title: Practice management for the fee-for-service pediatric dentist.
abstract: In conclusion, good practice management in pediatric dentistry is not sporadic or a series of random, uncoordinated activities. Instead, it encompasses the philosophy of the practice, is centered around the patient and is a fluid, consistent management function. It begins with the pediatric dentist as the leader and continues in all phases of daily activity. It is a well-developed and highly functioning system. It results in staff and patient loyalty and high patient satisfaction. The challenge is to make the practice an ongoing, continuously active, evolutionary process for many years to come.
authors.forename: Edward S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Nacht
authors.forename: Jason P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D032022:Delegation, Professional; D003797:Dental Staff; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D018588:Fee-for-Service Plans; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics