Even in times of an economic downturn, people still are going to need dental care. So, it’s encouraging to see that, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dental market in the United States is expected to grow to $30.5 billion by 2027, according to one estimate. The dental industry is expected to remain highly competitive. That’s why it’s vital that you stay ahead of the curve. We have written
Are you delivering a WOW, first impression? An experience that leaves patients feeling like that was the first time they’ve been treated that way in a doctor’s office, and that they can’t wait to tell their friends and family. What’s it like to be a first-time patient in your office? Do you run on time? Is your team prepared when the patient arrives? What are you doing to set your
The coronavirus pandemic posed an unprecedented challenge for many industries. The world of dentistry is no different. Now that things are opening again, providers in every area of health care are noting that patients have higher expectations for the services they receive. You know the best way to ensure you have a thriving dental practice is to establish a community of repeat patients. How do you create this community? By
Friendly competition can totally change the vibe in your office, serving two purposes; it’s fun and can increase office production. Internal contests cannot only increase production it can create excitement, and improve employee morale. You can accomplish this by having an internal office competition. The activities can be irrelevant to the business and not production-related. For production-related goals, it’s best to have an office reward. Teamwork and collaboration are essential
Word-of-mouth remains one of the most effective methods to draw new patients to your dental practice. These days, word of mouth can be generated from a face-to-face conversation, messaging online, or reading someone’s post on social media praising their dentist. Even when they receive a recommendation from someone they know, prospective patients are likely to search for your practice online and read any reviews they find. To maximize the influence
Each day, I read multiple dental forums and get a sense of how stressful the industry has become and ways to get out of the dental field. Do people want to get out of dental, or are they tired, frustrated, and lacking support? Is your management causing stress? Or is it patients? What can be done to ease the frustration, desire to leave the industry, or relieve your dread of