Referring Doctors

Love it or hate it, Facebook is an important marketing tool in today’s connected world. Approximately two-thirds of all Americans are on Facebook, including many of your patients. Here are five tips to help your practice connect with patients on Facebook.

A dental practice’s website should not be looked at as an afterthought. From banking to shopping to booking airline tickets, your patients are accustomed to getting things done online and they expect to communicate with their dentist in the same way. Here are some tips for having a website that your patients will value.

In a world where people expect to be able to do everything online, optimizing your practice’s website for a great user experience is a good way to delight your patients and help differentiate your practice from the competition. Here are a few simple things you can do.

A downside to running your own practice is that sometimes you’re forced to let one of your team members go. Here are some tips to make this challenging aspect of owning a business a little easier.

Struggling to reduce no-shows at your dental practice? Maybe you need to send reminder messages through text. Texting is cheap, easy and it is many patients’ preferred method of contact. Take advantage of the smartphone craze Did you know that the average American checks their phone every twelve minutes? While this might not be good […]

Co-owning a dental practice is a popular way to have your own business without taking on the full brunt of financial responsibility. Along with sharing expenses, there are other benefits to co-owning a practice: It’s easier to take time off. Your partner can manage the practice and cover some of your patients while you’re away. […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.