The Revolution of Dental Business Analytics

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Switching practice management software is a significant decision, especially when your team is moving from an on-premises system. Many dental professionals choose Curve Dental for the partnership and confidence that come with 24/7/365 customer support. As their teams settle in, they begin to appreciate the interface and time-saving features. Curve’s data scientists manage data and image conversion, helping practices make a smooth transition and get back to focusing on daily operations.

For many customers, though, the biggest “a-ha moment” comes when a dentist or practice manager explores the Business Analytics reports. With a clearer view of practice performance, they can spot overlooked opportunities, identify issues that need attention, and make more informed business decisions.

Real Experiences, Real Results

Thanks to Curve's rich set of standard and customizable reports, one customer (who had recently moved from the largest server-based system in the market) discovered he had 600 patients not properly set up for recare. This prompted patient reminders with Curve, which resulted in more appointments booked and significant revenue that may have been lost due to this shortcoming in the prior system. The dentist used the reports to identify claims that had not been sent, patients who had not checked out properly after their appointment, and other aspects of his practice he could readily address.

Another dentist initially thought of the reports as an afterthought. But once he set aside some time to explore them, he discovered just how valuable they could be. He now has a much clearer picture of the business side of his practice and knows where to focus his efforts. Today, his practice is more profitable than ever.

Dental Practice Dashboards Display Six Key Performance Indicators

Caring for patients, meeting CE requirements, and running a practice can leave little time to explore business metrics. Still, whether you’re a dentist or a practice manager, spending a few hours learning how to set up and save custom reports in Curve can pay off in a big way. Curve's Business Analytics reports can make a meaningful difference to your practice, helping boost patient satisfaction and profitability. They combine standard dental reporting features with Dashboards that display six key performance indicators (KPIs): Accounts Receivable, Collections, Production, New Patients, Recare, and Treatment Plan Value. Each KPI offers practical insights into the financial and operational metrics that matter most to your practice.

Reports that simply churn out data for data’s sake offer far less value, so Curve aims to deliver true reports that don’t require our customers to have a business or finance degree to navigate. Curve lets practices leverage the data securely stored in our system and serve it up in a straightforward way, so they stay on top of the major key drivers. 

Most dentists entered the profession because they love their craft. Many are entrepreneurs who face the realities that every businessperson must address but often without the financial training afforded to other business professionals. Curve evens the playing field by giving dentists and practice managers insights they can’t get from a traditional practice management solution. And that can make all the difference in the world.

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