Having been in the industry for more than 13 years now, I have held many roles in dental practices throughout the years. I have held the title of dental assistant, manager, front office staff member, marketing, and now, a consultant to all patients. I have been through and seen my fair share of issues within a dental practice. I typically see doctors overlook the same issues on a daily basis.
[vc_row no_margin=”true”][vc_column width=”1/2″][text_output]As a solo dental practice owner, running your practice while trying to provide the utmost service for your customers can seem impossible and exhausting. As a dentist/owner, when you are providing care to your patients you are working “in your business.” Rarely, during this instance are you able to work “on your business,” managing and directing your employees in the direction you want it to go. One cannot
[vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” inner_container=”” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none” marginless_columns=””][vc_column fade=”” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”2/3″][text_output]Dentists seemed to be challenged by the increasing information that today’s practice management systems provide. The information is intended to help dentists make improved decisions within a short time frame. Following the basic Key Practice Indicators (KPI’s) will assist in cutting through the data overload and allow you to determine quickly whether the goals of your practice goals
[vc_row no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”2/3″][text_output]A dentist, or any healthcare practitioner, for that matter, cannot build a successful practice on the basis of skill alone. Communication is also important. Dentists who can match their professional skills with communication skills may have a better practice. If you are not able to communicate with your patients, if they do not trust you and believe in your dental abilities, you would have failed
[vc_row no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none” class=”mtn”][vc_column width=”1/2″][text_output]Are good leaders hard to find? At one point or another, most of us have had a boss that was a boss but not a good leader. They may have come across as bossy, demanding, micromanaging or even aggressive and nowhere were the leadership shills shining through. What is a good leader? How do you qualify them as a leader? I have complied a
[vc_row no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”1/1″][custom_headline type=”left” level=”h1″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”true”]Morning Huddles “Waste or Wealth ?”[/custom_headline][text_output]On any given day you may hear a team member say, “Morning huddles are a waste of time.” When I hear that comment, my ears perk up and I am on the look out to see what is creating that mindset. Oftentimes, when a statement like that is made, it indicates something has changed with the