Restorative Dentistry Blog

Helping patients understand their treatment

It’s easy for patients to feel overwhelmed when listening to a dentist explain treatment options. It’s up to you to make sure patients understand how the treatment works, and more importantly, the benefits of accepting care. Here are a few ways you can simplify the process. 1. Speak in your patient’s language Remember that none […]

How to effectively manage inventory

Successful inventory management is important for developing an efficient, productive dental practice. With a thoughtfully designed system in place, you can take the guesswork out of product ordering, save money on supplies, avoid over ordering, eliminate waste, and ensure you never run out of the things you need. Here are six pointers to help you […]

Five SEO tips for a practice website

Boosting your online visibility is a great way to get new patients in the door. Here are five SEO tips that can drive more organic traffic to your page. 1.   Add your location to the practice name or tagline All physical businesses rely on local SEO to drive traffic to their website. For local searches […]

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. […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]