Every industry in America is growing and evolving at a rapid rate, as technology continues to advance and the advent of the digital age speeds both communication and the transmission of information. If you have been working in the dental industry, this requires a certain level of training no matter what your role might be: front office, hygienist, or dentist. That initial training is not enough to maintain the same
With 2018 behind us, let’s get a fresh start to the New Year. We don’t want to make your eyes roll by saying “new year, new you,” but seriously, this month marks a new beginning. Is it time to put any bad habits to rest, or begin a new initiative at your practice? There’s one thing you should be doing and now is the perfect time to start – tracking.
Losing a patient is one of the great dilemmas of running a practice in the medical field. That income must be replaced and, across all businesses and industries, studies have shown that only 20 to 40 percent of lost customers return as patrons. Bryant Consultants has compiled this helpful guide on how much time and energy you should spend attempting to reactivate patients. Make sure patients leave each appointment with
As a business owner, no matter what your industry is, your own personal core values probably carry over to the workplace. Core values help define who you are and serve as a guide for your behavior and the choices you make—in both your professional and personal life. Here are some tips to help you identify your core values and implement them in your business. As a business owner, you set
H.L. Mencken once wrote, “It is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest, that holds human association together.” Even though Mencken has been dead for more than six decades, this statement can be applied to modern dentistry. Unless they live in a remote area with few practicing dentists nearby, patients have a host of different choices when deciding who will provide their professional oral health care needs. The best way
With unemployment rates currently at record lows, employers need to reconsider what motivates members of their workforce. Often, these motivations go far beyond mere financial compensations. To retain employees, you want to make sure that they feel appreciated. There is no better time to show this appreciation than the holiday season. You do not have to shell out holiday bonuses to show appreciation to your employees—and, depending on your budget,