Referring Doctors
Meet the challenge of managing difficult patients
Growing a successful dental practice means building rapport with your patients and fostering long-term relationships but what can you do when nothing is enough for a patient? Here are simple tips for managing your more challenging patients. No-shows The best approach for dealing with no-shows is to have a protocol that treats everyone equally. You […]
How to sell your dental equipment
Selling your gently-used dental equipment is a good way to recoup part of your investment and free up cash to invest in new equipment. Here are a few tips for getting the most for your old chair and more. Work with suppliers that do trade-ins The easiest way to sell your dental equipment is to […]
How to hire a new associate dentist
Building a great team is one of the most important drivers of success for your practice. As you grow, bringing on associates will be paramount to your continued success. Cast a wide net When recruiting a new dentist for your practice cast a wide net. Usually the more applicants, the better, even if it takes […]
Helping patients understand dental insurance
As a dental professional, you know that the benefits of dental insurance can vary widely depending on the plan, the patient, their treatment needs and other factors. Educating your patients on dental insurance can be tricky. Here are a few tips to give your patients the information they need to make smart decisions when it […]
Can all my wisdom teeth be extracted at the same time?
There are several reasons why your dentist may suggest the removal of your wisdom teeth. You may not have room in your mouth for another row of molars or you could be experiencing discomfort. Wisdom teeth can become impacted and stuck under the gumline, which can damage your other teeth or lead to infection. Some […]
Learn how implants protect your healthy teeth
Dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth with a natural-looking, fully-functional prosthesis but did you know that dental implants have other benefits for the remaining natural teeth? Dental implants protect your healthy teeth in several ways. 1. Implants do not damage adjacent teeth Many patients opt for a dental bridge when choosing […]
Marketing tips for 2021
2020 was a year of uncertainty for dentistry. Now that we’re halfway through 2021 and have a better picture of what the future will look like, it’s time to reevaluate how to market your practice. Safety is still paramount Vaccination numbers are up and COVID-19 infection numbers are down. But when it comes to marketing […]
How to find patients that are right for your practice
In this post, we’ll talk about why finding patients ideally suited for your practice is important and cover a few of the tactics you can use to help make it happen. The problem with too many new patients It might sound illogical for a dental practice to worry about having too many new patients coming […]
3 tips for maximizing your Facebook marketing
Here are three tips for using Facebook that can help you optimize your social media marketing campaigns. 1. Don’t rely solely on organic posts If you’re hoping to rely on free social media exposure and avoid paying for any advertising, you’re likely in for a disappointment. While there may have been a time when this […]
How to search for a new dental job
Are you relocating to a new area, hoping to find a practice that better suits your preferred work culture, looking for more money or shifting into a part-time role? Here are some tips to help you land in the perfect office to advance your career goals. Define what you’re looking for Make a list of […]
