By Beth Gaddis A lot of people are worried these days. That’s normal. The crazy stock market. Coronavirus. Travel changes. There’s a lot going on in the world. And let’s face it: that may mean fewer people will want, or even can, to go to the dentist right now. Converting New Patient Callers If your…
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The Pro’s Checklist to Selling A Dental Practice|Dental Consultant
As a Dental Consultant and Business Owner for over 16 years, nothing scares me more than a dental practice without a transition plan. So, when a new client informs me they have never even thought about selling their practice and have no emergency plan in place, I have a few questions for them. 1. What…
Dental Consultant | Windows 7 is Dying––Is your practice prepared?
If you haven’t heard by now that support for Windows 7 is ending, you’ve likely been living under a rock. But, just in case that rock has sheltered you from being aware of the dangers that loom, here’s a quick rundown of why it’s crucial for your practice to make the upgrade. Failure to…
Dental Consultant | Are You Prepared for the Future of Dentistry?
What will the dental profession will look like in 10 years? Are you and your team prepared to face the future with a successful action plan? As a dentist, you are used to thinking about the big picture. This is true when you are caring for your patients, as they turn to you for your…
Dental Consultant | 3 Ways to Improve Efficiency
Do you feel like your business could be functioning better? Are projects and meetings taking longer than necessary to get done? Do days seem to drag on without any solutions in sight? The best way to fix this problem is to focus on improving efficiency. There are many things a practice can do to become…
Dental Consultant | Create a Patient-Friendly Environment
Dental offices can be intimidating for patients when they first walk in the door. New patients may be faced with a busy office phone ringing non-stop and the sounds of dental equipment in the background. Some of these situations can add to the anxiety new patients may be facing. Here are three strategies that your…
Dental Consultant | 4 Ways to Attract Millennials into Your Practice
Are you having trouble attracting new patients to your office? Technology and busy lifestyles have changed the way we attract new patients. Every business including dental practices have to evolve with each generation to gain their attention. Below are strategies that you can use to attract new patients to your office. Use Technology to Get…
Dental Practice Consultant | Rolling Out a New Service? Avoid These Mistakes
You’ve decided to introduce a new service to grow your business. Do you have a carefully planned execution strategy? Many business owners fall into traps such as neglecting to keep their team on the same page or having a poor marketing strategy. Here are common mistakes business owners make when developing a new service, and…
Dental Speaker | 4 Ways to Grow Your Confidence as a Business Leader
The up and down nature of confidence can be exemplified as a business leader because of the stressful nature of maintaining a high-ranking position. Confidence can grow with practice and effort. Here are four ways to grow confidence as a business leader. Consistency is Key Rapidly changing methods and ideas can prevent a business leader…
Dental Practice Consultant | 4 Tips for More Productive Employees
Research has shown time and again that happiness plays a large role in the productivity of employees. For example, a study conducted by Google saw a 37% increase in productivity as a result of initiatives focused on improving employee morale. Financial incentives alone are often not enough to boost employee performance, as our brains are…
Dental Speaker | Think Before You Buy New Equipment
It’s inevitable. Eventually, your dental equipment will need to be replaced. Sometimes it is because newer technology has made your equipment obsolete. Purchasing new equipment is an investment that should be taken with caution and critical thinking. Here are a few tips to help you get started on making an informed and practical decision regarding…
Is OSHA Training really required?
Do we have to do OSHA training? Is it really required, or just a good idea? As a Compliance Consultant focusing on providing dental practices with the most current information and training on OSHA and dental infection control, this is by far the most common question I come across. Short answer, yes it really is…
