Archive for March, 2023

An oral surgeon defining practice goals

How to set goals for your practice

Most accomplished people get to where they are by setting goals. While laying out concrete and measurable numbers to hit is key, successfully setting goals for your practice is more complex than just identifying the benchmarks you would like to achieve. Understanding your motivations Money is important, but financial success alone is rarely a strong […]

Oral Surgery Exam Chair

Tips for managing your lease

For dentists that do not own the building where their practice is located, their dental office lease is one of the most important contracts they will need to negotiate. While hiring an attorney experienced with leasing is highly recommended, you will still responsible for going over the provisions in the lease to confirm that the […]

Confident Oral Surgery Team Member

The importance of building confidence in your team

In dentistry, teamwork can be the key to having a successful practice. Your employees work together every single day and your patients rely on a healthy team dynamic to receive top-notch care. Here are just a few of the benefits of building a well-oiled, confident team. Stronger, happier teams provide better service From a patient’s […]

Woman contemplating wisdom teeth removal

How many wisdom teeth to extract at once

If you need to have all four of your wisdom teeth extracted, you might be wondering if it’s better to take them all out at once, or to extract two in one appointment and two in another. In this post, we’ll explain why your oral surgeon will usually recommend all four wisdom teeth be extracted […]

An Oral Surgery patient reviewing if their treatment plan is necessary

The most common reasons patients delay treatment

Understanding why patients delay treatment is key to getting them the care they need. Here are five most common factors holding your patients back from scheduling dental treatment. Cost Even patients with good insurance may delay treatment due to out-of-pocket costs, and some patients who can afford the care are hesitant simply because they’d prefer […]

A patient who will be working with their doctor to prepare for dental implants

Preparing your jaw for dental implants

Dental implants can be the most effective, longest-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth–but depending on how long you have had gaps in your smile, your jawbone may require preparation prior to implant placement. In this post, we’ll explain what happens to your jaw when you are missing teeth and what your oral surgeon can do […]

Metrics to track at your dental practice

Consistently monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at your practice can help you accurately determine the current health of your business. KPIs also make it easier to set targets and milestones for your team. Here are a few KPIs worth measuring. Production Per Visit Tracking Production Per Visit (PPV) offers insight into several important areas of […]

Creating balance at your practice

One of the hardest skills to master for some new dental practice owners is finding a balance between all the different hats they need to wear. Lean too heavily on business logistics and patient care may suffer. Get too caught up in the clinical aspects of the job and risk falling short on managerial duties. […]