We're jam-packed again this month with news we think you'll find useful, informative and (we hope) entertaining. Feel free to reply with comments or suggestions. And we'd love it if you would forward this e-newsletter to one or two colleagues!  This month:   A discussion of how to handle those pesky no-shows Precision stays ahead of the CAD/CAM curve with the best new scanner available Everything your patients ever wanted to know about implants (but didn't know to ask) Tips for filling your hygiene schedule Chairside Chuckle

No-Shows & Cancellations Every practice experiences cancellations and no-shows. Does your office have a protocol for handling these situations? In an article posted on Dentaltown, Kevin Tighe lists the types of patients who are more likely to cancel or not show up for an appointment. He also has suggestions for following up with these patients and addresses the issue of cancellation fees. Click the link to read more. Curb Cancellations & Nullify No-Shows

Watch the D2000 in Action

Introducing...D2000 One of the real workhorses in the Precision Dental Laboratories arsenal is the new D2000 scanner from 3Shape. It’s a CAD/CAM solution that is fast, accurate, easy to use and future secure. 3Shape’s D2000 features multi-line scanning technology - a new 3Shape proprietary scanning technology shown in trials to increase scanning speeds by 30%. The D2000 is equipped with four 5.0 megapixel cameras and high-quality mechanics to improve scanning accuracy. All-in-One scanning and the D2000’s large interior with room for two models enables dental technicians to capture both the upper and lower models, all inserted dies and occlusion information in a single scan.   Precision Dental Laboratories is excited about this important new piece in our CAD/CAM department. The D2000 merges simple sophistication, cool design and technology breakthroughs allowing us to do better, faster work for you.

Tooth Loss Stats & the Dental Implant Solution  We have another printable infographic for you this month. This chart answers the following patient questions: Am I a good candidate for dental implants? What are the reasons for and advantages of getting implants? Read on for the answers to these questions and more....

Click Here For A Dental Implant Infographic Tips For Increasing Hygiene Production In a healthy, growing practice the hygiene department is responsible for a substantial portion of total revenues and indirectly influences even more. The fuller your hygiene schedule is, the more opportunities you have to present treatment for other services. These financial benefits, combined with the relationship-building aspect of the hygienist's job, should convince all dentists to develop strategies to get the most out of their hygiene departments. In his blog on Inside Dentistry, Roger Levin, DDS outlines a simple 3-step plan for boosting your hygiene numbers.    Filling Your Hygiene Schedule What You're Saying About Us            Precision is always available when I have questions. They forward me directly to the technician dealing with my case. Precision Dental Labs always provides me with a quality, consistent product that I feel confident putting in my patients' mouths. My staff and patients have commented on how much better the crowns have looked since I switched to Precision. -Dr. Luke Hvidston, DDS   Send Us A Case! Chairside Chuckle

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