The Business of Dentistry: Financial Management for the Dental Office
Natalie
Kaweckyj, LDARF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, MADAA, BA;
Wendy
Frye, CDA, RDA, FADAA;
Lynda
Hilling, CDA, MADAA;
Lisa
Lovering, CDA, CDPMA, MADAA;
Linette
Schmitt, CDA, RDA, MADAA;
Wilhemina
Leeuw, MS, CDA
As the overall health of the dental office relies on monies being received and distributed, it is necessary to understand proper protocol and procedures. All of the numerous financial records should be protected for the patients, employees, and employer(s) alike. It is important for the office to receive fees quickly and attribute monies to the proper patient accounts. When those tasks are performed efficiently, office bills and employee payroll can be distributed. These duties can be performed swiftly and professionally via the use of a computer and the corresponding dental software, but also by using traditional manual methods and specialized office forms.