love this time of year. There is something about the twinkling lights and festive holiday music everywhere. I enjoy hot drinks by the Uele Yule? log via my TV....
With technology’s ever-changing products, I am excited for our customers to have this great product available. With Eaglesoft 17, offices have the ability to manage their critical data from the...
The patient experience begins the moment they call your practice. Actually, it began when they made the decision to call your office to make the appointment. That is when they...
Increase productivity and improve communication with this simple and highly effective tool Your daily schedule should be simple and easy to read. Provider hours need to be current and up...
This post is a follow-up to one I originally posted in January 2013 titled Fee Schedules and Coverage Books. Please check it out if you haven’t done so already. It received...
There are always tools, apps and software to assist you with your day-to-day tasks and events. I have an app that tracks my spending and sends me notifications of where...
Do you know how to tell if your practice is “healthy” from your reports? Take a look at the numbers; they will tell you a story. Checking key indicators periodically...
The image recycle bin is a feature in both Eaglesoft and Patterson Imaging software that allows you to remove an image without deleting it, so it doesn’t appear in the...
Eaglesoft allows you to store, view and present patient images and X-rays quickly and effortlessly, thus enhancing the patient’s experience in your office. One truly great feature for patient education...
I often ask my audiences for a show of hands if they have established standards for communication, behavior and attitude for their practice. At most I have had a total...
If you are looking for an Eaglesoft report that includes certain information, I can help you find it faster and easier by using a simple utility found on our FAQ...
I have seen many offices transition from traditional paper charts to a completely chartless and/or paperless environment over the years. The best part of making this switch is the increase...
One of my absolute favorite things about Eaglesoft is how very customizable it is in so many ways. This customization increases efficiency and allows you to spend more of your...
January is the perfect time of year to get organized and in doing so, you may need to re-evaluate your current scheduling system. Make sure you have time in your...
Where did 2013 go? As we come to the end of the year, I want to take a moment to make sure that you have all the necessary information needed...
When presenting treatment recommendations and the cost of care, helping patients understand the value of the dentistry and their payment options and obligations is important. As important is presenting that...
As end of the year approaches, it’s time to start evaluating and updating your fees. If you can relate to one or more of these scenarios, I’m here to help!...
How well do you analyze the available dental benefits of your patients? We know the patient probably isn't vigorously reviewing their policy details, so they may not even know they...
In today’s world, we rely on our technology products to make every aspect of our lives easier and more productive. When a new technology is released, we can’t wait to...
As an educator, one thing I’m always very conscious of is my communication skills. I’m always looking for better ways to get my point across whether it’s in writing blog...
Ah reports! Is there any topic more fun than this one? You might think I’m being sarcastic but I’m typing this right now with a huge smile on my face...
The successful implementation of technology in the dental office has been a game changer for many dental office administrators including myself. Our office is a fully digital (chartless) office, run...
In the dental office museum of my mind, I have exhibits of pegboard accounting systems, color-coded appointment books, recall postcard with an index card file by month system, statements with...