Doing more with less: that's the name of the game these days. Hiring and training staff is harder than ever, and inflationary pressures are putting the squeeze on every practice's profitability. Luckily, there's one area where you can potentially save money—without compromising. That's... CONTINUE READING
A dental practice morning huddle is the single most important meeting you’ll have with your team. It’s essential to the success of your practice. How can you make sure you’re making the most of this powerful tool? The key to making these quick standup meetings a success starts with... CONTINUE READING
At the start of a new year (or anytime, for that matter), most dental practices are thinking about growth. Is growth a goal at your dental practice? In this article, discover two proven steps on the path toward achieving the success you want for your dental practice. Trying to grow your... CONTINUE READING
An acquisition announced Friday by Utah- based Dental Intelligence supports continued expansion of the company's software platform and customer base. Dental Intelligence (DI), a leading dentistry analytics and workflow automation platform, on March 12 announced the acquisition... CONTINUE READING
When you’re trying to increase your dental practice’s profitability, one of the most important things you can focus on is to increase production. Obvious, right? Production is what keeps the lights on, pays your staff (and your kids’ tuition,) among other things. Most importantly, it's what... CONTINUE READING
In recent research published by Harvard Medical School, it was found that the practice of regularly writing down the things one is grateful for led to an increase in overall happiness. Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis, and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the... CONTINUE READING
Women's Dentist Crew Socks, $7, from Hotsox.com Sure, you'd love to receive the latest dental-themed socks, a year's supply of N95 masks and see 100 new patients schedule appointments in December and January at your practice. Sometimes, though, rather than waiting for those dream gifts to... CONTINUE READING
What do you want from your dental practice? Take a moment and answer that question. Seriously, stop reading for three to five minutes and ask yourself, “What do I want for my team, for my patients, for my family, for me? What does it look like, what will it feel like when I actually get... CONTINUE READING
Here’s a crazy thought. What if every one of your patients with unused insurance dollars recalled that fact, scheduled their own appointment, and then kept their appointment to receive needed care before the end of 2020? Too good to be true? Never gonna happen? Impossible? Using Data to... CONTINUE READING
How much did you spend last month trying to acquire new patients? $1,000? $3,000? $5,000? More? How much in the last year? The more important questions: Did your investment pay off? How can you know? Is there even a way to measure whether what you spent resulted in a sustainable and profitable... CONTINUE READING