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Choosing Software for Your Dental Practice

Posted November 6, 2020 by Beth

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When it comes to selecting the software your dental practice will use for practice management, charting, or otherwise, dentists are often looking for just the right product to increase their practice’s efficiency, productivity, and revenue. This is no small task given the vast array of vendor options and features to select. We propose four key variables that can help you find out if a software is right for your practice: support, innovation, scalability, and integration. 

 

Support

Some software vendors offer little customer support or onboarding process for their products. Especially with your first software, a lot of time, money, and effort will go to setting up, installing, and learning to use the software. Your practice will need support to adapt quickly and realize the software’s productivity benefits as soon as possible. 

You’ll also need professional technical support on hand to make the most of your investment and avoid downtime.

 

Whether you have an existing practice or are starting a new practice, XLDent is here to guide you in managing or establishing a successful dental practice with our software. We not only understand the importance of the software selection process, but we also take pride in the experience and knowledge our XLDent Certified professionals will offer you during the process and long after you decide to move forward with the XLDent Suite of products.

 

The XLDent Software Assurance and Business Care Plan protects your investment. We are here to help long after your initial training is complete. Our knowledgeable and friendly Implementation Specialists genuinely care about your happiness and success with the XLDent Suite. We will consistently go the extra mile to answer your questions and help you reach your software implementation goals.

 

Innovation

A software product that does not evolve cannot grow with your practice. Not only does your vendor need to be able to invest in the growth of their company to keep up with regulations, but they also need to keep up with the challenges and opportunities created by new dental technologies.

 

XLDent is committed to innovation. We use current and updated development tools for the continual enhancement of the XLDent Software Suite. At XLDent, we dedicate ourselves to providing software features and solutions focused on our clients’ success, and we work with them to define those goals. We express that dedication in our commitment to the continual enhancement and redevelopment of the tools we create. We are continually re-evaluating the current development landscape with a strong emphasis on using proven, secure technologies and features to the advantage of the dental practices that partner with us. 

 

Scalability 

The needs of dental practices are continually evolving. So is technology. A software product that gets you started today may not serve your practice in the long run as you continue to grow. Before you adopt any technology, make sure that you understand how technology can adapt and scale to align with your future goals as a business. 

 

XLDent Cloud offers a scalable cloud solution that can meet your practice where you are now and scale with you as you grow. With XLDent, all of your clinical documents, charts, patient contact information, and other practice management data can be accessed at any time by any authorized user. XLDent Cloud allows you to work in a secure environment without complicated network connections to retrieve your data. 

 

Integration

The right software for your dental practice will integrate with as many of the tools and services you need for success as possible. Always look for software solutions that offer a complete suite, or at least integrate Real-Time Insurance Eligibility, Electronic Remittance Advice, Patient and Doctor Portals, Encrypted Email, and more. 

 

XLDent has already integrated the eSolutions you need to stay competitive and maximize the efficiency of your practice. By partnering with an elite group of market leaders in the healthcare industry, we can offer you a comprehensive, fully integrated Electronic Services solution. All eSolutions are seamlessly integrated with your XLDent Suite to improve workflow processes, accuracy, patient experiences, and patient outcomes. XLDent has it all: electronic prescribing, patient and doctor portals, appointment reminders, credit card processing, electronic statement processing, electronic claim processing and claim status, real-time eligibility and benefits verification, electronic remittance advice, dental claim attachments, custom websites, marketing, offsite backup storage, Practice Booster for coding strategies, HIPAA-compliant email, cloud-based phone system through Mango Voice, and more. 

 

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How Does Your Dental Practice Reach Millennials?

Posted July 20, 2016 by Danielle H

Attracting Millennials, Dental Software, Dental Website, Social Media, XLDentIs your dental practice attractive to the tech-savvy millennials? Businesses in many industries are updating their marketing efforts to accommodate the web driven preferences of our youngest generation. An effective social media and web presence can help you connect and maintain lasting relationships. Here are four key areas to focus on.

Social Media

Millennials (along with other audiences) spend endless hours on their social media platforms. As they scroll through their Facebook feed or browse their Twitter account grab their attention with creative graphics, original blogs posts or personable office updates.

Keep the content fun and casual. Endless content and lack of imagery will get lost in the crowd, think outside the box and have fun with it!

Website

Millennials are very tech savvy and are fond of the latest and greatest. Lack thereof can leave them uninterested. Make sure your dental practice’s website features high-quality photos, clear and concise content and responsive design to accommodate tablets and smartphones. Video is an added bonus! Don’t stop there, add highly-targeted search engine optimization (SEO) to ensure your practice ranks highly in Google and other search engines.

