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Some dentists can have a hard time motivating their patients to care for their oral health. This is especially true if your patients aren’t properly educated about their teeth and the dangers of neglecting them. If you’re…

Many dental offices are understaffed at the front desk. This means that many of the administrative responsibilities are carried out by a single person, including the scheduling of dentists and hygienists. However, this is…

People have become reliant upon the Internet to tell them everything they need to know at the exact moment they need to know it. Everything is at our fingertips! People also expect their medical healthcare professionals to be…

As a dentist who owns your own practice, you wear many hats. You’re expected to do it all - dentistry, employer, bookkeeper, etc. Part of your job is to properly manage your team, and this includes conducting regular…

There’s no question that the Internet can be a great marketing tool. However, it must be done correctly. We’ve found that there’s no shortage of myths and misconceptions when it comes to marketing your dental practice online,…

If you’re having trouble with finances, you’re not the only one. In 2014, it was discovered that dental practice overhead accounted for almost 75% of revenue. It may be difficult, but there are ways to remedy financial…

It can be difficult for some dentists to discuss the topic of raising their dental fees. Many dentists believe that if their patients are happy with their prices, there’s no point in risking losing them by raising fees.

As a dentist trying to run a practice, manage employees and their issues, and provide the best dental care to your patients, you may not have the time or the knowledge to focus much on your Internet marketing. It can be…

We challenge you to run a practice analysis or patient analysis report. There is a statistic on these reports that will tell you how many male vs. female patients you have in your office. The percentage almost always shows…

Besides visiting your website, a prospective patient’s first interaction with your office with most likely be through a phone call. Because of this, teaching your staff proper phone etiquette skills is very important. You…

Postcards have long been used for the purpose of marketing dental offices. The reason they’re such a staple is because they work when done correctly! Because we know it’s difficult enough for you to care for patients, deal…

It would be nice if your dental practice was judged on your skills and abilities as a dentist, but that’s not always the case. In fact, your office is often being judged even before a patient walks in the door. The curb…

As a busy dentist, we know that you have a lot on your plate! Running a business, managing your staff, and providing quality dental care to your patients can each be a full-time job on their own. However, it’s important that…

As practice transition specialists, we are often asked, “Is now a good time to sell my dental practice?” While there are many factors involved in making the decision to transition your practice, the short answer is YES. The…

Many dentists will shy away from asking patients for referrals because they might feel like it’s an awkward, pushy or tacky thing to do. This is not the case! In fact, word-of-mouth is the best way for you to bring in more…