Blog

Having your dental office properly organized involves making sure that you and the rest of your employees are trained well on how to efficiently and effectively process the following information:

When you first meet a new dental patient, you really don’t know much about them, their oral hygiene, and the goals they have for their smiles. New patient interviews can help you learn the answers to these questions and build…

It’s not uncommon for dental team members to unintentionally sabotage scheduling attempts. Most team members don’t want to seem too pushy, meaning that the last thing patients hear before they leave your office is “call us if…

Bonuses are a great way to help keep your staff motivated. When your staff knows that a bonus is possible, you’ll see them work harder, improve customer service, and you’ll be able to watch as overall practice performance…

Gossiping in the office is a growing problem for many businesses. It’s not uncommon for employees to spread rumors not only about each other, but also about the patients you see regularly. This problem is more prevalent in…

A lot of dentists would like to attract new patients to their dental offices but they’re not sure where to start. It’s tough to put together a successful marketing plan while also caring for patients and running your office.…

Dental practice ownership models have been changing. With the advent of corporate dentistry and long-term associateships, it seems that more and more dentists are now opting out of practice ownership. There is no right or…

If you’re a dentist just starting to put together a new marketing campaign, you’re probably figuring out that there’s no shortage of marketing options. Google AdWords, social media, postcards, and even newspaper ads. With all…

Deciding to sell your dental practice can be a hard choice. If you’ve decided that it’s what’s right for you and your practice, it’s then difficult to know where to start! Here at CTC Associates, we have helped countless…

Insurance companies are notorious for collecting monthly premiums and then denying as many claims as they possibly can in order to increase profits. These companies will refer to the contract your patient has with them,…

Your dental website is more important than ever. Chances are that your potential patients are checking your website before calling your office and making an appointment. Because of this, it’s important that you know which…

When it comes to successfully marketing your dental practice, it’s as much about what you offer as how your patients perceive what you offer. Impressions are important! So, ask yourself what impression your dental practice…

Making the choice to have your dental practice open during weekends and evenings can be a profitable and productive decision. However, many of the reasons you may be considering having your office open for extra hours may be…

Every dentist hopes to open their own practice, hire a staff of great employees, and retain them for decades. While we certainly hope this is the case, it’s unlikely that you’ll never have to interview new employees. And…

The dental profession is ever changing and improving with the invention of new technology. While these technological advances are a good thing, they can also pose new and different challenges for dentists. From money problems…