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Office manager: A real position or merely a title?
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It's interesting how people tend to evolve into certain positions in the dental practice. One in particular is that of office manager. In our consulting work, the dental industry sees a lot of existing loyal employees, such as a hygienist or a dental assistant, who has "graduated" to this role. More



Only 20 seats left — hotel room rate ends Aug. 12
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If you have registered for the conference but have not booked a room, or booked a room and have not registered for the conference, do not procrastinate. The group room rate of the AADOM negotiated room rate of $164 per night will expire Aug. 12 (it will then be charged at the current best available rate). The Gaylord Opryland offers one-way and round-trip airport shuttle transportation on luxury buses to the resort. AADOM has negotiated special pricing for attendees as well.
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Use Dentrix Practice Advisor to make your job easier
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As an office manager, it's your responsibility to make sure the office is running efficiently and the practice is as profitable as possible. You're the person who has to know everything about every part of the practice. And what's more, you're expected to have suggestions about what to improve in the practice and how to do it. With Dentrix Practice Advisor, it's easier than ever for you to meet those expectations. More

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The US budget crisis could affect dental care for millions
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American President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010. This act was put into place to authorize additional spending of money needed to help American citizens better care for their teeth. However, with Congress currently butting heads in an effort to cut trillions of dollars out of the budget in order to raise the nation's debt ceiling, the PPACA could be in serious jeopardy. More

Millennials: Better, worse or just different?
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A 60-something worker reflects, "We wanted what [young professionals today] want. We just felt we couldn't ask. Herein lies the truth: What young workers want isn't so different from what everyone else wants. However, younger workers are asking for it." More

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5 things you are micro-managing, but shouldn't be
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As an entrepreneur, it is probably hard to not micromanage something going on in your business. After all, it's your baby and you want to make sure that everything goes as planned, correctly and even exceeds expectations. While all that is understandable, you may be having a counterproductive effect if you are micromanaging particular areas of your business. More
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CONNECTION Dental

Going to Nashville? So are we!
Stop by and say “Howdy” to the CONNECTION Dental representatives at our booth during the AADOM Annual Meeting this September in Nashville. We’ll show you how our network can help you thrive, and we’ll sign you up for our raffle.

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One practice can change the lives of hundreds.
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Become a branch office of The SmileTree, which means adopting one or more dental clinics, and receiving fun and rewarding ways to show your practice cares. MORE



Top 10 reasons why you should have a midyear meeting
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Allen Schiff, CPA, CFE, gives you 10 specific reasons why a midyear meeting can help your practice stay on top of significant numbers and give you a chance to make positive corrections before year-end. More

Preventing expensive mistakes by getting your business accounting system right from the start
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Few functions in a business can bring a company to its knees like malfunctioning accounting software. The ability to track invoices and payables, handle cost accounting, prepare payroll and monitor cash flow is absolutely crucial for day-to-day operations. More

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Why your passion for work could ruin your career
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Every business wants workers who passionately love their work. And for good reason: workers who are inspired are more productive, and passion can provide the energy necessary to fuel engagement, amidst obstacles and setbacks. But while passion seems clearly desirable, recent psychological research suggests that not all forms are adaptive. In fact, some forms can be downright detrimental. More

Summer in the workplace: How casual is too casual?
McClatchy-Tribune News Service via The Bulletin    Share    Share on FacebookTwitterShare on LinkedinE-mail article
Summer retreats, casual dressing and summer time-off habits can be minefields if you make missteps. Joanna Stiegler pondered what to wear to her company's beach party, finally settling on a sporty bikini that wouldn't reveal too much during the volleyball game. "Even though it was a beach day, it was still a workday," Stiegler says. "You just have to make sure what you're wearing is tasteful." More


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