CDC Dental Management 2

Question 1

Which financial metric best measures how efficiently a dental practice collects payments relative to what it produces?

Accepted Answer

Collection ratio

Answer

The collection ratio compares collections to production and indicates how effectively the practice converts billed services into received payments.

Question 2

A dental practice's accounts receivable is considered problematic when balances over 90 days exceed what percentage of total A/R?

Accepted Answer

10-15%

Answer

Industry benchmarks indicate that A/R balances over 90 days should not exceed 10-15% of total receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.

Question 3

In dental practice management, what does the term 'case acceptance rate' measure?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of treatment plans patients agree to proceed with

Answer

Case acceptance rate measures the percentage of presented treatment plans that patients agree to schedule and complete.

Question 4

Which staffing model is most common in large group dental practices to ensure clinical compliance across multiple locations?

Accepted Answer

Centralized compliance officer overseeing all sites

Answer

Large group practices typically use a centralized compliance officer or team to standardize protocols and ensure consistency across all locations.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a dental practice's morning huddle?

Accepted Answer

To review the day's schedule, identify patient needs, and align the team before patients arrive

Answer

The morning huddle prepares the clinical and administrative team by reviewing the schedule, flagging special patient needs, and setting daily production goals.

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CDC Dental Management 2