Make Regular Appts and Dental Emergencies Work Together

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A well-organized appointment system is a cornerstone of successful scheduling, but even the best-laid plans can turn to chaos with an unexpected occurrence, such as a dental emergency. How to manage your regular appointments and dental emergencies efficiently is key to keeping your staff and patients happy while meeting your own practice goals. Develop a … Read more

Treating Patients with Dental Phobias

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So many suffer from dental phobias and the anxiety they suffer with can be a huge barrier to care. Some may go years without seeing a dental hygienist or a dentist. As a dental hygienist, I have seen how dental phobias affect clients. These phobias can be due to any number of reasons. Some are … Read more

Grow Dental Practices with These Simple Email Marketing Tips

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Dental medicine is one of those spheres that does not fully use the power of digital email marketing. While most people get dozens of emails from online and local stores they’ve ever shopped with, few dental practitioners take care to make the most of email marketing. If this is the case with you, consider starting … Read more

Protecting the Rest of Us

You don’t have to be Canada’s Top Doctor to observe some human behaviors and the Covid-19 numbers. In a local pharmacy which is part of Canada’s largest chain, there is one person working in the dispensary who very frequently wears her mask under her nose. In a local supermarket, I saw a staff member distributing … Read more

How Can Dentists Improve Dental Care Using a Mobile Application?

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Like most other healthcare niches, dental and oral care facilities and experts have started to adopt mobile apps. Many dental care facilities have started to utilize mobile apps to the advantage of dental care treatment and practices. There is no surprise that we already have several great applications that are offering superb utility and exceptional … Read more

How and Why the Dental Profession is Pandemic Proof

How and Why the Dental Profession is Pandemic Proof

2020 did not work out as any of us planned.  So many had great expectations which quickly came to a grinding halt.  The world changed and so has the way we do business.  Some changes will become permanent. As difficult as this pandemic has been, we must believe we will come through this.  Because history … Read more

The Leadership Lesson of 2020

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As we find ourselves in the final month of 2020, I am sure many of us would rather just turn the page to 2021 rather than look back on this crazy year. However, looking back can provide an incredible perspective. We learn what we did well so we can duplicate it. More importantly, we learn … Read more

5 Common Mistakes Dental Practices Should Avoid

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Running a dental practice isn’t all about how good you are at performing a wide array of dental procedures. While being renowned for your expertise will always be great, there are other things you need to consider to ensure your dental practice’s success on all fronts. Whether you’re offering regular dental services or advanced cosmetic … Read more

Tax Deferral Options on Sale of a Practice

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An important consideration during the sale of a practice is the amount of taxes arising from realizing a capital gain – the underlying asset primarily being the patient list, i.e., goodwill. While the seller can avail of the lifetime capital gain exemptions as a reduction to the capital gain tax, there are opportunities for a … Read more

5 Website Features Every Dental Practice Needs

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Whether you’re building out your dental practice’s website for the first time or undergoing a redesign, there are certain things you should keep in mind before you hit “Publish.” From elements on your homepage to your blog content, this article covers major features you need on your website to maximize your ability to attract and … Read more

What Social Networks Should Your Dental Practice Use?

What Social Networks Should Your Dental Practice Use?

There was a time when social media was an optional adjunct to dental marketing. That time has passed. Billions of people, including 90 percent of millennials use social media daily. Your patients and potential patients are there, your dental practice needs to be there as well. Except, it is not quite that simple. With hundreds … Read more

Start From The Inside – Common Internal Communication Problems In Dental Practices That Influence Patients

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An effective communication system is key to positive patient experiences and a more productive environment for healthcare practices. Prompt medical delivery services or quality treatment of patients are significant determinants in whether a healthcare practice succeeds or fails. Additionally, patients are also more comfortable talking about their health outcomes with healthcare providers who are more … Read more

Beyond Keywords: Five Other Ways to Boost Your Dental SEO

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Content is king. You have probably heard that a million times, and it is true. Yet, your dental website can have plenty of articles with all the right keywords, and still not rank at the top of the list, or even on the first page of results. Why? There are many possible answers. Google has … Read more