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Working to boost productivity at your practice is a never-ending quest. Here are five ideas to give productivity a jumpstart. 1.   Tighten up wait times Tweak your systems to shorten wait times, make sure front office staff give each patient an estimated wait time to set expectations. 2.   Online patient scheduling The benefits of online […]

As a dentist who serves the general public, your website should be optimized to be user-friendly for as many audiences as possible and designed to keep you in compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). While the ADA does not set out specific guidelines for what does or does not constitute an accessible website. […]

If you’re in the market for cloud-based practice management software, there are several things to consider before choosing a vendor. In this post, we’ll discuss finding the right software to match your budget and needs. Are you certain that cloud-based software is right for you? Making the move to cloud-based software can be very beneficial […]

As the owner of a dental practice, you’re both a dentist and a boss. Whether you’re new at the role or an old hand, determining your management style is a big part of building consistency and getting better at what you do. In this post, we discuss what it means to be a leader and […]

Focused on being respectful and responsive to patient preferences, values and needs, a patient-centered practice is one where the patient’s perspective guides all clinical decisions. It’s an approach that requires a shift in mindset and work culture for both the dentist and their team. In this post, we’ll talk about building a patient-centric schedule and […]

Keeping your practice fully staffed and running smoothly can be challenging when one or more of your team members is struggling with childcare concerns. Grow your team The easiest way to alleviate scheduling concerns is to add another name to the schedule. Even part-time help can make a big difference. While putting another employee on […]

As the number of DSOs grows and the dental practice landscape shifts, you might start wondering how you’re going to succeed as a solo practice. Here are some ideas to differentiate yourself from large corporate offices. Compete on your terms Big corporations have the scale, capital, systems and processes to run highly efficient businesses and […]

Protecting your practice against risks requires a multi-dimensional strategy that covers your patients and employees, cybersecurity, tax liabilities, legal situations, insurance, HIPAA, OSHA, malpractice and more. Avoid getting overwhelmed and take risk management at your practice one step at a time. Get expert advice Specialist knowledge is important when it comes to protecting your practice. […]

When you make the leap to practice owner, there are a many things to learn about the business side of dentistry. Now that you’re in charge, you’re expected to lead. Getting the practice from where it is today to where you want it to be is up to you. You need a vision. Understanding a […]