April 29, 2013
The majority of dentists have not studied business management in college. Our economic climate is a cold one today which means your business skills must be at a high level to be a successful business owner. The same systems and services that made a dental office successful ten years ago no longer work for business Read More
April 18, 2013
“Dentistry is about changing lives!” I had no idea when I chose to become a dental hygienist that I would be able to help patients live a longer and healthier life! Besides providing optimal health we also create beautiful smiles! How does a dental office plan to create beautiful smiles, optimal patient health, be profitable Read More
March 25, 2013
Keeping our patients’ teeth and gums healthy is essential for a beautiful smile. But wait! — did you know that profitability begins with preventive procedures not those reconstructive services? Common myths Patients who think getting their teeth cleaned every six months must understand that this is not enough for maintaining healthy teeth and gums And Read More
March 5, 2013
Periodontal Disease is the result of an inflammatory response which is the result of an interaction between pathogenic bacteria and the host’s immune response. There is data which supports the fact that nutrition, particularly antioxidants, can influence and halt the onset and progression of periodontal disease, along with provide optimal wound healing. The Read More
February 2, 2013
Most of the people I know made New Years Resolutions. I know I did! Did you? So tell me, how did January go for you? Did you dive right into your New Year’s resolutions? Did you stick to that new diet? How is your office production for January? Did you get great results? I’m not Read More
January 29, 2013
I like to think of myself as an amiable guy, but I wouldn’t claim to be charismatic. Charismatic is an adjective I would apply to someone like Jay Leno or Tony Robbins. Bill Clinton is supposed to be very charismatic. I know die-hard conservatives who changed their views about him after speaking to him for Read More
January 19, 2013
People want to improve their smiles, and the market for related products is growing exponentially. Every day, television commercials rave about oral hygiene products and cleaner, whiter teeth. Even advertisements not specifically for oral care show people with beautiful, white teeth – and viewers want what they hear and see daily. That’s good news for your Read More
January 11, 2013
Dentistry is a profession that seems to be uniquely afflicted with a great deal of stress and anxiety. Why the stress? Is it the fast pace and trying to see patients in a timely manner? Or is it the stress that patients bring to the dental office that makes us feel stressed? Many dentists today are Read More
January 4, 2013
I recently spoke at a dental conference and asked the audience “What is one thing that your patients want more than any other procedure?” 100% of the attendees answered in harmony “WHITER TEETH!” You may be offering patients something they never knew they really wanted so here is how to open up the conversation. Step Read More
December 13, 2012
You will not reach your destination if you don’t have the final location listed on your GPS. Can you imagine jumping into your car with your family and driving for hours without knowing where you are going? Frustration, confusion and questions are certain to pop up. While taking that family road trip, definitely, the kids Read More