Online Reviews

Nothing will give a millennial more confidence in your dental practice than numerous favorable reviews on Google, Facebook and Yelp. Encourage your patients to write you a review and respond to each one to show your gratitude. Receive a poor review? Be sure to respond to those as well. This shows you take pride in your customer’s satisfaction and will go the extra mile.

Convenience

Millennials like to take care of business on the go. From online scheduling and bill payments to email promotions and appointment reminders, the youngest generation envisions a world where everything can be performed from the convenience of their phones. Added bonus: offer free Wi-Fi in your dental office lobby.

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6 Must-Have Features for Your Dental Website

Posted July 6, 2016 by Danielle H

Dental Website, XLDent, Dental SoftwareWhat does your website say about your dental practice? While personal recommendations and glowing five-star reviews are certainly convincing, your website’s content and design can also motivate new patients to schedule their first appointment. Like a warm and friendly reception area, a helpful and professional site can create a positive first impression and help new patients feel at ease.

 

1. Hours of Operation

Few things are more frustrating than a business website missing its hours of operation. Don’t forget to include office hours on your contact page to help patients decide if your practice will fit into their busy schedule. Go the extra mile and include holiday closures for an added level of convenience.

2.  High-Quality Staff Photos

Potential patients want to see photos of you and your team, not generic stock images. Professional photos provide a personal touch and build trust. They are also a stellar way to show off your beautiful office and high-tech equipment!

3.  Modern Website Design

A website straight out of the 90s gives patients the impression that your practice is old-fashioned and outdated. As a representation of your business as a whole, make a splash with a slick logo, graphics and overall layout. Make sure to update your site to responsive design to accommodate viewers browsing on their smartphones and tablets.

4.  Video

Add a video to your homepage to help viewers get to know your practice. Tell patients who you are, why you love dentistry, and help them see why your practice is a good fit for their lifestyle. Include things like footage of your office, technology, patients and YOU! Here are two dental websites with great welcome videos that will inspire: http://kevinpottsdentist.com/ and http://www.macdentalcare.com/.

5.  Patient Education

Don’t skimp on content! In addition to helping your practice show up well in Google searches, well-written content about your office and the dental industry will lead to patient connections. Regular blog and social media posts are a great way to keep patients up-to-date and establish your business in the community. Alternate between fun and educational messages for ultimate engagement.

6.  Patient Reviews and Testimonials

New patients expect to find reviews for your practice when searching online. Featuring reviews and testimonials on your website helps to build your total online reputation. Not sure how to get started? Using a program like Lighthouse 360, you can automatically request feedback from patients following their appointment. Then, add the reviews widget to your website to prominently display your patient reviews. So easy!

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Introducing XLDent’s New Website!

Posted January 21, 2016 by Dawn

Featuring responsive design and interactive content, XLDent’s brand new website layout is seamless on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops of any screen size, making for a customized user experience.

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From dental products and eSolutions to hardware, training and support, our beautiful new website is easy to navigate and is stocked with high-quality content, graphics and images that showcase our dental practice management software. You can also stay up to date on our blog with dental industry topics, company news and tidbits on conferences and events we attend across the country.

We are also excited to announce the recent launch of our official social media channels! With XLDent Facebook, Twitter, GooglePlus, YouTube and LinkedIn accounts, follow us on your favorite platform for fun and educational updates.

While we are thrilled with our online developments, XLDent’s mission to enhance the standard of patient care for improved patient outcomes remains the same. With a focus in the areas of customizable workflow, efficient mobile solutions, patient/doctor experience, increased profitability, seamless integration and training/staff education, our products include:

XLDent also offers a host of eSolutions to improve the efficiency and reliability of dental professionals throughout the country. We invite you to check out our website and be sure to subscribe to our blog to learn how new and established dentists are maximizing profitability with our practice management software!

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XLDent Invited To Present Paperless Workflows For The ADA Standards Committee In San Francisco

Posted October 9, 2012 by Andre M

This year XLDent has been invited to present its Electronic Dental Health Record and Paperless Workflow solutions to the ADA Standards Committee during this year’s annual ADA Session in San Francisco on October 16, 2012. We’re very proud to have been selected as one of only three dental practice management software vendors to showcase this technology. The ADA is very interested in XLDent’s software, specifically its mobile design and paperless workflows. This opportunity will allow XLDent to demonstrate how its Electronic Dental Records system can streamline workflows, improve patient experiences and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

You can see XLDent on the ADA floor at the Burkhart Dental Booth (1732). Please stop by for a personal demonstration or view a web-based demonstration at www.xldent.com.

XLDent is a national leader in dental software development, focusing on wireless, mobile technologies. XLDent has a complete dental practice management software suite that will handle all aspects of the dental office in a paperless environment. XLDent’s national head quarters is in Loretto, MN, just outside of Minneapolis.

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