Throughout the pages of Next Gen, we have heard from a number of experts on how to start your own dental practice after graduation. We have looked at whether starting from scratch or with an existing practice is better for you, and how to go about making a practice into your own. If this is … Read more
Melissa Summerfield speaks with Dr. Jordan Soll, Chairman of Oral Health’s Editorial Board, about the upcoming Brush Up on Business series, an offshoot of the Brush Up Podcast with an emphasis on the business of dentistry. In each episode, Dr. Soll will interview an industry expert to provide our viewers with essential knowledge for running … Read more
Tips for avoiding burnout in dentistry There are many reasons why most dentists agree their career leaves them feeling burned out, from daunting administrative tasks to dealing with difficult staff members. We explored some ways to handle burnout, such as by delegating tasks, finding your passion, and connecting with your community. Who should be in … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Heather Wolframe, RDH, HIAOMT. Heather has over 15 years of clinical experience and runs Myofunctional Therapy Thunder Bay where she helps patients thrive in overall health and wellness by assessing and addressing myofunctional concerns. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene … Read more
If you have been following my blog for a while, you will notice that I place a great deal of emphasis on encouraging dentists to approach their business with the mindset of a CEO. I want to move you from thinking like a small business owner so you can better embrace the power of your … Read more
Are you seeking ways to attract more new patients to your clinic? Do you wish to enhance your practice’s profitability and boost revenue streams? Are you exhausted from the constant demand for full-time engagement in office affairs, yearning for the flexibility to manage your practice remotely without compromising financial stability? If these questions resonate with … Read more
The Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program is the only program of its kind in Canada designed for dentist entrepreneurs focused on enhancing their business management skills to drive growth and profitability in their dental practice. This unique program delivers current MBA subjects in a practical time frame for busy dentists: Instructors in the online Dentist Mini-MBA are … Read more
In the business world, strategy is more than just a fancy word tossed around in boardrooms; it’s an essential ingredient for success. Though some may see it as an arcane concept reserved for high-level executives, strategy is crucial for every industry, including healthcare. So, dear dental clinic owners, it’s time to sink your teeth into … Read more
Mark B. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of national financial planning and wealth management firm Northeast Private Client Group, offers expert insight into successful entrepreneurship in his highly anticipated third book, The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap to Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth. Set to be released in February 2023, the book will enlighten readers … Read more
As a dental practice owner or manager, you have many marketing tools at your disposal. One of the most effective is the SWOT analysis, a simple technique that can help guide goal setting and planning. What is SWOT? The word is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Identifying these elements is a beneficial … Read more
Happy New Year! I hope the Holiday Season was enjoyable for all of you and that you managed to find ways to spoil your team members – as well as your family. All the better if they spoiled you too! For many, this is the time of year we envision the “new and improved” versions … Read more
In the past two years, the strain of the pandemic has caused dental teams across the country to re-evaluate processes – a challenge at the best of times but essential to providing optimal patient care and maintaining practice production through a crisis. Practices that have succeeded during this challenging time share some key commonalities: clear … Read more
The Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program is the only program of its kind in Canada designed for dentist entrepreneurs focused on enhancing their business management skills to drive growth and profitability in their dental practice. This unique program delivers current MBA subjects in a practical time frame for busy dentists: Completely online from May … Read more
In this week’s Weekly Wisdom video, Dr. Angela Mulrooney shares how to find success for your practice by planning. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
A West Vancouver dentist has been fined more than half a million dollars and ordered to pay taxes on more than $2 million worth of income that he failed to report over a period of five years. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, Dr. Peter Balogh was sentenced in provincial court earlier this week in … Read more
The market growth of dentist practices is expected to grow by 5.2% this year. Why should that matter to you? It’s one small indicator that the dental industry is seeing somewhat of a boom. On one hand, that’s a good thing for the industry as a whole. More people are paying attention to their oral … Read more
Cynthia Fernandez said her personal sense of responsibility for the safety of her clients led her to publicly disclose that her staff were vaccinated against COVID-19 earlier this spring. “I think a lot of people are nervous still about coronavirus,” the owner of Cambridge, Ont.-based Accurate Auto Appraisal said in an interview. “We want to … Read more
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, David Chong Yen CPA, CA, CFP discusses kinetic vs static energy and how the concept relates to the business of dentistry. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!
The new Schulich Mini MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program, the only program of its kind in Canada, launches in May 2021. This exciting new Mini MBA program is designed specifically for dentists who want to improve their business management skills – the dentist as an entrepreneur. This unique program delivers current MBA subjects in a … Read more
As we close the book on 2019 and move into a new decade, it is an interesting time to consider the evolving landscape for dentistry. The constant “yin and yang” between the profession versus the business of dentistry will continue to pose one of the greatest challenges for many. Many dentists feel they have no … Read more