Referring Doctors
Three overhead cost cutting tips
A 2021 Dental Buyer Advocates study found that the median overhead percentage for American practices was 61.9%, nearly double the generally accepted 35% maximum for businesses in general. While the 35% target may not be applicable to our industry, the numbers do indicate a need for practice owners to keep overhead costs in mind. 1. […]
Two or four? How many wisdom teeth to remove?
Patients who have all four wisdom teeth sometimes ask if it is better to extract two now and two later, or all four at the same time. In most cases, having all four wisdom teeth removed at once is the better way to go. Reduced recovery time Despite doubling the number of teeth and doubling […]
Four simple productivity hacks for your practice
It’s a common misconception that a busy office is a productive one. In truth, if your team is running around all day trying to catch up, this is more likely a sign that there are inefficiencies in your workflows. Here are four strategies to help your team work smarter. 1. Incorporate digital scheduling for your […]
Eight tips to make your practice greener
Care for your patients while also caring for the environment with these tips for building a greener practice. 1. Replace printed flyers with QR codes You’d be hard pressed to find a patient these days who doesn’t have a smartphone. Look for opportunities throughout the office to use QR codes to direct patients to a […]
Go paperless at your practice
Going paperless at your practice does a lot more than help you achieve sustainability goals and reduce the environmental impact of your business. Paperless technology streamlines dental practice operations while enhancing patient care. The benefits of Electronic Health Records (EHR) Wave good-bye to office clutter, boxes of old records and all the inefficiencies associated with […]
Five ideas for delegating more
Trying to do it all at your practice can lead to burnout. For some business owners, letting go of the reins and delegating more can be challenging. Here are five ideas to help you delegate more, so you can get more done, empower your staff, and free up time for patient care. 1. Think long-term […]
Getting your team excited about practice growth
As the leader of your practice, positioning your business for future success is your responsibility–but without the help of your team, achieving your goals will be an uphill battle. Here’s are some ideas for getting your staff excited about realizing your practice vision. Step one: Identify practice strengths as a team Employees want to feel […]
The value of coming to work fresh
As a dental practice owner, it’s easy to find yourself burning the candle at both ends trying to cover all your business responsibilities while also providing care for a full schedule of patients. But you can find that your extra hours have do not translate to practice growth. Here’s why coming to work refreshed matters. […]
Do I need to replace my back molars?
For some people, the number one concern when losing a tooth is how the gap in their smile will affect their overall appearance. When the missing tooth is a molar in the back of their mouth, they think, “Why do I need to replace this tooth if nobody can see it?” But negative side effects […]
Keeping team morale high at your practice
Here some ideas for boosting team engagement and improving job satisfaction at your practice. Position your mission and vision as a driving force If designed and presented correctly, your mission, vision and values can set the stage for team building and collaboration. Share your goals at every opportunity. From team meetings to one-on-ones, to physically […]
