Treatment acceptance can be a sensitive subject for many dentists. You do not want to come across as pushy or salesy, especially for a health-related service. However, you can improve your case acceptance rate by simply rethinking the way you talk to your patients about recommended treatments. Explain and Educate Patient education is vital to […]
Read MoreEvery business experiences trends of increasing and decreasing revenues, and dental practices are no different. When new business slows and income begins to stagnate, many practice owners react by cutting back on budget items they think are most expendable. One of those is marketing. This is almost always a mistake. When you cut your marketing […]
Read MoreHiring new employees is time-consuming, stressful, and sometimes expensive. It’s no wonder, then, that many businesses find it more cost-effective and less emotionally taxing to retain employees, even if they turn out to be a negative influence. Enter the devastating effect of the toxic employee. Dental offices tend to be small and close-knit, which makes […]
Read MoreWe all have days when time management seems like a dream instead of a reality. Some days, making the clock work for you instead of against you seems close to impossible. If so, it might be time to reevaluate the strategies you are using to organize your day. What other tools could you be using […]
Read MoreYour team is vital to the success of your practice. Working in a positive atmosphere is sure to keep every member motivated for long-term success. The opposite is also true. If you have noticed your team’s synergy slipping, it may stem from a lack of communication. Here are three proven ways shared by our dental […]
Read MoreOur dental practice consultants see this all too often. The daily team meeting has begun and you realize that one of your seasoned staff members is missing. To the best of your recollection, this is the fourth time that they have been late to a morning huddle in the past three weeks. As you go […]
Read MoreRunning and managing a dental practice is no easy task. One of the most common shared concerns is the challenge of managing people. In both small and large practices, even one difficult employee can cause enough problems to interrupt business and potentially impact profits. That’s why it’s important to have a system in place for […]
Read MoreIt can be difficult as a business owner and dental professional to see a patient leave your practice without receiving treatment simply because they don’t have dental insurance. According to the National Association of Dental Plans, roughly 23%, or 74 million Americans, have no dental coverage. Maybe yours is a fee for service practice and […]
Read MoreTeamwork makes the dream work, or so the saying goes. With a team of rockstars behind you, your business can truly soar into the success that you envisioned when you first started your own company. However, creating that amazing team can be more difficult than you may have thought. Even if you have the right […]
Read MoreThe exchange of feedback between leaders and their teams is an almost non-stop process. Official, or not, good leaders are as willing to listen to feedback as they are giving it out. Feedback is one of the most important aspects of improving performance, and yet it can be one of the most difficult things to […]
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