{"id":6474,"date":"2021-09-17T12:33:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T18:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?p=6474"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:54:36","slug":"thrive-in-the-post-pandemic-era-with-remote-access-to-your-dental-practice-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/thrive-in-the-post-pandemic-era-with-remote-access-to-your-dental-practice-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Thrive in the Post-Pandemic Era with Remote Access to Your Dental Practice Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your capability to access data remotely is no longer an either\/or decision in the ongoing post-pandemic dental practice environment. The question is, how can remote access help your practice refine processes like billing and back-office workflows?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why it\u2019s more than either\/or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flexibility says it all. But it\u2019s about more than just\u00a0a preference for working outside the office.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">First, COVID-19 forced the need to rethink how you provide care.\u00a0Many practices relied on technology to help manage\u00a0patient interaction and\u00a0their overall practice<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Technology allowed or flexible work arrangements in several areas: accounts receivable, insurance filing, billing, and other departments began utilizing remote solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now, the somewhat necessary option has become a new norm. And many\u00a0are prepared to move forward with a remote-friendly mindset and workflow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is remote access?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Think of it as a consistent, convenient, and\u00a0secure\u00a0connection to your office and essential data.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consistent: with\u00a0have 24\/7 access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Convenient: accessible\u00a0from anywhere\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure: accessing patient health information or other sensitive information is secure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The tools will vary based on your preference or present in-house system. And the common ground is web connectivity and the ability to securely access your available data from a remote location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What to expect from remote access to your dental practice data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remote working has reimagined workflows for dental practices.\u00a0However, the applications will vary depending on your technology choices, your\u00a0team\u2019s\u00a0adaptability, and your willingness to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/the-productive-power-of-a-synchronized-dental-back-office-workflow\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">explore new solutions for improving your back-office workflows<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A more\u00a0seamless business\u00a0process<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s\u00a0vital that your\u00a0practice\u2019s\u00a0business-related\u00a0tasks work in\u00a0sync\u00a0with your clinical production.\u00a0The pandemic\u00a0opened everyone&#8217;s\u00a0eyes\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0idea of\u00a0productive work even\u00a0outside the\u00a0office.\u00a0In fact, remote\u00a0access\u00a0allows your practice to\u00a0scale some of those essential systems so business team members can enjoy\u00a0improved workflows\u00a0that\u00a0come with greater\u00a0flexibility.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This requires thinking-outside-the-office \u201cbox.\u201d Consider the business tasks that can be accomplished remotely without missing a beat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What billing, payroll, and financial procedures could you securely handle remotely?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How does online scheduling better serve your patients while reducing team load?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is it time to upgrade your dental practice management solution\u00a0so you can better scale your business tasks and patient experience?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tighter\u00a0security around your dental practice data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Security measures\u00a0are\u00a0imperative for\u00a0any remote process you implement\u00a0to protect your practice and your patient\u2019s information\u00a0from cyberattacks\u00a0and to stay in compliance\u00a0with HIPAA.\u00a0You can implement additional security measures such as multi-factor or two-factor\u00a0authentication\u00a0for team members who are working remotely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/avoid-cybersecurity-threats\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">patients expect that their data is secure<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. And there\u2019s no reason to compromise that expectation when you allow remote access to their information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confirm the security protocols before allowing remote access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Credential all team members who have remote capabilities (e.g.\u00a0two-factor authentication, etc.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete security audits to check for leaks, breaches, and to enhance your remote connections<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Control user permission to increase security<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It makes sense that you (the dentist) would have an all-access pass to your practice\u2019s database &#8211; onsite or remotely. But it wouldn\u2019t make sense to grant administrative permissions to all members of your team. Consider implementing permissions based on team roles or members.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s a good idea to segment access for practical and productivity related reasons.\u00a0Keep\u00a0your team members in their individual\u00a0lane of responsibility\u00a0when providing remote access.\u00a0It also:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remotes data distractions that aren\u2019t applicable to specific roles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helps\u00a0promotes productivity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is\u00a0additional layer of security around your data access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhance pace and productivity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The pandemic had a halting effect on dentistry.\u00a0Practices\u00a0felt it and team members felt it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The economic impact of lost production and the emotional toll on your team\u00a0created\u00a0the need for recovery. Remote access can deliver on both.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">team members might be grateful for the work flexibility and implied trust that comes with working remotely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Those with responsibilities for billing, insurance, patient follow-up, etc. could feel more energized when they have remote access capability to do their work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The evolving post-pandemic season of dentistry can be innovative and productive. And providing remote access solutions to data and related workflows will play a significant role in that evolution for your patients and team.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leverage available technology for remote data access\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Perhaps it\u2019s time to evaluate your current dental practice management platform.\u00a0Is your platform remote friendly? Leveraging the power of a remote-capable practice management solution\u00a0will improve the patient experience and\u00a0your team\u2019s efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider the following upgrades that allow you to improve your productivity around remote workflows.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Baskerville, serif\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/cloud-right-for-you\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upgrade to a cloud-based practice management system<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Baskerville, serif\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transition to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/the-rise-of-the-paperless-dental-practice\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">paperless systems<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Baskerville, serif\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automate processes using technology that conserves team energy around billing, appointment reminders and follow-up, patient surveys, scheduling, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Baskerville, serif\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use patient-facing innovations such as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/increase-your-dental-practice-production-by-implementing-online-scheduling\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online scheduling<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, contactless check-in,\u00a0teledentistry, and digital payment portals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make the move to\u00a0Denticon\u00a0Practice Management Solution\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/book-a-demo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">inside look<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0at how\u00a0Denticon\u00a0can help your practice increase productivity, improve workflows, and ultimately benefit patients with secure, remote access.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your capability to access data remotely is no longer an either\/or decision in the ongoing post-pandemic dental practice environment. 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