The Digital Stream

The Benefit of Implementing Planned Time-Outs

By William Moorhead | October 11, 2017

In our practice, we use time-outs as a planned pause before the start of treatment to focus on safety and patient communication. Fortunately, in dentistry, we don’t often deal with the life-or-death issues that hospitals face. But mistakes cost us time, add to our stress and sometimes cause us to achieve less-than-desired results. That’s where the time-out comes in.

How Scripts Can Facilitate Patient Education

By William Moorhead | October 04, 2017

In years past, when a clinician made a recommendation, the patient almost always accepted the treatment plan and proceeded with the procedure. A lot has changed since then. With the advent of the internet, patients often want time to do their own research before making a treatment decision because they feel the need to look out for their own self-interest.

Designing Better Medical and Dental History Forms

By William Moorhead | September 27, 2017

Today, most practice management systems have online forms, which enable patients to register and complete their medical and dental history in advance. This can streamline the appointment—but only if the forms are designed with the patient in mind. If you discover that patients are filling out the forms incorrectly or if they are omitting information, it’s likely time to rethink your forms.

Developing and Adapting Systems for Your Dental Office

By William Moorhead | September 21, 2017

Looking for ways to systematize your dental office? In the book "The Checklist Manifesto" by Atul Gawande, M.D., Dr. Gawande talks about the advantages of using discipline in our work day. Let’s face it, we’re human and prone to mistakes. Gawande reveals how systems and checklists can decrease mistakes, boost efficiency and reduce stress.

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