Dental Marketing and Advertising Still Vital for Solo Dentist Practitioners Haliburton, Ontario (MarketWire) February 16, 2010 – Many solo dentist practitioners may think they don’t need dental advertising because their practice is making consistent revenue or because now is not the time to be spending money on marketing, but print communication is still vital … Read more
I see some patients who desire a beautiful smile and others who are not overly concerned with the appearance of their teeth as long as they are healthy and function well. Some patients are on a tight budget and others don’t have a budget. While many patients have insurance, they are choosing to come to … Read more
What are we thinking? Botox in dentistry-are you serious? Has the profession gone mad? What has happened to our traditional approach- don’t we fix teeth and gums? Has our professionalism been cast aside in the search for money-making techniques that do little to serve our patients’ health and well-being and simply line the pockets of … Read more
2010 marks the 143rd ODA Annual Spring Meeting, considered one of the top free-standing dental meetings in North America.www.odaannualspringmeeting.com
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales are in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2009 issue of Oral Health may be eligible tthe quiz will be forwarded to their respective provincial licensing … Read more
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) (i.e. combining the Ontario provincial sales tax with the Federal Goods and Services Tax) is scheduled to be implemented July 3, 2010. What does it mean to a dental professional? Operating costs The sales tax on certain expenses will now be 13% rather than 5%. These expenses may include but … Read more
Washington, DC-American Dental Association President Dr. Ronald Tankersley testified today before an Institute of Medicine Committee on Oral Health Access to Services, outlining the ADA’s efforts to address ways to improve access for underserved populations. Dr. Tankersley took the IOM to task for its decision to exclude private practice dentists from two panels it is … Read more
Design a chic yet contemporary dental office that doesn’t look like a dental office within a set budget. This was the challenge posed for designing Hillsview Dental Care, on Stream d.c.p. Inc., a residential design firm. Hila and her team’s (Kathy and Tina) biggest challenge would be to create a distinctive yet functional office in … Read more
In leasing, dental tenants don’t get what they deserve – they get what they negotiate! Since 1993, I have been helping dentists and other commercial tenants learn the Do’s & Don’ts of Negotiating Commercial Leases and Renewals. Here are a few tips: 1Create competition for your tenancy. Negotiate on multiple locations simultaneously – especially with … Read more
The makers of LISTERINE® and REACH® TOTAL CARE introduce an exclusive, limited-edition book titled “36 ½ Reasons to Laugh: A Slice of Life.” This custom book is inspired by funny moments in everyday life – including dating mishaps, office gaffes, and family antics – and features a foreword authored by ABC’s Desperate Housewives star Doug … Read more
Two cornerstones of financial and tax planning strategies that tax specialists advise their professional clients about the ability to minimize taxes and the ability to income split with family members. This is generally done through incorporating a professional practice and putting structures in place to permit family members to become direct or indirect shareholders in … Read more
Financial guidelines are the key to practice success. A rock-solid payment system can significantly impact your practice’s financial health by improving cash flow, increasing treatment acceptance, and contributing to the overall contentment of your staff. But how can you implement effective financial guidelines if you don’t know which techniques are effective?