By: Belle DuCharme, CDPMA Narratives are always built from the doctor’s clinical notes. A SOAP format is always suggested. SOAP is defined as Subjective (the patient’s words); Objective (the clinical observations from the dentist); Assessment (what the doctor’s diagnosis is) and Plan (the written treatment plan). ...
By: Tammy Friedman-Lebo, eAssist IT Support Chit chat in the breakroom can be a good way for staff to connect in a positive way unless it is interfering with daily operations and with communication with the patients. Daily tasks in the dental office such as opening the...
The prevalence of back pain in dentistry unwavering over the past 50 years (around 65 percent), new, alternative methods for sitting and preventing back pain are gaining increased recognition. A saddle-style stool promotes a neutral pelvic position, which supports the spine’s three natural curves...
The following is not an endorsement of eAssist Dental Billing but is provided for information to consider in the hiring process. Personality and skill testing are becoming more accepted in the hiring arena as tools to find the right team member for the practice. From Criteria,...
From Prosites https://www.prosites.com/Dental-Marketing-2017-Trends/ProSites-2017-Recommendation.pdf Nearly 90% of people ages 18 to 24 would trust health care information found via social media and shared with friends. This applies to health care too. A 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers survey found that nearly 90% of people ages 18 to 24 would trust health...
From Vision Services Plan (VSP getvsp.com/breakthroughs. ) In today's digital world, many employees spend a large part of their days with their eyes glued to screens. While modern technology may offer many life and work-related benefits, it could also be negatively impacting our vision....
Confusion abounds in regards to what is the definition of “medical necessity” when filing dental insurance claims. If the insurance company wants a medical necessity explanation for any type of treatment whether medical or dental, they have a right to ask for it before paying...
What area of the United States is immune to possible natural disasters? Did you say California? Wrong, they have wildfires and earthquakes. The rest of the country deals with tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, floods and fires too. To keep you and your family safe is foremost...
By: Gail Taylor, RDA, Account Manager When should I right CLICK it? Everywhere… There are a lot of context menus using the rt click button on your mouse. The right mouse button or secondary mouse button provides quick access to many common functions in programs like Internet Explorer,...
What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps. Thomas S. Monson The holiday season is a wonderful time of year for...
