One of the greatest challenges ALL small business owners face is recognizing what tasks they should do themselves and what tasks they can delegate to team members. Letting go of responsibility is hard – but it is also essential! CEOs recognize that even the smallest of businesses have so many moving parts, all crying out … Read more
As a dentist, you’re probably aware of the impact the Income Tax Act has on your life, considering tax is likely your biggest expense. With the average Canadian dentist paying personal tax rates of 43%–50%, taxes drag on dentists’ ability to grow their wealth over time. Understanding how to reduce this drag is crucial in … Read more
Two, Four, Six, Eight! Maximize and Appreciate! In our previous two articles of a three-part series, we shared the two most common ways in which a dental practice is sold, the four ways to maximize your practice’s value, and six critical themes that create a framework to maximize your wealth and minimize your risk. In … Read more
Marketing your dental practice to younger audiences can open new avenues to expand your brand. With social media’s rising popularity, especially among the younger ages of 18 to 25, broadening your online reach can help people in this demographic find the dental care they need, which may turn into leads for your business. To emphasize … Read more
Social platforms such as Facebook have been a hub of society for years, and COVID-19 only cemented the trend. With a steadily growing number of users, most of whom are highly active, it appears to be a marketing goldmine. In reality, it can be a valuable part of your dental marketing plan, but it may … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Stringham Dentistry is a well-established dental practice that has been serving Edmonton, AB residents and its surrounding communities for over 40 years. This second-generation practice was originally opened by Dr. Stringham Senior who was also involved in the construction of the original building. He subsequently transitioned ownership of the practice … Read more
Should parents stay or should they go? Does your office have a policy about parents being in the treatment room with the child? Decades ago, it was recommended that parents stay out of the dental operatory as it was believed that a parent’s anxiety would be transferred to the child.1 Times have changed and so … Read more
Newcom Media Inc · Episode 1 – Building Your Dream Team Subscribe: Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schult (LS): Hello everybody. Welcome to Brush Up! I’m Dr. Luisa Schuldt, the host today. I’m also a dual specialist in Prosthodontics and Periodontics, based out of Font Hill, Ontario. As our guest today, we have … Read more
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What do you think of when you hear the words “client experience”? The client experience is defined in various ways, but a simple way to think of it is how the client feels. The term client experience is becoming the focus in health care as it has been shown to increase client satisfaction, staff fulfillment … Read more
In my personal and professional journey throughout of my life, I have discovered that giving back is the ultimate sign of true success. And in today’s world, we need to remember that we are all connected, in many ways. We are a society that makes decisions on how we feel and each individual is dealing … Read more
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Josh Koziebrocki of Koziebrocki Law describes the process of appealing decisions of dental regulators. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
With the colder weather approaching, I begin to think of the many times I’ve (quite literally) been on a slippery slope. Have you ever noticed that when we slip on ice, often the first thing we do is look around and hope nobody saw? When you think about it, wouldn’t it be better if people … Read more
In today’s competitive economy, a good marketing strategy can make the difference between a thriving dental practice, and one that is struggling to stay afloat. And content marketing is a pillar of any good strategy. What is content marketing? Content marketing is generally defined as creating and distributing content that is not explicitly promotional. In … Read more
While the telephone remains the most popular way for dental offices to communicate with patients, there is no denying that, as the result of many digital developments, the number of platforms to reach patients has grown. With so many options available – from email and texting to Facebook and Zoom – it’s difficult to decide … Read more
In this week’s episode of Weekly Wisdom, Peter Barry returns to discuss how being a great leader can lead to practice growth! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has been an unexpected and unprecedented period in Canada and beyond. And while you might think that would hinder dental professionals from buying or selling a practice, think again. Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has undergone an unrivaled rate of change but particularly during … Read more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Mahbod Tabaei built his dream practice “Vita Dentistry” in North York and excitedly opened its doors to serve the community. He owned his first practice in Iran before deciding to move to Canada in 2012 to begin the next chapter of his personal and professional life. He arrived with his … Read more
Dental hygienists are a key part in ensuring that patients are satisfied with their visit at the dental practice. As a hygienist, you not only assist your patients with their oral hygiene, you also are responsible for helping educate them on oral diseases and how they can better care for their mouth. Here are 4 … Read more
The last year has been chaotic for a myriad of reasons, and there can’t be many people around who haven’t suffered as a result. The most common damage, of course, is psychological. People have lost loved ones, been left in professional limbo or outright unemployed, and had to remain stuck at home for long stretches … Read more