Archive for November, 2022

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Minimizing the effects of inflation on your practice

With the upheaval of the pandemic now largely in the rearview mirror, dental practice owners have a new challenge to deal with–higher than average inflation. Here are some tips for navigating this tricky economic situation. Increase production to offset the cost of staffing The labor supply is tight across all healthcare industries, including dentistry. This […]

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Tips for driving more patient referrals

In a field like dentistry, where trust is such a big part of the buying decision, referrals are a critical part of the marketing mix. Here are a few strategies to get your patients talking about your practice to friends, family and coworkers. Show them a sign Hanging a sign near the front desk to […]

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Dentistry trends

Dentistry is evolving every day. To stay competitive, you’ve got to keep a keen eye on what’s trending across the industry. Here are some industry trends. Comfort and convenience The rise of clinical choice and patient expectations will continue to put an emphasis on customer service. Moving forward, patients will presume doctor skill and excellent […]

Building a happy team

Building a team that is happy at work leads to happy patients and better patient care. Here are six things you can do to improve workplace satisfaction at your practice. 1. Invest time and energy into onboarding When you hire someone new, it’s usually because you were short-staffed, so getting them up to speed quickly […]

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Is it time to expand your services?

Adding new services to your practice can be a great way to drive more revenue. In this post, we’ll run through some of the things you need to consider before making the decision to expand your services. The cost of equipment and training Whether the new service offering will be delivered by you, an associate […]