Restorative Dentistry Blog
The importance of building confidence in your team
In dentistry, teamwork can be the key to having a successful practice. Your employees work together every single day and your patients rely on a healthy team dynamic to receive top-notch care. Here are just a few of the benefits of building a well-oiled, confident team. Stronger, happier teams provide better service From a patient’s […]
The most common reasons patients delay treatment
Understanding why patients delay treatment is key to getting them the care they need. Here are five most common factors holding your patients back from scheduling dental treatment. Cost Even patients with good insurance may delay treatment due to out-of-pocket costs, and some patients who can afford the care are hesitant simply because they’d prefer […]
Metrics to track at your dental practice
Consistently monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at your practice can help you accurately determine the current health of your business. KPIs also make it easier to set targets and milestones for your team. Here are a few KPIs worth measuring. Production Per Visit Tracking Production Per Visit (PPV) offers insight into several important areas of […]
Creating balance at your practice
One of the hardest skills to master for some new dental practice owners is finding a balance between all the different hats they need to wear. Lean too heavily on business logistics and patient care may suffer. Get too caught up in the clinical aspects of the job and risk falling short on managerial duties. […]
How to attract and retain top talent at your practice
Your practice is only as strong as your team. How can you attract, hire and retain the best employees in a tight labor market? While offering a competitive package matters, there is more to the equation than money. Provide opportunities to grow Just as you want to grow your business, employees wish to grow their […]
Things to consider when opening a second location
Opening a second location can accelerate the growth of your business. Before moving forward with a practice expansion, here are some questions to consider. Will I purchase an existing practice or start from scratch? There are pros and cons to buying an existing practice and building a new one from the ground up. If you […]
A simple guide to writing blog posts
Writing new content for your practice blog is one of those tasks that often ends up at the bottom of your to-do list. What can help is having some easy tips for making the process as painless as possible. Here are a few. Choose a user-friendly platform Are you frustrated with your blogging platform? While […]
Defining success for your practice
Every dentist who goes into practice for themselves hopes to one day make their venture a success. What does that success look like? Defining success includes benchmarks not only for profit but also for job satisfaction, lifestyle, work environment and other intangibles. Practice success should follow in line with your vision If someone asks you […]
Leveraging promotions and discounts at your practice
How can you use price reductions and promotions to market your practice? Here are a few tips to get it right. Don’t discount regular treatments Treatments should be matched with set prices and then calculated based on these predetermined rates when presenting a dental treatment plan. Using discounts to persuade patients to accept treatment could […]
Ideas for community outreach
Community outreach is a great way to market your dental practice in a way that gives back to the local community while improving your image in the eyes of potential patients. Here are a few outreach ideas to get you started. Choose a cause and volunteer There’s a simple way to get every member of […]
