Beyond Bitewings

Is your dental hygiene team working to their full potential? It’s common to find that dental practice owners haven’t ever seen a dental hygiene department working in tandem and generating their full income potential so these practice owners aren't even aware of the possibilities. Most dental practices have room for improvement in the efficiency and mindset of their staff, and that’s where Rachel W...

It’s hard to believe we’re still talking about COVID/Pandemic programs, but the truth is that we’ll probably still be talking about them for a long time. In today’s episode of Beyond Bitewings, Robert and Ash are covering some of these programs, and other things that might be changing based on the potential passing of new bills in 2022. The first thing they cover is what you need to know about the...

When it comes to running your practice, do you find yourself wishing things could run a bit more smoothly? The good news is that there are several different things you can implement today to help make a much more cohesive team which will help to make the practice run much more smoothly.  Ash and Robert discuss their tips and tricks to help. They talk about policies and procedures. Often times...

When it comes to selling a practice, many dentists find themselves contemplating the decision between selling to a DSO, going down a traditional path, or even to selling at all. Although selling to a DSO may seem enticing, it's important to understand the full picture before making this important decision.  In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash and Robert discuss what DSO’s are, how they w...

When it comes to running your dental business, you may often feel like you’re in constant defensive mode vs. getting ahead of potential issues. In this episode of Beyond Bitewings, Ash and Robert are giving some of their best tips and tricks for making running a business more smooth, and how to become more proactive on common issues. The first thing they talk about is being able to provide tax and...

What do you know about preventing cyber security attacks in your practice? Maybe you feel your practice is too small to be a target, unfortunately, you’re very wrong. No matter the size, your business could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks, which means your patient’s data could easily get in the wrong hands. You could also be in a situation where they hold your data ransom, and you need to pay a pri...

Do you know how to use personality assessments when hiring? Most dental practices are experiencing hiring to be very difficult. It can be even more frustrating if you finally think you’ve found that right hire, only to discover they’re a horrible fit in your practice. As bad as this sounds, it's an unfortunate reality for more and more practice owners. In these times of finding great help to be mo...

Do you find yourself dealing with dental team conflict resolution and team drama in your dental practice way more than you would like? Unfortunately, this is a very common theme among dental practices. All too often, owners find themselves spending just as much time, if not more, unwinding the issues of the staff than they do practicing dentistry. So if you can’t avoid conflicts, what’s the best w...

Have you considered hiring an associate dentist for your practice? When it comes to growing your practice there are various ways you can expand, and many times dentists find themselves needing to bring on a dental associate to help with the patients. Although this is a great way to expand, it’s a step that needs to be done with extreme caution. You want to make sure that the person you bring in is...

No matter what industry you’re in, learning to build and run a business can be a very lonely road, and learning from others in your field, can be a huge blessing. In today’s episode of Beyond Bitewings, the team at Edwards & Associates is joined again by Tamra Whitley who discusses her membership in the American Association of Dental Office Management and how you can impact your practice with...

Although it feels like we are moving on from the pandemic, there are still a lot of questions about the government programs that were offered to business owners. The team at Edwards & Associates is covering some of your most pressing questions abound things like ERC Credits and Refunds, the HHS Stimulus, PPP forgiveness, and when to pay back your EIDL Loans.  They’re also covering more qu...

Running your own practice may feel glamorous, and many start their own or purchase one thinking it’s going to be easy. However, although there are many ups, there are times when you may find yourself in many downs. What are some things you can do to really embrace the role of an employer and build your practice the right away? The team at Edwards & Associates is discussing some tips for employ...

Owning a business isn’t for the faint of heart, and this is especially true for dental practice owners. The transition from becoming an employee to an employer can be difficult if not done correctly, and in this episode of Beyond Bitewings, the team at Edwards & Associates is covering some of the things that you should consider before making the switch. One of the most important factors to und...

Bringing in specialists can be a great addition to your practice, but the process can be overwhelming. How do you know what specialties to bring in? And more importantly, where do you begin finding the right people to fill these roles? Santosh Patel, Co-Founder, and President of Complete Specialty Solutions joins the team at Edwards and Associates on this episode of Beyond Bitewings to discuss why...

We’ve all heard of DSO’s (Dental Support Organizations) in the world of dentistry. However, even though it’s common, there are still a lot of questions dental practice owners have when it comes to DSOs, and the team at Edwards and Associates are answering those in this episode of Beyond Bitewings. Robert and Ash are talking about why DSOs can offer so much more money in offers to purchase dental p...

As we enter a new year, there are a lot of questions about tax rates, and what’s going to happen to them in 2022. Should you plan on your tax rate going up? It’s one of the most common questions asked, and although it’s not possible to say for sure that rates will rise, it’s almost certain that they’re not going to go down in 2022.  So even though we’re just at the start of 2022, you should s...

With interest rates still at an all-time low, it’s a great time to think about either refinancing a current loan or taking out a loan that you’ve been considering for a while, maybe it’s time to look into your lending options in 2022. Although no one knows for sure when rates will rise, and how much they will rise, what is known is that there’s a very good chance that they will rise in 2022. In th...

Would your practice survive if you stopped taking insurance? It’s a question many dental offices are asking, but are too worried to truly explore. However, the answer may surprise you. Tamara Whitley joins the Edwards and Associate’s team during this episode of Beyond Bitewings, to talk about her journey of removing insurance from her husband’s dental practice. After seeing her husband’s office ma...

Have you tried to bill medical insurance for a dental procedure, but the claim was denied or something else went wrong? Are you thinking about doing more medical billing for dental procedures but aren’t sure what your options are? As more and more insurance companies recognize the importance of dental procedures to the overall health of patients, billing medical insurance for dental procedures is...

How do you find the right people to work for your practice, and most importantly, what can you do to make them stay? It’s two of the most important questions employers are asking themselves in today’s climate, and one that the team at Edwards and Associates is discussing in this episode. Gone are the days when paying more was the solution to keeping employees. We are experiencing the time of the g...

It’s hard to go anywhere these days without hearing someone talk about cryptocurrency. As it becomes more mainstream, more people are wanting in but they’re not exactly sure how to start. In this episode the team from Edwards & Associates is visited by ‘Will’, an investor who has been investing in the cryptocurrency field for quite some time. The team is getting asked a lot of questions about...

It’s that time of year! As 2021 comes to a close, it’s time to start making sure you have all of your loose ends tied up when it comes to 2021 yearend tax planning. There’s a lot to think about as we get ready for 2022, and unfortunately, there’s a lot of uncertainty about what’s going to happen with tax laws, and there are a lot of items that aren’t 100% clear yet as potential new tax laws sit in...

When a new patient calls, are you confident your front desk is handling everything correctly? In today's Beyond Bitewings episode, the team at Edwards & Associates is finding out how well your front desk team is handling new patient calls, and the results may surprise you. Are they collecting information to reach back out to people who don't schedule an appointment? Are they simply answering q...

PCI Compliance, as a Dental Practice owner, do you have it? Do you even know why it’s important? PCI Compliance is one of those areas that many practice owners know about, and know that they have to consider it. However, actually making sure their practice is compliant can be a whole different thing. On today’s episode of Beyond Bitewings, the Edwards and Associates team welcome  Danielle McK...

In today’s episode of Beyond Bitewings, the team at Edwards & Associates is discussing the Provider Relief Fund (formerly HHS). As we enter the fourth quarter of 2021, there are many questions about this relief and the team is here to answer them. Just like many of the other programs that were developed due to the pandemic, the Provider Relief Fund also has constant changes in the rules and re...