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Building a strong culture in your dental practice
Weak office culture can hinder productivity and can even be sensed by patients. One of the top causes of a weak culture is a divide between leaders and their staff. Leveraging gratitude and appreciation is an easy-to-implement approach for establishing a strong cohesive team. Appreciation is important Feeling that your efforts are appreciated is a […]
Hiring an office manager
Finding an office manager who fits your culture can make a big difference to the success of your practice. Here are some simple tips to help make that happen. It goes without saying that you won’t hire an office manager who doesn’t possess the relevant skill set and work experience to do the job but […]
Opening an additional office
You may be considering opening an additional location to generate greater earnings for your practice. If you have considered expanding your business in this way, here are some tips to keep in mind. Buy vs. build As with opening your first office, you can either build from scratch or purchase an existing practice. Both avenues […]
Tips for handling challenging patients
As a dentist, it’s likely you have to deal with some challenging patients. From patients who writhe in the chair to those that are serial no-shows, and more, problem patients can impact your practice. Here are a few common patient issues and tips for mitigating their negative effect. Doesn’t follow your advice A patient who […]
Successful case presentation
A low rate of treatment acceptance is a common obstacle that prevents an otherwise healthy dental practice from reaching its full potential. Fixing this problem is one of the fastest ways to boost growth. Here are three effective strategies for helping your patients accept necessary treatment, while increasing job satisfaction and further developing your practice. […]
4 simple tips for building patient relationships
The very nature of dental care makes it difficult to naturally build personal relationships with your patients. Sitting in the dentist chair is definitely no trip to the spa! How busy you are or how uncomfortable your patient may be makes it more necessary that you focus on building patient relationships outside of the clinical […]
Why an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a good choice for BOTOX®
BOTOX® and Restylane® have revolutionized the way we fight the signs of aging. Millions of people around the world have used these products to make non-surgical enhancements to their appearance by reducing or eliminating wrinkles––and you can, too. While these procedures could be done by a dermatologist, there are benefits to having your treatment planned […]
Understanding no-shows
No-shows can be a significant problem for some dental practices. They can produce a negative impact on both productivity and the bottom line. While there’s nothing you can do to eliminate the problem entirely, you can lower the number of no-shows and minimize the impact. It starts with understanding why these patients fail to show […]
Snoring and Sleep Apnea, Surgical Management
For patients with a chronic snoring issue, or sleep apnea, medical intervention may be the key to a happier life, both for the patient and the person who tries to sleep next to them at night. While noninvasive treatments such as mouthpieces are often tried first, surgical options do exist and are many times the […]
Is there such a thing as too much tech?
Today’s technology can help you provide more advanced treatment to your patients and assist you in managing staff, tracking appointments, organizing your financials and more. But too much tech has the potential to overwhelm your staff and create problems. In this post, we’ll share three simple guidelines for figuring out the optimal level of technology […]