Sensei Insights

Dental practices have taken a huge hit from the pandemic, and the industry is still reeling from the impact. While many offices were able to overcome the lockdowns and mitigate the health risks of in-person appointments, there’s one lingering consequence that’s had a major effect on dentistry: Staffing shortages. For most industries, it started with widespread…

Cybersecurity has become increasingly relevant for oral healthcare providers in the last decade. Cybercrimes are on the rise, with a 15 percent increase in 2021 over 2020, and the healthcare industry has become a favorite target of cyber-criminals. You may think your practice is too small to attract the attention of so-called hackers. You may believe…

An Ask-Me-Anything with oral surgery software team lead Joey Martin We sat down with Carestream Dental’s Joey Martin to get the answers to some common questions oral surgeons ask about cloud platforms. Whether customizing data fields, setting up short-call lists or understanding the most efficient ways to share imaging, our expert offers answers below! Q:…

As an oral surgeon, you are more than a doctor and an oral healthcare provider–you are also a business owner. And that makes the demands of your practice unique and they also require different organizational needs than a general dentistry practice. On top of handling serious surgeries and providing the best in patient care, you…

Whether you manage a group practice or a larger DSO, you may find that your scale gives you more opportunities for investment. That could mean new practice management platforms, updated equipment or even add-on modules for your existing software and hardware that can aid with ROI. As the seasons change and your mindset shifts to…

We’ve all been there: We walk up to the desk at our doctor’s office to check in, and in return, we’re handed a clumsy clipboard stacked with what feels like a small novel’s worth of paper forms to complete. And if we’re lucky, the pen awkwardly clipped to the top of the board actually works….

Providing patients with a positive experience lies at the heart of any dental practice, but this can become difficult as expectations continue to rise. Today’s patients are looking for more than just exceptional care; they want more options when it comes to visibility and flexibility. According to Finances Online, 43% of patients now prefer to book…

Dental practices must handle and store vast amounts of sensitive data, from patient medical records to employee files. Protecting this information is not only an ethical responsibility, but it is also legally required to remain compliant with HIPAA and avoid potential lawsuits. In today’s cybersecurity landscape, where health care is among the most targeted industries for…