Sensei Insights

Traditional in-person office visits will always be essential in the dental industry, but there’s no denying the recent surge in teledentistry. Like many aspects of digital transformation, teledentistry had existed in some forms prior to the pandemic, but between lockdown necessities and the growing acceptance of this type of technology, it has become a staple…

In today’s dynamic and competitive dental care landscape, striking the right balance between business acumen and clinical excellence is essential for any practice’s success. This balance is the key to thriving in an industry where patient care and operational efficiency are equally critical. One crucial aspect of maintaining this equilibrium is the ability to effectively…

Welcoming in a new year is always an exciting time at dental practices. It’s the season for setting goals and envisioning growth, for re-evaluating, innovating and embracing new techniques and technologies for success. But how can practices ensure they actually follow through on their New Year’s resolutions? Dental practice management software (DPMS), like Sensei Cloud, plays…

Between the rapid technological advancements and the high cost of equipment, investing in dental tech is no easy financial decision. For many dentists, a given purchase comes down to the potential return on investment (ROI). But how do you know if a state-of-the-art tool will be a sound investment? Let’s take a closer look at…

Effectively managing multiple dental offices requires careful planning, the right tools and the ability to balance both the clinical and business aspects of your offices. Whether you’re considering a practice expansion or joining a dental support group (DSO), the prospect of managing multiple locations can be as exciting as it is intimidating—that is, if you…

Tooth loss is a significant issue in the world. Whether caused by disease or trauma, an estimated 7% of the world’s adult population is missing at least one complete tooth, according to the World Health Organization. Not only can this be functionally limiting, but it can also carry a social stigma. To help make these smiles whole…

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been utilized across industries for several years now, this ever-evolving technology has captured the cultural zeitgeist recently—largely due to tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney. But these generative AI models are only the tip of the iceberg. Even the dental industry is accelerating its adoption of AI technologies to reshape the…

Losing patients in the dental industry is never a good thing, but it’s especially true in today’s competitive climate where maximizing practice schedule capacity is a pressing concern. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), 40% of practices had trouble filling seats due to a lack of patients booking appointments. At the same time, 14 million people enrolled in…

In today’s digital age, everybody who has a phone texts with it—you don’t need a statistic to see it, just look around the waiting room. But did you know that text messages have a near-99% open rate? With an increasingly tech-savvy and digitally native patient base, and the general prevalence of phones, two-way messaging has practically…

Welcome to the modern age of dentistry, where a routine visit is more than just clinical checkups and treatments. Instead, picture an inviting space where patients are pampered and comfortable and where dentists don’t just fix smiles; they make them. Beyond traditional dental procedures, today’s practice environments focus on creating an experience that leaves patients…

In today’s ever-evolving dental landscape, the growing trend toward multi-practice groups is reshaping the industry and the way management is done. Dental support organizations (DSOs) are on the rise as more dentists opt to join these group practices. According to the American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) Health Policy Institute (HPI), DSO affiliation climbed to 13% in 2022,…