Standing out in today’s crowded healthcare landscape requires more than just a strong online presence. For dental practices seeking to attract new patients, direct mail campaigns provide a distinctive way to connect on a personal level and drive measurable results. Unlike digital marketing efforts that can get lost in the noise, direct mail delivers something … Read more
Making sense of the numbers and gleaning perspective Previously, we shared insights on how to make sense of fluctuations in your website’s traffic and ways to put such data in perspective. With so many potential connections and relationships between your website and social platform presence, it is also essential to understand and exercise some caution … Read more
In the complex and dynamic environment of a dental practice, one thing is certain: teamwork is non-negotiable. It is the foundation of a thriving office, ensuring that patients receive the best care and the team functions seamlessly. Yet, fostering a truly collaborative environment is easier said than done. It requires intentional communication, genuine empathy, and … Read more
Are you planning to sell your practice soon and wondering what it will be worth? Dental lawyer Michael Carabash shares a number of macro and micro factors that contribute to your dental practice’s overall worth. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
The Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) has introduced a pilot program designed to offer Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are internationally trained dentists a new pathway to licensure in Canada. Applications for the Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada (BTDPC) Program will open on February 1, 2025. The program is also … Read more
Eric Pook from Cirrus Consulting Group joins Dr. Jordan Soll to discuss the complexities of dental office lease agreements and how lease agreements are often overlooked, despite being a significant financial commitment and impacting practice value. He advises dentists at all career stages to seek professional help to protect their assets and ensure smooth transitions. … Read more
Build loyalty in your patient base by minding the “lifecycle” of the relationship.
First impressions are critical in dental practices across both the U.S. and Canada. The reception area sets the tone for a patient’s entire experience. Patients often form lasting opinions about your practice before they even meet the dental staff, basing these judgments on the environment they encounter. In fact, according to industry data, 20% of … Read more
Retired dentist Dr. James Vassallo reveals what his biggest fear was when selling his practice and how his dental lawyer helped with the process. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
The new year is arguably the most wonderful time of the year. You have the opportunity to start afresh, to shake off all of the cobwebs and the disappointments of the outgoing year. Developing an editorial calendar is one of the best things you can do for your personal and practice growth. Training and clinical … Read more
Welcome to 2025! This is it…”your year.” The year everything will be different. You have spent countless hours identifying the issues you want to improve in your practice. That work has enabled you to devise the perfect plan to fix all that is wrong in it. Now it is time to put that plan into … Read more
There’s a huge difference between delegation and what I call real leverage, and if you don’t get this right, it’ll cost you. Traditional delegation? It’s a trap—flawed, weak, and it leaves you cleaning up messes you never should’ve had to deal with in the first place. Let’s dive into why delegation is failing you and … Read more
The why: Background story In Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Le 32 Clinique Dentaire stands as a testament to Dr. Jennifer Seidler’s passion and vision for practice excellence. Her path to dentistry took an adventurous route where during her CEGEP post-secondary education she was initially exploring veterinary medicine. She quickly discovered that it wasn’t fully her calling but still … Read more
Peter Barry, Practice Success Coach, reveals that only 15% of your success comes from your clinical knowledge/skills. The rest is dependent on your ability to deal with people. As a practice owner, become the inspiring leader that your team will want to follow. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight … Read more
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If you are in the latter part of your career, Dr. Howard Glazer recommends giving back to the next generation of dentists through mentoring. In the latest Weekly Wisdom, he makes some suggestions of how you can do this. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every … Read more
Even the most successful businesses and practices among us have slowdowns. Everything from national holidays to signature local events that occur every year can play a role in lacklustre traffic. It is important not to dread these normal ebbs and flows nor to panic unless the slowdown truly comes as a surprise. As we will … Read more
“Nobody on my team can make decisions on their own!’ “Everyone comes to me with questions about how to do the simplest tasks!” Do these complaints sound familiar? Too many dentists I talk to tell me it is impossible for them to focus on growing their practice because they are constantly interrupted by team members … Read more
The why: Background story In 2013, just one year after completing his studies at the University of Colorado, Dr. David Walt founded Walt Orthodontics in Vaughan, Ontario. His personal journey to orthodontics began unexpectedly during dental school when he required a significant jaw surgery. This experience sparked an interest in learning to provide patients with proactive, … Read more
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