Picture this: A temp dental hygienist walks into an unfamiliar practice, feeling nervous yet determined to do their best. They are given minimal instructions, a quick overview, and shown to an operatory they have never worked in before. With barely 20 minutes to prepare, they catch their breath just as their first patient arrives. Is … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to share my perspectives on empowering your practice by thinking like a CEO when I spoke at the annual meeting of the Academy of Private Dental Practice conference in Fort Lauderdale. It was a great group of dentists and I would encourage you to check them out. During one of … Read more
Have you ever noticed how the fast-paced world of modern healthcare demands something more from its managers? It’s not enough to simply manage tasks; the time has come for these professionals to evolve into great leaders who can inspire, motivate, and empower their teams. By embracing the powers of empathy, innovation, and community-building, individuals can … Read more
In dental practice management…it takes a “total team” to run a “practice”. This article will reveal the 10 key management tools for running a successful dental practice. There is a domino effect that takes place in running a practice. I have outlined these key management tools in this article. 1. Design systems and protocols for … Read more
There was once a time when TV/radio commercials, billboards, and newspaper ads are your best shots at drawing attention towards your dental practice. But oh how time flies. LED screens now hang in places where billboards used to be. Even seniors in the subway are reading the news off their iPads. The world has moved … Read more
From Antonis Chaniotis – Endo’s own Aristotle Management update for the external invasive cervical resorption video. 6% NaOCl was pressed against the resorption defect. The defect was restored using composite dual cured resin. The sutures were removed 10 days after the surgery because of patient related reasons. Ten days after surgery the healing seems optimal, … Read more
Just another thing they never taught you in dental school… By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD from Dr. Bicuspid July 18, 2011 — Frank knew he needed to make a change. He just couldn’t do it. After all, what would happen if he did do it? Frank was paralyzed into inaction. You know Frank; you’ve either been … Read more
From Dental Heroes – Jameson Management – June 12, 2011 Take the time to Analyze Take a look–a hard, honest look at each and every one of your systems and ask yourself, “What are we doing well?” Do more of that! Then ask yourself the really difficult question, “How can we do this better?” That’s … Read more
PR Newswire is hot today!!! Complimentary Webinar on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 10 a.m. Eastern, Hosted by Visionary Management MORRISVILLE, Pa., May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Downtime caused by patient no-shows and cancellations is the biggest source of lost revenue for many general dentists. “A dentist’s treatment schedule translates to revenues and production only if patients … Read more
From Dental Heroes – Jameson Management – May 12, 2011 The world around us is changing, and it’s changing rapidly. As consumer (patient) needs and demands change, so too must the way you interact with them. In many cases, this means introducing new technologies into your case presentation. If you’re already using digital tools for … Read more
By Larry Emmott – May 2, 2011 There is a new technology product I am very excited about that will be introduced at the Townie Meeting May 4-7 in Las Vegas. It is called YAPI. At first glance YAPI looks like an in office computer intercom system. However when you look at the details it offers a … Read more
The Levin Group has a spectacular feature on DrBicuspid.com – Practice Success….the item below is the latest…..I’d sincerely like to open this blog up to Canada’s finest and showcase their practice assistance efforts and commentary…….please contact me at any time and let’s keep Image via Wikipedia Canadian dentist in the know – how? Dos and … Read more
Some of us are born to be a pessimistic, says study. The chemical NPY in the brain affects the way in which we see the world. Image via Wikipedia Researchers at University of Michigan discovered that levels of a molecule called neuropeptide Y (NPY) directly relates to whether we have a “glass half empty” or … Read more
The Customer’s Point of View ANALYSIS BY: Linda McIntosh Introduction How often do we contact customer support thinking that our problems/frustrations are going to be solved only to realize it has only just begun? We’ve all been there. When we call support we want to be heard, understood and we want our problems solved quickly … Read more