May 21, 2012
3 Easy steps guide you to increase patient value and thousands of $$$$’s! Did you know that any time you spend more than 20 minutes scaling on your PROPHY Patient that you are possibly throwing money down the drain? No matter how much time hygienists spend removing plaque and calculus, many dental offices charge the Read More
May 13, 2012
You may be wondering “what is a Mastermind Group” and “how can I benefit from a Mastermind Group?” I have asked the same questions to myself and now that I am in a mastermind group I have found it to be the biggest ROI for my business this year. Are you asking “How can I Read More
May 7, 2012
It makes complete sense that becoming a dentist appears and may sound very attractive to many young high school or college students today. The traditional work model for a dentist and even a dental hygienist seems like a good fit for men and especially women. For a woman they are possibly thinking about raising a family. Read More
May 5, 2012
Dentistry Today Live Blog Click on the above link to Catch up on the meeting in case you missed the CDA in Anaheim this year. Great turn out! Journal: Hygiene Today Article “Getting to YES for Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment.” Author Debra Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS May 2012 Issue. Page 76. READ HERE
April 30, 2012
For many years the dental hygiene department has been known as a loss leader. We live in a new era of dentistry. If you have specific systems in place you will add value to your patient services, increase case acceptance and increase your dental business profits. Here is a 6 step process to streamline this Read More
April 24, 2012
I have found that being a part of a mastermind group allowed me to leap forward with my business. I was able to discover new ways to achieve the same goals but with a guide to draw out my strengths which were inside of me but “I was “too close to see it”. Now, I am where Read More
April 20, 2012
“From Your Purpose with Your Passion to the People you Serve.” So, do any of these three words above feel magical? When you feel passionate about your purpose, I believe you will see your profits soar and suddenly everything is well… ummmm magical! Life is GRRREAT! And easy.Here’s the scoop: 1. Understand EXACTLY who you Read More
April 11, 2012
We know today that oral health and systemic health are interrelated and the importance of a dental hygiene appointment is now more than “just a cleaning.” The various assessments completed during a dental hygiene appointment can be lifesaving. Take a look at the “to do” list during a dental hygiene appointment. If you had to Read More
April 5, 2012
Every dental hygiene department has potential to be the second-highest profit center of the dental practice. Is yours in this category? Why do some hygiene departments have more success than others? Do these hygiene departments see more patients? Do they perform more dental hygiene services? Do the auxiliaries work longer hours? The secret is in Read More
March 27, 2012
The Dental Hygiene Department needs to be and should be the 2nd highest profit center in your dental practice. Imagine this now! Possibly, when you see the words “INCREASE and PROFITS” together, you see a treadmill where high volume and financial reward are the main focus of the dental hygiene department. I hope you see Read More