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10-Questions to Ask BEFORE You Sign a Marketing Contract
Have you ever regretted signing a contract? If so, you probably found yourself thinking, “if only I had known about that in advance.” You certainly do not want to experience contract regret when hiring a third-party individual or firm to market your dental practice. Here are some of the most relevant questions to ask before you commit. … Read more
Building a Result-Oriented Content Marketing Strategy for Dentists
We all know how important dental hygiene is—but we don’t always know which clinic is best suited for us. So what do we do? We Google it and book an appointment with the clinic that appears at the top of our search results. This is what good-quality content does for dental services. It helps maximize … Read more
Weekly Wisdom: Tips for Treating Pediatric Patients
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares her tips for treating pediatric patients. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Monty Gaur
Dr. Monty Gaur Nose Creek Dental, Airdrie, Alberta What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? I wish I would have known how critical it would be to possess knowledge of how to successfully operate a business. There are so many unimaginable and unforeseen … Read more
Attracting New Staff to Your Practice
While over a third of dental practices have seen no change to their staffing, there are many dentists that are struggling to hire new team members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over ½ of dentists have begun offering higher wages to attract new staff, while many dentists have yet to take any action. If you find … Read more
The Top 10 Things That Keep Dentists Up at Night
Unless you are very lucky, you’ve experienced a restless night of sleep with an overactive mind. Without rest, we burnout. Without rest, we lack the energy and clarity to set goals and grow as professionals. And in our profession, the constant state of change and adaptability we have experienced recently has undoubtedly contributed to keeping … Read more
Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene?
We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists jumping over each other, pushing salaries ever higher to make sure they had someone—anyone—available to … Read more
Finding Your Breath in a Busy World
You’re half an hour behind and you have three hygiene checks to perform. Mrs. Brown’s implant crown popped off while an assistant was taking an impression, not to mention the servers are down and the receptionists are panicking. Your heart is pounding, you’re getting heart burn, and your stress is overwhelming. What do you do? … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Going, Going, Gone…
Dear Editor, I have read the article entitled “Going, Going, Gone” by Michael Carabash published in the December issue of Oral Health Office. As an individual who has been working with dentists for almost 30 years and a proud member of a firm that has appraised and sold dental offices for almost 50 years, I … Read more
Cut Out the Stress
Is there a human alive who hasn’t at some point been frustrated or stressed at work? Anyone who is taking on life energetically and head-on will definitely hit periods of stress and frustration. Welcome to the workaday world. Sure, there are people who amble through life, not taking too much responsibility for anything and, of … Read more
Why Temp Agencies Add Value for Dental Leaders
The pandemic has completely transformed the dental job market landscape, as indicated by the turnover rates reported in the industry. We hear of hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff have been let go due to lack of patient volumes and inconsistent income, forcing owner dentists to reduce payroll. In seeking viable alternatives to fill the holes … Read more
Don’t Do It Alone: The Top Four Obstacles to Navigate When You’re Ready to Sell Your Practice
It’s no secret that the dental practice marketplace has been in the seller’s favour for decades. With interest rates at an all-time low, practice loan amortization periods longer than they’ve ever been and more buyers than sellers, this is not going to change anytime soon. Finding a prospective buyer for your practice in today’s market … Read more
Five Surprising Truths About Dental Marketing
The savvy dental practice owner knows that it takes more than clinical skills and dedication to succeed in this competitive industry. It takes a winning marketing strategy – and that is easier said than done. In reality, some of the most basic truths and most effective methods are often overlooked. 1. Yes, your patient base … Read more
Virtual Treatment Planning: 5 Tips for Providing a Convenient & Secure Patient Experience
In a (post) pandemic world, where the population is more aware of the risks of airborne transmission and “work from anywhere” has become de rigueur, some patients will avoid commuting to the dental practice as often. But that doesn’t mean a dental practice should give up on the relationships it has built. By utilizing remote … Read more
Office Space: Newbury Dental
THE WHY: Owner’s story Newbury Dental is located in the southwest part of Edmonton, Alberta. The practice is a dream come true for Dr. Linda Lee and Dr. Marcus Ngai, who share roles as principal dentists, as well as being a happily married couple with two young children. Their journey to ownership began in 2011 … Read more
Two Years with COVID-19
Welcome to 2022. We, as dentists, hygienists, assistants and office administrators, have now been affected by COVID-19 for almost two years in some way, shape or form. Our dental offices have experienced situations that none of us ever dreamed of even in our worst nightmares. As a dental practice owner, I have learned so much … Read more
Maxim Software Systems Announces Acquisition of U R DU Appointments
Maxim Software Systems (MaxiDent dental practice management software) has announced the acquisition of U R DU Appointments – a unique appointment setting service for dental clinics. The acquisition will allow the rapid expansion of this much needed service, resulting in increased and optimal patient bookings, enhancing the overall patient experience and increasing production. MaxiDent Software … Read more
6 Marketing Ideas to Boost Revenue for Your Dental Office
Dental marketing is a tricky thing. You don’t want to bombard your patients with ads, but you do need to get their attention in some way. If you do not make them aware of your dental office’s existence, then there will be no one for them to see! One of the best ways that dentists … Read more
Weekly Wisdom: How to Be Happy at Work
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Sanj Mohanta shares what she did to ensure she found happiness in her career and what you can do if you are feeling unhappy. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!