Referring Doctors
Simple tips for more engaging content on social media
Do your social media pages need more likes, shares, and comments? You may be able post more engaging content for your audience. Here are some easy ways to start posting content your followers will be more likely to interact with. Know your patients The first step towards more engaging content is to map out a […]
Why did my dentist send me to an oral surgeon for a tooth extraction?
Your dentist can perform most simple tooth extractions but there are some situations where the specialty knowledge, experience, and care of an Oral Surgeon is required. If your dentist has referred you to a specialist for a tooth extraction, it’s probably for one of the following reasons. Your tooth is impacted Extracting an impacted tooth […]
How to drive patients back to your practice
The COVID-19 pandemic will likely be the single biggest cause of patient cancellations over the course of your entire dental career. Today, well over a year since the virus began to spread, you probably have many patients who are still behind on cleanings, checkups and treatments. Here are a few tips to help remind patients […]
How to market the patient experience
It’s common for dentists who are new to marketing their own practice is to rely too heavily on clinical skills, experience and education. While all this stuff looks impressive on a résumé, it’s just not what most patients consider when making their final decision. In this post, we’ll explain how you can create a more […]
Dental practice succession planning
Proper succession planning is a vital step for securing your financial future and protecting your legacy when the time comes to sell your practice. Don’t wait until the last minute to start thinking about what’s next. Most dental practice attorneys recommend you begin working on your plan at least five years before retirement, if not […]
Best practices for dental staff meetings
Staff meetings are a valuable tool to keep everyone informed and up to date and foster a stronger team environment through feedback, the sharing of ideas and an opportunity to ask questions. Here are some tips to get the most out of staff meetings at your practice. Meetings should be brief but frequent Don’t wait […]
Trends in social media marketing
Keeping up with social media marketing trends for your dental practice can be a challenge. With digital marketing growing faster every year, how can you stay ahead of the curve? Here are a few current trends worth noting as you map out your social media strategy. Shorter, simpler content While there is still space in […]
How to reinvent your practice floor plan
Whether you’re planning a brand-new build out, renovating a newly-leased space, or bringing your practice into the 21st century, designing a floor plan that enhances the patient experience is a great way to differentiate your practice. Here are some of the most important considerations to keep in mind when mapping out a layout. Not like […]
Wisdom teeth and the risk of gum disease
If you have impacted wisdom teeth, your dentist or oral surgeon may recommend extraction as the best long-term treatment option. This is due, in part, to the role impacted wisdom teeth play in gum disease. Even if your impacted wisdom teeth are not bothering you, extracting them as a precautionary measure is often your safest […]
Improving the patient experience for kids
When children are relaxed, dentistry can be fast and easy. Here are some simple ideas to improve the patient experience for kids at your practice and help avoid the difficulty of dealing with an uncooperative pediatric patient. Don’t underestimate the power of distraction Try installing a television in the operatory and playing children’s programming. Distracting […]
