Did you know that in most practices 65% of hygiene patients end up needing some type of restorative dentistry? So, a question to ask yourself should be, “is my hygiene team trained in case presentation skills?” For years, the focus of case presentation was always to educate the patient. Dental team members were coached that educating their patients was the best way to get them in for necessary treatment. Well,
Most small business owners have a passion for what they do but being the boss has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to having to police your staff. This certainly applies to the world of dentistry. Whenever an employee of a dental staff fails to follow established policy and protocol, dentists have to stop doing what they were trained to do—providing care—and handle the problem. Are you a dentist who
When you run your own business, the way you treat your employees matters. This is especially true in the close-knit environment of a dental practice. You want every member of your staff to feel comfortable while recognizing potential sources of conflict. Creating a good office environment starts by establishing a culture of balance and respect. Here are some do’s and don’ts you should follow to help create this culture. DO
Ever had an amazing 5-star Google review from a client that just disappeared? You are not alone. Google has specific policies in which they will automatically remove certain reviews, and here is why. Google will hands down remove any review that seems “spammy,” even if that was never the intent of the review. What signals a potentially spammy review? Reviews that include phone numbers or URLs could be seen as
It is not a profound discovery that people will leave their job because of bad leadership. Whether you are an employee that feels like quitting their job due to bad leadership or you are a business owner who is losing employees with no real explanation, this blog is for you. Bad leadership can result in losing a valuable employee, and morale could be suffering, as well as a lack of
First impressions are so important. That rings especially true for your business when a new employee arrives for his or her very first day of work. Take a minute to think about what the typical first day of work is like for a new employee. If you are like a lot of managers and business owners, the new employee might get the standard introductions and tour of the facility, but