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The Hidden Leaks Killing Your New Patient Marketing (And How I Plugged Them for Good)
By Kyle Summerford | Dental Office Manager & Founder, Dental Office Managers Community No amount of flashy ads, boosted posts, or...
Kyle Summerford
Aug 54 min read


How to Track Weekly Production and Diagnosis by Provider (Without Losing Your Mind)
By Kyle Summerford | Dental Office Manager, Educator, and Founder of Dental Office Managers Community
Kyle Summerford
Jul 143 min read


Is Your Dental Team Burnt Out? How Office Managers Can Rebuild Morale and Reduce Stress
Burnout. Staff dissatisfaction. Quiet resignations. If you manage a dental office today, you know these issues are more common and more...
Kyle Summerford
Jul 24 min read


How to Set Daily Production Goals for Hygienists and Doctors in Your Dental Practice
One of the most frequently asked questions in our Dental Office Managers Community Facebook group is: “How do you all come up with a...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 164 min read


Top Ten Tips for Dental Office Managers
Can you remember your first day working at the front office in dental? We all started somewhere and most likely your career began...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 27 min read


Reclaim Your Time: A Better Way to Run Payroll in Your Dental Practice
Imagine gaining four extra hours each month. You could spend that time improving your accounts receivable, following up with patients,...
Kyle Summerford
May 264 min read


When Patients Say, “I’ll Wait for Insurance”: How Dental Offices Can Handle Financial Objections With Confidence
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Admin
May 264 min read


The Dental Industry Needs a Reset
The start of a new year is the perfect time for fresh beginnings. While many of us reflect on personal goals and changes, the dental...
Amy Cantu
Feb 44 min read


How AI is Transforming Insurance Verification for Dental Offices
The Growing Challenge of Insurance Verification

Stratus Ai
Feb 43 min read


It's Not You, It’s Me: The Leadership Mindset Shift That Will Transform Your Team
January offers an excellent opportunity for reinvention—a chance to hit the reset button and set the tone for the entire year. As a...
Christi Bintliff
Feb 35 min read


Navigating CDT 2025: The Essential Guide for Dental Office Managers
Learn new dental codes for billing dental insurance with all new updates to CDT 2025
Kyle Summerford
Jan 93 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Dental Office Manager Salaries: Insights from My Experience
As a dental office manager for over two decades, I’ve learned that our roles are as multifaceted as they are indispensable. We’re...
Kyle Summerford
Dec 3, 20245 min read


How Dental Office Managers Can Improve Communication to Boost Case Acceptance
Have you ever been in a conversation and immediately felt the “ick”? Something about the words, tone, or even body language completely...
Kyle Summerford
Nov 20, 20244 min read


PPO vs. HMO Dental Insurance: A Dental Office Managers Perspective
When evaluating PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) dental insurance plans from a dental...
Kyle Summerford
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Unveiling the Future: 5 Cutting-Edge Strategies for Dental Office Managers to Maximize Claim Payments in 2025
As we step into the promising year of 2025, the landscape of dental office management is evolving with rapid advancements in technology...
Kyle Summerford
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Considering Outsourcing Services? A Strategic Analysis for Dental Practices By Brenda McNulty, Owner of DSO FACTS LLC
As the costs associated with in-house skilled team members continue to escalate, many dental practices are exploring alternative...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Why Scheduling the Next Appointment is Vital for Dental Practices Submitted by Brenda McNulty Owner of DSO FACTS LLC
In the fast-paced world of dentistry, every patient interaction presents an opportunity to prioritize their oral health. Dental...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Empowering Office Managers to Thrive Through Marketing
How Gargle can help dental office managers better their practice and help alleviate stressful issues they may be facing in the practice. ...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Dental coding with Kyle: D4250—Therapeutic clinical crown lengthening, hard tissue modification
Objective: Therapeutic clinical crown lengthening (D4250) is a vital procedure for cases where a tooth has sustained significant damage...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 12, 20241 min read


Navigating Dental Codes with Kyle: D4260–Osseous Surgery Insights
Navigating Dental Codes with Kyle: D4260 Osseous Surgery Insights Understanding dental codes is crucial for accurate billing and...
Kyle Summerford
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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