The term mindfulness probably doesn’t seem to connect with dentistry. Mindfulness is more likely to have one conjuring up visions of a Buddhist monk levitating above a mountain top, or recalling chants […]
Dental Consulting - Professional Relationships
How Dentists and Orthodontists Can Create Powerful Business Partnerships
When dentists and orthodontists have an effective and mutually beneficial relationship, it does more than boost business: patients also benefit greatly, because this team approach allows them to get the […]
Dental Consulting - Patient Care - Practice Management
Secret Techniques for Increasing Case Acceptance
Many dental professionals hold largely negative ideas about sales, especially when it comes to promoting procedures that are done in their office. However, sales techniques are actually an important part […]
Self Care for Dental Professionals
Meditation in the Dental Profession
As a dental professional, does the idea of meditation at work sound a little crazy? The idea of taking a moment to meditate at work may seem completely at odds […]
Dental Consulting - Practice Management
Challenges as a Dentist: What to Do When It All Goes Wrong with a Team Member
As promised on Monday, we’re following up with some ideas about how to manage employees in common but difficult situations. What do you say when your hygienist is routinely coming […]
Dental Consulting - Practice Management
When It All Goes Wrong with a Team Member: What Does a Dentist Do?
Dental offices are unique small businesses, where the success of the practice requires everyone on a tight-knit team to work together. There are lots of moving parts, but when you’re with […]
Dental Consulting - Patient Care - Practice Management
Dental Exams: The Importance of the Elevator Pitch
Do you have an elevator pitch that you use with your patients? Believe it or not, having an elevator pitch is important for dentists. How do we know? We’re business […]
Dental Consulting - Practice Management
Increase Productivity in Your Dental Office and Your Life
Dentistry is demanding and fast-paced. A hectic start to your day can crush your productivity at work, and it can carry over to your home life too. Does the following […]
Dental Consulting - Practice Management
12 Painless Expense Cutting Tips
In my last blog How Cutting Your Household Expenses Can Help Your Business, I discussed removing unnecessary expenses in order to take the pressure off the ups and downs of […]
Dental Consulting - Practice Management
How Cutting Household Expenses Can Help Your Dental Practice – and Be Joyful, Too!
Long before I was a dental consultant, I’d always assumed that new businesses failed because of changes in the market or unforeseen competition. I also believed that budgeting and cutting […]