Investing in ongoing professional development
Whether it’s for you or another member of your team, continued education and ongoing professional development are important for staying current with the dental industry’s newest developments. From conferences to webinars, workshops, and dedicated coursework, finding ways to develop you and your team is usually money well invested. Technology and demographics are always changing. In […]
Improving cash flow at your practice
Watching the money flowing in and out of your practice each month is vital to ensuring you have cash on hand to cover payroll, rent, supplies, utilities, and other expenses. If mismanaged, cash flow issues can cause serious financial problems at even the most profitable of practices. Here are a few strategies you can implement […]
Tips for onboarding new hires
If you’ve finally completed the process of posting a job listing, sifting through resumes, conducting interviews, checking references and finally deciding on a new hire, here are some tips for setting your new team member up for success. Recognize that every practice is different It takes a little time for a new hire to adjust […]
Is your practice evolving to match today’s patients?
Keeping up with change is key to the long-term success of your practice. There is more to the conversation than clinical advancements alone. As the needs of your patient base evolves, so should your practice. Patient communication and interaction Patients expect to be able to schedule, confirm and change appointments using their smartphone–and without dialing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
