An effective and productive morning huddle is an important function to ensure that the day runs smoothly and efficiently. It seems that the dental world is very torn on this necessary function. If the huddle is productive with minimal personal social discussion, then any payment for the team for this time is worthwhile, you will …
We all know that trained Dental Team members are still hard to find, the one area of your office where you can hire a team member who doesn’t have dental experience is on your admin team. This is a great option, especially, if you have the option to have a very patient team member train …
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It is the time of year that many Practice Managers and Owners are contemplating adding a new dental grad into their office mix. Integrating new dental grads into your practice can be an exciting and rewarding experience for both the practice and the grad themselves. However, it requires careful planning and a well-executed onboarding process …
It is always a difficult decision to let someone go, especially in today’s market where team members are hard to come by. My first choice is to always focus on training a team member to the best of their potential or perhaps even refocusing them to tasks that are better suited to their skill level. …
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There is always a concern about patient acceptance when integrating a new dentist into an existing practice whether there are coming in as an associate or as a new owner. Part of the anxiety on the patient’s part comes from their regular dental anxiety and part comes from discomfort with change. Putting a plan in …
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Bringing a dental team together can be very challenging especially in a culture where everyone is used to looking out for themselves first and foremost before thinking about the others on their team. As a leader, you will want to foster an environment where everyone feels supported and works collaboratively toward common goals. First, it …
Are You Feeling That There Are Too Many I’s on Your Team? Read More »
There is a definite oxymoron in the title of this blog. Hiring IS stressful, someone has given notice, or you have decided to change out a weak link on your team. Either of those scenarios are already stress-inducing. Finding the right person to fill the right position on your team is always a balance. The …
There seems to be many dental practices changing hands right now. As with anything in life there is a good way to have a practice transition and there is the way that is setting up the new owner for trouble with the team and patients right from the beginning. Here are some tips to ensure …
Every dentist knows that delivering excellent dentistry is stressful, most dentists will tell you though, that running a successful office is more stressful than the dentistry they deliver. Getting everything done in a day can be stressful or sometimes you end up handing off the running of your business to someone else without you really …
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Without realizing it there are many dentists right now who are shrinking the potential of their practice without even realizing it. If you think of the famous quote “Build it and they will come” it can mean many different things but in a dental office, it really sums up the solution to many different problems. …
Are You Unintentionally Shrinking Your Practice? Read More »
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