4 Tech Tips to Boost Dentist Productivity in 2016

Monday, February 1, 2016

4 Tech Tips to Boost Dentist Productivity in 2016

We’re all guilty of it: those New Year’s resolutions that are here today but gone by next week. “I’m going to eat better and exercise more,” or “I’m going to become better organized and stay that way.”

The truth is these goals are difficult to keep without the right tools at your fingertips. However, one easy resolution to keep while also meeting your “work smarter, not harder” goal in 2016 is as simple as taking advantage of the technology that already surrounds you.

Today’s technology, if used properly, can enable you to increase and maximize productivity. The following four tech-centric tips can help you save time and energy while working more efficiently.

1. Keep a Virtual To-Do List

The to-do list has been around for ages for a reason; keeping one can help you set priorities, coordinate similar tasks and track your progress. A virtual to-do list can take your task keeping skills one step further by allowing you to assign out tasks while also pulling in other files and resources that may be helpful in completing them.

By uploading your to-do list onto your computer or smartphone, you can access it from anywhere and update it on the go. Consider using Asana or another task management app to help you and your team complete projects.

2. Upgrade Your Computer Memory

By replacing your office computer system’s memory, you can extend its life and help it run faster. Memory (or DRAM) is the component within your computer that provides short-term data access to run multiple applications at once. When your computer has more memory, multitasking is easier and you can perform tasks more efficiently.

The good news is computer memory upgrades start at just $50 apiece. To find the right memory for your computer, try a system scanner that takes the stress out of finding the right upgrade for your needs. This relatively inexpensive fix can go a long way in making sure your office system is reliable and helps you be as productive as possible.

3. Use an E-filing System

Paper is one of the biggest culprits that slows down productivity, even though we live in a digital age. Many health care offices still use paper, printers and old-fashioned filing cabinets to track their patients.

To be more productive, rely on digital signatures to sign contracts, electronic statements to show billing activity and email to send information that once went out over fax. Find an electronic filing system that allows you to do all of your housekeeping on the computer. As you push your practice toward digital solutions and automated processes this year, you’ll feel less stressed and have more time to help your patients.

4. Work Across Multiple Devices

Most practices have a combination of devices on hand, but you may not know how to work seamlessly between your computer, smartphone and tablet. To do so, identify which apps you need to be productive. There are apps for everything from time tracking to billing to scheduling, and most of those apps are available on all of your devices. You should also synchronize all of your data in the cloud. There are many cloud storage services that can enable you to back up your most important information.

Combined, these simple tech tips can help you make 2016 your practice’s most efficient year. As you save time and energy with these helpful tips to keep your everyday tasks running smoothly, you’ll free yourself up for what really matters: taking care of your patients.

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